Marva Gwendolyn (“Gwen”) Norwood

Marva Gwendolyn (“Gwen”) Norwood transitioned this life on June 25, 2012 after a brief illness.

Born in Kingsport, TN on February 21, 1932 and a graduate of Douglass High School, she was a homemaker raising five children. She started the integration movement in Kingsport with her daughter Marva integrating the first school. She was a Cub Scout den mother, and always had an interest in working with youth. She was “adopted mother” to many, and longtime active member of the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Kingsport, before relocating to Chattanooga in 1982. She was a member of the following churches in Chattanooga: the Thompkins Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, the New Covenant Fellowship Church and the Transforming Faith Baptist Church.

She enjoyed people, always had a smile and was loved by many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, T.C. Norwood, Sr.; her parents Jack and Lena Burnette; brother, Winford Burnette; and sisters, Phyllis Jackson, Annette Johnson and Jacqueline Hicks.

She is survived by her five children: Donna Roddy (Howard), Thomas C. Norwood, Jr., (Tina), Kathryn Norwood, Marva Campbell (Richard), all of Chattanooga, and Jeri Norwood, Nashville. Sisters include Shirley Powers (Wallace), Chattanooga; Deborah Malone, Kingsport; and brother, Major Allen Burnette, Newark, DE; and a devoted cousin Carmen Jackson of Smithfield, VA. Grandchildren include Howard C. Roddy, Nashville; John Roddy (Christy), Chattanooga; Tonya Jetton (Johnny), Nashville; Thomas C. Norwood, III (Jimarra), Charleston, SC; four great grandchildren: Dean, Grant and Kayli Roddy and Maya Norwood, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 30 for one hour prior to Noon. Celebration of life services at the New Covenant Fellowship Church, 1326 N. Moore Road, Chattanooga.

Graveside services will be held at the Mountain Home Veterans National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN on Monday, July 2 at 11:00 AM.

The body will lie in state on Friday, June 29 from Noon – 6:00 PM at the funeral home.

Arrangements by John P. Franklin Funeral Home, 1101 Dodds Ave., Chattanooga. 622-9995.

Mr. Carl Rutledge

Mr. Carl Rutledge, 314 West Sullivan Street, Kingsport, departed this life Friday (June 8, 2012) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.



Visitation with the family will be at St. Mark United Methodist Church from 6 to 7 p.m. today.
Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Mark Huffine officiating.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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

Professional services and care of Mr. Carl Rutledge and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.

Hugh Kyle Hord

A memorial service for Hugh Kyle Hord, who died April 6, 2012, in Lockridge, Fla., will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday June 9, 2012, from Clark Funeral
Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport. The Rev. James Whiteside will officiate.

Mr. William Andrew Evans

KINGSPORT — Mr. William Andrew Evans, 86, departed this life on Tuesday (June 5, 2012).



He was born at Horse Creek, Tenn., one of seven children of Fate and Ada Evans.

Mr. Evans retired from Tennessee Eastman at the time of the explosion in 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of American Legion Burdine Post 123. During his lifetime he enjoyed hunting and fishing along with spending time with his family. William enjoyed “cruising” in his Big Blue Ram truck and visiting his friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters; two brothers; his wife, Julia; and sons Ricky and Carl.

His love and life will be remembered by two daughters, Kathy Evans and Gail Evans, Kingsport; three sons, William Earl Evans (Stacy), Kansas City, Mo., Dale Evans (Marie), Norfolk, Va., and John Evans (Shaun), Kingsport; one sister, Willie Bond, Kingsport; one sister-in-law, Betsy Pierce (Jack); and brother-in-law, Hugh Hodges; ten grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation with the family will take place at Central Baptist Church on Friday from 10 a.m. to noon.

Graveside services will be held at VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Billy Pearson officiating.

The family is in the care of Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.

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

Mrs. Mettie (Bea) Banner

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Mettie Beatrice Banner, better known as (Bea), departed this life on Wednesday (May 30, 2012), at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Banner was 73 years of age and was born in Grainger County, Tenn. She moved to Kingsport as a young girl and retired from Holston Valley Hospital after 43 years of service. Mrs. Banner was a member of Mount Zion Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Bennie L. Banner; father, Mr. Mildred K. Tate; mother, Mrs, Mattie E. Tate; three brothers, Mildred Jr., John and Bobby Tate; special nephew, Brad Pierce.

Mrs. Banner is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Pamela Hughes; granddaughter, Ms. Jennifer Hughes; grandson, Mr. Christopher Hughes; great-grandson, Mr. DeSean Hughes; great-granddaughter, Zoey Pierce; four sisters, Mrs. Marian (Nancy) Kyle, Mrs. Vera Jackson, Mrs. Imogen Kyle and Ms. Patsy Pierce; great uncle, Mr. John Mannuel; great aunt, Mrs. Molly Mannuel and a host of nephews and nieces.

Funeral services for Mrs. Mettie Beatrice Banner will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Mount Zion Holiness Church with the Rev. Lester Turner officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. till the hour of service.

The interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call on the family at anytime at 247 Carver St.

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

Professional services and care of Mrs. Mettie Beatrice Banner and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave. Kingsport, Tenn. (423) 245-4971.