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Lacretia Curtis, 29, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Lacretia Dawn "Cretia" Curtis, 29, of Kingsport, has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) following a lengthy illness.
Cretia was born and raised in Kingsport and had lived here all her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where she played in the marching band as first chair clarinet.
She was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.
Cretia was a loving daughter and sister with a loving heart and a beautiful smile.
Her paternal grandparents, Robert and Alma Curtis; and maternal grandfather, Fred Steadman, Sr., preceded her in death.
Surviving are her mother, Brenda Curtis Payne and husband, Buddy; father, Allen Curtis; one brother, Crandal Curtis and wife, Samantha; niece and nephew, Chelsi and Jacob Godsey; beloved maternal grandmother, Maxie Steadman, all of Kingsport; nieces and nephews, the special loves of her life, Joseph and Marissa Dietz, Robbie Steadman, her "little lulu" Alyssa Curtis, her "little ladybug" Cadence Curtis; and several aunts and uncles.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Higher Ground Baptist Church.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday at the church with Dr. Phil Hoskins officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Wes Curtis, Rick Steadman, Fred Steadman Jr., Michael Honeycutt, Jerry Steadman, Ronnie Hall, Steve Steadman, and Patrick Brickey.
Honorary pallbearer will be Paul Curtis.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the family of Cretia Curtis.
Bengmon "Ben" W. Fields, 84, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Services for Bengmon "Ben" W. Fields, 84, who died Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2006), will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Christopher Fields, Elder J.D. Cleek and the Rev. Don McCann officiating.
Music will be provided by Melissa Ann Fields.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Scotty Mann, Brian Fields, Dennis Shelton, Tom Fields, Robbie Fields, Ken Shelton, Ricky Fraizer, Jeff Fraizer, and Anthony Mann will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be Presley Legg, Gordon Blessing, and Marvin Platz.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bengmon W. Fields.
Gene F. Fleenor, 81, Church Hill.
Family and friends will meet for a graveside service for Gene F. Fleenor, 81, of Church Hill, who went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2006), will be conducted at 1 p.m. today at East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of the Mausoleum.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank Church Hill Life Care Center for their help, love and compassion.
East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Albert E. "Ted" Goins, 72, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Albert E. "Ted" Goins, 72, who passed away Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2006), will be held at 8 p.m. today at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville with Rev. Rip Noble and Rev. Ray Mullins officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the services at the funeral home.
Military graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens by Tennessee Army National Guard.
Charles F. Hilton, Jr., Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Charles F. Hilton, Jr., of Kingsport, departed this life on Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at his residence.
Mr. Hilton was born in Kingsport and has been a resident his entire life. He was of the Baptist faith. He was retired due to disability.
He was preceded in death by his father, Charles F. Hilton, Sr.; and grandparents, Charles F. and Rowena Cox Hilton, and William H. and Banna Isaacs Johnson.
He is survived by his mother, Marie Johnson Hilton of Kingsport; aunt, Minnie J. Beverly of Kingsport; uncle, Hursel W. Johnson of Kingsport; and several cousins.
The family will receive friends at the Oak Hill Funeral Home on Monday from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Jim Mullins officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Wells, Phil Gaddis, and James Langrel.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to the Mill Creek Baptist Church, 449 Church Rd., Fall Branch, TN 37656.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Charles F. Hilton, Jr.
Keith Gordon Hybarger, 66, Bristol.
BRISTOL - Keith Hybarger, 66, passed away Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2006) at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Keith was born Jan. 7, 1939 in Rogersville and was the son of the late William Dale and Mary Nell Flowers Hybarger. He had lived in the greater Bristol area for the past 10 years.
Survivors include four sisters, Evelyn Jarrard of Kingsport, Carolyn Hybarger and Sharron Christian and husband Gus, all of Church Hill and Annalisa Dietz and husband Richard of Gray. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
All services for Mr. Hybarger will be private.
Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie Johnson, 71, Church Hill
Services for Jimmie Johnson, 71, of 142 Hickory Hill Road, Church Hill, who went home to be with the Lord Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006), will be conducted today at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Sykes and the Rev. Greg Fletcher officiating.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and anytime at the residence.
Military graveside services, conducted by the Hawkins County Color Guard, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Fudges Chapel Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bristol Hospice House, 980 Steele Road, Bristol, Tenn.
Linda Kay Kern, 65, Ft. Blackmore, Va.
FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Memorial service for Mrs. Linda Kay Kern, 65, who entered into rest Saturday (Dec. 31, 2005), will be conducted on Sunday at Slant United Methodist Church at 12 noon with the Rev. Richie Neese officiating.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Patsy, Cathy and Tracy for their love and support.
Gate City Funeral Home is serving the Kern family.
Frances Lifford, 79, Church Hill.
Graveside services for Frances Mary Lifford, 79, of Church Hill, who went home to be with the Lord Wednesday (Jan. 4, 2006), will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the Rogersville Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Joshua Lifford, Dustin Lifford, Jeff Lukens, Matthew Lifford, Jason Byrd and Thomas McKinley.
Honorary bearers will be Wayne Byrd and Richard McCloud.
Johnson Funeral Home in Church Hill is in charge of arrangements.
Quinn D. Long, 54, Louisville, Ky.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Quinn D. Long, 54, of Louisville, Ky., passed away Monday (Jan. 2, 2006) in Naples, Fla.
He was born in Clarksville, Ind., and was an associate professor of the business division at Jefferson Community College. He received his Bachelor or Arts and Master of Business Administration from Bellarmine University and his Master of Arts from Western University. Quinn was a member of the Louisville and American Rose Society, the Philip Swigert Masonic Lodge and a member of the Scottish Rite.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldridge and Almira Long; a brother, Teddy Jo Long; and a step-son, Rod Roby.
He is survived by his wife, the former, Julia "Judy" Edelen; sister, Nancy Skaggs (Robert); step-mother, Marie Long; a step-son, Blake Roby (Randi); two grandchildren, Cole and Emma Roby; and nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Highlands Family-Owned Funeral Home, Louisville, Ky.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Burial will be in St. Joseph cemetery in Bardstown.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 250 Liberty St., 40202 or to Kosair Charities.
Chris Joseph Maya Sr., 96, Gate City, Va.
Services for Chris Joseph Maya Sr., (Issa Yousef Ma'ayeh), 96, of E. Jackson Street, Gate City, Va., who passed away Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 3, 2006), will be held at 5 p.m. today in the chapel of Scott County Funeral Home with Father Louis Scoulas, Rev. Wrightley Sallings and Rev. John Hackney officiating.
Music will be provided by the Daniel Szauter and Family Singers and Mr. Maya's nephew, Eddie Roberts.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:55 p.m. After the graveside service, the family will receive friends at 224 W. Jackson St., Gate City, Va.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons and nephews.
Arrangements are being handled by Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va.
Jean Bell Nanfeldt, 70, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Jean Bell Nanfeldt, 70, passed away Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) after an extended illness.
She was born and raised in Ft. Smith, Ark., and resided in Clarksburg, W.Va., before moving to Kingsport in 1979.
Mrs. Nanfeldt was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church.
Her parents, Howard O. and Frances A. Bell, preceded her in death.
Surviving are her husband, John Nanfeldt; two daughters, Martha Nanfeldt of Montgomery, Ala., and Sandra Nanfeldt-Lott and husband, John Lott of Athens, Ga.; one son, James Nanfeldt and wife, Catherine of Moreno Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren, Eli Lott, Jessi Lott, Stephanie Nanfeldt, Jennifer Nanfeldt, and Hunter Brooks; and one sister, Anne Mayer and husband, Hal of Glorieta, N.M.
The family will receive friends from 7:30 to 9 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Rock Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Joseph W. Manis officiating, assisted by Rev. Regina Shelton.
Burial will follow at Rock Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be members of Rock Springs United Methodist Church.
Garland "Bunky" Oaks, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Garland "Bunky" Oaks died early Friday morning (Jan. 6, 2006) at her home.
Arrangements will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
Ray Parker, 84, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Ray Walker Parker, 84, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Friday (Jan. 6, 2006) at Indian Path Medical Center.
Survivors and arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Kingsport.
Kevin Pearce Sr., 47, Tampa, Fla.
TAMPA, Va. - Kevin Pearce, Sr. was born in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, Sept. 13, 1958 and passed away at his home in Tampa, Fla. on Tuesday (Jan. 3, 2006) at the age of 47 years.
He had been a resident of Lee County, Va. for about 20 years and Florida for the past two years. Kevin was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and attended the Red Hill Memorial Church in Pattonsville, Va.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles Benard Pearce and Catherine Ann Scott Pearce; and one brother, Skip Pearce.
Kevin is survived by his children, Kevin C. Pearce and Morgan B. Pearce, both of Jonesville, Va., and their mother, Mary Hoskins of Jonesville, Va.; brothers, George Pearce and wife, Amy of Kingsport, John Pearce and wife, Pat of Chicago, Ill., David Webb and Billy Pearce, both of Baltimore, Md. and Louie Pearce of Texas; sisters, Chris Robbins and husband, Ray of Stickleyville, Va., Cass Friedel and husband, Butch of Baltimore, Md., Patty Vassar and husband, Kenneth of Mooringsport, La., Carol Hawtin and husband, Wally of Baltimore, Md.; special nieces, Theresa Smith and Tammy Robbins; special nephew, Junior Robbins; other nieces, Crystal, Kim and Kathy; other nephews, Josh, John, Timmy and Brian; special friend, Joyce Couch and many other relatives.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Province Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va.
Services will be held at 8 p.m. today in the sanctuary of the funeral home with Rev. David Jones officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Powell Valley cemetery in Dryden, Va. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. to go to the cemetery.
Joseph Sears Platt, 86, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Joseph Sears Platt, 86, died Thursday (Jan. 5, 2006) at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in New York City in 1919, Mr. Platt had resided in Kingsport since he was two-months-old and attended primary school here. He graduated from Taft Preparatory School in Connecticut and Bowdoin College in Maine with additional graduate work at the University of Tennessee.
In 1940, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving with the Eastern Flying Training Command and completed Adjutant General School in Maryland. In 1946, he returned to Kingsport where he was employed at Tennessee Eastman Company until his retirement in 1984.
Mr. Platt was a member of Ridgefields Country Club, a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, and served on the boards of the Salvation Army and the Friends of the Archives. He was a longtime member of the Kingsport Kiwanis Club, a member of Zeta Psi Fraternity, the American Legion Post, and the Kingsport Power Squadron.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Penelope Sears Platt and Phelps Platt; and a brother.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Platt; four children, daughter, Carol Platt Hamrick and husband, Jim of Alexandria, Va.; sons, Jay Platt and wife, Donna of Memphis, Tenn., Dan Platt and wife, Leila of Brentwood, Tenn., Andy Platt and wife, Sandy of Yorktown, Va.; nine grandchildren, Penny, Jane, and Chip Hamrick, Ben and Mary Ann Platt, Elaine and Roger Platt, Michael and Adam Platt; and a sister, Nancy Platt Van Orden of McLean, Va.; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Mr. Platt was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Kingsport where a memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday with The Rev. Edward J. Mills III officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church immediately following the memorial service.
Family graveside services will be conducted at Oak Hill Memorial Park at 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
Contributions honoring Mr. Platt may be made to the St. Paul's Episcopal Church building fund, 161 E. Ravine Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660 or to a charity of choice.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Joseph Sears Platt.
