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Michael Skutnik, 18, Kingsport.
Services for Michael James Sassin Skutnik, 18, Kingsport, who passed away Tuesday (Nov. 1, 2005), will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the Gate City Funeral Home.
Military graveside rites will follow the service at 1 p.m. at Mountain Home VA National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home and anytime at the home.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Special thanks to Uncle Tom for always being there for Michael and staying by his side and not giving up on him.
Leoria "Beau" L. Street, 83, Kingsport.
Family and friends of Leoria (Beau) Lynda Caldwell Street, 83, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday (Nov. 4, 2005), are to meet at the East Lawn Funeral Home by 4 p.m. today for a graveside service in the Garden of Apostle's of East Lawn Memorial Park.
Honorary pallbearers will be Arlen, Terry Caldwell and all of her grandsons.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Apostolic Gospel Church Building Fund, 1780 Granby Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
The family would like to send special thanks to Dr. Dale Solomen and Sherry for their compassion and support, Respicare, and Smokey Mountain Hospice.
Arrangements are in the care of East Lawn Funeral Home.
Fifi Bishop, 82, Woodway, Va.
WOODWAY, Va. - Fifi Bishop, 82, of Woodway, Va., was born in Tennessee on Tuesday (Feb. 6, 1923) and passed away on Tuesday (Nov. 8, 2005) at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Va.
Fifi had lived in Lee County her entire life and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Woodway.
She was preceded in death by her husband, O.T. Bishop on June 1, 2005; her parents, Robert Lee and Ollie Edna White Zeeks; three sisters, Helen Moore, Shirley Crabtree and Opal Zeeks; two brothers, Jack and George Zeeks.
Fifi is survived by her sons, Gary Bishop, Punk Bishop, Johnny Bishop and wife, Donna, Leonard Bishop and wife, Judy, Roger Bishop and Darrell Bishop all of Woodway, Va., and Elmo Zeeks and wife, Connie of New Lebanon, Ohio; daughters, Brenda Allen and husband, Happy of Woodway, Va., Carol Cantor and husband, Eddie of Jonesville, Va., Lois Jones and husband, Brad of Cincinnati, Ohio; 18 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bud Zeeks of Covington, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, Va.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home sanctuary with Rev. Tim Cradic officiating.
Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway, Va.
Stephen A. Bryant Sr., 48, Kingsport.
Services for Stephen A. Bryant Sr., 48, of Church Hill, who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (Nov. 8, 2005), will be conducted at Apostolic Lighthouse Church at 7 p.m. today with Pastor David Peters and Pastor Tony Hutchinson officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church from 5 to 7 p.m. today or anytime at the home of Etta Nickels, 540 Gravely Road, Kingsport.
In keeping with Steve's wishes, his body was cremated.
The family would like to thank Dr. Joel Gonce of Holston Medical Group and Smokey Mountain Home Health Services for the loving care and concern shown to Steve and his family.
The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bryant.
Dee C. Byington, 82, Kingsport.
"A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold." - Proverbs 22:1
KINGSPORT - Dee C. Byington, 82, went to be with the Lord, with his family by his side, on Tuesday (Nov. 8, 2005) at his residence following a brief illness.
Born in Hawkins County, Dee had been a resident of Kingsport for most of his life. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge with the 159 Combat Engineers. Dee was a member of American Legion Hammond Post #3 of Kingsport.
He was retired from J.P. Stevens after 37 years of service. He loved people, and had a special love for children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Roxie Bruner Byington, as well as all of his brothers and sisters.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Edwina Byington of the home; two daughters, Vikki Byington and Donna Byington, both of Church Hill; one son, Jeff Byington and wife, Rhoda of Kingsport; granddaughter, Lauren Elizabeth Byington, Kingsport; three special nieces, Faye, Patsy and Ashley; along with many other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport.
A celebration of his life will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. today with Pastor David Salley and Bishop G.D. Peters.
Music will be by Sherrie Lawson.
Military graveside services will be at Oak Hill cemetery on Friday at 12 noon with the American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City Post #265 in charge.
Those attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 11:55 a.m.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gravely Baptist Church, 500 Gravely Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard Chase, 84, Kingsport.
Graveside services for Leonard Chase, 84, Kingsport, who went to be with his Lord on Monday (Nov. 7, 2005), will be at 11 a.m. today at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens with military graveside rites conducted by Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 of the VFW.
Pallbearers will be B.L. Blakley, John Grills, Paul Peters, Tommy Sells, Jack Vermillion and Dean Sells.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements.
Steve Dowell, 44, Blountville.
BLOUNTVILLE - Steven G. Dowell, 44, went to be with the Lord, with his family and friends at his bedside on Monday (Nov. 7, 2005) at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Born in Kingsport, Steve had lived in the Rock Springs community prior to moving to Blountville. He was an employee of Eastman Chemical and retired from the Organic Chemical Division in 1998. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working on cars and participating in flea markets. He was of the Baptist faith.
Steve was very outgoing and never met a stranger.
Steve was preceded in death by his father; Tommy Dowell.
He is survived by his wife, Robin Lawson Dowell; and his daughter, Tiffany Gabrielle Dowell, both of Blountville; mother, Madge Cole Dowell of Blountville; three sisters, Debbie Blakley and husband George, Kingsport, Kathy Boggs and Lisa Baumgardner and husband Terry, both of Blountville; one brother, James Dowell, Blountville; mother-in-law, Launa Lawson, Kingsport; also several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may call anytime at the residence of Steve's mother, Madge Dowell, 249 Rodefer Hollow Road (Central Heights community), Blountville.
Services will be conducted in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, at 11 a.m. today with Pastor J.W. Depew and Rev. Mildred Osborne officiating.
Burial will follow at the Gunnings cemetery in Blountville.
Pallbearers will be Terry Dowell, Jeff Dowell, Billy Dowell, Bobby Dowell, Butch Conklin, Wayne Conklin, Rick Lawson and Dennis Byrd.
Honorary pallbearers are L.C. Osborne, Lee Lawson, Tony Drakos, Frank Myers, Randy Perry and George Blakley.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements.
Lessie Gertrude Fannon, 84, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Services for Gertrude Fannon, 84, who went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (Nov. 8, 2005), will be conducted at 6 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Baker officiating.
Music will be provided by Darin Shannon.
Graveside services and burial will be at Oak Hill Memorial Park at 10 a.m. Friday.
Nephews and neighbors will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, or the Kingsport Area Chapter of the American Red Cross.
The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the Fannon family.
Joyce Vanhook Giles, 75, Big Stone Gap, Va.
BIG STONE GAP, Va. - Joyce Vanhook Giles, 75, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 9, 2005) at the home of her daughter.
She was a retired registered nurse from Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap and was a volunteer with the Lonesome Pine Hospital Auxiliary. She was an avid gardener and a member of the Master Gardeners. She attended The Church at Birchfield in Pound, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph W. Giles; and a son, Gary W. Giles.
Surviving are her daughter, Donna Reasor and husband, Harold; son, Mark Giles and wife, Dianna; grandchildren, Colby Reasor, Sarah and Ben Giles; sisters, Gaynelle Phillips of Brockton, Mass., and Edna Hayes of Needles, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Elder Lester Baker and Pastor Rusty Fitzpatrick officiating.
Committal services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Glencoe Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Erby Clayton Goins, 81, Wise, Va.
WISE, Va. - Erby Clayton Goins, 81, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 9, 2005) at his home.
He was a retired coal miner, a member of the UMWA and former official of his Local Union. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the 80th Airborne, receiving a Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Lona Silcox Goins; his wife, Marie Goins; two stepdaughters, Kathryn Brooks, Margie Goins; four brothers, Bunn Perry, Frank Goins, Eddie Goins and Foy Goins; two sisters, Georgia Stanley and Myrtle Blankenbecler.
Surviving are a stepdaughter, Freida Powers; two stepsons, Elmer Lucas Jr. and Danny Ray Lucas; a brother, Robert Goins; four nephews, J.C. Blankenbecler, Steve Goins, Thomas Stanley and Danny Stanley; three nieces, Kathy Goins, Marlyn Stanley and Carolyn Stanley; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday evening at the Sturgill Funeral Home, Wise, Va.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joe Dearry officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Wise Cemetery, Wise, Va., with military graveside rites conducted by Norton VFW Post #4301.
Evelyn Hawkins, 82, Gate City, Va.
Graveside services for Evelyn Benton Hawkins, 82, of Gate City, Va., who passed away Tuesday morning (Nov. 8, 2005), will be at 11 a.m. today at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the cemetery for the committal service.
Pallbearers will be Michael Horne, David Horne, Daniel Horne, Greg Horne, and Eddie Vermillion.
Honorary pallbearer will be Roy Peters, longtime faithful neighbor.
The family would like to express sincere thanks to Shirley Lane, Sue Burton, Judy Barnett and Pamela Piper for their loving care of Mrs. Hawkins during the past months. Also, thanks to the staff in skilled nursing at Wexford House for their caring attention to Mrs. Hawkins.
Memorial contributions may be made to Gate City United Methodist Church or to the charity of choice.
Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Clinton G. Hutson, 76, Surgoinsville.
SURG0INSVILLE - Clinton G. Hutson, 76, of 348 Kite Road, went to be with the Lord Tuesday (Nov. 8, 2005) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a period of declining health.
Mr. Hutson was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and was a member of Smyrna Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
He was a retired employee of East Tennessee State University Center and was a farmer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Nannie Arnold Hutson; brothers, Ray Hutson, Frank Hutson and Canie Hutson; sister, Lola Lloyd.
He is survived by his wife, Emily Ruby Spitzer Hutson, Surgoinsville; one daughter, Phyliss K. Hutson, Surgoinsville; seven sons and daughters-in-law, Roger C. and Salley Hutson, Steven "Lynn" Hutson, all of Kingsport, David C. and Gloria Hutson, Church Hill, Charles E. and Debra Hutson, John S. and Brenda Hutson, all of Rogersville, William "Tim" and Sharon Hutson, Blountville, and Curtis "Dale" and Janice Hutson, Church Hill; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bertie and J.S. Arnold, Mary and Carl Arnold Jr., Sally McDowel, all of Church Hill; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill, and anytime at the residence.
Services will be conducted today at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bryan Thurman and the Rev. John Cradic officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at McPheeters Bend Community Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Carter Hunley, Charlie Hunley, Ben Hutson, Billy Hutson, Glen Hutson, Daniel Byrd and Travis Honaker.
Honorary bearers will be Jeff Jenkins and Chris Bruner.
Starlette Paige Insko, 23, Wilmore, Ky.
Services for Starlette Paige Insko, 23, formerly of Big Stone Gap, Va., who died Friday (Nov. 4, 2005), will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village.
Committal services will follow in the Hensley cemetery in the Mabe community.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Insko, 222 Spruce St, Appalachia, Va. 24216.
