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Mrs. Dionne Byrd Young, 87, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - Mrs. Dionne Byrd Young, 87, died at her residence Friday (Jan. 28, 2005).
She was a native of Barbourville, Ky., and had lived most of her life in Kingsport and Johnson City.
She was the proprietor of Rosepointe Apartments.
Mrs. Young was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit E. Young; her parents, Thomas H. Byrd and Mary Grinstead Byrd; and six brothers and sisters.
Survivors include one daughter, Rosemary Young Brener, of New York City; one son, Kermit E. Young Jr., of the home; granddaughter, Jan Marrs Brener; great-granddaughter, Jessie Brener, and great-grandson, Max Coakley, all of London, England. Also surviving are a nephew, Carl Young Jr., Johnson City; nieces, Mary Young Hawkins, Nashville, Betty Jane Moore, Grapeland, Tex., Ruth Ann Byrd, Houston, Tex., and Shelia Katherine Byrd, Atlanta, Ga.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City.
A funeral service for Mrs. Young will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the North Chapel of the funeral home. Mr. Larry Crawford will officiate.
Burial will follow at Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol, Tenn.
Pallbearers will be Carl Young Jr., Bill Hawkins, Kermit Young Jr., and other friends and family members.
Della Mae Anderson, 84, Nickelsville, Va.
Committal services for Della Mae White Anderson, 84, of Nickelsville, Va., who went to be with the Lord Friday (Jan. 28, 2005), will take place at 2 p.m. today at Holston View Cemetery. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery at 1:55 p.m. for the services.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ridgecrest Manor Auxiliary, P.O. Box 280, Duffield, VA 24244 and the Nickelsville Rescue Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 237, Nickelsville, VA 24271.
Condolences may be sent to the Anderson family via e-mail at cartertrentfh@earthlink.net.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Anderson family.
Mabel Pearl Bolling, 95, Pound, Va.
POUND, Va. - Mabel Pearl Bolling, 95, passed away Friday (Jan. 28, 2005) at the Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md.
She was a longtime, dedicated member of the Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Conard Bolling; and a son, Gary W. Bolling.
Surviving are a son, George Roger Bolling of Olney, Md.; one grandson, Gregory Wayne Bolling; three great-granddaughters, Doreen Marraffa, Lynn Tingen and Dina Rasavage; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rubel Powers of Wise, Va., and Arthella Kilgore of Kingsport.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise, Va.
Services will be conducted at 12 noon Wednesday at the Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Sturgill an the Rev. Clifford Bevins officiating.
Burial will follow in the Wise Cemetery.
Louise Ford Boyer, 93, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - Louise Ford Boyer, 93, of 2018 Sherwood Dr., Apt. 223, died Saturday (Jan. 29, 2005) at the Johnson City Medical Center.
She was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City.
Mrs. Boyer was the daughter of the late Walter D and Fletchie P Ford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Mack P Boyer in 1995; and two brothers, William Cecil Ford and Raymond Howard Ford; and one sister, Mildred (Kate) Harmon.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Ruth Pierce, Ivy Hall, Elizabethton; cousins, Sara Cunningham and husband David, Memphis, Josie Lee Reilly, Kingsport, and Mrs. Margaret Goodhoe and her husband Dave, Montrose, Colo. She is also survived by nieces and nephews, Jane Gray Collier and husband, Dwayne, Rome, Ga., Lake K. Boyer Jr. and wife Connie, Atlanta Ga., Dr. James Reuben Pierce and wife Vicky, Elizabethton, Sandra Satterfield, Rockville, Md., and David Pierce, Kingsport.
Mrs. Boyer was a graduate of Science Hill High School and attended ETSU. She also completed several correspondence courses in banking. At the time of her retirement from First Peoples Bank, she was an assistant vice president. She was very active in community service, during the 26 years that she worked at the bank.
Mrs. Boyer was a very giving person and during her 80-year membership at Central Baptist Church she was active in the Dorcus class and in missionary work. She also taught Sunday School.
She was a 50-year member of the Federation of Women's Clubs and the Monday Club.
She was a past board member of the Sister Cities, National Association of Bank Women, Tipton Haynes Historical Farm and served on the originating board of the Carroll Reece Museum. Mrs. Boyer was also a charter member of Shady Oaks Garden Club and Garden Lovers Club.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Johnson City, is serving the family.
Clara Lorrine Brooks, 74, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Clara Lorrine Brooks, 74, died Monday (Jan. 31, 2005) at Rogersville Care & Rehab Center.
Clara was a member of Mooresburg Baptist Church. She was a former employee of the Corner Drug Store and the Burger Bar, Rogersville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mamie Hicks Brooks; and brother, Harold Brooks.
She is survived by four sisters, Geraldine Long and husband, Guy of Bulls Gap, Mary Biggs and husband, Raymond of Morristown, Meta Absher and husband, Raymond of Rogersville, Zannie Hicks of Morristown; one brother, James Brooks of Mooresburg; a number of nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, and other times at the home of Geraldine and Guy Long, 235 Longtown Rd., Bulls Gap.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gary Biggs and Rev. John McPheron officiating.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Highland Cemetery.
Valice Bryant, 69, Morristown.
MORRISTOWN - Valice Guy Martin Bryant, 60, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday (Jan. 28, 2005) at Lakeway Regional Hospital.
She was a member of the Bethel Pentecostal Assembly Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elisha "John" Bryant; parents, George and Angie Guy; daughter, Gail Martin Miller; granddaughter, Scarlet Miller; brothers, M.D., R.C. and Tommy Guy; and a sister, Dorothy Nichols.
Surviving are a daughter, Lisa Bryant and fiancé Lt. Terry Malone; granddaughters, Charlotte Dennis and husband Timothy, and Renee and Ashley Miller; grandsons, Scott Miller and wife Tonya and Adam and Timothy Miller; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Wayne, Katlyn, Taylor, Timmy, Haley, Destiny, Devon, Erin, Mickey, Nick and Autumn; several nieces and nephews; and a host of special friends.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Mayes Mortuary, Morristown.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the mortuary chapel with the Rev. Kenny Davis and Brother Richard Crane officiating.
Interment will be in the Hamblen Memory Gardens.
Albert Burns, 48, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Albert (Abb) Burns, 48, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning (Jan. 30, 2005) following a brief illness.
He was of the Baptist faith and was a self-employed mechanic and carpenter.
Abb was a loving son, brother and uncle.
He is survived by his fiancée, Jeanette Black of Rogersville; five brothers, James Burns and wife, Judy, Glen Burns and wife, Linda of Greene County, Robert Burns and wife, Jane, Charlie Burns Jr. of Rogersville, and Ricky Burns and wife, Vacheena of Greeneville; three sisters, Iva Lutz, Linda Carter and husband, Gary, and Tryna Strong and husband, Freddie, all of Greeneville; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Lester Wadsworth and Marlene Patterson.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mark Starnes officiating.
Interment will follow in the Providence (County Line) Cemetery.
Junior F. Butler, 80, Mount Carmel.
MOUNT CARMEL - Junior F. Butler, 80, went to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon (Jan. 30, 2005) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.
He was born in Hancock County, but had lived in Mount Carmel the majority of his life. He retired from A&L Construction with over 24 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and loved to give away what he grew.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Christine Anderson Butler; brothers, Earnest Butler and Coby Butler; and one sister, Marvie Sutton.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Rosie McNutt Butler; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Katherine Butler, Gate City; daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Terry Bowman, Church Hill; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; sister, Madge Brownlow, Kingsport; along with six nephews.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Cecil Sturgill officiating.
Graveside services to follow at Liberty Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ernest Mc-New, Mark Butler, Randy Fillers, Charlie White, Scottie Mallett and Joe Crawford.
Honorary pallbearers will be Guy Cobb and Jim Trent.
The family would like to extend their appreciation to his good neighbors and the 2nd floor nurses at Wellmont for their loving care.
Eula M. Conklin, 75, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Eula M. Conklin, 75, passed away Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Wise County, Va., she had lived in Kingsport since 1971 and was of the Baptist faith.
She was the daughter of C. Fred Snodgrass and Pearl Frazier Snodgrass. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Francis J. Conklin in 1971; an infant sister, Velma; and a brother, C. Sidney Snodgrass.
She is survived by four sons, Christopher Conklin, of the home, Charles Conklin, Knoxville, Steven Conklin and wife, Lynn, Cathedral City, Calif., and Tom Conklin and wife, Donna, Weber City, Va.; two daughters, Mary Ann Conklin Reed and husband, Rodney, Cathedral City, Calif., and Caryn Conklin-Hawthorne and husband, Mike, Knoxville; sisters, Laura Grasham, Wise, Va., and Mavis Light, Mary Little, and Doris Snodgrass, all of Kingsport; two brothers, Albert Snodgrass and wife, Betty, Marion, Ill., and Carl Snodgrass and wife, Louise, Wise, Va.; special sister-in-law, Wanda Snodgrass; and grandchildren, Jon and Jennifer Conklin, Jessica and Jackie Conklin, Claire Hawthorne, Eamon and Dylan Conklin.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jack Hawthorne officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Carl Snodgrass, Scott Snodgrass, Duane Snodgrass, Phil Snodgrass, Rodney Reed, and Mike Hawthorne.
Honorary pallbearer will be Albert Snodgrass.
Eunice Schooler Denny, 88, Brightwood.
BRIGHTWOOD - Eunice Schooler Denny, 88, of Brightwood, died Sunday (Jan. 30, 2005) in Brightwood.
She was born Sept. 28, 1916 in Mineral, Va., and was the daughter of the late Dewey Thomas Schooler and Maude Terrell Schooler and the wife of the late Charlie Edward Denny Sr. She was also preceded in death by her son, Charlie Edward Denny Jr.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church at Reva.
Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and Reed Fincham of Brightwood, Kay and John Wright of Wise; one sister, Littie Snellings of Richmond; seven grandchildren, Deborah F. Morgan and husband Warren, Donald R. Fincham and wife Lisa, all of Brightwood, Denny S. Fincham and wife Paula of Unionville, Cheryl D. Huffman and husband Cecil "Chip" of Warrenton, John W. Wright of Brooklyn, N.Y., Heather R. Wright of Cleveland, Ohio, Carola Fuller of Grandview, Mo.; nine great-grandchildren, Nita D. Collier and husband Scott, Thomas W. Morgan and fiancée Kate A. Potter, all of Brightwood, Amber J. Fincham, Allie M. Fincham, both of Unionville, Brandie Huffman, Corey Huffman, both of Warrenton, Daniel C. Hensley, Brandon R. Fincham and Austin R. Fincham, all of Brightwood; two great-great-grandchildren, Ryan H. Collier and Haley D. Collier, both of Brightwood; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Preddy Funeral Home in Madison, Va.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel Baptist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Kenneth Hunneycutt will officiate.
Obituary information courtesy of Sturgill Funeral Home, Wise, Va.
Kenneth R. Dolen, 79, Kingsport.
This is the day which the Lord hath made; We will rejoice and be glad in it.
– Psalms 118:24
KINGSPORT - Kenneth R. Dolen, 79, went home to be with the Lord Monday (Jan. 31, 2005).
Kenneth was born Oct. 3, 1925, in Sullivan County and was the son of Minnie Churchwell Dolen and Charles Nelson Dolen. He lived his entire life in Sullivan County and was a graduate of Sullivan High School.
Mr. Dolen was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II in the South Pacific. He was awarded several medals.
After working for 25 years with the Mead Corporation, he retired due to health reasons.
Kenneth was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church where he was active in many ministries. He was ordained and served as a lifetime deacon.
Kenneth Dolen loved God, his family, his church, and his country. In return, he was much loved by his family, church, and community.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Minnie and Charles Dolen; his son, Mark R. Dolen; his brother, Clarence Dolen; and his sister, Betty Dolen.
Surviving are his wife, Lillian Overbay Dolen; his daughter Linda and her husband Dave Lawrence; his favorite granddaughter, Kris and her husband Jim Chapman; two great-grandsons, Kenneth James and David Mark Chapman; one sister, Pauline and her husband Arthur Rogers; one brother, Rev. Orville C. Dolen and his wife Maude; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou and husband Pete Grubbs; two brothers-in law and their wives, Howard and Ruth Overbay, all of Kingsport, Gary and Pam Overbay, Roanoke, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Sullivan Baptist Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church with Pastor Jeff Strong officiating and eulogies by Dave Lawrence, Gary Overbay, Leland Gott, and special music by Kenny Clevenger.
Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Military rites will be conducted at the graveside by Charles DeWitt Byrd VFW Post #3382.
Pallbearers are Clay Browser, Ralph Conant, Raymond Conkin, Dan Dolen, Leonard Harless, Harry Lawson, and Paul Overbay.
Honorary pallbearers are J. Paul Cox, Pete Grubbs, Howard Overbay, Arthur Rogers and Kenneth's Men's Sunday School Class.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sullivan Baptist Church, 4152 Maplewood St., Kingsport, TN 37660.
Hamlett Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Dolen family.
