James Nelson Leeper

CHURCH HILL — James Nelson Leeper went home to be with the Lord on Feb. 25, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn.

He was born on Feb. 26, 1950, in Hawkins County and was a resident of Church Hill, Tenn. At an early age he moved to Waco, Texas. For the past four years he resided in Morristown, Tenn. Mr. Leeper proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Leeper Sr. and Lucille; sisters, Frances River and Helen Leeper; brothers, Robert, Charles, Lawrence, and Carl, Jr.

He is survived by his daughter, Monique Leeper of Texas; brother, Donnie Leeper of Morristown; granddaughter, Jordan Bewer; and a host of relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Lyons Chapel AME Zion Church, New Canton, Tenn.

Friends may call at the home of his sister-in-law, Zeola Leeper.

To leave an online message for the Leeper family, please visit us at www.jfhonline.com 

Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home is serving the Leeper family.

Lillian Long Deal

KINGSPORT — Mrs. Lillian Roberta Long Deal, (Big Moma), 92, of 317 Dunbar St., Kingsport, Tenn., died Friday (Feb. 21, 2014) at her home after a brief illness.

A native of Hawkins County, she had spent the past 80 years in Kingsport. She was also a member of Central Baptist Church.

Mrs. Deal was the eldest daughter of the late Willard and Ressie H. Long, Sr.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. James W. Deal, Sr.; a daughter, Ms. Lillian Yvonne Deal; one brother, Mr. Walter Long; and one sister, Ms. Virginia Cartwright.

Surviving are one son, Mr. James (Tina) W. Deal, Jr., Kingsport; one daughter, Ms. Charlyne Edwards, Kingsport; one sister, Ms. Helen Bunting, Kingsport; three brothers, Mr. Edward (Frances)  Long, Kingsport, Mr. Willard (Betty) Long, Jr., Kingsport, and Mr. Cecil Long, St. Louis, Mo.; and two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Bernice Brice, Kingsport, and Ms. Marge Bradley, Cleveland, Ohio.

The family would like to thank Dr. Randy McLaughlin and staff of Mountain State Medical Center and Mountain State Home Health and Hospice, for the care of their mother.

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Central Baptist Church.

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

Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, Tenn.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at deal@clark fc.com

Professional services and care of Mrs. Lillian Roberta Long Deal and family are entrusted to Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc., (423)245-4971.

David Roseborough

KINGSPORT — David Roseborough, 62, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday (Feb. 18, 2014) at his residence after a long illness.

Mr. Roseborough was born in Rock Hill, S.C., was a former resident of Fayetteville, N. C. and had lived in Kingsport most of his life.

He was a graduate of E.E. Smith Senior High School, Fayetteville, where he was an outstanding football and basketball player.
David retired as a heavy equipment operator, having worked on site preparation on Interstate 26, Interstate 81, Highway 11-W, Highway 394, Sullivan North High School, Sullivan South High School and Wellmont Bristol Regional Hospital. He was a member of A.M.E. Zion Church. David coached in the Kingsport City Parks and Recreational League.

Mr. Roseborough was preceded in death by his parents, James and Wilhelmina Stothers Roseborough Sr.; brother, James Brice Roseborough Jr.; sister, Carrie Fisher; niece, Leia Humpherys; brother in law, Quincy Evans; father in law, Joseph Fullen Vance; and a sister in law, Donna Vance.

He is survived by his loving wife and companion of 44 years, Wanda Vance Roseborough of the home; sisters, Alice Evans, Willie Catherine Roseborough, Francene Allen and husband, Ronnie, Josie Louise Roseborough, Mamie Humphreys, all of Fayetteville, Debora Ann Roseborough of Elizabeth City, N. C. and Myra Marie Welch and husband, Kelvin “Brian” of Raleigh, N.C.; brothers, Joe Brice and wife Chris of Alton, Ill., Danny W. Roseborough and wife Marilyn of The Republic of Korea and Joseph Roseborough and wife Teresa of Atlanta, Ga.; mother-inlaw, Faye Vance of Abingdon, Va.; sisters-in-law, Brenda Horn and husband, Gary of Richlands, Va., Joyce Blankenship and husband, Sam, Sandra Vance all of Abingdon, Karen Mullins and husband Tom, Mellissa Horne and husband Kenny of Oakwood, Va., Sherry Coleman and husband Donald of Kingsport, and Sylvia Roseborough of Columbia S.C.; brothers-in-law, Willard Vance, Ralph Vance and wife Wanda all of Oakwood, Ricky Vance of Church Hill, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews and several great- nieces and great-nephews.

A Private Celebration of Life Gathering for family, neighbors and close friends, will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport.

Mr. Roseborough will be taken to Wiseman Mortuary, 431 Cumberland St., Fayetteville, N.C.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Union Oak A.M.E. Zion Church, 6544 Highway 301 South, Hope Mills, N.C.
A graveside will follow at Rockfish Memorial Park, 4017 Gillespie St., Fayetteville, N.C.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, One Vantage Way, Suite D-220, Nashville, Tenn. 37228.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Marcus Dasilva and staff of Kingsport Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Christopher Matthews and staff of Mountain Regional Medicine and Sandra, Larry and Sheila of Amedisys Hospice.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the family of David Roseborough.

Willie Liggett

On Friday, January 24, 2014, peacefully, at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington, VA.

He leaves his loving wife of 63 years, Shirley; his son, William Darryll; two grandchildren, Althea Johnson and Pierre Valladay, Jr.; three great- grandchildren, two siblings, George and John; nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Friends may call at the Calloway United Methodist Church, 5000 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at 10:30 A-M.

Interment in National Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by Greene Funeral Home, Inc.

James Lenor “Boy” Bly

KINGSPORT — Mr. James Lenor “Boy” Bly, 63, 625 Nelson St. Apt. 168, entered into this world on Sept. 19, 1950, and entered into his rest on Dec. 17, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport. James was surrounded by his loving wife and family and the welcoming arms of Jesus.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Ms. Gladys Bly and Printes Taylor; two brothers, Buster and Charles Bly; two sisters, Ms. Helen and Ms. Ruth Taylor; and a beloved sister-in-law, Mrs. Barbara Jean Long-Bly.

Survivors include Mrs. Sandee Scott-Bly his wife, of the home; his daughter, Ms. Brittanee T. Scott, Limestone; two grandchildren, Jaylen T. Scott and Gavin P. Webb; one brother, Ozine (late Mrs. Barbara) Bly, New Canton; five sisters, Ms. Dallas Watterson, Ms. Janie Goodwin, Ms. Delores Blye, Ms. Judy Phillips, all of Kingsport; and Ms. Edith Jackson, Knoxville; a special mother-in-law, Ms. Bernadine Scott. A host of in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday at the Central Baptist Church at 2 p.m.

The family will be receiving friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church and other times at the residence.

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

Professional services and care of Mr. James Lenor “Boy” Bly and family are entrusted to Clark Fueral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc. (423) 245-4971.

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