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).

Lula Mae "Snook" Garrett

Lula Mae (Snook) Garrett was born Jan. 9, 1920 in Knoxville to the late Tom and Mamie Cox Eckels.

She departed this life on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 at her home.

She married Elmer Pierce Garrett, and to this union, two sons were born.

Lula’s parents, husband and son, Toby, all preceded her in death.
The family resided in Kingsport for several years, and Lula was a member of Central Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son, Pierce (Deane) Garrett; grandsons, Perry Garrett and Josh Hoard; great-grandson, Devin and others; special friend, Maxine Long.
Memorial service will be held Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at Dockery Funeral Home with the Rev. Donny Wade and the Rev. Johnny Jones officiating.
The family is grateful for Amedisys Hospice, and special thanks is given to Christy and Tracey, the special nurses.
Arrangements by Dockery Funeral Home.

Steven R. Williams

   
HOUSTON, Texas —Steven R. Williams, 63, died Friday evening at his home in Houston, Texas.

Born and raised in Kingsport, Steven resided in Houston for more than 25 years where he worked and retired from the Houston Chronicle. Steven was also a U.S. Army veteran.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Magnolia Williams; two brothers, James and Michael, and a sister, Diane (Sissy) Hale. 

 

Surviving are his wife, Almita Williams, Houston; two sons, Marcus and Steven Jr., both of Houston;  three daughters, Kenita Miller, Felicia Thomas 
and Stephanie White, all of Houston; two sisters, Shelia Johnson and Patricia Skaggs, both of Kingsport; sister-in-law, Valeria Williams, Kingsport; brother-in-law, Carl Hale, Kingsport; several grandchildren, nephews, nieces and cousins.
Steven’s wishes were to be cremated and his ashes scattered on the ocean.

Carnes Funeral Home, South Houston, Texas, served the Williams family.

Ms. Kathy Lavon Carpenter

KINGSPORT — Ms. Kathy Lavon Carpenter, 1713 Park St., departed this life Friday (Feb. 15, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born in Rockwood, Tenn., but resided in Kingsport, for most of her life. She was a member of Mount Zion Holiness Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James L and Nellie D. Swafford; her brother Xavier Timothy Hall; and the father of her children, Jeffery Carpenter.

She is survived by her three daughters Ms. Anissa Carpenter, Mrs. Jennifer (Rashid) Dunn, and Kaliegha Alexander; two sons Javonte and Damonte Alexander; a sister, Mrs. Janet Horton; two brothers, Edward Bridgeman and Donavon L James Hall; and an aunt, Mrs. Mildred Hardy; six grandchildren; five nieces; and three great-nieces.

The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until the hour of service Wednesday at Mount Zion Holiness Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at noon from the church with Pastor Lester Turner officiating.

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

Online condolences may be sent to the family at kcarpen  ter@clarkfc.com
 
Professional services and care of Ms. Kathy Lavon Carpenter and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel & Cremation Service Inc. 802-806 E. Sevier Ave (423) 245-4971

Joann Dailey Scott

KINGSPORT — Mrs. JoAnn D. Scott, 75, 550 Dale Street, Kingsport, departed this life Tuesday (Jan. 22, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Mrs. Scott was born in Knox County, Tenn. She made her home in Rutledge, Morristown, Jonesborough and Kingsport.

She was a member of the Daughters of the Elk Dunbar Temple #344.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Dorothy Daily and husband Mr. Robert “Bobby” L. Scott.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Stepfion Chesney; three brothers, Mr. Walter (Barbara) Evans, Sr., Mr. Petey A. Dailey and Mr. Joshua (Angela) Dailey; special devoted friend, Mr. Carl Swan.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church at 1 p.m. Rev Charles Hawkins officiating.

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

Interment will follow at Washington County Memory Gardens, Washington County, Tenn.

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

Professional services and care of Mrs. JoAnn D. Scott are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., 802-806 East Sevier Ave. Kingsport, Tenn. 245-4971.