Friday, November 8, 2013
Betty D. Rogers
ROGERSVILLE — Betty D. Rogers, 63, of Rogersville, fell asleep awaiting for the Lord’s return on Wednesday (Nov. 6. 2013) at her residence.
She was a member of Hasson Street Christian Church. She was retired from the Hawkins County School System as a head start teacher.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Hale.
She is survived by her husband, Archie Rogers, Jr.; sisters, Cheryl (Rommie) Argo and Dorothy (Harvey) Wilmer of Kingsport, Della (Jerry) Tate of Talbott, Doretha Hale of Knoxville, Samantha Maxwell of Rogersville; brothers, Jimmy Kyle and Jeff Hale of Rogersville; sisters-in-law, Brenda, Edna, and Georgia Rogers of Rogersville, Claudia Horton and Diana Rogers of Atlanta, and Hazel (Michael) Nordman of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Fred (Charlotte) Rogers of Morristown; aunt, Sarah Ann Ford of Kingsport; special nephews, Cory and Morgan Maxwell; and a host of special friends and relatives.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Christian-Sells Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Charles officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. prior to services.
Burial will follow in Mitchell Crest Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
She was a member of Hasson Street Christian Church. She was retired from the Hawkins County School System as a head start teacher.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Lou Hale.
She is survived by her husband, Archie Rogers, Jr.; sisters, Cheryl (Rommie) Argo and Dorothy (Harvey) Wilmer of Kingsport, Della (Jerry) Tate of Talbott, Doretha Hale of Knoxville, Samantha Maxwell of Rogersville; brothers, Jimmy Kyle and Jeff Hale of Rogersville; sisters-in-law, Brenda, Edna, and Georgia Rogers of Rogersville, Claudia Horton and Diana Rogers of Atlanta, and Hazel (Michael) Nordman of Wisconsin; brother-in-law, Fred (Charlotte) Rogers of Morristown; aunt, Sarah Ann Ford of Kingsport; special nephews, Cory and Morgan Maxwell; and a host of special friends and relatives.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Christian-Sells Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Charles officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. prior to services.
Burial will follow in Mitchell Crest Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
Monday, November 4, 2013
William Louis Lyons
ROGERSVILLE — William Louis Lyons, 78, peacefully departed this life at his home on Saturday morning, (Nov. 2, 2013).
He was a life-long resident of Hawkins County. He was educated in the Hawkins County School System. William retired as a Medical Attendant from Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. He attended the Rogersville Church of God. William was a quiet man who led a simple life and was loved by his family. He was the son of the late William Harry and Juanita Lyons.
He is preceded in death by his brother, David Lyons.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Hazel; sisters, Mary Brice, Maude Fugate; sister-in-law, Edith Lyons; brother-in-law, Herman (Agnes) Buttry; sister-in-law, Ruth (Paul), Jesse, all of Rogersville; step daughters, Judy Miller of Sneedville, Tammy Elmore of Knoxville; nieces, Tina (Michael) Goins of Knoxville, Sharon Austin, Fayetteville, N.C., Ruby Brice or Rogersville; nephews, Keith (Vivian) Lyons, Hampton, Va., Herman “Tiny” Brice, and Bobby “Nookie” Burton Jr. of Rogersville; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the Christian Sells Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Hamilton officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
He was a life-long resident of Hawkins County. He was educated in the Hawkins County School System. William retired as a Medical Attendant from Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. He attended the Rogersville Church of God. William was a quiet man who led a simple life and was loved by his family. He was the son of the late William Harry and Juanita Lyons.
He is preceded in death by his brother, David Lyons.
He leaves to cherish his memories his loving wife, Hazel; sisters, Mary Brice, Maude Fugate; sister-in-law, Edith Lyons; brother-in-law, Herman (Agnes) Buttry; sister-in-law, Ruth (Paul), Jesse, all of Rogersville; step daughters, Judy Miller of Sneedville, Tammy Elmore of Knoxville; nieces, Tina (Michael) Goins of Knoxville, Sharon Austin, Fayetteville, N.C., Ruby Brice or Rogersville; nephews, Keith (Vivian) Lyons, Hampton, Va., Herman “Tiny” Brice, and Bobby “Nookie” Burton Jr. of Rogersville; three grandchildren; and five greatgrandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday at the Christian Sells Funeral Home.
Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. with Rev. Carl Hamilton officiating.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Barbara J. Bly
CHURCH HILL — Barbara Jean (Long) Bly was born on June 28, 1943 and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday (Oct. 31, 2013).
Barbara was born and raised in the New Canton community in Church Hill, Tenn. where she attended Lyons Chapel Church. She attended
Swift High School and Walters State Community College. She was a graduate of the Kingsport School of Nursing where she received her LPN3 license. She was employed for 26 years as a nurse at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, before retiring in 1997.
Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to all who knew her. She was always willing to lend a helping hand.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Maggie Long; brother, William Thomas (Sunny-boy) Long; and sister, Cathy Leeper.
She is survived by her father, William Thomas Long, Sr.; husband, Ozine I. Bly, Sr.; daughter, Laynette and Reginald Alley; sons, O. Ivan and Edith Bly, Jr., Nathan and Myra Leeper; granddaughter, Alex Wolfe; grandsons, Nichlous Wolfe and Prennis Alley; sisters, Irene Richmond, Helen Long, Inez Gillepie, Marlene and Roy Richmond, Romelda Moore; brothers, Danny Long, Joe Leeper; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at the Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill and anytime at the residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joe Comage officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday following the service at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Keith Richmond, Randy Moore, Ryan Moore, Roy Richmond, Nichlous Wolfe, and Prennis Alley. Honorary pallbearers will be William Lyons and Richard Ford.
To leave an online message or to sign the guest registry for the Bly family, please visit www.jhonline.com
Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Bly family.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Evelyn Beatrice Lollar
KNOXVILLE — Evelyn Beatrice Lollar of Knoxville, (Jan. 14, 1949- 2013), the daughter of the late Fred F. and Grace Stacy Lollar.
Evelyn was born in Kingsport. She was a member of the Clinton Chapel A-M-E Zion Church in Knoxville. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, and a member of the Eastern Stars in Kingsport, and in Norwalk, Connecticut.
She retired from the Bank of America in Stanford, Conn.
She was preceded in death by brother, Charles A. Lollar; sisters, Freda Carnes, Elizabeth Weaver, Helen Lynch, and Zelma H. Russell.
Survivors include daughters, Vancha (Jack) Swick and Valerie Jennifer Lollar; grandsons, Elijah and Emmanuel Lollar; brother, George W. Sr. (Betty) Lollar, Marietta, Ga.; sisters, Shirley Patterson, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Margaret (David) Crutchfield, Suitland, Md.; Patricia (George) Wood, Clinton, Md.; Ada Vanessa (Greg) Overton, Jacksonville, Fla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The Celebration of Life will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton Chapel A.M.E Zion Church in Knoxville, with Rev. John Butler officiating.
Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Evelyn was born in Kingsport. She was a member of the Clinton Chapel A-M-E Zion Church in Knoxville. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, and a member of the Eastern Stars in Kingsport, and in Norwalk, Connecticut.
She retired from the Bank of America in Stanford, Conn.
She was preceded in death by brother, Charles A. Lollar; sisters, Freda Carnes, Elizabeth Weaver, Helen Lynch, and Zelma H. Russell.
Survivors include daughters, Vancha (Jack) Swick and Valerie Jennifer Lollar; grandsons, Elijah and Emmanuel Lollar; brother, George W. Sr. (Betty) Lollar, Marietta, Ga.; sisters, Shirley Patterson, Upper Marlboro, Md.; Margaret (David) Crutchfield, Suitland, Md.; Patricia (George) Wood, Clinton, Md.; Ada Vanessa (Greg) Overton, Jacksonville, Fla.; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The Celebration of Life will be at 3:30 p.m. Saturday at the Clinton Chapel A.M.E Zion Church in Knoxville, with Rev. John Butler officiating.
Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Mrs. Virginia A. Ford
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Virginia A. Ford (Moma Gin), 88, departed this life Sunday (Oct. 13, 2013) after a brief illness.
Mrs. Ford was a native of Boone, N.C., making her home in Kingsport for the past 66 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lee Anderson and Mrs. Anna Turner Anderson; her husband, Willie Ford; and several brother and sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Mr. Jerry (Cindy) Ford, Kingsport; Mr. Wilbur (Marsha) Ford Lexington, Mass. and Mr. Thomas (Doris) Ford, Forest; four daughters/granddaughters, Mrs. Mary Helen (Carl) Evans, and Mrs. Margaret (Kelso) Ford Isom, both of Kingsport, Ms. Markita A. Ford Charlotte, N.C. and Mrs. Zenia (Lloyd) Bratton Acworth, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Betty (Charles) Sawyers, Marion, Va.; ten grandchildren; 13, great- grandchildren; and one great- great-granddaughter; special friend, Mr. Harry Releford; and a special caregiver/niece Ms. Tonia Phillips.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.
Burial will follow in New Canton Cemetery, Church Hill, Tenn.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ford@clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mrs. Virginia A. Ford and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971
Mrs. Ford was a native of Boone, N.C., making her home in Kingsport for the past 66 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Lee Anderson and Mrs. Anna Turner Anderson; her husband, Willie Ford; and several brother and sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Mr. Jerry (Cindy) Ford, Kingsport; Mr. Wilbur (Marsha) Ford Lexington, Mass. and Mr. Thomas (Doris) Ford, Forest; four daughters/granddaughters, Mrs. Mary Helen (Carl) Evans, and Mrs. Margaret (Kelso) Ford Isom, both of Kingsport, Ms. Markita A. Ford Charlotte, N.C. and Mrs. Zenia (Lloyd) Bratton Acworth, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Betty (Charles) Sawyers, Marion, Va.; ten grandchildren; 13, great- grandchildren; and one great- great-granddaughter; special friend, Mr. Harry Releford; and a special caregiver/niece Ms. Tonia Phillips.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. from the Central Baptist Church with Pastor Ricardo Dorcean officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon until the hour of service.
Burial will follow in New Canton Cemetery, Church Hill, Tenn.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at ford@clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mrs. Virginia A. Ford and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith
KINGSPORT — Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith, 94, departed this life Sunday, (Sept. 29, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Mrs. Smith was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church. She was a native of Jonesbourgh, Tenn. making her home in Kingsport for the past 80 years.
Mrs. Smth was preceded in death by her husband Nelson D. Smith; for sisters; and five brothers.
Survivors include one son, Nelson D. Smith; two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo King ( Homer) and Mrs. D. Olivia Smith (Libby); four sisters, Mrs. Mildred Parrott, Mrs. Hildred Manisfield, Mrs. Lois Clark and Mrs. Ella Clark; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two great great- grandchildren; Special friend Ms. Rose Bogus.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. from the Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church with Pastor, Charles Hawkins officiating.
The family will receive friends from 11 to 1 p.m.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at smith@clarkfc.com
Professional services and care of Mrs. Lillie Novella Smith and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971
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