Paul Fredrick Hammonds

BOWDON, Ga. — Paul Fredrick Hammonds of Bowdon, Ga., passed away Saturday (Feb. 7, 2015) at his home.

He was born Feb. 17, 1943, in St. Charles, Va., son of Eva Mary Hamblin Hammonds and the late John Earl Hammonds. He graduated from Bland High School in Big Stone Gap, Va., and received a degree from Morristown College, Morristown, Tenn. He proudly served and retired from the U.S. Marine Corps and later worked for Watkins Motor Lines and store management at the Kroger Company.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son, Carlos Hammonds; and a brother, Don Carlos Hammonds.

Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Cathy M. Hammonds of Bowdon, Ga.; his mother, Eva Mary Hammonds; sons, Jeffery Hammonds and Tim (Denise) Hammonds, both of Atlanta, Ga.; daughters, Katina (Sedrick) Wiggins of Carrollton, Ga., Eva Hammonds of Bowdon, Ga., and Katie (Nick) Jones of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sons, Paul Hammonds of Kennesaw, Ga., and Sean McCrae of Orlando, Fla.; mother-in-law, Velma Allen of Camphill, Ala.; brothers, Wesley (Charnita) Hammonds and Adrian Hammonds, both of Johnson City, Tenn.; uncle, Clarence Hammonds; nephews, Westin Hammonds of Johnson City, Tenn., and Jeffery Williams of Detroit, Mich.; niece, Doneta Lake of Detroit, Mich. great-nephews, Marcel Lake and Deon Williams of Detroit, Mich.; great-nieces, Micah Lake and Morgan Lake, both of Detroit, Mich.; brothersin-law, Robert (Mary) Williams of Bowdon, Ga., Mark (Hattie) Allen of Dadeville, Ala., Velpo Allen of Nashville, Tenn., George Allen of Valley, Ala., and Danny Allen of Columbus, Ga.; sisters-in-law, Sandra Holloway of Valley, Ala., and Jackie (Bobby) Holloway of LaFayette, Ala.; seven grandchildren, Adiaha, Katilyn, Tyson, Madison, Amber, Lyric and Sydney; one great-grandson, Andrew; and his loving Pennington Gap family.

Funeral service will be conducted Thursday at 4 p.m. from Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel with Brother Robert Williams, Brother Mark Allen and Brother LeRoy Holley officiating. Pallbearers will be Nick Jones, Sedrick Wiggins, Westin Hammonds, Marcus Jackson, Ronnie Houston, James Heard and Mark Murdock.

Graveside service will be held Monday (Feb. 16, 2015) at 9 a.m. in Mountain Home National Cemetery at 53 Memorial Ave., Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com

Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel of Carrollton has charge of the arrangements.

Shirley L. Manis Hale

Services for Shirley L. Manis Hale, 89, Rogersville, who passed away Tuesday (January 6, 2015), will be conducted at 1 PM on Saturday, January 10, 2015 in the Broome Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Roy Charles and Elder Hugh Allen Hale officiating.

Burial will follow in the Mitchell Crest Cemetery.

Online condolences can be made at www.broomefuneralhome.com

Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville is serving the Hale family.

Mr. Arthur Clark

Arthur Lloyd Clark, 70, of Dallas, Texas passed on Sunday night, January 1, 2015 after suffering from cancer.

He was a 1962 graduate of Douglass High School, Kingsport, and had lived in Dallas for many years.

He was the youngest son of the late James and Lenora Clark, and was preceded in death by sisters Mary (Clark) Rutledge, Rosalee (Clark) Leflore and brother James Clark.

Survivors include two sons, Sean Clark and Terry Clark, both of Dallas, sisters Frances (Clark) Graves, Ruth (Clark) Turner, and Martha (Clark) Davis, all of Kingsport, and brothers William R. Clark and Steve Machen.

Memorial Service: Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 3 p.m. at Golden Gate Funeral Home. Dallas, Texas.

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Rebecca L. Bell

Mrs. Rebecca Bell, 67, departed this life Wednesday, December 24, 2014, at Wexford House, Kingsport, Tennessee with her sister and nephew at her side.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ms. Vera Johnson and Ms. Linda Johnson, and two brothers, Howard Bell and John Bell.

Survivors include four sisters, Ms. Dorothy (Herman) Logan, and Ms. Bettie Bell-Parker of Kingsport, Ms. Dianne Kahn of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ms. Rose (Michael) Moss of Mississippi, and a host of nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, relatives and friends.

Services will be private.

Professional services and care of Ms. Rebecca L. Bell and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service, Inc., (423) 245-4971.

Fonnie Canty-Amoako

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Fonnie Canty-Amoako, 838 Dale St., Kingsport, Tenn., departed this life Tuesday (Dec. 2, 2014) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

She was a graduate of Douglass High School and Morristown College. She taught at Kingsport Nursery for over 30 years.

Mrs. Canty-Amoako’s love was her family, church, and friends. She treated all three with love, attention and respect.

She was filled with whole-hearted stewardship and loving service as a dedicated member of Bethel AME Zion Church. She served as a member of a Stewardess Board, Gospel Choir, Usher Board and Kitchen ministry. She was also a former member of Dunbar Temple #344, Daughters of Elks.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Irene Price, Truda and Paul Turner; husband, Charlie Canty; three brothers, Rev. Hampton Turner, Tim Price and Jerry Price; daughter, Priscella Smith; and granddaughter, Latrice Stewart.

She is survived by husband James Amoako; daughters, Charlene Hodge, Ivy Amoako; sons, Paul Canty, Mark (Lisa) Canty, Charles (Lucretia) Canty, Richard Canty, Derrick Amoako and Emmanuel Amoako; 15 grandchildren, Nikki, Andre, Candance, Dominic, Tony, Major, Mason, Marcus, Morgan, Jelani, Jared, Aneesah, Jabril, Kacy (Beth); four great-grandchildren, Gabe, Olivia, Daran, Gabriel; two sisters, Joyce Tarter and Linda McKinney; a host of nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. from Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church with Pastor Charles Hawkins officiating.

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

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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

Professional services and care of Mrs.Fonnie Ray Canty-Amoako and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., (423) 245-4971.

Mrs. Fonnie Canty

Mrs. Fonnie Canty, the mother of Ms. Charlene Hodge, Bristol District Life Member Chair, passed away on Tuesday evening, December 2, 2014. The homegoing service will be Saturday, December 6, 2:00 p.m. at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church in Kingsport, TN.

Please pray for family.


Presiding Elder C.A. Hawkins