James Lenor “Boy” Bly

KINGSPORT — Mr. James Lenor “Boy” Bly, 63, 625 Nelson St. Apt. 168, entered into this world on Sept. 19, 1950, and entered into his rest on Dec. 17, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport. James was surrounded by his loving wife and family and the welcoming arms of Jesus.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Ms. Gladys Bly and Printes Taylor; two brothers, Buster and Charles Bly; two sisters, Ms. Helen and Ms. Ruth Taylor; and a beloved sister-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Jean Long-Bly.

Survivors include Mrs. Sandee Scott-Bly his wife, of the home; his daughter, Ms. Brittanee T. Scott, Limestone; two grandchildren, Jaylen T. Scott and Gavin P. Webb; one brother, Ozine (late Mrs. Barbara) Bly, New Canton; five sisters, Ms. Dallas Watterson, Ms. Janie Goodwin, Ms. Delores Blye, Ms. Judy Phillips, all of Kingsport; and Ms. Edith Jackson, Knoxville; a special mother-in-law, Ms. Bernadine Scott. A host of in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday at the Central Baptist Church at 2 p.m.

The family will be receiving friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church and other times at the residence.

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

Professional services and care of Mr. James Lenor “Boy” Bly and family are entrusted to Clark Fueral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Betty D. Rogers

ROGERSVILLE — Betty D. Rogers, 63, of Rogersville, fell asleep awaiting for the Lord’s return on Wednesday (Nov. 6. 2013) at her residence.

She was a member of Hasson Street Christian Church. She was retired from the Hawkins County School System as a head start teacher.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Hale.

She is survived by her husband, Archie Rogers, Jr.; sisters, Cheryl (Rommie) Argo and Dorothy (Harvey) Wilmer of Kingsport, Della (Jerry) Tate of Talbott, Doretha Hale of Knoxville, Samantha Maxwell of Rogersville; brothers, Jimmy Kyle and Jeff Hale of Rogersville; sisters-in-law, Brenda, Edna, and Georgia Rogers of Rogersville, Claudia Horton and Diana Rogers of Atlanta, and Hazel (Michael) Nordman of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Fred (Charlotte) Rogers of Morristown; aunt, Sarah Ann Ford of Kingsport; special nephews, Cory and Morgan Maxwell; and a host of special friends and relatives.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Christian-Sells Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Charles officiating.

The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. prior to services.

Burial will follow in Mitchell Crest Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com 

William Louis Lyons

ROGERSVILLE — William Louis Lyons, 78, peacefully departed this life at his home on Saturday morning, (Nov. 2, 2013).

He was a life-long resident of Hawkins County. He was educated in the Hawkins County School System. William retired as a Medical Attendant from Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. He attended the Rogersville Church of God. William was a quiet man who led a simple life and was loved by his family. He was the son of the late William Harry and Juanita Lyons.

He is preceded in death by his brother, David Lyons.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Hazel; sisters, Mary Brice, Maude Fugate; sister-in-law, Edith Lyons; brother-in-law, Herman (Agnes) Buttry; sister-in-law, Ruth (Paul), Jesse, all of Rogersville; step daughters, Judy Miller of Sneedville, Tammy Elmore of Knoxville; nieces, Tina (Michael) Goins of Knoxville, Sharon Austin, Fayetteville, N.C., Ruby Brice or Rogersville; nephews, Keith (Vivian) Lyons, Hampton, Va., Herman “Tiny” Brice, and Bobby “Nookie” Burton Jr. of Rogersville; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the Christian Sells Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Hamilton officiating.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com 

Barbara J. Bly

CHURCH HILL — Barbara Jean (Long) Bly was born on June 28, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday (Oct. 31, 2013).

Barbara was born and raised in the New Canton community in Church Hill, Tenn. where she attended Lyons Chapel Church. She attended

Swift High School and Walters State Community College. She was a graduate of the Kingsport School of Nursing where she received her LPN3 license. She was employed for 26 years as a nurse at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, before retiring in 1997.

Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She was always willing to lend a helping hand.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Maggie Long; brother, William Thomas (Sunny-boy) Long; and sister, Cathy Leeper.

She is survived by her father, William Thomas Long, Sr.; husband, Ozine I. Bly, Sr.; daughter, Laynette and Reginald Alley; sons, O. Ivan and Edith Bly, Jr., Nathan and Myra Leeper; granddaughter, Alex Wolfe; grandsons, Nichlous Wolfe and Prennis Alley; sisters, Irene Richmond, Helen Long, Inez Gillepie, Marlene and Roy Richmond, Romelda Moore; brothers, Danny Long, Joe Leeper; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill and anytime at the residence.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joe Comage officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted Monday following the service at Church Hill Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Keith Richmond, Randy Moore, Ryan Moore, Roy Richmond, Nichlous Wolfe, and Prennis Alley. Honorary pallbearers will be William Lyons and Richard Ford.

To leave an online message or to sign the guest registry for the Bly family, please visit www.jhonline.com

Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Bly family.

Evelyn Beatrice Lollar

KNOXVILLE — Evelyn Beatrice Lollar of Knoxville, (Jan. 14, 1949- 2013), the daughter of the late Fred F. and Grace Stacy Lollar.

Evelyn was born in Kingsport. She was a member of the Clinton Chapel A-M-E Zion Church in Knoxville. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, and a member of the Eastern Stars in Kingsport, and in Norwalk, Connecticut.

She retired from the Bank of America in Stanford, Conn.

She was preceded in death by brother, Charles A. Lollar; sisters, Freda Carnes, Elizabeth Weaver, Helen Lynch, and Zelma H. Russell.

Survivors include daughters, Vancha (Jack) Swick and Valerie Jennifer Lollar; grandsons, Elijah and Emmanuel Lollar; brother, George W. Sr. (Betty) Lollar, Marietta, Ga.; sisters, Shirley Patterson, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Margaret (David) Crutchfield, Suitland, Md.; Patricia (George) Wood, Clinton, Md.; Ada Vanessa (Greg) Overton, Jacksonville, Fla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Celebration of Life will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton Chapel A.M.E Zion Church in Knoxville, with Rev. John Butler officiating.

Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com

Mrs. Virginia A. Ford

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Virginia A. Ford (Moma Gin), 88, departed this life Sunday (Oct. 13, 2013) after a brief illness.

Mrs. Ford was a native of Boone, N.C., making her home in Kingsport for the past 66 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents Lee Anderson and Mrs. Anna Turner Anderson; her husband, Willie Ford; and several brother and sisters.

Survivors include three sons, Mr. Jerry (Cindy) Ford, Kingsport; Mr. Wilbur (Marsha) Ford Lexington, Mass. and Mr. Thomas (Doris) Ford, Forest; four daughters/granddaughters, Mrs. Mary Helen (Carl) Evans, and Mrs. Margaret (Kelso) Ford Isom, both of Kingsport, Ms. Markita A. Ford Charlotte, N.C. and Mrs. Zenia (Lloyd) Bratton Acworth, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Betty (Charles) Sawyers, Marion, Va.; ten grandchildren; 13, great- grandchildren; and one great- great-granddaughter; special friend, Mr. Harry Releford; and a special caregiver/niece Ms. Tonia Phillips.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.

Burial will follow in New Canton Cemetery, Church Hill, Tenn.

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

Professional services and care of Mrs. Virginia A. Ford and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith, 94, departed this life Sunday, (Sept. 29, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a native of Jonesbourgh, Tenn. making her home in Kingsport for the past 80 years.

Mrs. Smth was preceded in death by her husband Nelson D. Smith; for sisters; and five brothers.

Survivors include one son, Nelson D. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo King ( Homer) and Mrs. D. Olivia Smith (Libby); four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Parrott, Mrs. Hildred Manisfield, Mrs. Lois Clark and Mrs. Ella Clark; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great great- grandchildren; Special friend Ms. Rose Bogus.

Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. from the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church with Pastor, Charles Hawkins officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11 to 1 p.m.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at smith@clarkfc.com

Professional services and care of Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Carolyn “Bootsy” Ruth Maxwell

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Maxwell died Friday, (Sept. 27, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

She was born in Greeneville, Tenn on Aug. 21, 1946.  Carolyn and her husband Larry Maxwell both worked at Mead Paper, where Larry is still employed and resides in Kingsport, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cephus Smith and Angel Crum; brother Bobby Smith; and brother-in-law, Johnny Swagerty.

She leaves behind her loving and supportive husband Larry Maxwell; daughter, Mrs. Angela Morris and her husband James Morris of Canton, Miss., daughter Ms. Crystal Bell of Kingsport; a stepson, Larry Maxwell and his wife Mrs. Dina Maxwell; and stepdaughter, Ms. Alyria Maxwell of Greensboro, N.C.; sister, Pastor Geraldine Swagerty; her grandchildren are Ms. Kaquana Bell, Ms. Mekos Bell, Amos Bell, Anthony Williams, Christopher Bell and his wife Ms. Alyshia Bell, Donta Maxwell, Ms. Shekinah Smith and Myles Morris; special friend, Mrs.Doris Forby; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

Carolyn was a loving kind person whom everyone fell in love with after they met her. She brought love, happiness and joy to her family. Her goal was to introduce Jesus Christ to every one she met, even if she had to introduce them to Jesus by showing His love through her. She showed her devotion to her love for Jesus Christ by faithfully being the President of Full Gospel Mission #1, a teacher of the Word of God, a pianist and a prayer warrior.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday at Full Gospel Mission, Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Full Gospel Mission. Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.

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

Professional services and care of Mrs. Carolyn Ruth Maxwell and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Mother Cora Ward

A celebration of life service for Mother Cora L. Ward, who was called home Saturday (Sept.21, 2013), will be Saturday at noon at Community United Pentecostal Church in McDonough Ga.

Viewing for Cora Ward will be Saturday from 10 to noon at the church.

Online condonenances may be sent to the famly at ward@clarkfc  . com.

Professional services and care of Mother Cora Ward and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Mr. Jerry H. Campbell

  KINGSPORT — Mr. Jerry H. Campbell, 66, of 3311 Watterson St. departed this life Thursday (Sept. 24, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

He was a lifelong citizen of Kingsport.

Survivors include a son Tyrone Campbell and wife Celina; two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Allen of San Antonio, Texas, Mrs. Marilyn Lockett of Toledo, Ohio; two grandchildren, Ceron Campbell and Asia Campbell.

Memorial services will be conducted Saturday at 11 AM at the Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc, 802 E. Sevier Avenue, Kingsport. The family of Mr. Campbell will be officiating.

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

Professional service and care of Mr. Jerry H. Campbell and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Mrs. Lucille Kyle Neil

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Lucille Kyle Neil, 86, departed this life on Friday, (Sept. 6, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital.

She was born on May 17, 1927 in Whitesburg, Tenn. and lived most of her life in Kingsport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Neil II; her parents, Ike and Flora Kyle; a brother Isaac “June” Kyle; and sister Josie Kyle.

She leaves to cherish her memory, devoted son William “Jr.” Neil III of Kingsport, Richard “Angela” Kyle of Knoxville; and daughter, Donna Harrell of Charlotte , N.C.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; one sister Mrs. Gladys Parkey of Morristown; several nieces, nephews and relatives.

A very special thank you to Mrs. Carrie Cash and all the social workers who helped Mrs. Neil with her care and affairs.

Funeral services for Mrs. Neil will be conducted Wednesday from the Shiloh Baptist Church at noon with Pastor Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.

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

Burial will follow at Bent Creek Cemetery, Whitesburg, Tenn.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at neil@clark  fc.com  

Professional services and care of Mrs. Lucille Kyle Neil and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Angelia Renee (Phillips) Dillihunt

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Angelia Renee (Phillips) Dillihunt, 47, departed this life Wednesday (Aug. 28, 2013) at 11:50 a.m. at the home of Ms. Rhonda Williams, 1046 Reedy Place Apt #127, Kingsport, Tenn.

She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Helen Ruth (Pierce) Phillips; her maternal grandparents, Fred and Mrs. Willie Mae Pierce; her paternal grandparents, Cashley and Mrs. Odessie Ree Phillips; and a little brother, Matthew Phillips.

Survivors include her father, Odie Phillips; one sister, Ms. Sharon Donella Phillips; two brothers, Larry (Dina) Maxwell and Anthony Phillips; nephews, Matthew, Logan and John John; niece, Khaliyah; a special cousin and caregiver, Ms. Rhonda Williams.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. from the Ebenezer Baptist Church with Rev James Whiteside officiating.

The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.

Burial will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.

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

Professional services and care of Mrs. Angelia Renee (Phillips) Dillihunt and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., (423) 245-4971.

Mrs. Ollie Mae Perry

  KINGSPORT — Mrs. Ollie Mae Perry, 90, of 227 Carver St. Kingsport, departed this life Monday (Aug. 19, 2013) after a brief illness.

 She was a member of Central Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by husband Abron Perry (known as Jabo); her daughter Ms. Henrietta Perry; and a son, Jessie L. Lewis; three brothers, Abraham, Charlie, and Johnnie Lewis; two sisters, Ms. Anna Lewis and Ms. Lucy Lewis.

Survivors include five sons, James Perry, Detroit, Mich., Don Perry, Nashville, Tenn., Abron Perry, Columbus, Ohio, Henry Perry and Anthony Perry both of Kingsport; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and great great-grandchildren; one sister, Ms. Dixie Mitchell, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; and a special daughter, Mrs Louetta Hall, Kingsport.

The family would like to thank the caregivers of Wellmont Hospice and Senior Solutions at home for the wonderful services they provided their loved one.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

Interment will be Monday at 1:45 p.m. at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn.

The cortege will depart Central Baptist at 12:45 pm.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at perry@clark  fc.com  .

Professional services and care of Mrs. Ollie Mae Perry and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremaion Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

John Douglass Bond

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — John Douglass Bond, son of Alfred and Virginia Bond of Horse Creek, was called to eternal life on Saturday (Aug. 10, 2013). He was 83 years old.

He was the 11th child and born in Kingsport, Tenn., where he attended school. John was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953 and settled in Atlantic City, N.J. There he met and fell in love with Members L. Bond. John loved being with family and enjoyed going home to Kingsport for the annual family reunions.

John worked for Darden Construction Co. for many years and later as a supervisor of maintenance for Barlinvus Apartments Complex. John retired and moved to Fayetteville, N.C., where he lived for the last 16 years. While he was there Daddy enjoyed working with his hands. He built bird houses and picnic tables. Daddy loved tending to his garden and always made sure the grass around the house was well kept.

He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 58 years, Members L. Bond of Fayetteville; sons, Clifton Bond of Camden, N.J., and Adrian (Carolyn) Bond of Plainsfield, N.J.; daughters, Terri (Ganeshan) of Sticklerville, N.J., and Sharon J. (Tony) Dabney of Atlantic City, N.J.; brother, Orvel (Beatrice) Bond of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Cameron, Michaelle and Ganeshan Jr.; a very dedicated nephew and niece, Jamie and Kim Cohill of Fayetteville; a host of nieces and nephews; and many good friends.

Services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Wiseman Mortuary, 431 Cumberland St., Fayetteville, N.C.

Evangelist Willie Kate Treece Bradford

KINGSPORT — Evangelist Willie Kate (Treece) Bradford, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord, Monday morning (Aug. 5, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

 

She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Hattie Davis Treece of Morristown. Evangelist Bradford was one of 12 siblings born to her parents’ union. Those who have preceded her in death are: Tivis, Howard, James Charles, Hal, Jr., Louis and Bobby Gene Treece, Grace Patterson, Ada Ruth Patterson, Dorothy Treece and Helen Kyle.

 

Evangelist Bradford married Rauls N. Bradford.  During their union, five children were born: Rauls, John and Carl Bradford, all of Kingsport, R. Eugene Bradford of  Phoenix, Arizona, and Glenna (Raymond) Swoffard of Ooltewah, Tenn.  

She leaves one brother, Buddy Wayne (Dorothy) Treece of Morristown; one sister-in-law, Parolee Marie Treece of Detroit, Mich.; six grandchildren; and step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Special friends include Sister Annie Ruth Gillespie, Calvin and Sonya Sneed; and a son-in-law who loved her dearly.

Evangelist Bradford was baptized in Jesus Name in 1946 and filled with the precious gift of the Holy Ghost in 1947. She was called into the ministry and served as Assistant Pastor of Mount Zion Holiness Church, Kingsport, for several years. Later in 1971, she was fellowshipped into Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center where she served faithfully as Assistant Pastor for 35 years (1971-2007) until her health started to decline. Evangelist Bradford loved serving the Lord, seeing souls baptized in Jesus’ Name and receiving the precious gift of the Holy Ghost. Serving the Lord was Evangelist Bradford’s life.

 

The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center, 208 Garden Drive, Johnson City.

Funeral services will follow at 1 p.m. in the church with Pastor Mark Redd officiating. Friends may also call at their convenience for viewing on Friday afternoon at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. You may call anytime at the home of Mrs. Bradford. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport. Pallbearers will be the Deacons of Grace Temple Church. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Flower bearers will be Grace Temple Church Family. You may send online condolences to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com .

 

Final arrangements are entrusted to Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.

Ms. Cora “Kandy” L. Harold

The funeral service for Mrs. Cora “Kandy” L. Harold, 67, who entered into eternal rest at her home on Sunday (Aug. 4, 2013), will be conducted Thursday at 4 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until the hour of service.

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

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

Professional service and care of Mrs. Cora “Kandy” Harold and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423)245-4971.

Mrs. Rebecca Moore Hale

“I fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” -Timothy 4:7

KINGSPORT —Mrs. Rebecca Moore Hale, 88, of 4017 Black Oak Drive, Kingsport, answered the call of Jesus at home on Saturday, (Aug. 3, 2013) after a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Hale was born on June 2, 1925 in Osaka, Va. She graduated valedictorian of her class from Osaka High School. On May 13, 1946 she and Robert E. Hale, Sr. were united in marriage. In 1952, her family moved to Kingsport. She was active in her church where she loved singing in the choir; active in the community where she was a member of the Eastern Stars, an Esquirette, a hospital volunteer, and a community mother. She loved cooking, floral arranging, and raising her six children, foster children, and later adopting two of her great-grandchildren. She truly enjoyed her lunch dates with “The Ladies.”
Preceded in death were her loving mother, Mrs. Anna Robbins; her sister, Mrs. Mattie Carnes; a great-grandchild, Christopher Hale; and her special niece, Mrs. Mary Jane Carnes.

Survivors include her husband of 69 years, Robert E. Hale Sr. of the home; her sons, Freddie L. Hale and wife Mrs. Carolyn Dulaney Hale of Jacksonville, Fla., Robert E. Hale Jr. and wife Mrs. Brenda Simpson Hale of Atlanta, Ga., Carl E. Hale and wife Mrs. Chynet Bond Hale of Kingsport, William E. Hale (Tarik Hassan) of Kingsport; her daughters, Mrs. Dolores A. Hale Singleton of Brownsville, Tenn., and Mrs. Linda L. Hale Wade and husband Rev. Donny D. Wade of Kingsport; 19 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Lomax of Big Stone Gap, Va., several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to especially thank her caregiver whom we’ve adopted to the family, Mrs. Allison Caswell and husband Jimmy. We would also like to thank Dr. Andy Delwadia, the Holston Valley -5th Floor Doctors and Nurses, and Wellmont Hospice for their care, love and support.

Friends may call on the family at the home, 4017 Black Oak Drive, Kingsport. The family will receive friends from 11 am to noon at Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver Street, Kingsport until the time of service.

Services will be conducted at noon Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at the church with the Rev. Vincent Dial, Rev. Ricardo Dorcean, and Rev. Donny Wade officiating.

The Interment will follow at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn.

Online condolences may be made to the Rebecca Moore Hale Family at www.clarkfc.com  . Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., is serving the Hale family.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at: hale@clark fc.com  .

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

Evelyn Bernice Simpson

    KINGSPORT — Mrs. Evelyn Bernice Simpson, 82, of 850 Dale St. Kingsport, entered into eternal rest with her heavenly King on Monday, (July 29, 2013), at Indian Path Medical Center at 9:30 p.m.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She was a faithful member of Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center, in Johnson City, Tenn., where she served on many boards and committees. She loved the Lord and has always taught her children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews about Him.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Goldman W. Batman and Mrs. Lula A Batman; three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Brabson, Mrs. Iva Jean Goins, and Ms. Lena Batman; one brother, Mr. Carl Batman; one son Mr. Michael Simpson; and one great- grandson, baby Rylan Whelchel.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 61 years, Mr. Brown Simpson, Jr.; one daughter,
Mrs. Carolyn Whelchel; one sister, Mrs. Willie Mae Deadrick; three grandchildren, Ms. Tiffany Tarter, Mr. Brian Whelchel, and Ms. Camina Smith; seven great-grandchildren, Ms. Hayden Thompson, Mr. Payton Thompson, Mr. Callon France, Braxton Whelchel, Tre Whelchel, Micah Sutherland, and Baby Aiden Brooks; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Bernice Simpson will be conducted from Bethel AME Zion Church on Aug. 2, 2013, at 1 p.m. with Elder Charles Hawkins officiating.

The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.

Interment will follow at East Lawn Cemetery.

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

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

Mr. James Calvin Skaggs

KINGSPORT — Mr. James Calvin Skaggs, 58, departed this life on Wednesday, (July 17, 2013), at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Mr. Skaggs was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Central Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be conducted from the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. on Friday at 1 p.m.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:45 at Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service, Inc.

Military rites by D.A.V. Chapter 40.

Please copy and paste this email address to send online condolensces to the family: skaggs@clarkfc.com

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

Hugh Hodges

KINGSPORT — Hugh Hodges, 85, 1036 Lake Street, Kingsport, departed this life at 6:18 a.m. Sunday (July 14, 2013) at Wexford House after a brief illness.

Mr. Hodges was a native of Newberry, S.C. He moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was employed at Tennessee Eastman Co., retiring in 1987 after 36 years of service.

Mr. Hodges was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for several years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Mrs. Vina Hodges; wife, Mrs. Frances Hodges; four sisters; and five brothers.

Surviving are a son, William Lewis (Sylvia) Bond, Gardenia Calif.; grandson Todd Bond, Atlanta, Ga; granddaughter, Mrs. Veronica (Derrell) Bradley, Long Beach, Calif.; great-granddaughter, Ms. Avynn Bradley, Long Beach; great-grandson, Evan Bradley; nephew/caregiver, Willie (Jeannie) Hodges; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Hugh Hodges will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the hour of service.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at hodges@   clarkfc.com 

Professional service and care of Mr. Hugh Hodges and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Anthony Wayne Wood

KINGSPORT — Anthony Wayne Wood departed this life on July 5, 2013. He was 53 years old.



Anthony worked at Big Lots for the last few years and was friendly to many who passed through. He was a person who enjoyed talking to people about “any and everything.” When his nieces were little they called him “Uncle or Uncum” and that nickname has continued through the years with family members.

He leaves behind his sister Mrs. Jackie Ross (Rollen); one nephew, Jonathan Ross; two nieces, Mrs. Lynette Reese (James) and Ms. Renee Daniels; a special Aunt Mrs. Mary Carpenter; and many special cousins, great and great-great nieces and nephews and many friends.

We’ll miss you Anthony! Rest in Peace!

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

Professional services and care of Mr. Anthony Wayne Wood and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Justin Tyler Machen

    JOHNSON CITY — Justin Tyler Machen departed this life of Friday (June 28, 2013) after a brief illness. Justin was born in Kingsport, Tenn. on July 10, 1993.

   Justin was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Cecelia Henderson. 

 

   Surviving family includes his parents, Jerry Jr., and Karen Machen; brothers, Jasen and Dustin; grandparents, James Henderson, Alfreeda 

Machen, Jerry Sr., and Linda Machen; and a host of uncles aunts, cousins, and friends.

   The family will receive friends at the Birchette Mortuary Chapel on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m.; a memorial service will follow at 11 a.m.

   Prior to the services the family will receive friends at 1610 Fairview Ave. in Johnson City.

   Professional services provided by Birchette Mortuary Inc., www.birchettemortuary.com  (423) 926-6013.

Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Hankins

   KINGSPORT — Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Hankins, 63, departed this life in her home after a long battle with cancer on Monday (June 24, 2013) surrounded by family and friends.

  

After her retirement from Eastman (32 years) in 2002, Jenny became a disaster relief volunteer with the American Red Cross and an advocate for CASA for Kids. She was a dedicated member of Bethel AME Zion Church. Also, she served as president of the Douglass Alumni Association 2011-2013.

   Preceded in death by parents Lloyd “Teen” Hankins and Mrs. Emogene C. Hankins; one brother, Timothy Hankins. 


   Survived by; two daughters, Ms. Tiffany Jeneen Hankins (Burbank, Calif.) and Ms. Michelle Hankins (Kingsport); two grandchildren, Ariana Wolfe   and Caiden Norfolk; one sister, Ms. Joy Hankins (Chattanooga, Tenn.); one brother, Norman Hankins (Richmond, Va.); an aunt, an uncle, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

   Memorial services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from Bethel AME Zion Church with Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service.

   Professional services and care of Ms. Virginia “Jenny” Hankins and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Tiara Charde Johnson

  “Yea, though I walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil.”

   GATE CITY, Va. — On the afternoon of May 12, 2013, Miss Tiara Charde Johnson, of Gate City, Va., entered into her rest at the Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.

   Tiara was born in Lee County, N.C., in 1991. Tiara was 21 years of age, and would have celebrated her 22nd birthday this month of May 22nd.

   Tiara was born the daughter of Stephanie Torres and the granddaughter of Mr. Herman Spriggs and the late Fannie Lynn Spriggs (August 2011 ). Tiara was raised by her maternal grandparents.

   She attended Hale’s Chapel United Methodist Church and Moccasin Street Church of Christ, Gate City, Va. with her family. She was a graduate of Gate City High School, where she was an avid track runner.  She attended Mountain Empire Community College.

Tiara loved the beauty of the world, she was always looking for the next beauty in God’s world to love. Tiara was taught to love and be loved by those who raised her, as they cared and gave true love. Tiara will be remembered as outgoing, friendly, generous and full of life. She never met or knew a stranger. Just as her grandmother though of her name, was a crown of jewels to her and others. “Tiara, a small girl with a big heart.” 
 

   Tiara is survived by a large and loving family, her mother, Stephanie Torres of Terre Haute, Ind.; great aunt and uncle, Mary A. (William ) Gamble, Kingsport,
  Tenn.; great-great aunt, Barbara Johnson, Gate City, Va.; aunts, Kim Owens, Sanford, N.C., Markita Ford, Charlotte, N.C., Yolanda Mack, Sheritta Spriggs, both of Kingsport, Tenn. and Tanisha Spriggs of Maryland; uncles and aunts-in-law, Tony Johnson, Sullivan Gardens, Robert Dion Spriggs, Jerome (Joy) Spriggs Spartanburg, S.C. and Herman (Tanya) Spriggs, Jr., Harker Heights, Texas. Tiara has many special cousins, along with numerous step-family members.

   We rejoice and thank God for Tiara’s life with us. Our family wishes to thank all those who made a difference in Tiara’s life and for whatever comfort you have given her and now us. 

    The family will receive Friday from 1 to 2 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home Weber City, Va.

   A celebration of Tiara’s life will follow immediately at 2 p.m. in the chapel with the Rev. Rochelle D. Maxwell and the Rev. James Whiteside officiating.

   Graveside service will follow at Holston View Cemetery Weber City, Va.

   Family and friends are welcome to a celebration of life reception at the Ebeneezer Baptist Church on Maple Street, Kingsport, Tenn., immediately after the interment.

   Pallbearers will be Stan Rogers, Leland Williams, David Wolfe, Wallace Ross, Jr., Ron Cope, and Gordon Wood. Honorary pallbearers are Oscar Simpson, William Gamble, Troy Anderson, Joe Anderson, Nicky Anderson, Bob Payne. 

 

   Online condolences may be sent to the family of Tiara Johnson by visiting Colonial Funeral Home’s website (  www.colonialfh   scott.com  ) or by emailing the funeral home  (cfhwc@sctv.coop  ).

   Colonial Funeral Home Weber City, Va., is serving the family of Tiara Johnson.

Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield

   BRISTOL, Va. — Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield, 66, 725 Russell St. Bristol, Va. departed this life May 4, 2013 at Wellmont Hospice House Bristol, Tenn.

  Mrs. Whitfield was born May 24, 1946 spending her entire life in Bristol, Va. She was a graduate of Douglass High School, Bristol,Va. She was employed at Raytheon plant for several years and employed with the Bristol Va. Sheriffs Department for 15 plus years. She was a member of the House Hold of Faith Community Church, Bristol, Va.

   She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Whitfield; parents, John and Annette Blevins, Larry Blevins; a special niece, Angie Blevins.
 

   Survivors include her sister Mrs. Cookie Harris, Kingsport; half brother, Morris (Nokie) Stewart Bristol, Va.; foster sister Ms. Peggy Harrison, Winston-Salem.

   Homegoing service will be conducted Friday at noon from  the Household of Faith Community Church with Pastor Jacqueline Nophlin officiating.

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

   Burial will follow at the VA national Cemetery, Mountain Home Tenn.

   Online condolences may be sent to the family at  raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com
 

   Professional service and care of Mrs. Thelma Blevins Whitfield and family are entrusted to R.A.Clark Funeral Service Inc. Bristol, Tenn. (423)764-8584

Mrs. Mildred Earsline Hardy

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Mildred Earsline Hardy, 85, passed away after a brief illness on April 15, 2013.  She was born June 4, 1927 in Pikeville, Tenn.

At age 18 she married Luther Lewis Hardy her husband of 59 years. To the union five children where born, Ms. Thelma J. Robinson, Ms. Claudia Y. Maxwell, John L. Hardy, Roy Y. Hardy, and Robert L. Hardy and one adopted son Antonio L. Hardy.

Mildred was a former employee of Kingsport Press later she became a professional cook for the Kings of Mason Dixon Corporation. Mildred was a member of Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church. In 2010, she became one of the original five “Elect ladies” of Mount Zion Tabernacle.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband; two daughters; one son Roy; four sisters, Ms. Krististine Robertson, Ms. Mary Reynolds, Ms. Catherine Wilkerson, and Ms. Helen Tellos; two brothers, Claudius Lawson and James Swafford. 
 

 She is survived by three sons, John (Betty) Hardy, Robert Hardy, and Antonio Hardy all of Kingsport; 18 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastors Elder Lester Turner and Rev. Ricardo Dorcean officiating.   The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.

Burial will be Monday at 11:30 a.m. at the Dept. of Veterans affairs, VA National Cemetery, Mt. Home, Tenn. The cortege will depart from Central Baptist Church Monday at 10:30 a.m. for the committal service.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at  hardy@clark   fc.com  

Professional service and care of Mrs. Mildred E. Hardy and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Ms. Johnny Mae Nash

KINGSPORT — Ms. Johnny Mae Nash, 67, 818 Oak St. Apt #128 departed this life Thursday (April 2, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. 

 A memorial service celebration for Ms. Nash, will be held Thursday at noon from Central Baptist Church with Pastor Keenan West and Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.     

Professional services and care of Ms. Johnny Mae Nash and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Larry Wayne Hennsey

LARRY WAYNE HENNSEY
Aug. 21, 1950 - March 11, 2013

A lifelong resident of Virginia, Larry Wayne Hennsey was born to the late Annie Coward and Willie “Cuz” Richardson. He was educated in the Wise County Public School System. Following graduation from Powell Valley High School in Big Stone Gap, Larry relocated to Gainesville to work at Atlas Iron Works.

After a number of years, Larry returned to school to study computers. He  worked in the IT Department for Winn Labs for 10 years. Furthering his career, Larry transitioned to the IT Department of George MasonUniversity, where he worked as a Lead IT Technician for the past thirteen years.

Larry was united in marriage on Nov. 29, 1974 to the former Charlotte Anne Simpson. They made their home in Manassas, VA and to this union, one son was born. Larry was a devoted husband, a loving father, a loyal brother and a grandfather of whom his grandsons could be proud. One who encountered persons from all walks of life, Larry will be remembered as humble, fun loving and easygoing. Never complaining, he radiated a countenance of inner peace in his every day walk. 

It has been said that if you look up the definition of “friend,” you would find a picture of Larry. 

Larry was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Camp; his father, Willie Richardson; his stepfather, Lester Camp; his grandparents, Ollie and ElizabethVirginia Hennsey; brother-in-law, Tony Squire; sister, Aeyrer Smithers.

.He leaves to mourn his wife of 38 years, Charlotte Hennsey; two sons, Sean Hennsey of Manassas and Sam Griffin of Chantilly; two grandsons, Shaquan Hennsey of Manassas and DeShawn Nibblins of Woodbridge; 10 brothers, Donald Hennsey, Big Stone Gap; Willie (Nancy) Bush, Reston; Yanthophalees Jackson, Big Stone Gap; Braeuster (Brenda) Jackson, Fort Washington, Md.; Jakkae Jackson, Big Stone Gap; Grayland (Tonya) Jackson, Nashville, Tenn.; Arriod (Gwendolyn) Jackson, Fort Washington, Md.; Xavier Jackson, Charlottesville, Va.; Klaistrae Jackson, Lexington, Ky.; and Eupton (Sheri) Jackson, Bowie, Md.; six sisters, Margaret Baldwin, Charlotte, N.C.; Betsy Ann Fortune, Baltimore, Md.; Eileen Jackson, Big Stone Gap; Ivy (Nelson) Adekoya, Grayson, Ga.; Ayris Jackson, Roanoke, Va.; and Jamara (Jamar) Davis, Elkton; father and mother-in-law, Randall and Viola Simpson, Big Stone Gap; four brothers-in-law, Randall (Jackie) Simpson Jr., Cincinnati, Ohio; Tracy Simpson, Fairfax; Dain Simpson, Dumfries; and James Smithers, Richmond; two sisters-in-law, Tara Squire, Big Stone Gap; Edith (EB) Costner, Charlotte, N.C.; devoted cousins, the Bush and Burpo Family; one great grandchild; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral service was held in Manassas on March 21,2013. A memorial service celebrating the life of Larry will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6th at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Sandra L. Jones officiating.

Lonnie Leroy Cox

KINGSPORT — Mr. Lonnie Leroy Cox, departed this world March 25, 2013 . Except for a period of time spent in Newport News, Va., he was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. 
 

   He was a member of the Improved Benevolent & Protective order of the Elks of the World, Clinch Mountain Lodge of Kingsport.

   He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Odell Cox; mother, Addie Bell Rhea; sister Linda Rutledge Ewing; brothers William Robert Sanford and Wesley Archer; a son Darryl A Cox.

   He leaves to cherish his memories two sons, Kevin Odell Cox and Lionel Angelo Cox (Helen); step-daughter, Rosyln Graves Hutcherson (Aaron); four stepsons, Alfred O. Johnson (Sonya) Jerome A. Johnson (Jacky) and Larry E. Johnson (Adrienne) Anthony Graves (Melissa); 33 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren; a special friend Victoria Butts, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. 

 

   A memorial homegoing service will be held at Central Baptist Church on Saturday at 2 p.m.

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