Argil Bennett Jr.

(Johnson City, TN)

Argil Bennett, “Jr.”, age 62, of Johnson City, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, September 27, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Argil was born on October 17, 1952 in Johnson City, Tennessee, a son of the late Argil Bennett, Sr. and Lucy Hilton Bennett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Bennett.

Mr. Bennett had worked as a carpenter and was a United States Marine Corp veteran, having served in the Vietnam War.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sheila Morgan Bennett, of the home; three sons, Arron Bennett, of Pineville, WV, James Johnson II, Beckley, WV, and Jackie Johnson, of VA; two daughters, Ami Bennett and Michelle Johnson, both of Pineville, WV; two brothers, Sherman Bennett, Nashville, TN and Darrell Bennett, Gray, TN; four sisters, Diane Wilcox, of Johnson City, Kathy Scott and Frances Bennett, both of Elizabethton, and Betty Powers and Barbara Bennett, both of Johnson City; fifteen grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and “Brady and Baby”, his dogs.

A memorial service to honor the life of Mr. Argil Bennett, Jr. will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Thursday.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Johnson City Cancer Center, Dr. Vincente and her staff, Dr. Craig Matherne and Dr. Colvett and his staff, as well as Caris Hospice, for all their care and love shown to Argil during his illness.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at our website, www.tetrickfuneralhome.com.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton is serving the Bennett family. Office 423 542-2232, Obituary line 423-543-4917.
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Mrs. Deborah (Deb) Louise Webb

(Johnson City, TN)

Mrs. Deborah (Deb) Louise Webb departed this life on September 16, 2015 at her residence in Johnson City, Tennessee.

She was born in Hampton, Virginia on April 1, 1954.  She was a resident of Bristol, Virginia, but for the past 15 years she has resided in Johnson City, Tennessee.  Deborah attended Virginia Intermont College and Virginia Union University in Richmond, Virginia.  She was also an avid fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

 

Proceeded her in death, her mother Mrs. Louise W. Johnson;  sister Mrs. Valerie (Val) Charlene Stewart; and brother Mr. Kevin Fersner.

 

Survivors include her daughter, Ms. Adasha (Poo) Webb; father Rev. Dr. W.A. Johnson; stepmother Mrs. Carolyn W. Johnson; sisters Ms. Brenda Greene; and Mrs. Carolyn Hope (Robert) Ampudia; Mrs. Willis (Festus) Johnson; brothers Mr. Michael (Dorothea) Fersner; Mr. Jerry Johnson, Mr. Troy Fersner, brother-in-law Mr. Robert (Bud) Stewart;  nieces Ms. Lena (Ena) Greene, Ms. Carolyn (Jeri) Stewart, Ms. Anna Scott, Ms. Brittney Yates, Ms. Megan Yates, Ms. Marshena (Sissy) Fersner, and Ms. Brooke Fersner; great-nieces Ms. Ty'Myra Stewart, Ms. Amita Gaitor, and Ms. Arriyah Fersner; nephews Mr. Emmanual (Coodie) Johnson, Mr. Michael (Brother) Fersner, Mr. Kyle Fersner, and Mr. Robert (Bam) Dunk; great-nephew Mr. Ty'Quan Stewart; along with several uncles, aunts, cousin and friends.

 

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 PM on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Lee Street Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. W. A. Johnson pastor, and Rev. William J. Reid, eulogist.

 

The family will receive friends from 12 PM to the hour of service.  Burial will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA.

 

Online condolences may be sent to the family at raclarkfuneralservice@yahoo.com

 

Professional service and care of Mrs. Deborah (Deb) Louise Webb and family are entrusted to the R.A. Clark Funeral Service, Inc. 423-764-8584.

Douglas (Doug) Hampton

Douglas (Doug) Hampton, 52, formerly of Stonega, VA passed away unexpectedly in Phoenix, Arizona.  He was a graduate of Appalachia High School in the Class of 1982.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Hampton, his maternal grandparents, Buford and Mary Hampton.

He is survived by his parents Michael Patrick of Knoxville,  and Ruthie Mae Hampton Wells of Plainfield, N.J., one brother Dennis Wayne Wells of Piscataway, N.J., one sister Doreen (Alex) Ellis of Somerset, N.J., and a host of relatives he leaves behind to mourn his sudden passing.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the First Missionary Baptist Church, located at 510 Wyandotte Avenue in Big Stone Gap, VA beginning at 11 AM.

A brief memorial service will follow the receiving of friends, with the Reverend William Hampton officiating.   All condolences are asked to be brought to the church during this time.

Walter Edward Brice

Walter Edward (Ed) Brice, of Rogersville, TN departed this life on Monday, September 7, 2015 at the Signature Health Care Center after a long illness.


Ed, as he was fondly called, was born October 19, 1938 to the late Walter and Leola (Goins) Brice.

The oldest of eight children, Ed took the role of helping his mother raise 7 other brothers and sisters after the untimely death of their father when he was still a young boy.  He retired from Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Tennessee.


Ed was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary Dorothy Ewing and Shirley B. Looney, brothers William Lawrence and Donnie Lynn Brice.

Ed is survived by his children, Donald Brice, Ronnie Brice, Jerry Brice (Peggy), Linda Brice, Deborah Barner (Allen), and the mother of his children Marvia Brice.  He also leaves to cherish his memory his devoted sister-in-law Stella Brice-Pyles, his brothers Jim Brice, Sr., and Charles Brice, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Rosemarie Brice and Linda Brice, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends anytime at the home of his sister Stella at 500 Watterson Street, Rogersville, TN or his brother Jim Brice, 240 Dunbar Street, Kingsport, TN and from 12 PM to 1 PM on Thursday, September 10th, 2015 at the Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville.  Funeral services will follow at 1 PM with Elder Hugh Allen Hale officiating.  Burial will follow in the Brice Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.christiansells.com

Horace V. Curry, Sr.

MR. HORACE VENTON CURRY, SR.- Age 79, Of Chattanooga (formerly of Kingsport), Tennessee passed away Monday, August 17, 2015. He was born July 6, 1936 in Glasgow, Kentucky, a graduate of Kentucky School of Mortuary Science, and employed by Franklin Strickland and Hardwick and Sons Funeral Homes, Chattanooga.

 

He was a member of the Tennessee Funeral Director’s Mortician Association and other local associations.

 

His parents, Green Venton and Susie Burberich Curry, preceded him in death.

 

He is survived by his children, daughters, Gwen (Tyrone) Evans and Coletta (Clarence) Holcomb; son, Horace Venton (Kimberly) Curry, Jr.; brother, A. Frazier (Carla) Curry; four grandsons, two great grandchildren; one niece; one great nephew; a host of other relatives and friends.

 

Homegoing Service will be held Friday, August 21, 2015 at 7:00 P.M. at Union Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Samuel Jackson, Rev. Jimmy Ingram, Eulogist, and other ministers officiating.

 

His remains will lie in state at the church from 5:00 P.M. until the funeral hour. Interment, Highland Cemetery.

 

Please share your thoughts and memories of Mr. Horace Curry, Sr. atwww.willisfuneralhomedalton.com. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Mrs. Beulah M. Banner

Let your light so shine before men, they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in Heaven.

KINGSPORT — Beulah Mardean Banner, 91, Kingsport, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Holston Manor. She was born Beulah Jefferson to Callie and Thomas Jefferson on February 26, 1924 in Pickens County, Alabama. She moved to Kingsport in 1953 where she took up cleaning houses.

Beulah was a member of Central Baptist Church and served on the Usher Board for many years.

Beulah was a God fearing woman with a lot of love in her heart. There was never a time when you wouldn’t see kids at her home, everyonewas welcome. We are not mourning her death, we are truly celebrating her life because she was a light in our path.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Banner; son, James Lee Mullins; and sisters, Mary Edna Greene and Annette Jamison. 

   She leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, Marie Jefferson and Helen Legrone; brother-in-law, J.C. Jamison; three grandchildren, Curtis, Angela and Aaron Hutcherson; and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as friends that will miss her.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-7:00 pm at Central Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow with Rev. Richardo Dorcean and Rev. Charles Hawkins officiating.

The graveside service will be conducted on Thursday at 10:00 am at Mountain Home National Cemetery.

Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Beulah Mardean Banner.

Dorothy Imogene Fugate

Rogersville - On Thursday (July 16, 2015), Dorothy Imogene Fugate fell asleep after a brief illness, and is currently awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was born July 2, 1934, to Samuel Summer and Hattie Lee Trammel of Rogersville,  She was the sixth of ten children.  She attended Price Public Elementary School and Swift High School, and received an Associate's Degree from the last graduating class of Swift Memorial Junior College in 1955.  Imogene was a retiree of TRW Automotive in Rogersville, Tennessee.

She was married to the late Robert Fugate in 1957 and was the mother of four children.  Imogene was the proud grandmother of five granddaughters, whom she cherished dearly:  Kia Fugate, Whitney Fugate, Rachel Gardenhire, Jessica Gardenhire, and Sophia Fugate.

Imogene was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Trammel, brothers William, Samuel, James, and John, her sister Marilyn, and her oldest son Robert Aaron.

Left to cherish Imogene's memory are her children Tony of Rogerville, Michael of Brunswick, Georgia, Mary Madeline (Richard) Gardenhire of Cleveland, Ohio;  brothers Maurice Trammel and Phillip (Connie) of Rogersville;  Charlie Trammel of Detroit, Michigan, sister Carolyn A. Cox of Kingsport;  sisters-in-law Gertrude Trammel of Chattanooga, Joanne Long of Huntsville, Alabama, and a host of loving nieces, nephews and loving friends.. also a very special friend who was dear to her heart, Roy Dennis of Rogersville.

A visitation with the family will take place from 10 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday at the Russell Chapel AME Zion Church, 307 N. Hasson Street, Rogersville, Tennessee.

A memorial service will follow at 11 AM.

Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Fugate family.