Saturday, July 16, 2016

 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

Thursday, July 14, 2016

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

Friday, July 8, 2016

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.

Saturday, June 25, 2016

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.

Friday, June 24, 2016

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

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

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