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Richard Steadman, 80, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - Services for Richard "Jack" L. Steadman, 80, who went to be with the Lord Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill with the Rev. Gary Gerhardt and the Rev. Ronnie Barker officiating.
Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Graveside services will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Mrs. Wanda Grills, 1217 Radcliffe Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Margaret Tankersley, 82, Weber City, Va.
WEBER CITY, Va. - Margaret A. Bruner Tankersley, 82, born November 30, 1921, departed this life on November 30, 2003 after a lengthy illness.
She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She retired from Scott Motel in 1987 after 30 some years of service. She was a resident of Brian Center. Mrs. Tankersley was a member of Burke's Union Church, Blackwater, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Lee Tankersley in 1973; grandson, Jeff Tankersley; parents, Sam and Rebecca Fleenor Bruner; sister, Clara B. Cheek; brothers, Letch, Sam, Frank, Jim, and Brad Bruner; and nephew, Frank Cheek.
She is survived by her children, Gladys and husband Carl Hurt, Betty Tankersley, Joyce and husband Nelson Williams, all of Gate City, Va., Jackie and husband Don Bostic, Linda Campbell, all of Kingsport, Tenn., Mary and husband Nick Davis, Teresa and husband Scott Tipton all of Church Hill, Tenn., Raymond and wife Sandra Tankersley, Kingsport, Tenn.; sister, Helen Laugherty, Alcoa, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; special nephew and wife, Charles and Mona Cheek, Hemet, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of Teresa Tipton, 235 Santa Fe St., Church Hill, Tenn.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel with Elder Allen Hensley officiating.
Music will be provided by Patsy Hensley.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holston View Cemetery.
The family will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers are Ernie Oaks, James Templeton, Paul Jones, Bob Davis, Jack Edwards, and Lee Bright.
In memory of Margaret Tankersley, the family requests donations be made to Alzeheimer Association, Northeast TN. Chapter, 207 N. Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.
Andy Toth, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - Andy Toth, of Johnson City died at the Johnson City Medical Center after a sudden illness on Sunday (Nov. 30, 2003).
He was an Affinity, W.Va. native, but lived most of his life in Washington County.
Andy Toth was preceded in death by his father, Louie Toth; his mother, Minnie Lewis Toth; his brothers, Earl Bowers and Louis Toth; and a special brother and best friend, Alec Toth.
Andy Toth was a Korean War veteran. He was also retired from Sprint Telephone Company.
To those who crossed the path in life with Andy Toth no words can dare describe their good fortune for having known what a wonderful gentleman he was. A loving husband, beloved father, a devoted grandfather and always a friend. He taught all of us values, virtue, respect for others and how to love and care for others.
From the moment he met you he made you feel special and he gave you all of the care in the world. So sad are we to part with this loving and kindhearted man and what a wealth of joy has been gained in heaven because of him. He was a special servant of the Lord and helped with many "handy man" chores while having been a member of the Jonesborough United Methodist Church. His presence will be greatly missed.
He touched so many lives in so many ways.
Mr. Toth was devoted to his loving family and they cherish each precious memory that fills their heart with warmth and peace. Andy Toth was so generous with his love, time, talents and laughs. You will never be forgotten only missed in the hearts of all who knew and loved you.
Survivors include his wife, Erma Toth, Jonesborough; a son, J.D. Toth and wife, Donna, Johnson City; three daughters, Ann Conner and husband Greg, Jonesborough, Diane Hughes and husband Chuck, Jonesborough, Jewel Toth and husband Mitch Bowden, Jonesborough; one sister, Carol Lowe, Johnson City; two brothers, Joe Toth, Johnson City and George Toth, Reynoldsburg, Ohio; four very special grandchildren, "Little" Andy Toth, Nikki Toth, Charlie Conner and Tesha Hughes; several nieces and nephews; and a special family friend, Donna Taylor of Melbourne. Fla.
We would like to give special thanks to Dr. Ulises Baltazar, Dr. Jeff McCarter, Dr. Joey Ibrahim, and Dr. Wright in the Emergency Room and the nurses on the fourth floor ICU unit, Kim Phillips, Julie Rodeback and Angie Hardin of the Johnson City Medical Center for their determination and compassion in the care of our beloved husband, father and pawpaw. Your kindness and efforts will never be forgotten.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today at Jonesborough United Methodist Church with the Reverend Brad Scott and the Reverend Bill Wells will officiate.
Committal services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Monte Vista Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. today at the church.
Pallbearers will be Charlie Conner, Greg Conner, Chuck Hughes, Mitch Bowden, Keith Toth, Jeff Toth, Michael Toth and Garry Younger.
Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Toth, Kegley Modern, Gary Royston, Micky Mutter, Ron Taylor, Roger and Andy Cochran and the employees of Sprint Telephone Company.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City, Tenn. 37601 (423-282-1521) is serving the family.
Earnest Wells, 73, Pennington Gap, Va.
PENNINGTON GAP, VA. - Earnest John Wells, 73, passed away Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) at Quaker Heights Nursing Home in Waynesville, Ohio.
He was born in Imobden, Va. on Dec. 16, 1929 and was the son of the late Taylor and Savanah Wells.
He was a proud Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Coral Sea Aircraft Carrier. He retired from General Motors.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Myrtle (Flannery) Wells in 1990; his sisters; and his brothers, Warren and Claude.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, John E and Betty Humphrey of Waynesville, Ohio; three grandsons, John Humphrey of Hillsbor, Ohio, David Humphrey of Columbus, Ohio, Brian Humphrey of Dayton, Ohio; two grandaughters, Rae Lynn Merritt and husband Bill of Dayton, Ohio, Brenda Agrelo and husband Sergio of Kettering, Ohio; eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Burcham Funeral Home, 119 E. Main St., Fairborn, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted immediately following with the Rev. Jerry Parker officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Sturgill Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Powell Valley Cemetery, Dryden, Va. with the Rev. Bud Stidham officiating. Military rites will be rendered by the Charles DeWitt Byrd V.F.W. Post #3382 of Kingsport.
Glen Allen Barnette, 29, Big Stone Gap, Va.
BIG STONE GAP, Va. - Glen Allen Barnette, 29, passed away unexpectedly to be with the Lord early Friday morning (Nov. 28, 2003).
Glen was born April 11, 1974. He was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap and a graduate of Powell Valley High School, class of 1993. Glen loved life, his family and friends, and most of all, Glen loved to hunt and fish. Glen will be missed, cherished and loved by his family and friends. Always and forever, Glen will be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. We love you. Glen attended the Appalachia Pentecostal Church at Appalachia, Va.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willy and Lilly Cooper of Hiltons, Va. and his grandfather, John D. Barnette of Big Stone Gap, Va.
Surviving are his parents, Coy and Yolanda Barnette, Big Stone Gap, Va.; one brother, Charles Robert "Bobby" Barnette, Big Stone Gap, Va.; one sister, Stephanie Ruth Barnette, Big Stone Gap, Va.; grandmother, Mary Jane Barnette, Big Stone Gap, Va.; two children, Jonathan Trevor Barnette and Lauren Elizabeth Barnette, Harrisburg, N.C.; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap, Va.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Roy Smith officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday to proceed to the cemetery.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
William D. Barry, 55, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - William (Bill) David Barry, 55, was born on February 19, 1948 and went to rest in the arms of Jesus on November 30, 2003. The date he was born and the date he left us may someday pass from our memory; but what took place between those dates will always hold a special place in the hearts of all that had known him.
William received the Lord in 1978 on the banks of Horse Creek during an old-fashioned baptismal service and he never turned back from serving God. He was one of the founding members of Tri-City Apostolic Church and he was faithful to God and the church in every way. He loved being involved in every Church activity. He loved participating in musicals and plays and singing in the choir most of all. Two days before his passing, he awoke and said, "I want to sing, " and in a soft whisper, he began to sing, "He (God) Knows How to Take Good Care of Me."
Food City employed William, or Bill, as some called him, for the past 19 years. He enjoyed talking to people and was always ready to lend a helping hand or an encouraging word.
William fought a good fight and he kept the faith. Though we will miss him dearly, we know he's in a much better place and someday we will join him there.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Lou Emma Barry; and one brother, N.T. Barry.
Surviving are his wife, Patsy Holt Barry, of the home; daughter, Ashley Nicole, of the home; one sister, Mary Taylor, Kingsport; one brother, Eddie Barry, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the Hamlett-Dobson Chapel.
Services will be conducted 8 p.m. today in the Hamlett-Dobson Chapel with the Rev. Fred Greer officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens in Blountville.
Robert E. Brown, 79, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Robert E. (Bob) Brown, 79, passed away Sunday morning (Nov. 30, 2003) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Brown retired from Tennessee Eastman Research Labs in 1985 with 361/2 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II having served in the South Pacific. He was a 1950 graduate of East Tennessee State University.
Mr. Brown was a member of the Kingsport Masonic Lodge #688 F.&A.M., Kingsport York Rite Masonic Bodies, Jericho Shrine Center, Kingsport Shrine Club, Scottish Rite Bodies of Knoxville, Sullivan County Scottish Rite Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3382, Past President of Colonial Heights Eagles #3141, and the Kingsport Intra-fraternal Council.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Earl and Lillie Weaver Brown; and a brother, Donley C. Brown, of Oak Ridge, Tenn.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia R. Deakins Brown, Kingsport; two sons, Timothy Robert Brown, Kingsport and Randall Earl Brown and wife, Nancy Porter Brown, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two grandchildren, Rachel Erin and Jacob Emory of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sisters, Col. Virginia L. Brown, Ret., of San Antonio, Texas, and Mary K. Vento of Seminole, Fla.; and one brother, James A. Brown of Gallatin, Tenn.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown Kingsport.
Masonic service will be conducted by Kingsport Lodge #688 F.&A.M. at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel, followed by funeral services with Pastor J.W. Depew officiating.
Music will be provided by Pastor J.W. Depew.
Military graveside rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday by V.F.W. Post #3382 at East Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the following: Shriners Hospitals for Children, 950 West Farris Road, Greenville, S.C. 29605-4277 or to Knights Temple Eye Foundation, Inc., 5097 N. Elston Avenue, Suite 100, Chicago, Ill. 60630-2560.
Willard Brown, 70, Knoxville.
KNOXVILLE - Willard E. Brown, age 70, of South Knoxville, was born April 8, 1933 and died Saturday, November 29, 2003.
He was a member of Sevier Heights Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Frank Brown and mother Grace Brown of Kingsport, Tenn.
He was raised in Kingsport, and served in the U.S. Air Force in the 809th, Air Police Unit at McDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida, as a sergeant.
He graduated from East Tennessee State with a B.S. in Education and a Masters Degree from the University of Tennessee. He worked in the Knoxville City School System as a teacher and coach at South High School from 1956-74, serving as head football coach from 1966-73.
In 1974, he became assistant principal at Gresham Jr. High School. In 1976, he became principal of Rule High School from where he retired in 1983. In 1979, he was recognized as Vocational Principal of the year. His 1969 South High football team was the first team to qualify under the newly established TSSAA playoff system.
In 1980, he was awarded a Danforth Foundation Principal's Fellowship for Urban Administrators. In 1982-83, Rule High School was selected by the Ford Foundation as one of the top 12 inner-city high schools in the United States. In 1983, he was awarded the Mayor's Merit Award by the city of Knoxville.
He is survived by wife of 50 years, Joyce Underwood Brown of Knoxville; sons, Tom and wife Janet Brown of Knoxville, Rob and wife Cheryl Brown of Chattanooga, and daughter, Diana Kerr of Dallas, Ga.; grandchildren, Matthew Brown, Katie Brown, Lee Brown, Rocky Kerr and Matt Anderson; sister, Wilma and husband Darrell Bryan of Mobile, Ala., and brother-in-law Al and wife Linda Underwood of Knoxville; nephews, Michael Bryan of Mobile, Ala., Tony Bryan of Cincinnati, Ohio; nieces, Beth and husband Mike King of Johnson City, Tenn., Amy and husband Mike Fine of Hilton Head, S.C.; and several great-nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Berry Chapel, Chapman Hwy., Knoxville.
Services will be 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Tim Miller, the Rev. David Harkins and Bill Young officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be David Sexton, Albert Ogle, Richard Scruggs, Robert Neff, Dickie McCoy, Leslie Wilson, Bob Polston, Ron Hickey.
Doyle A. Burdine, 67, Kingsport.
Services for Doyle A. Burdine, 67, Kingsport, who died at 10:45 a.m. Friday (Nov. 28, 2003) will be conducted at 10 a.m. today at First Broad Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Edwards officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Alex Anderson, Rick Stapleton, Arlan "Butch" Burdine, Stanley Still, Charles Glass, and Clark Sams.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1346, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662; or YMCA 422 Shelby St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660; or to Tri-Cities ALS Support Team, P.O. Box 112, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Burke, 90, Castlewood, Va.
CASTLEWOOD, Va. - Mary Cross Sexton Burke, 90, of the lower Reeds Valley community died Saturday (Nov. 29, 2003) in the Russell County Medical Center.
Born March 27, 1913 in Russell County, Va., a daughter of the late Noah Cross and Mittie Suits Cross, she was the wife of her first husband, Stafford James Sexton; and her second husband, Edward Burke. She attended Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents and husbands, she was preceded in death by two sons, Ralph Cross Sexton, and Clifford Sexton; also five sisters, and three brothers.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jim Delp, Lebanon; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Janie Sexton, Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Ryan Delp, Lebanon, Melissa Sexton Dingus and husband Mark, Shawna Sexton Armstrong and husband Kevin, and Jamie Sexton, all of Kingsport, Justin and Mike Sexton, of Arizona, and Randy Sexton, of Texas; also five great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Combs Funeral Service, Lebanon, Va.
Service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral service chapel with the Rev. Bobby Turner and Mr. Jamie Sexton officiating.
Burial will follow in Russell Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Ryan Delp, Jim Delp, Jamie Sexton, Mark Dingus, Kevin Armstrong, and Elmer Saddler.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Don Chafin, Lloyd Johnson, Ralph Taylor, Mike Fields, Gaines Taylor, Harry Jessee, Ronnie Jessee, and Jimmy Farmer.
Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon is serving the family of Mrs. Burke.
