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Charles Henry, 70, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Charles Henry, 70, West Sullivan Street, passed away Saturday (Nov. 26, 2005) at Holston Valley Medical Center.
There are no known survivors.
Graveside services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Sullivan County Cemetery.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements.
Larry Wayne Jessee, 24, Ft. Sill, Okla.
FT. SILL, Okla. - Larry Wayne Jessee, 24, formerly of Scott County, Va., died early Saturday morning (Dec. 3, 2005) as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ft. Sill, Okla.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village.
Alice C. Kelly, 97, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Alice Catherine Kelly, 97, died Thursday (Dec. 1, 2005) at Wexford House after a lengthy illness.
She was an angel who was sent to earth to bless the ground on which she walked and the lives of those she touched. One that served as an example, a goal or a reward for those souls on whose fortune she cast such a long shadow. A rare and beautiful flower in the Garden of Life, she now blooms for her Lord and Master.
Born in Lynchburg, Va., she was a longtime resident of Borden Village in Kingsport where she was a loving homemaker and neighbor. Since 1950, she was a faithful member of First Christian Church and her presence, dedication and service will be greatly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude W. Kelly Sr.; parents, John Elliott Tanner and Mattie O'Lena Hall Tanner; one brother, Cecil Tanner; and two sisters, Flora "Polly" Lowe and Grace Jarvis, all from Lynchburg, Va.
Mrs. Kelly is survived by her son, Claude W. Kelly Jr., and wife, Kathy M. Kelly, Kingsport; her daughter, Catherine Ann Dowell and husband, James E. Dowell, Blountville; one granddaughter, Kelly Nicole Moore and husband Christopher J. Moore; two great-grandsons, Tyler Garrett Moore and Jake Wyatt Moore; sisters-in-law, Virginia Lee Kelly and Christine Howze, Kingsport; two nephews and two nieces.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, with Doug Dade officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Christian Church, 106 Charlemont Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
Dale A. Lovin, 56, Davenport, Fla.
DAVENPORT, Fla. - Dale A. Lovin, 56, went home to our Lord Jesus on Sunday (Nov. 27, 2005) after a short battle with cancer.
He was a well-respected international construction engineer and small business owner in Davenport, Fla. He leaves behind a loving family, many friends, and a legacy that will not soon be forgotten.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Lovin; and an infant sister, Edna Mae Lovin.
He is survived by his wife, Rosemary of Davenport, Fla.; one son, Jeffrey L. Lovin and his wife, Lisa of Kingsport; one daughter, Victoria Benca and her husband, Steven of Orlando, Fla.; three granddaughters, Jessica Renee Lovin, Melissa Allina Lovin, both of Kingsport, and Brianna Benca of Orlando, Fla.; one grandson, Kaleb Benca of Orlando, Fla.; his mother, Arlena F. Lovin; sister, Gail Barr; and brother, Donald E. Lovin and wife, Jean, all of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held at Gravelly Baptist Church in Kingsport on Tuesday (Dec. 6, 2005) from 7 to 9 p.m. with David Salley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, it was Dale's wish that donations be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, Fla. 33823.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge of local arrangements.
Glen William Moorehouse, 94, Jonesborough.
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Glen William Moorehouse, 94, of Jonesborough, died Saturday (Dec. 3, 2005) at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
Mr. Mooorehouse was the son of the late William Sydney and Carrie Edna Hinderliter Moorehouse. He was born on March 29, 1911 in Dodge City, Ford County, Kans.
He retired from the Tennessee Eastman Company in 1976 after 47 years of service. He was also a member of the Tennessee Professional Society of Engineers, National Society of Professional Engineers. He also was a 32nd degree Mason of Lodge #688 F&AM in Kingsport. Mr. Moorehouse was a member of the Jonesborough Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Moorehouse was preceded in death by his first wife, Myrtle Ledana Fields Moorehouse; and four brothers, George Leonard Moorehouse, Roy Victor Moorehouse, Robert Earl Moorehouse, and Richard Craig Moorehouse.
Survivors include his wife, Gwendolyn Hampton Moorehouse of the home; two sons, Glen Evan Moorehouse, Big Canoe, Ga., and Crispen Sydney Moorehouse, Kingsport; one daughter, Gwenda Sue Moorehouse, Piney Flats; two stepsons, Adam John Epstein, Nashville, and David William Epstein, Alexandria, Va.; two sisters, Margaret Ruth Bray, of Kingsport, and Elsie Louise Sutphin, Charlottesville, Va.; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Jonesborough Presbyterian Church.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church with Rev. Beth Yarborough officiating.
Graveside services will be held at Oak Hill cemetery in Kingsport at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday following the funeral service.
Memorial donations may be made to the Jonesborough Presbyterian Church, 128 West Main Street, Jonesborough.
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, is in charge of arrangements.
O. Frank Peters, 58, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - O. Frank Peters, 58, Johnson City, died Saturday (Dec. 3, 2005) at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.
Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Johnson City, is serving the Peters family.
Lillian Marie Scott, 93, Duffield, Va.
DUFFIELD, Va. - Lillian Marie Scott, 93, passed away Tuesday afternoon (Nov. 29, 2005) at Indian Path Medical Center.
Born in Rye Cove, she had resided in both Wise and Scott Counties. She was a housewife.
Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Scott; parents, James McCready and Fannie Ramey McCready.
She is survived by two sons, George Scott of Pittsburgh, Pa., James Scott of Kelso, Wash.; four grandchildren; a brother, James McCready of Phoenix, Ariz.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Gilliam Funeral Home.
Burial services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made to a favorite charity.
Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va., is serving the Scott family.
Blanche Thompson, 91, Dalton, Ga.
DALTON, Ga. - Blanche Brinkley Thompson, 91, of Dalton, Ga., formerly of Kingsport, passed away Friday (Dec. 2, 2005) at Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, with family at her side.
Mrs. Thompson, born Feb. 26, 1914 in Glen Alpine, N.C., was the daughter of the late Samuel "Big Sam" and Lallie Simpson Brinkley and was also preceded in death by one sister; four brothers; and ex-husband, Fred E. (Sheriff) Thompson.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Lynnie and Lynn Tunnell of the residence; and daughter, B. Toby Atkinson, of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; also grandsons and daughters-in-law, Bobo and Miriam Majors of Tullahoma, Tenn., Mark and Heather Majors of Dalton, Andy and Kristin Tunnell of Birmingham, Ala., Ben and Brandy Tunnell of Tallahassee, Fla.; granddaughters, Christy Woods and Becky Atkinson of Fernandina Beach, Jenny Atkinson of Nashville; 12 great-grandchildren; several beloved nieces and nephews; and caregiver, Ann Griggs of Tunnel Hill, Ga.
Mrs. Thompson retired in 1976 from Kingsport Power Company after over 33 years of service, including work as the first female meter reader there during World ar II, later as a clerk in the Meter and Engineering Departments, and always loved her Kingsport Power Co. family. She was a great card player and member of the same bridge club in Kingsport for over 50 years.
Mrs. Thompson was one of the oldest members of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and affiliated with First United Methodist Church of Dalton after moving there in 1994.
Services will be held in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home on Monday at 2 p.m.
Burial will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1346, Kingsport, TN 37662 or charity of your choice.
The staff of Oak Hill funeral home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Blanche Brinkley Thompson.
James Christopher Thorpe, 33, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - James Christopher Thorpe, 33, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday (Dec. 2, 2005) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Oak Hill Funeral Home.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Thorpe.
Mamie Ruth Trent, 74, Mount Carmel.
MOUNT CARMEL - Mamie Ruth Trent, 74, of Mount Carmel, went to be with her loving husband, Junior, together in the arms of the Lord on Friday (Dec. 2, 2005).
She was a member of the West View Baptist Church and she lived her life as a witness for the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Alfred Gott and Texie Anna Jones Gott; her husband, Junior Trent; a sister, Velma June Blankenbeckler; and a brother, Howard Sullins Gott.
Surviving are her two sons, Daniel Lee Trent and wife Sherry L., and Philip Darrell Trent and fiancee, Conthia Trent, all of Mount Carmel; a granddaughter, Amber L. Trent; a brother, Johnny A. Gott and wife Mary Ruth of Kingsport; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Carter Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill.
Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. today with the Rev. Lonnie "Buddy" Wooton officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Hawkins County Memory Gardens, Surgoinsville. Those attending are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10 a.m.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Trent family.
Frank Leon Barrett, 62, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - A Masonic service for Frank Leon "Fat Boy" Barrett, 62, 5613 Carters Valley Road, who went home to be with his heavenly father Tuesday evening (Dec. 6, 2005), will be conducted at 6 p.m. today at Lyons Park Missionary Baptist Church by the Clay Lodge #386 F&AM of Church Hill.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wade Yankee, Gary Yankee, James Rhoton, Jim Jones and Roy Davis.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lyons Park Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 2051, Church Hill, Tenn. 37642.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the family of Frank Leon Barrett.
Virginia Lee Blizard, 75, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Virginia Lee Blizard, 75, of Kingsport, went home to Jesus at 6: 15 p.m. Friday (Dec. 9, 2005) at her residence.
Born in Jonesville, Va., she moved to Kingsport in 1943 and lived most of her life there.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a homemaker and was of the Christian faith. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary Post #3382 and was a ham radio operator K4QWZ.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ina Courtney; first husband, Wallace Dickens; second husband, James C. Blizard; and her brother, Charles Courtney.
Surviving are her three daughters, Debra Dickens, Suzanne Teague and husband Robert, and Tammy Dickens, all of Kingsport; also her brother, Bruce Courtney, Kingsport; and four grandchildren, Caine Partin, Elliott Pulley, Slater Teague and Lauren Edge.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Charles Kilbourne officiating.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Tennessee, 1808 W. End Ave., Suite #514, Nashville, TN 37203.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Virginia Blizard.
Phyllis Campbell. 69, Copperas Cove, Tex.
COPPERAS COVE, Tex. - Services for Phyllis Loretta Campbell, 69, who passed away Wednesday (Dec. 7, 2005), will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, with Dr. Ron Davis officiating.
Interment service will follow in the Holston View cemetery located in Weber City, Va.
The family will receive guests for a time of visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of their choice in memory of Phyllis Campbell.
Georgia Leola Cassell, 83, Church Hill
Graveside services for Georgia Leola Cassell, 83, of Church Hill, who passed away Thursday (Dec. 8, 2005), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
The family requests, in lieu of flowers and food, donations be made to the First Baptist Church of Church Hill.
Johnson Funeral Home is serving the Cassell family.
