Candee Coreen Carter

Candee Coreen Carter, Service of Memory, Saturday, December 19, 2015 at 1:00 pm.

Service will be at the Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Inc, 802 E Sevier Ave Kingsport TN 37660.

Survivors, partner Michael (Little John) Lee, Kingsport TN; her Children; Georgio Taylor, Jayquan D Nesmith, Heavyn T L Buie, grandson, whom Candee adored, Roderick Plant Jr; Candee's Parent's; Candice Carter, William Carter; Brother, William Carter Jr, all of Rochester NY; and Uncle Archie Lee, Kingsport TN.

Mrs. Jennie Ruth Hughes

Mrs. Jennie R. Hughes, 1026 Dale St., departed this life Thursday, December 10, 2015, at Brookhaven Manor.

Mrs. Hughes was a member of Central Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Hughes will be conducted from Central Baptist Church, Thursday, December 17, 2015, at 3:30pm with Pastor Percy Stuckey, officiating. The family will receive friends from from 2:30pm until the hour of service. Interment will be at 11:00am on Friday, December 18, 2015, at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, TN.

Condolences may be sent to the family at hughes@clarkfc.com  

 Professional services and care of Mrs. Jennie R. Hughes and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Alfred Greenlee

Alfred Greenlee, 88, has joined God’s choir of angels. He passed at home surrounded by family and friends after a long illness.

Alfred was a Deacon at Bethel Christian Church in Jonesborough, TN. Alfred retired as a superintendent of the Jonesborough

Water Department in 1989 and continued to serve his community in many ways. 

He is preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn Perry.

To mourn his passing, he has four daughters, JoAnn Fitzgerald of Jonesborough, Gwendolyn Quinn of Shalimar, FL, Karan Gilispie (Noah) of Jonesborough, and Marilyn Bowers of Morristown; five sons, Harold Stevenson of Jonesborough, Herbert Stevenson (Diane) of Florissant, MO, Starlin Perry of Jonesborough, William Alfred Greenlee (Sandra)of Huntsville, AL, and James Walter Greenlee (Lamonica) of Deatsville, AL., 23 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Alfred Greenlee to Bethel Christian Church’s Men’s and Women’s Fellowship, 701 Depot Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659.

 

“Now all we can see of God is like a cloudy picture in the mirror. Later we will see him face to face. We don’t know everything, but then we will, just as God completely understands us."

"For now there is faith, hope, and love. But of these three, the greatest is love.”

 

1 Corinthians 13

 

Memorial Services will be held at 11am Saturday December 12, 2015 at Bethel Christian Church in Jonesborough TN.

 

Brenda Sue Rogers

Obituary for Brenda Sue Rogers

Brenda Sue Rogers, 66,of Rogersville fell asleep and is awaiting the return of Jesus Christ on Thursday (11/5/15) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. 

She was a faithful follower of The Way Ministry. She was a founding member of the Shades of Nefertiti, a not for profit civic service group. She was a retiree of Baldor Dodge Reliance where she worked for 30 plus years. 

Brenda was an active member in the Rogersville community and was well thought of by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Archie Rogers Sr. and Ada Rogers; and brother, Archie Rogers Jr.

She is survived by her sons, Kevin Rogers of Atlanta, and Marcus Rogers of Rogersville; her grandchildren, Kaden and Kaitlyn Rogers of Atlanta; sisters, Claudia Horton and Diana Rogers of Atlanta, Edna, and Georgia Rogers of Rogersville, and Hazel (Michael) Nordman of Wisconsin, brother, Fred (Charlotte) Rogers of Morristown; and host of nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Sunday (11/8/15) from 1:00 - 2:00 pm at Christian-Sells Funeral Home, Rogersville. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm with Rev. Stephen Roberts officiating.

Burial will follow at Mitchell Crest Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to her beloved grandchildren's college fund at: www.paypal.me/kadenkaitscollege

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

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Brenda Sue Rogers please visit our Sympathy Store.

Cemetery Details

Mitchell Crest Cemetery

Rogersville, TN, 37857

Haynes E. Norris

Haynes E. Norris, 63, passed on December 6, 2015. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

He was a 1970 graduate of Science Hill High School where he was a member of the football, baseball and basketball teams and a record setter for the track team. 

He attended ETSU where he also ran track and graduated with a degree in

Business. He was an avid sports fan. He was a charter member and the first Basileus of the Theta Zeta Chapter of the Omega Psi Phifraternity at ETSU. 

He was employed by United Telephone System in the Human Resource Department until the late 1980’s. 

He moved to Murfreesboro and was employed at RGIS there. He retired in Johnson City.

 

At an early age, he was baptized at Thankful Baptist Church, Johnson City. He was a faithful worker there in the Sunday School and was a member of the youth choir.

 

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, The Rev E. W. and Gracie Norris and George and Viola Haynes. 

He leaves to remember him, his children, Angela Barkley, Columbus, OH, Ashleigh (Tekai) Norris-Shu and Jason Norris, Bristol , TN; his parents, Willie E and Thelma Norris of Johnson City, Tn.; one brother, Thomas A. (Kimberly ) Norris, Bristol, TN and one sister, Jackie (Fred) Fields, Murfreesboro, TN, four grandchildren, Jordan Barkley, Amya Norris, Grace Ann Shu and

Jalen Norris. He had four nieces, three nephews, eight great nieces and nephews and one great great nephew along with a host of other relatives. He also had and loved his two stepchildren and four step-grandchildren and one step great grandson.

 

Visitation with the family will be Saturday, December 12, 2015 between 11AM and 12PM with the funeral following at 12 PM at Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, TN.

Charlotte Ruth Bunche Wilson

BRISTOL, VA - Ms. Charlotte Ruth Bunche Wilson 801 Dixie St. Apt #2 Bristol Va. departed this life Saturday, November 28, 2015, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. 


Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 1:00pm from Mt. Carmel Gospel Tabernacle Church. Pastor Ms. Gaynelle Heath and Pastor Lester Turner officiating. 

The family will receive friends from 11:00-1:00pm. 

Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery Bristol, Va. 

Complete obit information may be viewed at www.raclarkfuneralservice.com  

Professional services and care of Ms. Charlotte Ruth Bunche Wilson and family are entrusted to R.A.Clark Funeral Service Inc. (423) 764-8584 

Samuel Arthur Skaggs

 KINGSPORT - Samuel Arthur Skaggs 58, Kingsport, TN departed this life Saturday October 14, 2015 in Memphis TN.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father.

Samuel was a skilled carpenter and attended the Baptist church.

Survivors include his wife Mrs. Gladys Skaggs, step children; Courtney Jones, Corey Jones, and Robert Banks, one sister Ms. Barbara Skaggs, and one brother; Ivan Lee Russell.

Friends may call upon the family at the residence of his sister 960 Dale St.

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

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

Mary Ellen Beatty

Ms. Mary Ellen Beatty, departed this life Thursday October 22, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Friends and family are invited to a celebration of life Saturday October 31, 2015 from 11:00am-12:00pm at her residence 206 Louis St. Kingsport, TN.

Professional services and care of Mrs. Mary Ellen Beatty and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc.(423)245-4971

Mr. Fred Fugate, Sr.

Mr. Fred Fugate, Sr, 3949 Thornton Drive, Kingsport, TN departed this life on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Church Hill Rehab Center after a long illness.

He was preceded in death by a son, Howard L. Fugate and wife Cynthia, his parents Fred Sr. and Louise Fugate of Rogersville, TN, a brother Charles Fugate and sisters Ms. Shirley Hoyle and Ethel Finley.

Fred graduated from Swift High School and Steed Jr. College.  He served in the U.S. Army for 22 years and retired from Eastman Kodak.

Mr. Fugate is survived by his wife Ms. Betty Fugate, sons Fred III (Beady) of Montgomery AL., Anthony of Kingsport, TN and Steven (Anna Marie) of Morristown, TN, sisters nancy (Don) Simonton of Rogersville, TN, Anita Spears of Dayton, OH, brothers Thomas (Jennie) Fugate of Dayton, OH, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the Bethel AME Zion Church building fund.

Friends may call upon the family any time at 3949 Thornton Drive, Kingsport, TN.  Graveside services will be held Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN at 2:30 PM.  The cortege will depart the funeral home at 1:30 PM.

Online condolences can be sent to the family at fugate@clarkfc.com

Professional services and care of Mr. Fred Fugate Jr. and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc. (423) 245-4971.

Ms. Wanda Daniels

  Ms. Wanda Daniels departed this life Monday October 5, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, TN after a brief illness.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday, October 9th at 12 Noon at the Full Gospel Mission Church, 740 East Sevier Avenue, Kingsport, TN.  Pastor Mrs. Valerie Rogers, Pastor Mrs. Geraldine Swagerty officiating.  The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM until the hour of service.

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

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

Professional Services and care of Ms. Wanda Daniels and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Mr. Steve Allen Jones

  Mr. Steve Allen Jones, departed this life Friday October 2, 2015 after a brief illness.

He was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and employed at Chop House Restaurant.

Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday October 8, 2015 at 12:00pm from Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating. The family will receive friends at 11:00 AM until the hour of service.

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

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

Professional Services and care of Mr. Steve Allen Jones and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971

Jeremy Lynn Stevens

 (Johnson City, TN)

Jeremy Lynn Stevens, an endearing friend to all who knew him, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 22, 2015. He was 35.

Jeremy, of 206 W Chilhowie Johnson City, TN was born January 16, 1980, to parents Debra Darlene Mathes Crum and Jerry Lynn Stevens, both also of Johnson City TN. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School, where he worked closely & passionately thru the years with the basketball and football programs.

He was a dedicated employee of Daniel Boone High School Janitorial Services as well as The City of Johnson City Carver Recreation Center, where he had also spent many cherished days growing up and making an impact on the community and everyone that crossed his path.

Jeremy, gentle, gracious, and thorough in all aspects of his life, leaves behind many loved ones to honor that memory, in addition to his parents; his sisters, Michele Mason, Chasaty Greenlee, Shereece Buford, Shamus Stevens, Essence Love, Nyrashia Love, Anashia Love, all of Johnson City, TN; Angel (Terrance) Turner of Elizabethton, TN; Kendra (Derek) Scruggs of Lawrenceville, GA; Tasha Greenlee of Atlanta, GA; his brothers, Scotty (Susan) Fain, Todd Conley, Orville Buford of Johnson City, TN; David Fair of Clifton, TN; Keyon Crum of Spartanburg, SC. God Parents, Clarence & Margaret Easterly. A very special dear nephew Michaeus Rowe; An abundance of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great- nieces, as well as a pivotal mentor, role model and father figure, Kenneth “Herb” Greenlee.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jacquetta & Luther Mathes, fraternal grandparents Clyde & Jennie Mae Stevens, Uncles Melvin Stevens & Michael Fields, Aunts Arletha “Argo” Adams & Pam McKinney.

The family sincerely thanks everyone wholeheartedly, that has been touched by Jeremy’s selflessness, friendship, and genuine interaction.  A special thanks to Carver Recreation Center, Daniel Boone & Science Hill High School (faculty, staff, & students), Jims Motorcycle, Select Seven Credit Union, City of Johnson City, and Capone’s.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at Friendship Baptist Church in Johnson City.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. prior to the services.

Professional Services provided by Birchette Mortuary, Inc., 219 E. Millard St., Johnson City, TN 423-926-6013. www.birchettemortuary.com

Argil Bennett Jr.

(Johnson City, TN)

Argil Bennett, “Jr.”, age 62, of Johnson City, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Argil was born on October 17, 1952 in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Argil Bennett, Sr. and Lucy Hilton Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Bennett.

Mr. Bennett had worked as a carpenter and was a United States Marine Corp veteran, having served in the Vietnam War.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sheila Morgan Bennett, of the home; three sons, Arron Bennett, of Pineville, WV, James Johnson II, Beckley, WV, and Jackie Johnson, of VA; two daughters, Ami Bennett and Michelle Johnson, both of Pineville, WV; two brothers, Sherman Bennett, Nashville, TN and Darrell Bennett, Gray, TN; four sisters, Diane Wilcox, of Johnson City, Kathy Scott and Frances Bennett, both of Elizabethton, and Betty Powers and Barbara Bennett, both of Johnson City; fifteen grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and “Brady and Baby”, his dogs.

A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Argil Bennett, Jr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Johnson City Cancer Center, Dr. Vincente and her staff, Dr. Craig Matherne and Dr. Colvett and his staff, as well as Caris Hospice, for all their care and love shown to Argil during his illness.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is serving the Bennett family. Office 423 542-2232, Obituary line 423-543-4917.
To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Argil Bennett Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.

Mrs. Deborah (Deb) Louise Webb

(Johnson City, TN)

Mrs. Deborah (Deb) Louise Webb departed this life on September 16, 2015 at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee.

She was born in Hampton, Virginia on April 1, 1954.  She was a resident of Bristol, Virginia, but for the past 15 years she has resided in Johnson City, Tennessee.  Deborah attended Virginia Intermont College and Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia.  She was also an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

 

Proceeded her in death, her mother Mrs. Louise W. Johnson;  sister Mrs. Valerie (Val) Charlene Stewart; and brother Mr. Kevin Fersner.

 

Survivors include her daughter, Ms. Adasha (Poo) Webb; father Rev. Dr. W.A. Johnson; stepmother Mrs. Carolyn W. Johnson; sisters Ms. Brenda Greene; and Mrs. Carolyn Hope (Robert) Ampudia; Mrs. Willis (Festus) Johnson; brothers Mr. Michael (Dorothea) Fersner; Mr. Jerry Johnson, Mr. Troy Fersner, brother-in-law Mr. Robert (Bud) Stewart;  nieces Ms. Lena (Ena) Greene, Ms. Carolyn (Jeri) Stewart, Ms. Anna Scott, Ms. Brittney Yates, Ms. Megan Yates, Ms. Marshena (Sissy) Fersner, and Ms. Brooke Fersner; great-nieces Ms. Ty'Myra Stewart, Ms. Amita Gaitor, and Ms. Arriyah Fersner; nephews Mr. Emmanual (Coodie) Johnson, Mr. Michael (Brother) Fersner, Mr. Kyle Fersner, and Mr. Robert (Bam) Dunk; great-nephew Mr. Ty'Quan Stewart; along with several uncles, aunts, cousin and friends.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Lee Street Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W. A. Johnson pastor, and Rev. William J. Reid, eulogist.

 

The family will receive friends from 12 PM to the hour of service.  Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA.

 

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

 

Professional service and care of Mrs. Deborah (Deb) Louise Webb and family are entrusted to the R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584.

Douglas (Doug) Hampton

Douglas (Doug) Hampton, 52, formerly of Stonega, VA passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was a graduate of Appalachia High School in the Class of 1982.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Hampton, his maternal grandparents, Buford and Mary Hampton.

He is survived by his parents Michael Patrick of Knoxville,  and Ruthie Mae Hampton Wells of Plainfield, N.J., one brother Dennis Wayne Wells of Piscataway, N.J., one sister Doreen (Alex) Ellis of Somerset, N.J., and a host of relatives he leaves behind to mourn his sudden passing.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 510 Wyandotte Avenue in Big Stone Gap, VA beginning at 11 AM.

A brief memorial service will follow the receiving of friends, with the Reverend William Hampton officiating.   All condolences are asked to be brought to the church during this time.

Walter Edward Brice

Walter Edward (Ed) Brice, of Rogersville, TN departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the Signature Health Care Center after a long illness.


Ed, as he was fondly called, was born October 19, 1938 to the late Walter and Leola (Goins) Brice.

The oldest of eight children, Ed took the role of helping his mother raise 7 other brothers and sisters after the untimely death of their father when he was still a young boy.  He retired from Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Tennessee.


Ed was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary Dorothy Ewing and Shirley B. Looney, brothers William Lawrence and Donnie Lynn Brice.

Ed is survived by his children, Donald Brice, Ronnie Brice, Jerry Brice (Peggy), Linda Brice, Deborah Barner (Allen), and the mother of his children Marvia Brice.  He also leaves to cherish his memory his devoted sister-in-law Stella Brice-Pyles, his brothers Jim Brice, Sr., and Charles Brice, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Rosemarie Brice and Linda Brice, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends anytime at the home of his sister Stella at 500 Watterson Street, Rogersville, TN or his brother Jim Brice, 240 Dunbar Street, Kingsport, TN and from 12 PM to 1 PM on Thursday, September 10th, 2015 at the Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville.  Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with Elder Hugh Allen Hale officiating.  Burial will follow in the Brice Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com

Horace V. Curry, Sr.

MR. HORACE VENTON CURRY, SR.- Age 79, Of Chattanooga (formerly of Kingsport), Tennessee passed away Monday, August 17, 2015. He was born July 6, 1936 in Glasgow, Kentucky, a graduate of Kentucky School of Mortuary Science, and employed by Franklin Strickland and Hardwick and Sons Funeral Homes, Chattanooga.

 

He was a member of the Tennessee Funeral Director’s Mortician Association and other local associations.

 

His parents, Green Venton and Susie Burberich Curry, preceded him in death.

 

He is survived by his children, daughters, Gwen (Tyrone) Evans and Coletta (Clarence) Holcomb; son, Horace Venton (Kimberly) Curry, Jr.; brother, A. Frazier (Carla) Curry; four grandsons, two great grandchildren; one niece; one great nephew; a host of other relatives and friends.

 

Homegoing Service will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at Union Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Samuel Jackson, Rev. Jimmy Ingram, Eulogist, and other ministers officiating.

 

His remains will lie in state at the church from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour. Interment, Highland Cemetery.

 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Horace Curry, Sr. atwww.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mrs. Beulah M. Banner

Let your light so shine before men, they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in Heaven.

KINGSPORT — Beulah Mardean Banner, 91, Kingsport, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Holston Manor. She was born Beulah Jefferson to Callie and Thomas Jefferson on February 26, 1924 in Pickens County, Alabama. She moved to Kingsport in 1953 where she took up cleaning houses.

Beulah was a member of Central Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board for many years.

Beulah was a God fearing woman with a lot of love in her heart. There was never a time when you wouldn’t see kids at her home, everyonewas welcome. We are not mourning her death, we are truly celebrating her life because she was a light in our path.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Banner; son, James Lee Mullins; and sisters, Mary Edna Greene and Annette Jamison. 

   She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, Marie Jefferson and Helen Legrone; brother-in-law, J.C. Jamison; three grandchildren, Curtis, Angela and Aaron Hutcherson; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as friends that will miss her.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-7:00 pm at Central Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow with Rev. Richardo Dorcean and Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating.

The graveside service will be conducted on Thursday at 10:00 am at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

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

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Beulah Mardean Banner.

Dorothy Imogene Fugate

Rogersville - On Thursday (July 16, 2015), Dorothy Imogene Fugate fell asleep after a brief illness, and is currently awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born July 2, 1934, to Samuel Summer and Hattie Lee Trammel of Rogersville,  She was the sixth of ten children.  She attended Price Public Elementary School and Swift High School, and received an Associate's Degree from the last graduating class of Swift Memorial Junior College in 1955.  Imogene was a retiree of TRW Automotive in Rogersville, Tennessee.

She was married to the late Robert Fugate in 1957 and was the mother of four children.  Imogene was the proud grandmother of five granddaughters, whom she cherished dearly:  Kia Fugate, Whitney Fugate, Rachel Gardenhire, Jessica Gardenhire, and Sophia Fugate.

Imogene was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Trammel, brothers William, Samuel, James, and John, her sister Marilyn, and her oldest son Robert Aaron.

Left to cherish Imogene's memory are her children Tony of Rogerville, Michael of Brunswick, Georgia, Mary Madeline (Richard) Gardenhire of Cleveland, Ohio;  brothers Maurice Trammel and Phillip (Connie) of Rogersville;  Charlie Trammel of Detroit, Michigan, sister Carolyn A. Cox of Kingsport;  sisters-in-law Gertrude Trammel of Chattanooga, Joanne Long of Huntsville, Alabama, and a host of loving nieces, nephews and loving friends.. also a very special friend who was dear to her heart, Roy Dennis of Rogersville.

A visitation with the family will take place from 10 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday at the Russell Chapel AME Zion Church, 307 N. Hasson Street, Rogersville, Tennessee.

A memorial service will follow at 11 AM.

Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Fugate family.

Herman Andrew Logan

Mr. Herman Andrew Logan, 93, passed away July 6, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.

He was a decorated U.S. Army World War II veteran, which included extended service in a foreign combat zone. Friends and family will attest that discipline and patriotism garnered from his military service remained lifelong attributes.

He was raised in Kingsport, with his brothers and sisters and mother (Zenie) and father (Avery) and remained a lifelong resident for many years. He was a 17-year employee and retiree of Eastman Kodak Company. After the death of his first wife, Emma, he met and married Dorothy and together they shared a life envied and adored by those that knew them. A Dallas Cowboys fan, he was also a knowledgeable enthusiast of many different sports. He devoted as much time as possible to his love of fishing. He attended Mount Zion Tabernacle Holiness Church of Kingsport.

Herman Logan was a man true to his word, who would offer a stranger help, had a heart of gold and smile that lit up the room. He will truly be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Ella; son, Octavius, his brother and sister, Avery Logan Jr. (Evelyn) and Ruth Ford, and a large number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces and many close friends.
 
The visitation for Mr. Herman Andrew Logan will be held Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 E. Sevier Ave., Kingsport, Tenn.

Burial will be conducted on Monday at 1 p.m. at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. The cortege will depart from Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. at noon.

Professional services provided by Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, (423) 245-4971.

Brenda Steele Leonard

Funeral:

JUL 2. 12:00 PM

Thompson, Hall & Jordan Funeral Home-Forest Park

11400 Winton Rd

Forest Park, OH, US, 45240

Nathaniel (Nate) Smith

Nathaniel (Nate) Smith, 90, formerly of Kingsport, went to sleep peacefully on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 after a lengthy illness.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Elbert and Mrs Nellie Smith, wife Lena Lois, granddaughter Tyonna, and grandson Aye.

He was born and raised in Sullivan County, educated at Douglass High School, Kingsport where he played on the football team. and graduated from Morristown College.  He then served his country in the United States Navy as an SC2C from 1943 to 1946.

He was married to Lena Lois and from this union came three children Oliver (OT or Tim), Howard (Harry), and Natalie.  He was a Mason and a member of the American Legion.

Well known for his great culinary skills, he catered and hosted many events.  He retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1983 after many years of service and in 1991, he and his wife relocated to the Atlanta area.  They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2000 with all their children and grandchildren in attendance.  Well-loved and respected by his family and friends, he was known as Pops, Captain and Granddaddy to all who knew him.

Nate Smith leaves to cherish his memory a loving sister-in-law Mrs. Mamie Gillenwater;  sons Oliver (Wilburtine), and Howard (Elaine), daughter Mrs. Natalie (Greg) Maines;  grandsons Ryan (Cindy), Aki (Karmen),  Sentel (Ashley),  Gregory (Angela), and Justin (Chemelle);  granddaughters Ayonna (Aaron), Yaina (Ahmed), and Ms. Kawana;  16 great-grandchildren, one great grandchild, and a hold of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and a special friend, Mrs. Virgelia Ellis.

Family will be receiving friends at 247 Dunbar Street.  Services will be held at the Central Baptist Church, with visitation Monday, June 8, 2015 from 6 PM to 7 PM.  Funeral service to follow with Minister Perry Stuckey officiating.

Interment services will be Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2:30 PM at the VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, TN.  The cortege will depart from Central Baptist Church at 1:30 PM.

Professional services and care of Nathaniel (Nate) Smith and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc, (423) 245-4971.

Carl Edward Muncey Sr.

  GATE CITY, Va. — Carl Edward Muncey Sr., 80, Gate City, Va., passed away Friday (May 29, 2015) at his residence.

Mr. Muncey was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., on Oct. 14, 1934, and was the son of the late John Muncey and Rena Mae Hattaway.

He retired from the Kingsport Press with 40-plus years of service and attended Hales United Methodist Church, Gate City,Va.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley Petty Muncey, Gate City, Va.; daughter, Shannon Muncey, Gate City, Va.; son, Carl Muncey II, Gate City, Va.; granddaughters, Talia Muncey, Gate City, Va., and Candyce Hodges, Johnson City; great-grandson, TaShawn Muncey, Gate City, Va.; and sister, Elaine Floyd, Washington,

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Steve Templeton officiating.

The Powerhouse Singers and the Hale’s Chapel Choir will provide the music.

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

Buster Stacy, Ricky Shoemaker, Stanley Rogers, Phillip Rogers, Robert Goff and David Wolfe will serve as pallbearers.

Richard Maxwell, Mickey Rogers, Bubba Goff, and Anthony Rogers will serve as honorary pallbearers.

An online guest register is available for the Muncey family at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Carl Edward Muncey.

Roberta "Pat" McClintock

Mrs. Roberta ("Pat") McClintock, 77, departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday (May 28, 2015), at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee after a brief illness.

Pat was born in Rogersville, Tennessee on March 1, 1938.  She graduated from Swift High School in 1955, the year the school closed for integration.  Pat attended Livingston College in Salisbury, North Carolina.  She worked in the Kingsport city school system as a substitute teacher, and also at Holston Defense and North Electric before retiring.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband Bravell McClintock, parents Annie and Giles Watterson,  and her daughter Bravone Lee.

She is survived by her beloved children Ilesia Anderson, Giles McClintock, Will (Twinkle) McClintock, her brother Ralph Watterson and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 PM to 2 PM at the Central Baptist Church, 301 Carver Street. Kingsport, Tennessee.  The funeral will follow with Reverend Billy Pearson officiating.  Graveside services will be held at Zion Cemetery following the funeral service.

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Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is serving the family of Roberta "Pat" McClintock.

Pat McClintock

Pat McClintock, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday (May 28, 2015).

Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.

Beverly Jean Turner

Beverly Jean Turner, 61, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at her home, following a courageous fight with many health issues.


She was born in Rutherford, North Carolina and resided in Kingsport for most of her life.  Beverly was an alumnus of Douglass School and had worked as a crossing guard and also as a fire watcher for Flour-Daniels Construction.  She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was the head of the Usher Board.  Beverly was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.  She enjoyed cooking and feeding her friends and family.

Beverly was preceded in death by her mother Rachael Callahan, father Bob Bradley, brother Raymond Bradley, and by her maternal grandmother.

Beverly is survived by two daughters, Tessa Parker and Jessica Swearingen and husband Jerry, three grandsons Casery Bradley, James Bradley and Gregory Bradley, two sisters Iris Bradley and Mia Goins, two brothers Gregory Bradley and Terry Bradley, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 AM to 12 PM at the Central Baptist Church.  The memorial service will follow at 12 PM with Minister Perry Stuckey, Minister Lester Turner and Minister Billy Pearson officiating.

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Alysia Silas

Alysia Silas, 23, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home Friday, May 23, 2015.


She was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter and friend to many.

Alysia was preceded in death by her grandmother Evelyn Silas, Josephine Gudger and Ben Gudger.

She is survived by her daughter Mildrea Silas of Kingsport, father Charles R. Silas III and wife Becky of Church Hill, mother Kate Silas of Kingsport, sister Kawona Shaw of Kingsport, brother Rico Shaw of Bristol, step-brother Austin Sutherland, step-sister DeAnna Sutherland, grandfather C.R. Silas of Kingsport, several nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, from 11 A.M. to 12 P.M, and any time at the father's home.  Funeral services will be at 12 P.M. with the Reverend Wayne Baker officiating.  The burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol.

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Thomas Long

CHURCH HILL — Thomas Long, 89, of Church Hill, passed away at 12:15 a.m. on Wednesday 
(May 13, 2015) at the Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center after a lengthy illness.


He was a lifelong resident of Church Hill and was retired from the AFG Glass Plant after 25 years of service. He attended the Hope Center Church.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Maggie Long; son, William Thomas Long; daughter, Barbara Bly; and his parents, Thomas Long Sr. and Mandy Phillips Long.

Survivors include his daughters; Irene Richmond, Helen Long, Marlene Richmond and husband, Roy, Romelda Moore. Son; Danny Long and Alisa, grandchildren; Laynette Alley and husband, Reggie, Ivan Bly and wife, Edith, Randy Moore and wife, Tenille, Keith Richmond and wife, Kelly, Roy Richmond and Christina and Ryan Moore. Great-grandchildren; Prennis Alley, Karter, Karson and Kameron Richmond, Camila & Rylan Moore, Tay Shaun & Tamara Moore, Alex and Nickolas Bly and Shakira Long.

Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday at the Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home and anytime at the residence. 

Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mensor and Rev. Pearson officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Hill Memory Gardens.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Pat Phillips, Pat Barton, Bob Meal, Bob Phillips, Kimp Brice, Joe Steele, and Owen Mallory.

The family would like to thank the staff on the 5th floor of Holston Valley. The family would also like to thank the Arthritis Association of Kingsport for the loving care for their father.

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Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home is honored to serve the Long family. 

Charles S. Valentine, Sr.

KINGSPORT - Charles S. Valentine, Sr., 81, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

Mr. Valentine graduated from Francis Marion High School in Marion, Alabama and attended Knoxville College.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.  Charles was a former Chemical Tech with Tennessee Eastman Company, now Eastman Chemical Company.

Mr. Valentine was a former President of the Citizens Advisory Board, and was formerly on the Board of Directors of the Tri-Cities Barracuda Swim Team, and the Kingsport Housing Authority.  He was a member of New Begininngs Christian Fellowship, and former deacon at Shiloh Baptist and Central Baptist Churches.

Charles is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Joan M. Valentine, sons Charles Valentine, Jr. (Eva) and John Valentine (Velma);  daughter Kimberly Valentine;  sister Myrna McMillan;  brother Louis Valentine (Susan);  sisters-in-law Barbara Bell, Betty Fugate (Fred, Sr.);  grandchildren Arron, Gabrielle, Charles III (Jennifer), Robert, John, Jr. and Brianna; "adopted" children Donna Morrisette, Lori Stokley, Charlotte Farmer, and Kenneth Carothers;  "adopted" grandchildren Julius, Shalamar (Willie), Shantelle, Marcus, Cyndee, Sasha, Tre', Clint, and James;  8 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews across the United States.

The family will receive friends Thursday from noon until 1 PM at the Central Baptist Church.

A celebration of life service will follow at 1 PM with the Reverend. Billy Pearson officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Mr. Valentine's grandsons and nephews.

The staff of Oak Hill Memorial Park. Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family of Charles Samuel Valentine, Sr.

An online guest registry can be signed at http://www.oakhillmemorialpark.com