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Robert L. Reeves

Robert L. Reeves, 63, of Big Stone Gap,VA passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN.

He was born in Alabama and was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap. He worked for the English Construction Company. He was a member of the Bethesda Church of God in Big Stone Gap.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anderson Reeves, Sr. and Celestine (Miller) Lewis; one brother, Anderson Reeves, Jr.; and two sisters, Martina Reeves and Shirley Daniels.

Surviving are his son, C. J. “Punkin” Pearson and his wife, Amanda, and their daughter, Nevaeh of Big Stone Gap; one daughter, Angel Sturgill of Ohio; four brothers, Johnny Lewis of Kingsport, TN, Spencer Reeves of Talladega, AL, Macky Lewis of San Rafael, CA and Randy Reeves of Texas; three sisters, Teresa Platt of Antioch, CA, Anna Marie Shelton of Appalachia, VA and Casaundra Reeves of Talladega, AL; several nieces and nephews; and a special sister-cousin, Miranda DeBoard and husband, Rickie of Big Stone Gap.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Holding Funeral Home (17 E. 3rd St., N.) in Big Stone Gap.

The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Sandra Jones, Pastor Donnie Pickett and Pastor Barron Duffy officiating.

The committal graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oakview Cemetery in Big Stone Gap. The family and friends will meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

To view the obituary online and offer condolences, please visit www.holdingfuneralhome.com.

Holding Funeral Home is serving Mr. Reeves’ family.

Mr. Brown Junior Simpson

KINGSPORT - Mr. Brown Junior Simpson, 87, 850 Dale St. Kingsport, TN. Departed this life early Friday morning, July 15, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

A funeral service for Mr. Simpson will be conducted from A.M.E Zion Church, Friday July 22 beginning at noon. The family will receive friends   from 11 am until the hour of service. Interment to follow at East Lawn Cemetery. Dr. Lester Turner will be officiating.

Professional service and care of Mr. Brown Junior Simpson and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971. Online condolences may be sent to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com

Jerry "Mike" Patrick

( January 31, 1949 - July 11, 2016 )

Jerry "Mike" Patrick, age 67, a resident of Oliver Springs, passed away, Monday, July 11, 2016 at Diversicare Nursing Home in Oak Ridge while surrounded by his family.

Mike was born January 31, 1949 in Stonega, VA. He attended the WhiteStone Church and was a member of the Native American Indian Heritage Council.

Mike loved staying busy playing tennis, softball, kayaking, exercising, riding his motorcycle but most importantly he loved his family and wrestling with his grandkids.

Mr. Patrick is preceded in death by his father, Artie Patrick.

He is survived by his wife Juanita Patrick of Oliver Springs; by his mother, Virginia Patrick of Kingsport; by his children: Damon Patrick of Knoxville, Michael Patrick and wife, Kim of Knoxville, Garry Ashley and wife, Dee Dee of Coalfield, Larry Ashley and wife Edwina of Coalfield, Anita Wright of Clarksville and Erica Walker of Oak Ridge, by cousins, Chris, Paul, David and Frank Jr. Horton. Mike was also survived by numerous grandchildren.

The family will receive friends, Friday, July 15, 2016, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Premier Sharp Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 8:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Don Pride and Rev. Brock Tharpe officiating.

Burial and graveside services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 10:00 am at Estes/Western Cemetery in the Coalfield Community.

Premier Sharp Funeral Home in Oliver Springs is proudly serving the Patrick family and we invite you to share a message of condolence to the family at www.sharpfh.com

Roy Lee Dennis, Sr.

Roy Lee Dennis Sr., age 78, of Rogersville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 1, 2016, after a brief illness.

He was a devoted and active member of the Hasson St. Christian Church and all Brothers in Christ. He was a retiree of Holliston Mills.

He was a great son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, mentor, and friend to many. He was a good and faithful servant who was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

He was preceded in death by parents, William and Ida Mae Kyle Dennis; loving wife of 40 years, Mary Cynthia Dennis; brothers, William and Albert Dennis; and a special friend, Imogene Fugate.

He is survived by daughter, Jackie (Roy) Charles of Rogersville, TN; sons, Bradford (Laura) Dennis of San Bernardino, CA and Roy (Delphine) Dennis, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC; grandchildren, Jacque’ (Shomari) White, Tara (Chris) Watterson, Stacy Charles, Joshua Dennis, Justin Dennis, Bria Dennis and Roy Lee Dennis III; great-grandchildren, Sabry Watterson, Shomari White Jr., Jayden White, Max White, and Chris Watterson III; sisters, Betty Jean Fain, Rogersville and Nancy Clark, Fresno, CA; a host of nieces, nephews, and “adopted” sons.

The family will receive friends from 12–1 pm on Saturday July 9th at Christian-Sells Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Mitchell Crest Cemetery. Repass will be at Hasson St. Christian Church. Online condolences may be made at www.christiansells.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the Roy and Mary Dennis Scholarship Fund, 878 Tuggle Hill Road, Rogersville, TN 37857.

Mr. James Edward Turner

KINGSPORT - Mr. James Edward Turner, Sr., 74, of Kingsport, TN transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, June 21, 2016.

James was born December 5, 1941 in Hampton, Georgia to Pastor James C. and Pastor Emeritus Lillie R. Turner. He graduated from Park Central High School in Bluefield, WV. James was a former employee of Mason Dixon and AFG Glass Company. James was the owner and operator of Turner Paving and Sealing Inc. for over 40 years. In 2005, James was awarded the Tri-Cities Black Business Award by the New Vision for Youth Outreach. He also was a Minor League Baseball Player for the Bluefield Orioles.

James was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Tabernacle both in Chilhowie, VA and Kingsport, TN. He served as the President of the Men’s Ministry and a faithful singer of the Mount Zion Brotherhood.

He was preceded in death by his father: Pastor James c. Turner, his daughter: Nanette Carol Wilburn, his sister: Barbara Jo Turner, and his brother: Pastor Thomas R. Turner.

James is survived and celebrated by his lovely mother: Pastor Emeritus Lillie R Turner of Kingsport, TN. His wife of 46 years: Margaret Ann Goode-Turner; (2) sons: Elder James (NaRasha) Turner, Jr., Kingsport, TN; Thomas (Amy) Peguese of Murfreesboro, TN; (4) daughters: Sabrina Turner, Kingsport, TN; Regina Saunders, Riverdale, GA; Magdolyn (Dale) Hector, Northridge, CA; Kelly (Sulimon) Turner, Kingsport, TN; two brothers: Pastor Lester (Robyn) Turner, Marion, VA; Brady Turner, Columbus, OH; seven sisters: Mother Lelia (William) Latta, Columbus, OH; Ruby Gaylord, Morristown, NJ, Temple (Judge C. Al) McConnell of Toledo, OH; Dorothy Turner-Partridge, Columbus, OH; V. Susie Turner, Columbus, OH; Janet Parks, Kingsport, TN, and Lucy Turner, Martinsville, VA; five brother in laws: Clinton (Sylvia) Goode, Lizzel, GA; Bruce (Gladys) Goode, Clayton, NJ; Kenneth Goode, Charleston, SC; Howard (Cynthia) Goode, Jacksonville, FL; one sister in law: Shirley (George) Hawkins, Richmond, VA; (18) Grandchildren: Nikki, Joe, Michael, Marci, Shae, Derrick, Dale Jr., Justice, Ricky, Autumn, Imani, Lindsey, James III, Ayonna, Jaquan, Yahia, Michael, and Jamaal. (7) Great Grandchildren: My’yon, Jaya Amani, Ava, Amelia, Mateo, and Amariyah. A host of godchildren and dear friends: Terry and Jean Moore, Kingsport, TN; Nathan and Alma Blye, Kingsport, TN; and Orville & Beatrice Bond, Kingsport, TN; Special Friends: Lois Beatty, Kingsport, TN and Garfield Pierce, Kingsport, TN.

Brother James Turner often quoted, "Your arms are simply too short to box with God!"

The funeral service will be conducted from Central Baptist church, Monday June 27, 2016 at 1 pm. The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.

Mr. James E. Turner, Sr.

Mr. James E. Turner Sr., 400 Dunbar Street, departed this life Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at his residence.

The family is in the process of making final funeral arrangements.

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

Online condolences may be sent to raclarkfuneralservice @ yahoo.com  

Mr. Lasper Ealy

Mr. Lasper Ealy, 58, 841 Dale St., departed this life Saturday June 18, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

A quiet gentle kind man who was easy to love and befriend, he is missed already by those who knew him.

A memorial service for Mr. Lasper Ealy will be conducted Thursday, June 23rd at Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, 802-806 E. Sevier Avenue Kingsport, TN. The family will receive loved one and friends from 6pm, until the hour of service, 7pm. The service will be officiated by Rev. James Whiteside.

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

Online condolences may also be sent to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com

Paul Brian Trammell, II

Paul Brian Trammell, II "PB", "Bubbie" , "Baby Boy", "Uncle Brian" was born on April 29, 1989 in Kingsport, TN and departed this earthly life on May 29, 2016, in Atlanta, GA.

He was employed by C.R. England Trucking Company, where he had been traveling all over the United States up until the time of his passing.

He moved to Spring Valley, California in 2013, and had recently relocated to Huntsville, Alabama where his mother and sisters reside.

He was full of laughter and had an infectious smile.  He never met a stranger and was loved by many. He loved family and was a loyal friend.  He had so affectionately been named by friends and family.  He was "Baby Boy" to his mom, "Bubbie" to his sisters, "Uncle Brian" to his nieces and nephews, and most notably known to his friends as "PB."

He grew up in Kingsport playing in little league in football and basketball.  He was the little kid that was fearless and all heart.  He competed with his two best friends and "brothers" Coty Sensabaugh and Blake Leeper.  They forged a lifelong friendship and brotherhood that has lasted more than 20 years.

He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 2007 and went on to attend Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville.  He was a member of Central Baptist Church and received the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized during a youth revival at Higher Ground Baptist Church.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving parents: mother Renee and father Paul (Martha) Trammell, five loving sisters: Briana (Kenny) Harris, Angel (Chris) Taylor, Jessica Trammell, Alleah (Justin) Rice, and Alexis Harris.  Stepsisters Leticia (Joel) Mendoza, Myra (Angel) Pulido, Paternal grandparents Phillip and Connie Trammell, maternal grandparents Jackie (Rollen) Ross,  Three nieces: Amiyah, Jaiden, and Zakiah. Two nephews: Tyler Josiah "TJ" and Micah. His Maternal grandparents: Jackie Ross (Rollen), Anthony (the late Gloria "Hessie) Daniels),  Joel (the late Amelia) Machen.  Three nieces, four nephews, four aunts: Lynette (James) Reese, Christal (Marvin) Machen, Beth Daniels, and Lisa Trammell.  Three uncles: Phillip "Tiger" Trammell, Sedrick Machen, and Eric Machen.

Special cousins: Dominique (Rachel) Coclough; Mercedes Trammell, Cheyenne (Spike) Guy, Tray Trammell, Nellie Briscoe, and a host of other cousins, relatives, and friends.

The funeral will be conducted at 4 PM Saturday at the Central Baptist Church in Kingsport.  The family will receive friends from 3 PM until the hour of service.  

Family will receive visitors at the homes of his father, Paul Trammell and his grandmother, Jackie Ross.

Professional service and care of Mr. Paul Brian Trammell and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971. Online condolences may be sent to raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com  

Michael Bristol

Michael Bristol
Sunrise 11/17/50 Sunset 05/19/16



Michael Bristol, born 11/17/1950 in Rutherford County, NC. departed on May 19,2016.

Surviving are his wife- Cheryl Bristol, Mother- Carolyn Brady, Children -Micheal Von Bristol, Michelle Pace (Neal), Myreon Martin (Katie), Markis Thompson, Micheal Bristol.  Sisters-Fredia Talley(Robert), Patricia Bristol, Aunya Latham (Marvin), Justine White. Brothers-George Bristol (Patricia), Steve Bristol, son & daughter in law - Rett & Tiffanie Walters.  Devoted friend Dee Johnson. A host of grandchildren, nieces & nephews.

A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Michael Bristol of Johnson City will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 E. Watauga Ave., in Johnson City.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:00pm prior to the services.

Johnnie Stephens

JOHNSON CITY — Johnnie “Big Cat” Stephens went to be with the Lord on May 17, 2016. 

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, grandchildren, great- grandchildren, family and friends. 

His service was held in Virginia.

William H. "Chuck" Lyons

William H. "Chuck" Lyons, 65, passed away Friday, May 13 at Johnson City Medical Center.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dockery Funeral Home in Morristown, TN

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 18 at 3 p.m. at the Dockery Funeral Home.

Arrangements by Dockery Funeral Home.

Ozine Ivan Bly, Sr.

CHURCH HILL - Ozine Ivan Bly, Sr. was called home on April 21, 2016 after a brief illness. 

He was a pillar of both the Kingsport and New Canton Community of Church Hill. During his 76 years he dedicated his life to helping others and doing what he could do to advance the situation of those who needed him the most. 

He served the Kingsport Community as a former member of the Kingsport Housing Authority Board, the South Central Community Board, the Riverview Community Action Board, the Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board of Directors, and a charter member of the Great Golden Gathering of North East TN Board, member of the Kingsport Tomorrow Community Organization. He was a founding member of the New Canton Utility District Board, Honorary member of the Lyons Chapel Church, Hope Community Church and the New Canton Community Club, and a former member of the Church Hill Election Commission. Ozine was lovingly referred to as the "Mayor of New Canton."

   He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Bly, mother, Gladys Bly, father, Prentis Ivan "Crip" Taylor, sister, Priscilla Bly, brothers, Buster, Charles "Pap" and James Bly.

Survivors include his daughter; Laynette (Reggie) Alley, sons; Ozine Ivan (Edith) Bly, Jr., Nathan (Myra) Leeper. Grandsons; Prennis Alley and Nicholas Wolfe, granddaughter; Alexandria Wolfe. Great grandchildren; Ayden Shelton and Tessa Wolfe. Sisters; Dallas Waterson, Edith Jackson, Janie Goodwin, Delores Bly, Judy Phillips. Honorary son; Marlon Lyons and special friends William "Billy" Lyons, Jack Pierce and Angel Smith.  

Going home services will be held at 2 pm Sunday, April 24th at the Hope Community Church, 4540 West Stone Drive, Kingsport, TN. Pastor Doug Mouser will be officiating, and burial will follow in the Church Hill Memorial Gardens. 

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 pm Sunday at the Church, and anytime at his residence.

To leave an online message for the Bly family, please contact us @  www.jfhonline.com  

Johnson - Arrowood Funeral Home of Church Hill is honored to serve the Bly family. 

Constance "Connie" Bradley

Constance D. Bradley “Connie” 57, passed away on Monday April 18, 2016.  

She was born November 28. 1959 in Johnson City, TN., and was a graduate of Science Hill High School. 

Connie was preceded in death by her father Robert L. Bradley, Sr.

She is survived by her mother Joan Bradley; daughter, Malekka S. Bradley(Robert Edmonds), son Nicholas B. Bradley(Michelle Collins). Grandchildren Abriana Edmonds, Elissia Edmonds, Cee’Laylaah Garner, and Ava Bradley. Siblings, Valdred Hartsaw (Jerry), Eileen Hodge, Kathy Bradley, Joe Bradley(Angelitti), Walter Bradley, and Sondra Bradley. Goddaughter Shaneah Hunter. Several Nieces and nephews and a host of cousins, along with best friend Peppi Simmons.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday April 23, 2016 at Friendship Baptist Church in Johnson City. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 1:00pm prior to the services. 

Burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery in Johnson City, TN.

Andrew Jackson Dover

KINGSPORT - Andrew Jackson Dover, 64, 1037 Bloomingdale Pike Kingsport, TN, departed this life on Monday, April 18, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Cliffside, NC. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He retired from Specialty Hospital in Johnson City, TN. 

He was preceded in death by his father, A.B. Dover; his sister, Ms. Lestine Dover Morrison; maternal grandmother, Hattie Estell Bristol; paternal grandfather and grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Robert Dover; and special friend, Constance (Connie) Bradley.

Surviving are his daughters, Ms. Angela Nicole Dover and Ms. Kezia Dover; mother, Evelyn Logans; granddaughter, Kekia Dover; brother, Robert Bristol of Baltimore, MD; sister, Colleen Smith of Kingsport, TN; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Andrew Dover will be conducted at Central Baptist Church on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 5:00 pm.

The family will receive friends beginning at 4pm until the hour of service. Interment will be Monday, April 25, 2016 at 11:00 am at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services, Inc. is proud to serve the family of Mr. Andrew Dover.

Geneva Poole

Big Stone Gap, VA Geneva Poole, 77, passed away Sunday (April 17, 2016) at her home in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.

Geneva was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore R. Poole; a son, Jerry Poole; a grandson, Jamé M. Fleming; baby Alexa; baby Luke and seven deceased sibings.

Geneva is survived by her children, Delores Neeley of Smyrna, GA, John W. Neeley of Big Stone Gap, Debbie Ann Upchurch of Big Stone Gap, Bobbie Davis of Christiansburg, VA, Priscilla Rainwater of Smyrna, GA, Loretta Hall of Norton, VA and Ricky Poole of Big Stone Gap, VA. She also survived by her brother, Ray Charles Turner of Bland, VA; twelve grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Thursday (April 21, 2016) at Gilliam Funeral Home, 618 Wood Ave W, Big Stone Gap, VA, before traveling in procession to Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 am in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Chapel with Rev. Sandra Jones officiating.

Gilliam Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Geneva Poole. www.gilliamfuneralhome.com

Wayne Lee Ford

KINGSPORT - Wayne Lee Ford, 59, of Kingsport, went to meet Jesus early Tuesday morning (March 22, 2016).

He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Wayne was a provider to his family for many years and was truly devoted to his profession. He loved to spend time with his family, friends, coworkers, and especially his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Virginia Ford; paternal grandfather, Ernest Ford, Sr.; his maternal grandmother, Zenia Logan; maternal grandfather, Avery Logan.

Wayne Lee Ford is survived by his mother, Annie Ford; siblings, Ernest A. Ford and wife, Marilyn, Charlotte Ford Chopin and husband, Cello, James M. Ford, Robert S. Ford, and Pamela K. Ford; nephews, Mark A. Ford and Logan Ford Young; his loving soulmate, Susan A. Robinson-Ford; his daughters, Deneatrice M. Kincaid and husband, Aaron, Sherree A. Robinson, Kristy Robinson-Anderson and husband, David along with four grandchildren.

A special thank-you goes out to his co-workers and a best friend, Dwight Goode.

A gathering of friends will be held on Saturday (March 26, 2016) from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport or friends may also call anytime at the residence.

A celebration of life service will be conducted on Saturday (March 26, 2016) at 12:30 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joseph Comage, officiating. A eulogy will be provided by Beverly Williams Leeper.

A graveside service will follow the funeral service on Saturday (March 26, 2016) at Ford Family Cemetery.

You can send an online condolence to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com  . Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Ford family.

Claudine Alberta Watterson Young

Claudine Alberta Watterson Young, daughter of Nancy Davis Hoard and Herman "Bus" Watterson, born June 2,1933 in Kingsport TN, departed this life on March 17,2016.

She was preceded in death by her parents and step parents, Virginia Watterson and Eldridge "Bus" Hoard; her husband Clyde Lamont "Monty" Young and one son Dana Durell Young.

She was a graduate of Douglass High School in Kingsport,TN.

Claudine was also a licensed beautician and attended Tennessee A & I State University (Tennessee State) in Nashville. She was employed at North Electric for many years and retired from the Veterans Administration in Johnson City.

She had also been a member of the Thankful Baptist Church for many years.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories one daughter Terry Monette Young Bradley (Michael), two sons Byron Anthony Young and Curtis Edmond Young all of Johnson City,TN. one uncle Richard Watterson (Barbara) also of Johnson City: grandchildren, Trey Bradley, Corey Young, Chabrelle Young, Candice Young, Brett Young and Logan Young and other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm, Tuesday March 22, 2016 at Thankful Baptist Church in Johnson City, TN.

The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 1:00pm prior to the Services.

Johnnie L. Weaver

ELIZABETHTON - Johnnie L. Weaver, age 70, 812 West H. Street, Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, from Hillview Healthcare Center, following an extended illness.

Johnnie was a native of Carter County and was the daughter of the late John F. Young and Idella Gardner Young.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred Young, Robert Young and Leon Young.

Johnnie retired after 26 years of service as an LPN and had worked at both Carter County Memorial Hospital and Sycamore Shoals Hospital as an ICU Nurse. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and loved going to church. She enjoyed crocheting, being with family and taking care of her family and she was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

Those left to cherish her memory include three children, Kenneth Young, John Young and Angela Blair and husband Kerry, all of Elizabethton; one brother, Sylvester Young, of Elizabethton; three grandchildren, Ashley N. Young, Melanie P. Young, and Jordan T. Young, all of Elizabethton; three step grandchildren, Ashley Shaffer and husband Jeremy, Kristina Smidt and Shannon Smidt, all of Bristol; two great grandchildren, Tavian M. Norwood and Ka'Leah M. Young; and six step great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive, along with her special sisters, Alfrieda Forney, of Harriman, TN and Delores Richmond, of Saginaw, Michigan.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Johnnie L. Weaver will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 20, 2016, in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Rev. Ernest Widby, Rev. Estel Williams, and Rev. Mike Berry, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Alfrieda Forney and Odessa Johnson.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday, or at the residence at any time.

The graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Gardner's Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 AM on Monday to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff of Hillview Healthcare Center and Avalon Hospice for the love and care shown to Johnnie during her illness.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.

Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is serving the Weaver family. Office 423 542-2232, Obituary line 423-543-4917.

James Robert Vaughan

James Robert Vaughan of Johnson City, entered into rest on Saturday March 12, 2016.

James loved his family deeply and enjoyed every moment with grandchildren. He was employed by Birchette Mortuary and a graduate of Science Hill High School in Johnson City.

 

James was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lee Vaughan, mother Verna Vaughan, sister Verna Lee Vaughan, and his brother Ronnie Vaughan. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Mary Katherine Vaughan and second wife Sherry Vaughan.

James is survived by his daughter Shantelle Suits (Rick), son Joe Rosenbaum(Cassidy), sister Sarah Ann Birchette (Fletcher), brother Michael Vaughan. Grandchildren, Breanna, Hannah, Haylee, and Kaylee Suits all of Johnson City. And Great-Granddaughter Autumn Suits. Nephews John F. Birchette, IV, and Mose White. Great-Nephews, Caleb Keith Duncan, Noah Charles Duncan, Lucas Duncan, Christopher James Deck, and Michael Joseph Deck. Nieces Michelle Duncan, April Deck (Christopher) and Shaunice Vaughan. Great-Nieces, Nya Lee Deck, Faith Michelle Deck, and Mary Katherine Deck. Sister in-law Estelle Vaughan. Numerous loving cousins and friends.

Memorial Services will be held at 3:00pm on Friday March 18, 2016 at the Birchette Mortuary Chapel.

 

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 3:00pm at the chapel prior to the services.

Theophilus Robinette

Theophilus Reginald Robinette, 62, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Scott County, VA on November 23, 1953 to the late Cadle W. Robinette and Maggie Dell Wood.

Theo went on to graduate from Gate city High School in 1972, where he lettered in chorus. He later attended Virginia Highlands Community College majoring in Accounting where he also sang in the traveling choir. After graduating from a 6 year apprenticeship to be an Industrial Mechanic, he went on to have career of over 35 years with Eastman Chemical Company and retired in November 2012.

Theo was a devoted member of the Manville Road Church of Christ in Gate city, VA. He was passionate about his “fury kids” as he referred to them, CoCo, Pepper, and Savannah, and loved his family and friends dearly. He was the kind of person to always be there for a friend or family member in need. He will be greatly missed and his memory will live in our hearts forever.

In addition to his parents, his sisters Kathleen Hensley, Almedia Robinette and Wanda Estell preceded him in death.

He is survived by his brothers Norbert Robinette, Ashland, VA and Offyette Robinette, Gate City, VA; sisters, Freda Thomas, Phoenix, AZ, Blenda Brown, Denver, CO, Patricia “Pinkie” Anderson, Gate City, VA, and Sheridan Robinette, Kingsport, TN, Lizzie Mae Mitchell, San Bernardino Valley, CA; along with many nieces and nephews to whom he treated as if they were his own children, a host of cousins and extended family and many special friends including Michael Hale, David Wolfe, and Marlene Davis.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Gate City Funeral Home. 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. Janice Wolfe Sharpe and Jennifer Davis will provide the music.

Graveside Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Justin Robinette, Gregorio Lopez Castro, Michael Hale, Willie Hughes and Ricky Shoemaker will serve as pallbearers. David Wolfe, Pete Shoemaker, George Wolfe and Charles Wood will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Gate City Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to the Graveside.

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

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Theophilus Reginald Robinette.

Alfred Smith Hale

Alfred Smith Hale of Rogersville, TN died Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Holston Manor Nursing Home in Kingsport, where he had resided for the past six months.


Alfred, who was born July 2, 1928 in Whitesburg, TN to Clarence and Anna (Taylor) Hale, lived most of his life in the Rogersville community.  He retired from the City of Rogersville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother James Hale, sisters Molly (Hale) Young, Clara (Hale) Etter, Grace Hale, and special friend Shirley Hale and family.

He is survived by his son Johnny (Mary Barbara) Dennis of Rogersville, daughters Cheryl (Rommie) Argo and Dorothy (Harvey) Wilmer both of Kingsport, nephews Anthony Etter and Hugh Allen (Lori Ann) Hale of Rogersville, nieces Barbara Jean Hale of Rogersville, Mary (Hale) Fain of Kingsport.  Alfred also had a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren who reside in Kingsport, TN, Johnson City, TN and Asheville, NC, and a host of extended family.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 16, 2016 at the Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Roy Charles and Rev. Hugh Allen Hale officiating.  Graveside services will follow at the Mitchell Crest Cemetery.

Condolences may be sent at www.christiansells.com

Terry "Shorty" Brown

June 22, 1951 - March 7, 2016

JOHNSON CITY — Terry Brown, age 64, of Johnson City, TN, passed away at his home on March 7, 2016.

Visitation will be on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at noon.

Funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Barnett Funeral Home, 325 Church Street, Wytheville, VA.

Mrs. Rachel L. "Ease" Price

 

     KINGSPORT - Mrs. Rachel L. "Ease" Price, 85, 1009 E. Sevier Ave. Kingsport, TN. departed this life Saturday March 5, 2016. 

"Going Home" service’s will be held at Central Baptist Church 301 Carver St, Kingsport, TN on Saturday March 12, 2016, Rev. Lester Turner officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 
the hour of service. The cortege will depart for Interment at New Canton Cemetery Church Hill, TN following the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at  price@clarkfc.com    

   Professional service and care of Mrs Rachel L Price and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc (423) 245-4971

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Hello this is Ronnie Gent. I would like to send my condolences to the family of Mrs. Rachel L. Price. I thought the world of Ease. Praying for all the family I know she will he dearly missed. 

Sincerely, 

Ronnie Gent & family.

Mr. John Steven Horton

   KINGSPORT - Mr. John Steven Horton,64 606 E. Sevier St. Apt #69 departed this life Friday February 26, 2016. 

The family will receive friends from 11:00am to 12:00pm Saturday March 5th 2016 at Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. 

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

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

Mrs. Bertha Ada Collie

COLLIE, Mrs. Bertha Ada took her celestial flight Tuesday afternoon, February 23, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN at the age of 91 years.

She was born October 14, 1924 in Andrews, N. C. to the late Henry and Elva McAdams. Bertha accepted Christ at an early age becoming a member of the Holiness Church. 

She was united in holy matrimony to Melvin Collie Sr. on April 8, 1946 and to this union seven children were born: Frederick (Teddy), Phillip (Dean), Berthanna (Bert), Hugh (Benny), Joseph (Joey), Solomon (Ricky) and Darlene (Dolly). 

Mrs. Collie worked as a childcare provider and formerly worked for Dayton Public Schools Nutrition Services. She ran the Gleaning Program of Montgomery County and the Food Pantry Program for First Thessalonian MBC. She was a former member of Isle of Patmos Church; later joining her husband at First Thessalonian MBC where she served faithfully. 

Bertha is preceded to Heaven by her parents; sister and brothers-in-law, Ruby (Rev. Morris) Bowman and Forrest Henderson; (2) brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy (Nadine) McAdams and Robert (Margie) McAdams. 

She leaves to cherish her memory: a loving husband of 69 years of marriage, Rev. Melvin Collie, Sr.; (7) devoted children: Frederick (Saundra) Collie of Dayton, OH; Phillip (Cynthia) Collie of Washington Courthouse, OH, Berthanna (Dennis) Oxendine, Hugh Collie, Joseph Collie, Solomon (Gail) Collie and Darlene (Keith) Harvey all of Johnson City, TN; (1) loving sister, Ruth Henderson of Nashville, TN.; (1) brother and sister-in-law, Hugh (Shirley) Collie of Johnson City, TN; (23) grandchildren, (31) great-grandchildren; (2) very special friends, Ruth Kilgore and Doris Ballard and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, other very dear relatives and friends. 

Funeral Service will be held 11:00 a.m., FRIDAY, March 4, 2016 at CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH, 700 S. James H. McGee Blvd. Reverend Dr. P. E Henderson, Jr Pastor, with Rev. Clifford Ballard, Sr. officiating. 

The family will receive friends 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Interment: 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Dayton National Cemetery. 

Arrangements entrusted to Thomas Funeral Home 4520 Salem Ave. On-line condolences may also be sent to the family at www.thomasfunerals.com

Loretta Denise Hodge

Ms. Loretta Denise Hodge departed this life in Columbia, South Carolina.


Memorial services will be conducted Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Bethel AME Zion Church,  Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating.  Online condolences may be mailed to hodge@clarkfc.com  Professional care and services of Ms. Loretta Denise Hodge and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc.

Elizabeth Diane Riddick

 

Another Angel has been lifted from us to start a new life.

Elizabeth Diane Riddick, also known as Betty Hill, was given a new body and a new life on February 11, 2016.


Elizabeth was born on January 28, 1949, in Washington County, TN. She was the daughter of the late Mary Freeman and Douglas Owens. She devoted her life to helping people, taking care of her family, and of course cooking. She also enjoyed working in the yard planting flowers. Elizabeth was our “Super Woman”, and left an impact on anyone that she met.

She is preceded in death by her son, Brian Hill; sisters, Shelia DeLaney and Teresa Rhea.

She is survived by her children, Vincent “Dewayne” Hill (Christy), Jonesborough, Sherita “Renee” Riddick (Tawana), James Riddick (Andrea) and Tanisha Riddick (LaRue), all of Johnson City; two brothers, Thomas Fields and James Fields, both of Johnson City; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Linda Ferguson.

The family will be receiving family and friends at 507 Robinson Drive in Johnson City.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday February 20, 2016 at the Birchette Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 1:00pm prior to the services.

Nora John Collins

Nora John Collins was called home to be with the Lord on February 18, 2016, at the Mountain Home VA Center in Johnson City, TN.

John Collins was born on November 2, 1922 in Talula, Mississippi to Dave and Irene Collins.  He was next to the youngest of 8 siblings.  In his early years, John served in the United States Navy from 1941 to 1945.  John worked on the family farm until he relocated to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He married Susan Johnson there in 1947, and from this union, 4 children were born:  Sharron, Nora Jean, Linda and Michael.   John started off in the farming industry for 9 years.  For over 50 years, John was the master chef for the John McSorley family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  His other accomplishments were being a contractor until he retired.  John Collins started off as a junior deacon at the tender age of 17.  He faithfully served as Deacon John Collins in this ministry of Christian faith.  He has served in well over six Baptist churches, with his final deaconship at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Johnson City, TN.  Deacon Collins has mentored more than 36 deacons in his lifetime.  Deacon Collins served the Lord continuously with his reprect, wisdowm and Love of God and the fellowhip of believers in his heart.  Deacon Collinss was preceded in death by his wife Susan Collins and daughter Nora Jean Collins.  Deacon Collins is survived by devoted daughter Sharron, Linda Holland and Michael Collins, along with 18 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.  Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Birchette Mortuary Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the chapel, prior to the services.  Burial will follow at the Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, TN.

Courtney Webster

The family will receive friends on Saturday at 1010 Maple St Kingsport Tn.
10-11am viewing of the body at Mount Zion Tabernacle Church, 386 Dunbar Street, Kingsport, TN 
11-12 funeral service at the Church

App David Charles, Jr.

Rogersville, TN - App David Charles, Jr., age 76, of Rogersville, passed away on Tuesday morning, February 2, 2016 at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Charles graduated from Swift High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He retired from Holston Defense Corporation in 1994 after thirty-two years of service.  After many years of retirement, he worked with the Rogersville Parks and Recreation Department and most recently served as the night manager of the walking track at the Rogersville City School.

Mr. Charles had a passion for farming and helping others.  He accepted Christ at an early age at the Lyons Hill AME Church in Surgoinsville, TN and later attended the Hasson Street Christian Church in Rogersville where he was a member of the All Brothers in Christ (ABC) organization.

He was preceded in death by his parents, App, Sr. and Mary Charles.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Patricia Snapp Charles, his daughter Renee Charles Leeper; his son App D. (Chuck) Charles III; three sisters, Jessie Price of Rogersville, Roberta (Leroy) Butler of Silver Shrimp, MD, and Thelma Lyons of Rogersville; one aunt, Bessie Fulkerson; son-in-law Reggie Leeper; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hawkins County 911 Emergency Services and the emergency room staff at Wellmont Hawkins County Memorial Hospital.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Christian Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville, TN.  The funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM with Pastor C. Roy Charles officiating.

Gravesite services will follow at the Mitchell Crest Cemetery with the Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee National Guard providing military honors.

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

Coletta P. Deering

Coletta "Coty" Palmer Deering

November 20, 1934 - January 31, 2016

Visitation:  February 8, 2016
12 PM - 1 PM
Westbury United Methodist Church
265 Asbury Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590

Donohue-Cecere Funeral Home
290 Post Avenue
Westbury, New York 11590
(516) 333-0615

Gayle P. Turner

 

 

Gayle Patricia Turner was born July 2, 1948 to Eldridge N. Turner and Lucille H. Turner from Gate City, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents Eldridge N. Turner and Lucille H. Turner and grandparents, Oscar and Zonia Henson of Burnsville, North Carolina and Andy Turner from Gate City, Virginia.

Gayle attended Douglass High School in Kingsport, and graduated from Gate City High School in Gate City, Virginia. She went on to study at Morristown Community College and graduated from Knoxville College in Knoxville, Tennessee with a degree in Special Education. Gayle received her Masters Degree from Virginia State University. Gayle was a long time teacher in the Richmond Public School System, retiring after 30 years.

Gayle was very active in her home church - Hale’s Chapel United Methodist in Gate City, Virginia. After moving to Richmond, Virginia, she moved her church home to Asbury Church Hill United Methodist Church, joining Asbury in 1978. She was very active in the District United Methodist Church and served as Administrative council secretary and faithfully participated on numerous mission trips with District UMW. She became a senior choir member, trustee member, and secretary for Asbury United Methodist Women. She served as Communications Coordinator for "The Word Newsletter" from 2007 - 2015. Gaye was also involved with the Maymont Civic Association and the Maymont Flower Club.

Gayle loved to travel and never missed an opportunity to see the world. She and her cousin, Judy Gray Johnson, became "traveling buddies". Together they travelled to Canada, California, North and South Carolina, Florida, and New Mexico, and various parts of Virginia by car, stopping at various points in between. The next trip was to be by train to explore the Western part of the United States. This never occurred before she became ill.

Although Gayle came from a very small family (only child), she considered the members of the church and various civic organizations her family. She loved every one of them and made her presence felt in all of the outreach activities.

Gayle is survived by two special friends and care givers: Jacqueline Lawrence and Linda Porter from Richmond, Va.; an Aunt, Mrs. Marie Young of Burnsville, North Carolina; an Uncle Jake Henson of Burnsville, North Carolina; cousins Hoyate Turner Jr. of Memphis, TN.; Dr. Rosemary Gray of Cypress, TX, Judy Gray Johnson of Valencia, CA.; Joyce Tarter and Linda McKinney of Kingsport, TN.; Special cousins Jeanette Henson from Asheville, N.C. and Sheila Bonnila Barder from Gallop, New Mexico. Gayle will be sorely missed from her many cousins and many dear friends from her garden club, Asbury - Church Hill United Methodist Church and Hale’s Chapel United Methodist Church.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m - 12:00 noon, Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Gate City Funeral Home, Gate City VA. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon, in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Steve Templeton and Rev. Rochelle Maxwell officiating. Members of Hales Chapel Church Choir will provide the music; Greg and Becky White will participate.

Burial will follow the service at East Tennessee Cemetery, Kingsport, TN. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Gayle Patricia Turner.

Larry Allen Turner

  KINGSPORT - Larry Allen Turner, 64 of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2016 with his loving wife, Beverly Ann by his side following a brief illness.

Larry was born in Cherokee County, SC but resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was Army Veteran serving two tours in Vietnam. Larry was employed by Willamette Paper Company for over 15 years. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching college football and working around the house. Larry took tremendous pride and care in his vehicle, always keeping them spotless.

Larry was preceded in death by his father, Napolean Thompson and one brother.

Surviving are his loving wife of 33 years, Beverly Ann Turner; daughter, Jessica Swearingen; son, Jason Swain; mother, Bernice West; sister, Anna Ray Houston; best friend and brother-in-law, Albert Arnold and wife Mae; three other brothers-in-law, Ricky Arnold, Roger Hammonds and Tony Hammond and wife Charity; sister-in-law, Lise Wolfe and husband Kenny; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Wednesday, January 27, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.

A funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Greg DePriest officiating.

A graveside service, with military honors, will be held Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Color Guard, P.O. Box 66, Kingsport, TN 37662.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Massey at Johnson City Medical Center and ICU Nurse, Brandi Bland

An online guest registry may be signed by visiting www.oakhillfh.com  .

The staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Larry Allen Turner.