Martella Brice

ROGERSVILLE -- Martella Brice, 79, of Rogersville, passed away March 12, 2015 at her residence.


She was a member of the Hasson Street Christian Church,  She was employed by Collier's Cleaners for 12 years and by Dodge Reliance for 25 years.  Martella was a member of  the American Legion Auxillary #231, Swift Club, Cheerful Givers, and Meals on Wheels for 25 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother Minnie Lou Brice Kyle, grandparents Ambros and Julie Ann Brice.

She is survived by her children, Florenee Elizabeth Campbell (Pee Wee), David Shawn Brice and wife Kathy, Larry Edward Brice, brother Issac Kyle, Jr., grandchildren Fatima Anita Dennis and husband Derrick, Tarrance Omar Brice and wife Shauna, Daria Salone Brice and husband Rasheed, Dahlia Monet Brice, Martia Shanise Brice; great-grandchildren Gregory Morenell Dennis, Devante Marquest Dennis, Ashante, Neekeshia Dennis, Maliyah Avani Brice, Laylani Anita-Elaine Brice, Surrai Sharlene-Leana Moore and Ethan Noah Nelson.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Daniel Carroll, the staff of Wellmont Hospital, and the many friends and family that sent well wishes, gifts and prayers.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 15, 2015 from 1 PM to 3 PM at the Christian-Sells Funeral Home, Rogersville.

Funeral services will follow at 3 PM with Pastor Roy Charles and Pastor Pamela Hoard officiating. Graveside servives will be held immediately after at the Mitchell Crest Cemetery.

Christian-Sells Funeral Home is serving the family.  Online condolences can be made at www.christiansells.com

Marshall Ray Cartwright

Marshall Ray Cartwright
August 5, 1953 - February 18, 2015
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 2 PM


Marshall Ray (Gunny) Cartwright was born in Rogersville, Tennessee on August 5, 1953 to Marie Cartwright.  Marshall and family relocated to Buffalo, NY in 1962 where he attended Buffalo public schools.  He began his life's journey by enlisting in the United States Marines, where he served for two years and was honorably discharged.  He took a short break to return to civilian life, but had caught the military fever and returned to the United States Army for two additional years.  Lastly, his continued dedication and commitment to his country moved him to re-enlist in the United States Marine Corps, from which he retired from in 1991.

While traveling on the government's dime, Marshall enjoyed meeting people from various parts of the world.  We will always remember as the World Traveler.

Marshall loved public speaking (a natural born leader) and made himself always available to speak at any event regardless of cause (pleasant or sad).  He had a charming personality and always had an encouraging word for all.  People were mesmerized while listening to him speak.  He loved people, family, friends or foe.  He would do whatever he could for anyone.  To him, everyone was family.

Marshall was usually working on various projects at the same time.  It might be building something at home or working on an automobile (you name it, he would try it).

He leaves in eternal love, to mour his loss, his beloved mother Marie Cartwright Cross of Buffalo, NY, his loving children:  Mottice (Gwendolyn) Cartwright of Washington, DC;  Shawta (William) Cartwright-Yost of Wilmington, NC;  Christopher Cartwright of Albuquerque, NM;  Sylar Brown of Albany, GA;  Charles Ellison of Upper Marlboro, MD; and two adopted daughters, Vivian Douglas of Suffolk, VA; and Valice Cartwright of Cameron, TX;  his dear sisters, Phyllis Ewing, Barbara Jones (Rolax) of Rogersville, TN; Brenda (Macy) Favor of Buffalo, NY; Kathy (Lanny) Tarter of Johnson City, TN; Christine (Tony Johnson) of Kingsport, TN; Pamela Fugate of Lakeland, FL; and step-sister Elizabeth Yancey of Buffalo, NY.  Also, his loving brothers Richard Lynn Fugate of Rogersville, TN; Charles (Timmy) Cartwright of Buffalo, NY; and Jeffrey Fugate of Kingsport, TN.  Aunts, Patricia Cartwright and Pamela Cartwright of California.  Fourteen grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by father Joe Fugate, Jr. and his wife Mary Kate Fugate, step-father Nathan Cross, brothers Neil Fain and Joe (Joey) Fugate III, sisters Doris Morrow, Judith Fugate and Mary Ann Cartwright.

Willard Robinson

Kingsport -  Willard Robinson, 89, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born March 10, 1925 in New Canton, TN.

Willard was employed at the OK Tire and Recapping Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents Molly and Ward Robinson, brothers Ed Robinson and Claud Robinson and a sister, Essie Robinson Long.

He is survived by his daughters, Susan Robinson and Kathy Robinson, son Donald Robinson, 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will received friends from 12 to 1 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at the Oak Hill Funeral Home.

A funeral service will follow at 1 PM in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel with Rev. Joseph Compage and Pastor Matthew Thomas officiating.

A gravesite service will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Section N.

Pallbearers will be David Anderson, Bobby Cox, Ronnie Cox, and Shane Robinson.  Honorary pallbearers will be friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Holston Manor for their kindness and compassion in caring for Willard for the past 33 years.

Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services, 800 Truxton Drive, Kingsport, TN is honored to serve the family of Willard Robinson.

Mary Ella Russell

Mrs. Mary Ella Russell, 81, 960 Dale St., departed this life Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2015) at 4:37 a.m. at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete.

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

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

Carrie Bernice Myrick

Carrie Bernice Myrick, age 84, of 831 Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center, after an extended illness.

Mrs. Myrick was born in Inman, Virginia, a daughter of the late Shannon and Helen Phillips Richmond.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence T. Myrick, Sr. in 1996;  one daughter, Florence Myrick;  one grandson, Lawrence Myrick, III;  two brothers, Harold Richmond and Shannon Richmond, Jr.; and two sisters, Mary Gillespie and Betty Jean McFarland.

Mrs. Myrick retired as a department manager for Wal-Mart.  She was a member of the New Zion Faith Center, where she served as Mother of the Church and Senior Leader of the Daughters of Zion.  She was also a member of the Family Community Education Club.

Survivors include her daughter, Maxine Widby and husband Reverend Ernest E. Widby of Elizabethton;  two sons, Albert Myrick of Elizabethton and Reverend Lawrence T. Myrick, Jr. and wife Camellia of Kingsport;  three sisters, Pauline Neeley and Margaret Hagler, both of Elizabethton, and Hildred Davis and Husband Franklin of New Platz, New York;  two brothers, Richard Richmond and wife Fae, and George Richmond and wife Joyce, all of Elizabethton;  ten grandchildren, thirteen grand grandchildren;  three great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A service to honor the life of Mrs. Carrie Bernice Myrick will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the Chapel of Peace at the Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, with Reverend Ernest Widby, Reverence Lawrence T. Myrick, Reverend Rick Nobletown, and Reverend Joseph Hollifield, officiating.  Music will be under the direction of Shelley Briscoe and the New Zion Faith Center Choir and Kavodda Myrick.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel prior to the service on Saturday.  Friends may also call at her residence, 831 Watauga Avenue, Elizabethton, or at the residence of her sister Pauline Neeley at other times.

The graveside service will follow at the Happy Valley Memorial Park.  Active pallbearers will be Richard Briscoe, Jamie Myrick, Drako Myrick, Jay Scurry, Dillard Richmond, Jim Richmond, Jeff Richmond and Harold Myrick.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Deacons of the New Zion Faith Center and the Daughters of Zion.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to a special sister, Pauline Neeley, a special brother, George Richmond and a special nephew, Nathaniel Watson, who all provided special care to Bernice during her illness.

Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to the New Zion Faith Center, P.O. Box 1742, Johnson City, TN 37605.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com  Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is honored to be serving the Myrick family.  Office 423-542-2232, Obituary line 423-543-4917.

Barbara Ann Taylor Hodge

Mrs. Barbara Ann Taylor Hodge, 82, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 14, 2015.


Mrs. Hodge was born in Statesville, NC. She graduated from Douglass High School, Kingsport in 1952. She was an entrepreneur, caregiver, and had a heart for raising children. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and when moving to Knoxville, TN she was under the Watchcare of Freedom Fellowship Christian Church. 

Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford Hodge, Sr.; parents, Gladys Marie Edwards and Step-father Kemp Edwards; sister, Edith Beatty; grandchildren, Joshua Harold and Jeremiah Foster.

She leaves to mourn her children, Jimmy Foster (Polly), Sanford Hodge, Jr., Mary Cornelius, Gloria Hodge and Harmony Damita Mason; and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 21, 2015 from 1:00PM until 2:00PM at Central Baptist Church 301 Carver St. Kingsport, TN 37660 or anytime at the home of her niece Tiffany Butts, 1540 Carolina Ave, Kingsport.

A Funeral Service will follow with Pastor Derrick Wakefield, officiating.

Pallbearers are Sanford Hodge, Jr, Jimmy Foster, Cedric Hodge, Kennan Mason, Rayquon Woodbury and Carl Hyson. 

The Graveside Service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 3:00PM in the Meditation Garden at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Diana Nunley, Nafeesaha McCellon and Nakevia Perry.

An online guest registry may be signed at www.OakHillFH.com. 

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.