Mrs. Lorrraine Anne (Worley) Perry

Mrs. Lorrraine Anne (Worley) Perry departed this life on December 23, 2011 at Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit, MI after a brief illness. She was born August 20, 1944 in Bristol,TN.

She was a former resident of Kingsport, and graduated from Douglass High School in 1964.

She was preceded in death by her mother, 1 sister, 4 brothers and a daughter. She was married to James Perry and to this union 2 sons and 2 daughters were born. She leaves to cherish her memories 2 sons: James and Chandler Perry, 1 daughter: Ms. Monique Virginia Perry and 1 grand daughter: Whitney all of Detroit MI. Two sisters: Ms. Carolyn Worley, Bristol, Va and Ms. Joette ( Willie) Coclough, Johnson City TN. 1 brother Wilbur (Ruby) Worley, Johnson City TN. Several Nieces and Nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday December 30, 2011 at 12:00pm at
the Lee St. Baptist Church, Bristol, TN with Dr. W.A. Johnson, officiating. Burial will follow at the V.A. National Cemetery, Mt. Home TN. The family will receive friends from 11:00am until the hour of service.

Professional services and care of Mrs. Lorraine A. Perry and family are entrusted to R.A.Clark Funeral Service Inc.

Ms. Mariah Deona Maxwell

NASHVILLE & KINGSPORT — Ms. Mariah Deona Maxwell, 20, of 857 Dale St., Kingsport, departed this life on Saturday (Dec. 17, 2011) at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. after a brief illness.

Ms. Maxwell was a third year biology premed student at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga.

She is survived by her mother, Ms. Juanita Maxwell; father, Charles Maxwell; two brothers, Terence Maxwell, Kingsport, and Jeremy Jolin, Dayton, Ohio; one sister, Ms. Mariah Michelle Maxwell, Kingsport; grandparents, Willie and Lillian Thompson, Chilhowie, Va., and Ms. Linda Wise, Kingsport; aunts, Mrs. Cecily(Andre) Kyle of Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. Jeanette(Norman) Barber of Helena, Ala.; uncles, Jarrod Thompson, Charlotte, N,C,, Lawrence Thompson, Long Island, N.Y., Willie Thompson, Jr., Chilhowie, Va., Wendell Early, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Rendell Early, Washington D.C.; goddaughter, Ms. Aaliyah Menya; nephew, Solomon Maxwell; and a host of great-aunts, uncles, cousins; and close friends.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service on Friday at Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver St., Kingsport.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.

Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Ms. Mariah Deona Maxwell and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc. Kingsport. (423) 245-4971

David Harold Mann

David Harold Mann, 62, of 1102 Delrose Drive departed this life Saturday
(Dec. 17, 2011, at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital Medical Center;

Funeral services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va .

Professional services and care of Mr David Harold Mann and family are entrused to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services Inc. (423)245-4971.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at mann@clarkfc.com or www.clarkfc.com

Rev. Lillie Mae McCrary

NORTON, Va. — Rev. Lillie Mae McCrary, 84, died Friday, (Dec. 2, 2011) in Mountain View Regional Medical Center.

She was a member and assistant pastor at Blackman Chapel AME Zion in Norton.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Carl McCray and her second husband, Willie McCrary.

She is survived by two daughters, Lena Foster and her husband, David of Coeburn, Ophelia Forney of Norton; four sons, of Norton, Robert Forney Thomas Forney and his wife Edna of Coeburn, Timothy Forney of Norton, Paul Forney and his wife Kim of Norton; daughter-in-law, Wanda Forney of Baltimore, Md.; 30 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren; aunt, Beatrice Livingston; cousin, Breford Hamilton; niece, Carolyn Johnson; special friends, Sadie Coleman, Richard Lomax, T.D. Lassiter, Frieda Sensabaugh and Effella Goodgame.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Leslie Lee Jr., Rev. Joseph Comage and Rev. Todd French officiating.

Burial will follow in the Oak View Cemetery in Big Stone Gap.

Michael Lynn Hill Jr.

KINGSPORT — Mr. Michael Leon Hill, Jr. 42 of 929 Dale St. Kingsport, departed this life Thursday (Nov. 17, 2011) at his residence.
A native of Omaha, Neb., he has lived in Kingsport the last one and a half years. He was an employee of Rail link at Eastman.
Surviving are his wife Mrs. Tekeesha Porter-Hill; two sons Savion Robinson Omaha, Neb. and Patrick Porter; one daughter Shiarre Porter; father, Michael Leon Hill Sr., Omaha, Neb.; father and mother-in-law Michael and Glenda Vaughn; two brothers Ernest Hill, Omaha, Neb., Eugene Hill, Omaha, Neb.; and one sister, Imelda Michelle Hill, Omaha, Neb.; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at mhill@clarkfc.com.
Professional services and care of Mr. Michael Lynn Hill and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport, Tenn..(245-4971)

Mary Johnson

KINGSPORT — Mary Long Johnson, 94, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday (Oct. 17, 2011) at the Wexford House.

Born in Hawkins County (New Canton), she lived most of her life in Kingsport. She previous attended AME Zion United Methodist Church and was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Johnson; parents, Samuel and Sallie Watterson Long; three sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Stewart and Wanda Johnson, both of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Nina Stewart, Seana Meddling and Joy Stewart; two great-grandchildren, John Meddling and Peyton Stewart; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport.

A service will be held at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Anthony Daniels officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Fresenius Dialysis, Wexford House, and Amedisys Hospice for their care.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Johnson family.

Mrs. Gladys Hoard

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Gladys Christine Hoard, 75, 223 Carver St., Kingsport, departed this life on Oct. 18, 2011, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Mrs. Hoard was a member of Central Baptist Church and made her home here in Kingsport for the past 55 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William Harold Hoard; daughter, Ms. Sandra Hoard; mother, Mrs. Dennie Ford; father, Mr. Ernest Ford Sr.; brother, Mr. Ernest Ford; sisters, Ms. Ann Ford and Ms. Olivia Ford.

Survivors are son, Mr. Howard Hoard and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Mrs. Pamela Hoard; two daughters, Ms. Patricia A. Hoard, Pennington Gap, Va., Ms. Diane L. Hoard Hogans, Midway Park, N.C.; three grandsons, Bryant Hogans, Drew Hoard and Justin Hoard; one granddaughter, Malinda Hogans Love; one brother, Mr. Charles Lewis Ford; one sister, Mrs. Rachel Price; devoted in-laws, Mrs. Doretha (Carrol) Charles, Mrs. Phillip (Linda) Hoard; devoted niece and nephew, Linda and Travis Kincaid; devoted friends, Ms. Beulah Banner, Ms. Marie Thompson and Ms. Ollie Perry.

A funeral service for Mrs. Gladys Christine Hoard will be conducted from Central Baptist Church on Saturday at 3 p.m. with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until the hour of service.

The interment service will be conducted from the V.A. National Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. The cortège will depart from Central Baptist Church at 1 p.m.

Mrs. Gladys Christine Hoard is in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.

Deacon Dorris Kincaid

ROGERSVILLE — Deacon Dorris Kincaid, Aug. 9, 1922, departed this life on Oct. 11, 2011, at Signature Health Care of Rogersville, Tenn.

She was a devoted worker of Hasson Street Christian Church. She held many positions: Sunday school teacher, President of the Senior Choir, Secretary of the Church and Deacon which was her passion. She was a Swift club member, Eastern Star, and Auxillary member.

Deacon Kincaid was an LPN at Hawkins County Memorial Hospital, Wellmont Hospital, Kingsport, and Hamblen County Hospital, Morristown, Tenn. Her medical position went far beyond the walls of any hospital. She was faithful to the community, there was no family that she would turn down; whether it was to take a blood pressure, a temperature, take a traveling family child into her home, or delivering news of a death to a family. She was always there to lend a helping hand.

She was preceded in death by her father, George James; mother, Agnes James; stepmother, Virginia James; brother, George James Jr., and her husband, Andrew Kincaid.

She leaves to mourn, her daughter, Mary Katherine Saunders (Jake Saunders), of Radford, Va.; Andrew (Bud) Kincaid of Rome; and devoted
daughter, Marsha Kincaid, who was there by her side when she took her last breath; several grandchildren; nieces and nephews; special and devoted grandchildren, Jessica Kincaid, Whitesburg, Tenn.; great- granddaughter, Alexis Kincaid, Nicole (Nikki) Franklin (Lucas), granddaughter, of Knoxville, Tenn., who was also there holding her hand at the time of her crossing over.

She was loved deeply by the hearts of friends and relatives, Wanda Jackson and Marissa McKie , became her chosen granddaughters. Their dedicated and supportive kindness will always be remembered, as well as Brenda Rogers, and Conner and Phyllis Lawson were always by the family’s side. The family wishes to thank the Deacons and Elders and members of Hasson Street Christian Church, Pastor Green, former pastor of Russell Chapel A.M.E. Zion Methodist Church, for all his visitations, and all those individuals that loved and supported them through this time of sadness.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m. Saturday at Hasson Street Christian Church. Funeral services will follow at the church with Pastor Roy Charles and Pastor LaMarco Cable officiating. Interment will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be made at colbochpricefuneralhome.com. Colboch-Price Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James E. Beatty

KINGDSPORT — James E. Beatty, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, (Sept.8, 2011) at Brookhaven Manor, Kingsport.

Mr. Beatty was born in Hazard, Ky. and had lived in Kingsport since 1958. He served in the U.S. Army, during the Korean Conflict and was retired from Turner Paving Company. He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for over 60 years.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Edith K. Taylor Beatty in 2009; his parents, Marzell and Mary Lucille Henry Beatty; nine sisters and nine brothers.

He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Beatty Butts and husband, Mark of Kingsport; son, Wesley Austin of Johnson City; grandchildren, Nyashia Grady, Aushiatyyonna Grady, Fredrica Grady, Markita Rodgers and Koda Wesley Austin Jr; three sisters, Minister Grace Sanford of Hampton Va., Revella Combs and husband, Pete of Hazard, Ky., Virginia Hill and husband, Billy of Kingsport; three brothers, Rev. Calvin Beatty of Kingsport, Robert Beatty of Kingsport, Jerry Beatty of Kansas City, Mo.; special sister-in-law, Barbara Ann Hodge; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Friday from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church, 712 E. Sevier Avenue, Kingsport.

A funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the church with Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert, Rev. Eric Lockett and Rev. Phil Goins officiating.

Music will be provided by the church choir.

Military graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport conducted by the American Legion Post # 3 and Post #265 with Tennessee National Guard.

Pallbearers will be the Tennessee National Guard Honor Guard.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Mr. & Mrs. James Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack and Betsy Ann Pierce; the Kingsport Fire and Rescue Department; Dr. David Ginn and the Staff of Brookhaven Manor.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Beatty family.

Calvin W. Stafford, Sr.

Calvin Wallace Stafford, Sr., 49, of Chattanooga passed away on August 24, 2011 at a hospital in Chattanooga.

He was preceded in death by his father, Mack A. Stafford of Kingsport; maternal grandparents, Samuel and Frances B. Hairston; paternal grandparents, Foster and Katherine L. Stafford of Rotherwood Heights (Kingsport); brothers, Samuel and Kenneth Hairston.

He is survived by his sons, Courtney S. and Calvin W. Stafford, Jr.; daughter, Ja’Nay L. Stafford; grandchild, Jaida Stafford; mother, Janie L. McClintock; step-father, William M. McCleskey, Jr.; brothers, Alvin G. Stafford, Jesse Grimes, William McCleskey, III; sisters, Maccine Stafford, Deloris (Darrell) Ransom and Pamela Davis; soul-mate, Angie Leslie.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 1 PM in the chapel of the John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Avenue, Chattanooga with Pastor Tommy Joe McCleskey officiating. Interment – Highland Cemetery, Chattanooga..

The body will lie in state from 12 Noon – 1 PM Sunday at the funeral home, 423-622-9995.

Mrs. Sylvia S. Hutchinson

BIG STONE GAP, Va. —Mrs. Sylvia Simpson Hutchinson, 77, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, departed this mortal life for her heavenly home in the wee hours of Friday, (Aug. 5, 2011), at her home.

The majority of her life was spent as a resident of Big Stone Gap, and she was a professional teacher. She earned her Bachelors’ degree from Knoxville College where she was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and her Masters’ degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She retired from Wise County Public Schools after 34 years of devoting her life and skills to children.

She was a life-long, devoted member of Mount Hermon Presbyterian Church where she worked in the Missionary Society and served as Elder and choir member. She was a troop leader of Girl Scout Lone Troop Number 1, the first Girl Scout Troop in Big Stone Gap. She was also a member of the Wise County Education Association, the Virginia Education Association, and the National Education Association.

Sylvia was an excellent homemaker and care-giver to her father-in-law, her mother, and two of her aunts.

Mrs. Hutchinson, the daughter of the late John Steward Simpson, Jr., and Florence Morris Simpson, is survived by her husband of 49 years, Edward R. Hutchinson, Sr; two daughters, Karen H. Sanders of Montgomery, Ala., and Kim R. Harkness and husband, Mark of Acworth, Ga.; two sons, Edward R. Hutchinson, Jr., and wife, Lana of Kingsport, and Christopher S. Hutchinson and wife, April Dawn of Big Stone Gap, Va.; twelve grandchildren, Kanika Hutchinson, Keith Hutchinson, Kia Sanders, Mark Harkness II, Kayla Harkness, Derek Harkness, Martika Kyte (Josh), Edward Hutchinson III, Sierra Hutchinson, Skylar Hutchinson, Savannah Hutchinson and Rachel Thompson; two step grandchildren, J. C. Oaks (Heather) and Charlie Oaks; two great-grandchildren, Christian Oaks and Christian Glenn; a host of cousins and in-laws; and a multitude of friends.

The family will receive visitors and friends on Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 pm at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N) in Big Stone Gap.

The funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Anthony Barnette officiating

Interment will follow the service at Oakview Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Kids Central, Post Office Box 661, Norton, Va. 24273.

To view the obituary and registry on-line, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com.

Holding Funeral Home is honored to serve the Hutchinson family.

Jarrett Allen Hughes

KINGSPORT — Mr. Jarrett Allen Hughes, 24, departed this life Wednesday (Aug. 3, 2011. Mr. Hughes was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Mr. Eugene Brice; uncle, Mr. Toby Garrett; niece, Ms. Amira Russell; cousins, Mr. Christopher Brice and Ms. Tyonna “Flowers” Brice.

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Charlotte (Eddie) Erwin, Kingsport; father, Daryl Hughes Sr.; brothers, Tylee (Erica) Henry, Daryl (Kayla) Hughes and Sentel (Ashlee) Brice, all of Kingsport; sister, Monique Henry, Kingsport.

Visitation will be from noon until the hour of service Saturday at Powerful New Life Church.

Funeral services for Mr. Hughes will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at the church with Elder Hugh Hale officiating.

Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.

Mr. Hale and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Jai-Lesa Andreyonna Dulaney

KINGSPORT — Ms. Jai-Lesa Andreyonna Dulaney, 7, departed this life on July 14, 2011, by means of an automobile accident.

Ms. Jai-Lesa was a member of Central Baptist Church. She attended Jackson Elementary and was a rising 2nd grader and she enjoyed going to the Boys & Girls Club.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Mr. James H. Dulaney; and a cousin, Jalisa Fergeson.

Ms. Jai-Lesa leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Ms. Keyonna Dulaney; father, Andrew Byrd; grandmothers, Mary Beatty; Angela Byrd; grandfathers, Michael (Kellye) Dulaney and Windord Byrd, Sr.; one brother, Andrew Trammell; five aunts: and two uncles.

Funeral services for Ms. Jai-Lesa Andreyonna Dulaney will be conducted from the Central Baptist Church on Tuesday, at 12 noon with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean, officiating.

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

The interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at obits@clarkfc. com or at www.clarkfc.com.

Ms. Jai-Lesa Andreyonna Dulaney and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave. (423) 245-4971.

Dwike (Rusty) McMiller

JOHNSON CITY — Mr. Dwike (Rusty) McMiller, 57, departed this life Thursday morning (July 7, 2011) at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mr. McMiller was born in Kingsport. He was a son of Rev. George and Elma McMiller, Sr., who has preceded in death, also sister, Marie; bothers, George Jr., Joe Allen, Edward Lee, William and James.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Nikki Henderson and her husband, Q; three grandchildren, Jahyria, JC, and Jadah; one sister, Mrs. Shirley Wagstaff; a brother, Marc McMiller; two sisters-inlaw, Mrs. Dorothea McMiller and Mrs. Wanda McMiller; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon Monday until the hour of service at the Central Baptist Church.

Funeral service will be conducted from the church on Monday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va .
Online condolences can may be sent to the family at obits@ clarkfc.com. or on the web: www.clarkfc.com.

Mr. Dwike (Rusty) McMiller and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave. (423) 245-4971.

Richard Wayne Lewis

KINGSPORT — Richard Wayne Lewis, aka "D. J. Gramer", born Oct. 6, 1970, made his transition on (July 5, 2011) after a brief and sudden illness.

He was born in Kingsport to the (late) Clifford A. Lewis and Sinora H. Lewis of Kingsport.

Left to cherish his memories along with his mother are sisters, Monica
Lewis-Patrick, Mena L. Lewis and Octavia P. Brooks; his dear children, Jocelyn R. Cradic, Jasmine N. Lewis, Justice I. Lewis, and two year old Teesha.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the hour of service.

Memorial services will be conducted at the Shiloh Baptist Church Friday at 7 p.m. with Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at obits@clarkfc.com

Mr. Richard W. Lewis and family are in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport, TN. (423) 245-4971 www.clarkfc.com

Rufus Michael Wolfe

Rufus Michael Wolfe, 57, Kingsport, TN passed away, Friday, July 1, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Michael was born in Sullivan County, TN on April 7, 1954, the son of the Julia Scott Wolfe and the late Rufus Wolfe, Jr. He was a member of the Church of Christ and retired from Tennessee Eastman. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend who will be greatly missed.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Saunders Releford Wolfe and brother, John Wolfe.

Surviving is his daughter, Loris Adams, Charlotte, NC; mother, Julia B. Wolfe, Gate City, VA; one granddaughter; step-sons, Mukiau Releford and wife, Julie, Johnson City, TN, and Mario Releford, Kingsport, TN; fourteen step grandchildren and seven step great grandchildren; sisters, Dora Martin, Kingsport, TN, Ruby Wolfe Rogers and husband, Stanley, Gate City, VA; Sandra Wolfe Hale, Kingsport, TN; Beverly Wolfe Cutler, Gate City, VA; Janice Wolfe Sharpe, Gate City, VA; brothers, Billy J. Wolfe, Weber City, VA; George Wolfe, Kingsport, TN, and Dennis Wolfe and wife, Yvette, Knoxville, TN; special sister-in-law, Patricia Stokley; along with several nieces and nephews.

The body will lie in state on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Church of Christ, Gate City, VA from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 5, 2011 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of his mother, Julia B. Wolfe, 224 Elliott Drive, Gate City, VA. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Brother Mark Harbison officiating. The Wolfe Family Singers will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Billy J. Wolfe, George Wolfe, Dennis Wolfe, Theo Robinette, Chris Hale, Kim Sensabaugh, Jerome Spriggs, Alonzo Cutler, and Stanley Rogers will serve as pallbearers. Mickey Rogers, and Michael's special step-sons and nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2011 to go in procession to the graveside service.

The family requests that anyone who wishes may make a donation to the charity of their choice in Michael's memory.

An online guest registry is available for the family of Michael Rufus Wolfe at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Michael Rufus Wolfe.

CONDOLENCES:
I am so saddened to hear of Michael's passing. I pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you and give you the comfort only He can provide. Ruby, I have always considered you to be my sweet sister. Janice and Billy Joe, you are very dear to me too. I haven't been in touch as much with the rest of you through the years, but I have always loved your whole family. People just don't get any better than your mom and dad and they raised a family of great kids!!!! God's love radiates from all of you and blesses all that meet you. Please accept my heart-felt sympathy and know that you are in my prayers.
Posted by: Rita Barger, July 03, 2011

I am so sorry Loris for your lost. May the Lord brng you strength, peace and understanding. Praying for you and your family. Love ya much TaJuan Roberts-Browder
Posted by: TaJuan, July 03, 2011

To: The Wolfe family and friends
May God conintue to comfort you during your hour of loss.

To: Min. Lois Adams and the children of the deceased
Know that God still cares and is very near

Dr. B. Hopkins/ EMBC/Monro,e North Carolina
Posted by: Dr. B. Hopkins, July 03, 2011
Beverly, Ruby, Jan, Sandra, Mrs. Julia and all the family,
So sorry for your loss. Praying that God will console you during this time. If there is anything I can do to assist just let me know.
With all my Love,
Mrs. Nancy Rhoton
Posted by: Nancy Rhoton, July 02, 2011

James “Jim” Fanney

MORRISTOWN — James "Jim" Fanney, born February 16, 1926 went home to be with the Lord on June 14, 2011.

His parents, seven sisters and seven brothers preceded him in death.

To forever cherish his memory, he leaves a son Ed of Kingsport, Tennessee, daughters Rita Ann Shelton of Morristown, Tennessee, Geri (Phelvaree) Smith of Copley, Ohio, also five special granddaughters and three grandsons, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Also, special and dear friend Ralph Watterson of Kingsport, Tennessee, caretaker and friend Mildred Vinson and special niece Patricia Fanney Clark.

Funeral services will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at the Thorn Hill Baptist Church, Thorn Hill, Tennessee with Pastor Charles Simpson, Rev. James Goins, and Rev. Doyle Castel officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 1:00 PM until time of service.

Condolensces may be sent to 905 Lloyd Street, Morristown, Tennessee 37814.

Arrangements by the Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown.

Sgt. David McKinley Worley

Sgt. David McKinley Worley departed this life on June 12, 2011 at Duke Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was the son of Floyd and Virginia Worley. He was born in Bristol, Tennessee on January 7, 1951.

He was married to Ella Grant and to this union 2 sons were born.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1972 and was discharged in 1984. He was a member of A.S. Hunter Lodge #825.

He was active member of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Durham, NC

He was employed at Rocco Turkey plant, the house of Raeford and Qualey.

He is preceded in death by his mother, 3 brothers and 1 sister.

He leaves to cherish his memory three sons; Keith Worley and Terry Worley of Fayettevelle, NC and Juanvaris Worley of Durham, NC. Four grandchildren David, Melai, Daviona and Brianna of Fayetteville, NC. Three sisters; Carolyn Worley, Bristol, Va. Lorraine(James) Perry Detroit MI. Joette Coclough of Johnson City, TN.

One brother; Wilbur(Ruby) Worley of Johnson City, TN. Former wife: Particia Harper Worley. Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends, special thanks to James Perry, Kenneth Reed, and Tiara McWhorter.

Interment services for Sgt David McKinley Worley will be conducted from the V.A. National Cemetery, Mt. Home, TN, Wednesday June 22, 2011 at 2:00pm.

Military rites will be provided by D.A.V. Chapter #40, Bristol, VA.

The Cortege will depart Kingsport, 806 East Sevier St, at 1:00pm.

William “Bill” Luvene Sr.

MOUNT CARMEL — William “Bill” Luvene Sr., 59, of Mount Carmel, went to be with the Lord on Monday (June 13, 2011) at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehab Center.

Bill is survived by his wife of 33 years, Mrs. Peggy Luvene; children, William Luvene, Jr., Latanya Casteal, Brian Luvene, Denisha Luvene and Brandon Luvene; eight grandchildren and one on the way; six sisters; two brothers; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday at the Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 1115 Hwy 11W, Church Hill.
A funeral service will be held at 12 noon Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Derek Bell officiating.
Burial will follow in Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
You may send online condolences to the family by visiting
www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Luvene family.

Mr. Marcus Lewis

Marcus Lewis, Detroit, Mich.

Mr. Marcus Antonius Lewis, 39, died on June 3, 2011 at Botsford Hospital Detroit, Mich. He was born February 25th, 1972 and passed away June 3rd, 2011.

His Detroit visitation was held Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 at the O. H. Pye, III Funeral Home, with viewing at 11:00AM , Service at 12:00PM at Greater Love Tabernacle C.O.G.I.C., Detroit on Wednesday, June 8th, 2011.

Mr. Lewis' funeral services in Kingsport will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2011 at the Shiloh Baptist Church, Kingsport. The Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.

R.A. Clark Funeral Service is in charge of the Kingsport arrangements.

Mrs. Eula Leeper

Mrs. Eula Leeper, 75, of 954 Dale St. departed this life Friday morning, at Holston Valley Hospital after a long illness.

Mrs. Leeper was retired from The Neighborhood Service Center after 34 years of service. She was very active in her church serving as a Sunday School teacher, youth director, choir member, and pianist. She loved singing and never passed up an opportunity to lend her voice whenever called upon. Mrs. Leeper was a member of the Douglass Alumni Association (Sons and Daughters of Douglass) and was also very active with Kingsport Senior Citizens.

Mrs. Leeper was preceded in death by her parents, Mrs. Eula Cartwright and Mr. Thomas H. Cartwright; four brothers, Thomas Edward, Robert, Phillip, and Roy; three sisters, Lorraine Lollar, Emogene C. Hankins, and Shirley Gilmore.

Mrs. Leeper is survived by one daughter, Sheila Leeper; two sons Michael (Gerri) Leeper, and Gary (Milita) Leeper; three grandchildren, Tonya Leeper, Stan Coward, and Kadana Coward; five great grandchildren, Brenton Leeper, Terrell Leeper, Noah Davis, Aeriel Coward, and Josh Amos, Jr.; one brother, John (Donna) Cartwright, Sherman Oaks, CA; one sister, Sylvia (Thomas) Bond, McDonough, GA; and several nieces and nephews.

Services for Mrs. Leeper will be held at the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church, 812 Maple-Oak Lane, Kingsport, TN on Monday, June 6, 2011, at 2:00p.m.

Elder Charles Hawkins will deliver the eulogy.

Interment will immediately follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. The family will receive friends from 1:00p.m. until the hour of service.

Loftus J. Smith

Smith, Loftus J. “Smitty” –67, A 34-year resident of Medford, formerly of Boston and Kingsport, Tennesee where he was born and raised, died at home after a long illness on May 21, 2011.

Loftus was the beloved husband of Martha L. (Beaudet) Smith and the loving father of Teresa M. Barrett of Medford and the adoring grandfather of Jevon Roland Barrett. He was the brother of Patricia Lynch of Bellingham and Paula Smith of West Roxbury and the nephew of Pauline Armstrong of West Roxbury. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Loftus is a 1963 graduate of Douglass High School, Kingsport, Tennessee.

Funeral arrangements are private and under the direction of George L. Doherty Funeral Service, Inc, in Somerville.

Smitty was an avid fisherman who enjoyed both fresh and saltwater fishing with his extensive collection of fishing rods. He was also an employee of Massachusetts General Hospital and Sears Roebuck in Boston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in “Smitty’s name to Hallmark Hospice, Inc., 178 Savin St. Malden, MA 02148.

Ida Lee Bellamy

BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Ida Lee Bellamy, 96, “Mama Lee” as she was affectionately called, died on Thursday (May 5, 2011) at Heritage Hall Healthcare in Big Stone Gap, following a lengthy illness.

She was born in Carbon Hill, Alabama, on May 25, 1914. She lived most of her life in Roda, Virginia, and Big Stone Gap. She loved to cook and worked many years as a cook at Ray’s Café and the old Monte Vista Hotel. She owned and operated her own restaurant in Pennington Gap, Virginia, called “Bellamy’s Café” in the late 1960s. Ida confessed Christ at a young age and was a member of First Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap, which she attended regularly and often worked in the kitchen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bellamy; her parents, Jim and Ida Bell Darkins Owens; a brother, Charlie Owens; and a sister, Laura Mae Owens.
She leaves to mourn a devoted god-daughter, Teresa L. Hollinger of Big Stone Gap, Va., a great-nephew, Tim Camp of Big Stone Gap and a host of friends.
Friends may call from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Tuesday at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap.
The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Sandra Jones, Elder Carolyn Smith, Apostle Yanthophalees Jackson and Rev. Mike Rafe officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oak View Cemetery in Big Stone Gap.
On-line condolences may be to www.holdingfuneralhome.com.
Holding Funeral Home is proud to serve the Bellamy family.

Katheryn C. Robinson Hunter

Katheryn C. Robinson Hunter, 83, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Friday, April 29, 2011 at The Wexford House.

Katheryn was born in Spring City, TN (Rhea County) and lived in Nashville for several years. She had been a resident in Kingsport since 1997. She was retired from Vanderbilt Medical Center with over 27 years of tireless care giving. Katheryn was a member of Central Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Reuben Hunter; her son, Wayne Jackie Pratt; her father and mother, Jack Robinson and Della Ray Robinson; her brothers and sisters, Elijah Robinson, Flora Robinson and Cecil Hall.

She leaves behind a loving and devoted daughter, Brenda Willis and devoted son in law, Robert E. Willis of Kingsport; two sisters, Nellie Swafford of Kingsport and Augusta Faye Johnson of Harriman, TN; her foster daughter, Norma DeArmond and husband, Carl and their children, Donna and Collette of Harriman, TN; three grandchildren dear to her heart, Darrell Pratt and wife Mary, Sonya Bell, and Anissa Kittrell and husband Tracey; great grandchildren, Jennifer, Margo, Latoya, Brenda, Ray, Indya and Tracey Jr.; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 pm on Monday May 2, 2011 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport or anytime at the residence of her daughter, Brenda Willis, 1060 Wellington Blvd., Kingsport, TN, 37660.

A service will be held at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lester Turner and Rev. Ricardo Dorcean officiating. Music will be provided by Xavier (Tim) Hall.

A graveside service will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tracey Kittrell, Sr., Tracey Kittrell, Jr., Tim Hall and Terry Moore.

The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to the Wexford House and Hospice Care staff members for their dedication to my mother.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Hunter family.

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Mrs. Pearl Jefferies

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Pearl Lee Jefferies (Mama Pearl), 83, of 233 Carver St., departed this life Sunday (April 17, 2011), at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Jefferies was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church, was an active member in the senior choir, Sunday school, Golden Saint, and a past member of the Annie Hickman Club. Mrs. Jefferies was very active with the community youth, known as “Mama Pearl” to the community, giving icees to children.

Mrs. Jefferies was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James A. Henry; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Bristol; son, James Albert Henry; two daughters, Mrs. Cleo Charles and Mrs. Christine Black.

She leaves to mourn, four daughters, Ms. Mary Lee Henry, Ms. Margaret Kincaid, Mrs. Mary Jane (Stan) Treece, Kingsport, Ms. Carrie Riggins, Nashville, Tenn.; three sons, Mr. Tommy Lee Henry, Mr. James Howard Henry, Kingsport, Mr. Richard Henry, Nashville, Tenn.; special friends, grandson, Tylee (Erica) Henry, Jessica Trent, Charlotte Henry, Tonya Phillips; numerous grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren; special aunt, Deacon Jennibelle Bristol; and sister, Pinkie Horton.

Special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center and Drs. Kenneth and Linda Calvert. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. till the hour of service Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church. Funeral service will be conducted from the church Friday at noon with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating. The interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.

Marcheta Ford

CHURCH HILL — Marcheta Lenetta Ford, 58, of Church Hill, departed this life on Wednesday (April 6, 2011), at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol after a brief illness.

Marcheta was a member of Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in Church Hill. She always greeted others with a smile. She enjoyed singing, cooking, sewing and doting on her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents, George and Sallie Price; maternal grandparents, Effie and Pete Leeper; father, Kenneth Leeper and stepfather, William “Bill” Price.
Marchetta is survived by her loving husband, Richard Allen Ford, of the home; mother, Mary Kate Brice of Church Hill; daughter, Chasidy Ann Ford of Church Hill; stepdaughter, Angel Uribe’ of Kingsport; sister, Dawn Temple of Kingsport; granddaughters, Rory Ford-Mendenhall and Rylee Ford-Cowden of Church Hill; grandsons, Marcus, Lake, Belgium and Maurice; sisters-in-law, Linda Kincaid of Kingsport, Janilla Ford-Lipe and husband, Darrell, of Surgoinsville and Anna Maddox of Greeneville; brothersin-law, Marcellous Rogers and wife, Phyllis, of Greeneville, and Mermon Rogers and wife, Annie, of Greeneville; devoted aunts, Minnie Cox and Zola Leeper, both of Church Hill; aunts, Elsie Horn and Thelma Dulaney of Knoxville and Louise Washington of Sacramento, Calif.; loyal cousins and a host of other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 1115 Hwy. 11-W, Church Hill. Friends may also call anytime at the residence.
A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Pamela L. Hoard, the Rev. Roy Charles, the Rev. D. Bistan and the Rev. James Snapp officiating.
Burial will follow in Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Steve Manis, Randy Leeper, Eddie Cox, Bobby Cox, Ronnie Cox and D.J. Cowden. Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip Price, Frankie Price, William Lyons Jr. and Howard Hoard.
The family would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the healthcare providers that have taken care of Marcheta, with special thanks to Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, Tenn.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill, is serving the Ford family.

Patrick Robinson Jr.

BRISTOL, Va. — Patrick Henry Robinson Jr., known as “P.H.,” passed from this earthly life and on to eternal life and peace on March, 28, 2011 following a brief illness.

He was born on July 6, 1916 in Bristol, Va., and was grateful to God for letting him live for 94 years. He graduated from the old Douglass High School in 1934.
He earned his funeral director license in 1948. In 1953, he entered the Atlanta College of Mortuary Science and graduated in 1954. In 1955, his funeral home was incorporated as Robinson Mortuary located in Bristol, Va. In 1982, he became co-owner of Robinson Funeral Services, Inc., in Kingsport.
His personal and professional motto was: In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:6. He grew up in the Lee Street Baptist Church and was a faithful member of the church for 86 years. He trustingly served the church as a deacon and usher, superintendent of the Sunday School, chairman of the Trustee Board and vice-president of the Lee Street Community Child Care Center. Other affiliations included: Member of the Jannie Hammitt Home, Organizer and Founder of the Orion Club (President for five years), member of the Macedonia Lodge #85 F&M Masons. Some of his community service included: member of the Board of Directors of the YMCA, member of the Kiwanis Club (including vice-president), chaplain and life-member the Bristol Boys and Girls Club and founding member of its Honors Board. Over the years he has received many awards for his service including: Man of the Year and Volunteer of the Year from the Bristol Boys and Girls Club, the Zella Moore Honor Award, the George Hixson Fellowship Honor and 41 years of perfect attendance award from the Kiwanis Club. In 2003, he was presented the Recognition Award for Long and Dedicated service to the community by the Bristol Virginia City Council.
Throughout his long life, he was a role model, and a beacon of light to all whom he encountered.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Henry and Ida White Robinson; loving wife, Bettie Lacy Robinson of 58 years; brother, Charles Frank Robinson; and sister, Rosa Etta Hathaway.
Survivors include a son, Dr. Frank Robinson, Sr.; three daughters, Dr. Maisah (Patricia) Robinson-Smith, Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Ida Robinson-Backmon, Peoria, Ariz. and Ms. Bettina A. Robinson, Douglasville, Ga.; two sons-in law, Mr. Eugene Backmon and Dr. Antar Smith; sister-in-law, Mrs. Eva Harvey, New York City; devoted friend, Mrs. Jewel Bell; six grandchildren, including Eric Robinson of Bristol, Tenn., who was close to his heart; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives.
A celebration of life for Patrick Henry Robinson Jr. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Lee Street Baptist Church, Bristol, Va., with Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating. The body will lay in repose, beginning at 10 a.m. at the church.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service at the church.
Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va.
Pallbearers will be deacons of Lee Street Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be the Kiwanis Club of Bristol, funeral directors of East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, the Orion Club and Dr. Grat Correll.
Flower bearers will be deaconesses of Lee Street Baptist Church and the Paramount Club.
E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.
Patrick Henry Robinson Jr., and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584.

Carol Mae Releford

TEMPLE, Ga. — Carol Mae Releford, Aug. 26, 1965 – March 15, 2011, went home to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with Lupus. Carol passed away peacefully at her home in Temple, Ga., with her family by her side.

Carol was born and raised in Kingsport before settling in Temple, Ga. She was born the daughter of the late Ruby J. Pierce and Billy Saucers. She was a woman of great faith.

Carol will forever be remembered by her husband Frankie Releford, her loving sisters, Betsy Tompkins of Kingsport,
Susan Beard of Atlanta, Ga., Hedda Beard of Temple, Ga.; devoted
Beard and brothers, Joseph James Beard, both of Kingsport; beloved children, Sanchez Releford of Kings- port, Alloah Releford, Charmaine Releford and Faheem Releford, all of Temple, Ga.; treasured grandchildren, Kaban and Keelen Releford, Imani and Eric Releford; along with a special auntie, more like a sister, Daisy Pierce; and uncles, Willie Joe and Timothy Pierce; and her precious nephews and nieces; as well as a countless of other family and friends who were blessed to know her.

Carol sang like an angel and loved being with her family, loved her friends and deeply enjoyed watching her beloved grandchildren.

Carol Mae Releford touched the lives of many people with her love and generosity, and maintained her trademark kindness and songs of joy all the way throughout her life.

Friends and family are invited to celebrate her life during a memorial service on Sunday, March 27, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Full Gospel Mission Church on East Sevier Ave.

Please contact family for donations and for further information at (423) 340-6692.

John Edwards III

KINGSPORT — Mr. John Edwards III, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (March 22, 2011), at his home with his family and his loyal companions, his dogs, Samson and Eve, by his side.
Mr. Edwards was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church, Bristol, Va. He retired from Northeast State. John served in the U.S. Navy, served a tour of duty in Desert Storm and retired from the Naval Reserve. John enjoyed being on the golf course until his health no longer permitted. He also served as president of the Douglass High School Alumni of Bristol, Va.
John was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Jeanette Edwards; father, Mr. John Edwards Jr.; sister, Mrs. Barbara A. Edwards; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben (Eva) Gammon.
John leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory, his two sons; his devoted caretaker, Mr. John (Scotty) Edwards and Mr. William (Billy) Fugate; a special friend and the mother of his children, Mrs. Charlyne Edwards; aunt, Mrs. Josephine Grudger, Decatur, Ga.; and a host of other loving relatives and friends; his golfing partners, Mr. Vernon Smith, the Rev. James Whiteside and Alex Hall; co-workers of Warriors Path Golf Club.
The family also would like to thank Amedisys Hospice for the care and dedicated service they provided for their loved one.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of service on Friday at Lee Street Baptist Church, 1 W. Mary St., Bristol, Va .
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating.
The interment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Military rites will be conducted by D.A.V. Honor Guard Chapter #40.
Mr. John Edwards III and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. (423) 245-4971 and (423) 764-8584.
www.raclarkfuneralservice.com

Irene Shoemaker

GATE CITY, Va. — Irene Shoemaker, 88, Gate City, Va., passed away Saturday (March 12, 2011) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Irene was born in Tazewell County, Va., on July 4, 1922, to the late Jim and Nannie Johnson. It was in Tazewell County, Va., where she attended school until moving to Gate City, Va., on Oct. 6, 1941, to be with her mother. She loved gardening, caring for pets, and keeping house. She spent 26 years in house service with Inter Mountain Telephone Company, 14 years at the Gate City Laundry Mat, and in 1997 she took on the job of caregiver.
She loved the Atlanta Braves baseball team and watching Tiger Woods play golf. Going to the Fairview Market on Wednesdays and Saturdays was a passion she pursued for 30 years.
She was a member of Hale’s Chapel Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.
She is survived by cousins, Virginia Clemons, Tazewell, Va., and Mrs. Fay Vi n e y, Tazewell, Va.; and one granddaughter, Adrianna Latoia “Toy” Shoemaker, Greenville, Tenn.; grandson, Jason Shoemaker; and daughter-in-law, Aubrey Shoemaker, Greeneville, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the Gate City Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Rochelle Maxwell and Pastor Keenan West officiating.
Burial will follow in the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Carl Muncey, Bob Payne, Wallace Ross, Jr., and Buster Stacy will serve as pallbearers. James Woods and Wallace Ross Sr. will serve as honorary pallbearers. An online guest registry is available for the Shoemaker family at www.gatecityfunerals.com. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Irene Shoemaker.

Rosetta Marie Gulatte

KINGSPORT — Sister Rosetta Marie Gulatte, 89 of Kingsport, departed this life at Holston Valley Medical Center Saturday (March 12, 2011).

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clara Mooney Snoddy and Talmon Andrew Snoddy; husband, Willie True Gulatt; a devoted son-in-law, Eugene Hood; sisters, Nannie Kate Lee, Mary Alice Grissom and Lillian Cannon.
She is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Linda Jane Hood, Kingsport; son, Andrew (Mary Anne), Greeneville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Joshua A. Gulatte, Savannah, Ga., Willie Andrew Gulatte, McDonald, Ga., Rashard Gulatte, Rockingham, N.C.; step-grandchildren, Mack Wise, Atlanta, Ga., Sabrina Gay, Baltimore, Md., Jeffery Almond, McDonald, Ga.; nieces, Ada Ruth Moultry, Kingsport, Velma (Arthur) Lemon, Atlanta, Ga., Valerie Lee McCoy, Greeneville, Tenn., Carmella R. Lee, Johnson City, Tenn.; nephews, John Robert Lee, Jr., Hollywood, Fla., Lafayette Lee, Greeneville, Tenn., James (Michelle) Lee Boynton Beach, Fla.; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; special friends and thanks to Mrs. Ollie Perry and the Shiloh Baptist church family.
Funeral services for Sister Gulatte will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Shiloh Baptist Church with, Dr. Rev. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
The internment will follow at Warrensburg Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.
Sister Gulatte and family are in the care of R. A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc.
www.raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com, 423-245-4971.

Mrs. Donna Gail Perry

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Donna Gail Perry, 54, 247 Carver St. Kingsport, departed this life on Thursday, (March 10, 2011) after a long illness at Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Mr. James Hoard and Mrs. Mildred Hoard. Mrs. Perry was born on Jan. 8, 1957, in Kingsport, where she lived all her life.

She is survived by her husband, Mr. Henry Perry; two daughters, Ms. Selena Perry and Mrs. Michelle Perry; one granddaughter, Ashant Perry; three sisters, Ms. Brenda Wood, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. Janet (Grover) Miller and Ms. Deborah Butts; several nephews and nieces; a special best friend and nephew, Mr. Kalid Azizz; closest best friends, Ms. Helen Beatty, Ms. Betty Ann Thomas, Mrs. Glenda Vaughan, Mrs. CeCe Rutledge and Mrs. Tammy Martin and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services Mrs. Donna Gail Perry will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Powerful New Life with, Elder Hugh Hale, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the hour of service.

The internment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery.

Mrs. Perry and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc.

www.raclarkfuneralservice.com 423-245-4971

Jack Anderson

GATE CITY, Va. — Jack Waltern Anderson, 69, Gate City, Va., passed away, Friday, (March 4, 2011) at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Jack was born in Scott County on Feb. 24, 1942, and was the son of the late Walter and Maggie Anderson.

Jack attended Weber City Church of God. He retired from the Scott County Sheriff’s Department; was a member of the Copper Creek Ruritan Club where he served on the Board of Directors; and was a lifetime member of the Scott County Lifesaving Crew.

Jack loved putting out his garden every summer, but his favorite thing to do was to ride his great-granddaughter, Olivia, around in his red wagon.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe D. Anderson, June Wolfe, Mack Wolfe, and Kay Wolfe; and nephews, William “Buckwheat” Anderson, John “John-John” Wolfe, Sam Wolfe, Joe Wolfe, Tim Wolfe, and Ronnie Wolfe; niece, Breanna Lancaster; sisters-in-law, Almedia Robinette, Wanda Estill, and Kathleen Hensley; and special friends, Jip Lawson and Rudy Herron.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia “Pinkie” Anderson,

Gate City, Va; sons, Jack “Nicky

Brown” Anderson, Jr., Gate City, Va., Joe Anderson and wife, Sharon, Kingsport, Troye Anderson and wife, Renay, Gate City, Va., and Robert Story , New York; daughters, Contrinia Payne and husband, Bob, Gate City, Va., and Danielle Anderson, Gate City, Va.; grandchildren, Olivia Hoyle, Whitney Kusnco and husband, Ali, Tihlee Anderson, Seth Hale, Lindsey Anderson, and Bryson Anderson; great-grandchildren, Elijah Kusnco, Kaden Kusnco, and Adrianna Lane; sister, Ruby Lawson, Gate City, Va.; brothers-in-law, Offeyette Robinette, Gate City, Va., Norbet Robinette, Ashland, Va., and Theo Robinette, Kingsport ; sisters-in-law, Thelma Anderson, Gate City, Va., Julia Wolfe, Gate City, Va., Blinda Brown, Kingsport, Sheridan Robinette, Kingsport, and Frida Thomas, Phoenix, Ariz.; devoted nephew, Tyrone Anderson; devoted niece, Dr. Alisa Lancaster and husband, Robert, Raleigh, N.C.; special adopted son and daughters, Bo and Kendra Taylor; and son, Jacob, and Denise Duncan; special friends, John and Willie Kilgore, Betty Pendleton and husband, Eugene, Robin McConnell, Ron and Jonikki Cope, Tammy Presley, Ray Carrico, J.R. Doughtery, Junior Saul, Terry Thorpe, John Broadwater, Karen and Kristen Williams, and Sue Hall; along with a host of other nieces, nephews, and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of Pinkie Anderson or the residence of Bob and Contrinia Payne.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev Raymond Hammonds and Rev. Rochelle Maxwell officiating.

Cathy Lane, Rev. Raymond Hammonds, Liz and James Woods, and Arlena Hughes will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday at the Holston View Cemetery.

Ray Carrico, J.R. Dougherty, Terry Thorpe, Billy Jo Wolfe, Ronald Cope, Stanley Rogers, George Wolfe, and John Broadwater will serve as pallbearers. John Kilgore, Buster Stacy, and members of the Scott County Lifesaving Crew will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12 noon to go in procession to the graveside service.

The family of Jack Anderson wishes to convey a special thanks to the 5th floor ICU staff of Wellmont Holston Valley; to Amedisys Hospice Chaplain Mike Delham, and to nurse Misty Venette for their love and care.

An online guest registry is available for the Anderson family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Jack Anderson.

Mr. Daniel Hall Jr.

Memorial services for Mr. Daniel Richard (Danny) Hall Jr., 60, who departed this life on Monday (Feb. 14, 2011), will be conducted on Friday at 2 p.m. from Friendship Baptist Church in Greeneville with Pastor Rev. C.C. Mills Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of the service.

Mr. Daniel Richard (Danny) Hall Jr., and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service Inc. 423-245-4971, www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.

James Jackson

BIG STONE GAP, Va. — James “Lee Arthur” Jackson departed this life after a long illness on Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2011) at his home in Big Stone Gap, Va .

He was retired after 37 years with Westmoreland Coal Company. Fondly known by co-workers as Little Joe (later Joe – after his father), James will be remember for his dedication to his family and his spiritual walk with the Lord. Known for his singing voice and mild mannerism, he was always a motivator to and an inspiration to all who passed his w a y.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Edna Jackson; his parents, Baker Joe and Susie Jackson; one sister, Ezelle Rickman (Arthur); one brother, Willis B, and one daughter, Aeyrer Smithers.

He leaves to mourn one sister, Suszanne Dees (Roger); nine sons, Yanthophalees, Big Stone Gap, Va., Breauster (Brenda), Fort Washington, Md., Larry Hennsey (Charlotte), Manassas, Va., Jakkae, Duffield, Va., Grayland (Tonya), Nashville, Tenn., Arriod (Gwendolyn), Fort Washington, Md., Xavier, Charlottesville, Va., Klaistrae, Lexington, Ky., Eupton (Sherri), Bowie, Md.; four daughters, Eileen, Big Stone Gap, Va., Ivy (Nelson) Adekoya, Grayson, Ga., Ayris, Roanoke, Va., Jamara (Jamar) Davis, Elkton, Va.; one son-in-law, James Smithers; one brother-in-law, Virgil Bandy (Gloria); one very special niece, Saundra Rickman; a very devoted grandson, Brian Zander; 17 grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren; a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends at Holding Funeral Home, 17 East Third Street, Big Stone Gap, Va., Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at New Hope Assembly Of God, 1405 1st Ave., E. on Monday at 12 p.m. Interment will follow at the Oakview Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent to holdingfuneralhome@verizon.net. Holding Funeral Home is serving the Jackson family.

Annie Lee Moss

KINGSPORT — Annie Lee Moss, 85, of Kingsport, early Monday morning (Feb. 7, 2011) smiled and transitioned from earth to Glory.

She was born on Feb. 26, 1925 to Lillie Ruth Jones and Walter P. Clark; and step-father, Robert Shade Jones in Russellville.

Annie was a charter member and one of the remaining five “Elect Ladies” of Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church, Kingsport. She also was one of the founding members of Full Gospel Mission Church, Kingsport.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Deacon Julius “Dude” Moss; four sisters Kate Jones, Hester Hill, Mary Clark and Frances Jones; and her brother, Joe B. (Jack) Clark.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter, Jean (Terry) Moore, Kingsport; three grandchildren, Michael (Renee Bunche) Moore, Kingsport, Terita (Jonathan) Watson, Richmond, Calif., and TJ (Rebekah McCarty) Moore, Kingsport; six great-grandchildren, Annishia Moore, Toni and Mikesha Bradley, Michael I. Moore, all of Kingsport, Jordan and Jaylin Watson of Richmond, Calif.; one great-great-grandson, Cordé Moore, Kingsport; one sister, Margaret (Retired Command Sgt. Major James) Branner, Aberdeen, Md.; her faithful care-giving nieces and nephews, Patricia (Donald) Watts and Carolyn (Maurice) Butler, all of Kingsport and a host of special nieces and nephews too numerous to name. She was known as a special aunt, mamaw, cousin, and friend to m a n y.

The family would like to give special thanks to Holston Valley Medical Center, Amedisys Home Health, and BMA Dialysis Center for their special care given during her illness. Thanks to all her special neighbors whom she loved dearly at One Wilcox Place.

The family will receive friends at Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church, 386 Dunbar St., Kingsport, on Saturday from 11 to 12 noon or you may also call at the home of her daughter, Jean Moore, 854 Dale St., Kingsport.

A home-going celebration for Elect Lady Annie Lee Moss will follow at 12 noon with Dr. Lester L. Turner Sr. officiating.

Interment services will be held at 4 p.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville. The funeral cortege will leave the church at 3:15 p.m. to go in procession.

You may send online condolences to the family by visiting http://www.cartertrent.com/ .

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Moss family.

Dream Higgins

KINGSPORT — Dream Higgins, 17, of Kingsport, died suddenly Wednesday (Feb. 2, 2011), at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Chicago, Ill., where she resided most of her life, Dream just recently moved to Kingsport from Lake Mills, Iowa. She was a junior at Dobyns-Bennett High School and while in Lake Mills, she at- tended Lake Mills High School. Dream was active in thespian arts and was awarded State Champion in Literary Reading. She was also the Regional President of FFCLA. While in Lake Mills, Dream worked as a waitress at The Grand Café. She never met a stranger and had such a vibrant personality.

Survivors include her mother, Dr. Yemaya Gilliam, and husband, Anthony, of Kingsport; father, Courtney Higgins of Chicago, Ill.; sister, Destiny Gilliam of Kingsport; brother, Desmond Gilliam of Kingsport; maternal grandparents, Melody and Frederick Banks of Harvey, Ill.; paternal grandparents, Patricia Powell of Chicago, Ill., and William Higgins of Indianapolis, Ind.; maternal great-grandmother, Geneva Powers of Colbert, Ga.; great-aunt, Beverly Higgins of Chicago, Ill.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. on Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch. The service will begin at 3 p.m. with Pastor Jim Manis officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sullivan County Humane Society, 2141 Idle Hour Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Fall Branch, is serving the family of Dream Higgins.

Rev. James Ellis Snapp

KINGSPORT — Rev. James Ellis Snapp, 64, 949 Dale Street Kingsport, departed this life early Saturday morning, (Jan. 29, 2011) at Wellmont-Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

Rev. Snapp was a life Citizens of Kingsport, he was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, was the first African American police officer hired by the city of Kingsport; a member of Central Baptist Church and Assistant Pastor at Central Baptist Church.  Rev. Snapp served as Chaplin of Vietnam Veterans of America and volunteered for the Red Cross.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Snapp.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Janie Mae Snapp; six daughters,  Ms. Mary Elizabeth Snapp, Mrs. Shirley Long, Mrs. Teresa Harold, Mrs. Tammy
Franklin, Mrs. Peggy Britt and Mrs. Jeannie Bernard; 19 grandchildren; father, Mr. Charles A. Ellis Snapp; one brother, Mr. Arthur L. Snapp and a host of friends of other relatives.

Funeral service for Rev. James Ellis Snapp will be conducted on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo F. Dorcean, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the hour of service.

The interment service will be conducted at the V.A. National Cemetery on Thursday at 2 p.m. The cortege will depart Central Baptist Church at 1 p.m.

Rev. James Ellis Snapp and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971 http://www.raclarkfuneralservice.com/