Dora Neal Miller

“A woman’s heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man should have to seek Him first to find her”

BURLINGTON, N.J. — Dora Neal Miller, died Monday at her home in Burlington, N.J.
Ms. Miller was a former resident of Kingsport where she attended Douglass High School. She and her family moved to New Jersey several years ago where she was employed as a daycare provider.


She was preceded in death by two daughters, Lisa and Yolanda (Lonnie); her mother, Nellie Neal; and two sisters, Mary Elizabeth Leeper and Magnolia Williams.
She is survived by daughters, Michelle, Regina, Cecilia, Shantae and Shawanna, all of Burlington; two sons, David Miller, Burlington and George Miller, Sicklerville, N.J.; a brother, William Neal, Burlington; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; long-time companion, George Dennis, Burlington; and a host of friends.
Services will be conducted Tuesday at William R. Woody Funeral Home, 465 High St., Burlington, N.J. 08016.
Burial will follow at Fellows Cemetery.

James Lee Mullins

KINGSPORT — James Lee Mullins, 58, of Kingsport, departed this life on Tuesday (May 12, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1968 and attended college in Nashville, Tenn., where he received his degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a devoted member of The Great Commission Church.
Preceded in death by his father, Mr. Emmitt Mullins; cousin, Fletcher Hutcherson;
Survived by his mother, Ms. Bulah Banner; three children, host of cousins, nieces and nephews; A very special friend Barbara McIntee. Funeral Services for Mr. Mullins will be conducted from The Great Commission Church on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Matthew Thomas officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. till the hour of service. Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery.
Mr. Mullins and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc 423-245-4971 and www.raclarkfuneralservice.com

Coach Ballard Lee, Jr.

BRISTOL, Va. – Coach Ballard Lee Jr., 15 Independence Drive, Bristol departed this life on April 29, 2009.

The former long-time Virginia High boys basketball coach and star King College athlete died late Wednesday night at age 64.


Funeral services for Lee will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Lee Street Baptist Church in Bristol, Va. A visitation is scheduled from 2-3 p.m.

Mr. Lee and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc., (423) 764-8584, www.raclarkfuneralservice.com.

Mr. Ledford Cooke

Ledford Cooke was the spouse of Melva Hickman Cooke, a very proud Douglass alum and Ledford was well known to a number of people in Kingsport. CLICK THE PICTURE BELOW to see a copy of the funeral program. This notification is from Donald Hickman, who along with Jewell and Keisha Crowell) were in Riverside, California for the funeral. Please send condolensces to Melva at melvacooke@yahoo.com

Ms. Roselene Bond

KINGSPORT-Ms. Roselene Bond (Rose) Leona Bond, 1018 E. Sevier Avenue, departed this life Monday (March 30, 2009) and went home to be with her Lord.

She was born in Sullivan County (Horse Creek) and lived in Kingsport all of her life. She retired from ITT. She was a lifelong member of the Shiloh Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank Mountain States home Health Services and the nurses that provided care.
Ms. Bond was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred and Virginia Bond, four brothers, Mr. Eldridge (Bud) Bond, Mr. Oscar S. Bond, Mr. Milton Bond and Mr. Matthew Bond; four sisters, Mrs.Louvenia Bond Beason, Mrs. Theresa Bond Dykes, Mrs. Olivia Bond Lockett and Mrs. Lenora Bond Bowditch.
Ms. Bond is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Chynet (Carl) Hale, Kingsport, and son Mr. Maurice (Lois) Bond, New Jersey, two brothers, Mr. Orvel (Beatrice) Bond, Kingsport and Mr. J.D. (Members) Bond, North Carolina; one sister, Mrs. Betty (Thomas) Dickens, New Jersey; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Willie Bond, Kingsport and Mrs. Joyce Bond, Washington, D.C; one granddaughters, Ms. Kaisha Bond, Nashville; one step-granddaughter Ms. Chilae Houston, Knoxville; two grandsons, Mr. Sheldon Bond and Mr. Matthew Bond, New Jersey; and Mr. Jeronne Hale, Knoxville; and one great-granddaughter Ms. Madisvn Robinson, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins whom she dearly loved; special friends Mrs. Kathryn (Chee Chee) White, Mrs. Dallas Watterson, Ms. Gladyes Gambrell, Mrs. Pat McClintock and Ms. Virginia Patrick and especially devoted cousins Mrs. Virginia Leeper and Mrs. Ruth Coley.
The family will receive friends from 11 AM to noon Saturday at the Shiloh Baptist Church.
Services will follow with the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Calvert officiating.
Burial will follow at the Pierce Chapel Cemetery, immediately following the services.
Ms. Bond and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Ms. Roselene Bond

KINGSPORT — Ms. Roselene Leona Bond, 80, 1018 E. Sevier St., departed this life on Monday (March 30, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete. Ms. Bond and family are in the care of R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-245-4971.

Charles Underwood Sr.

CHURCH HILL — Charles Reginald Underwood Sr., 59, went to be with his Lord on March 27, 2009, which was also his birthday.
He was married to Marilyn Cox Underwood. Through this union they were blessed with a son, Reggie Jr.
Reggie Sr. was employed at Lakeshore Mental Insitution in Knoxville as a Data Processing Supervisor for 27 years.
He was a member of Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, where he served as a trustee and choir member. He was also a member of the Layman’s Men’s Chorus of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lafayette Underwood; mother, Helen Underwood Fain; uncle, Charles R. Underwood; and grandparents.
He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife of 37 years, Marilyn; son, Reggie Jr. of Church Hill; grandchildren, Tyreke Lamar Underwood and Tia Chantel Underwood of Kingsport; sisters, Lillian (Clifford) Leeper and Sandra Wilmer, both of Church Hill, Bonney Underwood Abbott of Washington, D.C.; brother, (BL) Barney Lafayette Underwood, Washington, D.C.; aunts, Shirley (Willie) Liggett of Arlington, Va., Ethel R. Russell of Kingsport and Daisy Underwood Taylor of Pennsylvania; special mother-in-law, Mrs. Minnie Cox; and sisters and brother-in-law; and a host of nephews, nieces and friends.
Calling hours are from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Johnson Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. James A. Snapp officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Bobby Cox, Ronnie Cox, Eddie Cox, Anthony Harris, Richard Ford and Jonathan Harris.
Honorary pallbearers will be Reggie Leeper, Clifford Leeper, Billy Leeper, Lawrence Wilmer, Carlton Dixon, Cornell Dixon.
To leave an online message or sign the guest registry for the Underwood family, please visit us at www.johnson funeral home.org.
Johnson Funeral home of Church Hill is serving the Underwood family.