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Rowena Nickels, 73, Gate City, Va.
Graveside services for Rowena B. Nickels, 73, Gate City, Va., who passed away Saturday (Jan. 21, 2006), will be held at 11 a.m. today at Holston View Cemetery. Family and friends are to meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Mack Gilliam, Bob Tyrus, M.A. Lunsford, Todd Pendleton, Denny Haynes, and Eddie McConnell.
Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of the Community Fellowship Baptist Church.
Special thanks to the Wellmont Home Health Care staff and the Mountain Empire Older Citizens staff of Big Stone Gap, Va.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Fellowship Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1407, Gate City, Va.
Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Reese, 77, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Margaret Nunley Reese, 77, passed away Sunday evening (Jan. 22, 2006) at Indian Path Medical Center.
Margaret was born in Greene County to the late Rev. W.T. and Effie Salyer Nunley. She had lived most of her life in Kingsport and was a member of the Cedar View Independent Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, E.B. (Eck) Reese; her parents; one sister, Leona Nunley Parkerson; and three brothers, Howard, Bill and Onnie Nunley.
Margaret is survived by her children, Donnie and Dreama Reese Parsons of Kingsport, and W. David Reese and wife Lula of Mount Carmel; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert L. and Juanita Nunley of Columbus Ohio, Willis Patton and Midge Nunley and Samuel R. and Brenda Nunley, both of Kingsport; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Dean Byington and husband William and MaryAnn Harkleroad and husband Henry, all of Kingsport; two brothers-in-law, R.T. Parkerson and Jim Rutledge, both of Church Hill; along with several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Cedar View Independent Methodist Church, 1421 Gibson Mill Road, Kingsport, or anytime at the home of her daughter or son.
Services will follow at 7:30 p.m. in the church with Dr. James B. (Jim) Fields officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers are family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cedar View Independent Methodist Church building fund, P.O. Box 143, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Reese family.
George Conner Rimer, 70, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Military graveside services for George Conner Rimer, 70, of Rogersville, who went to be with the Lord on Saturday (Jan. 21, 2006), will be conducted by the Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard at 11 a.m. today at the Mowell Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, Shannon and Brandon Mowell, and Zack Rimer, and nephews, Mark Morrison, Barry Mowell, Eric Lafollette, David Lafollette, Dwight Rimer and Chris Rimer.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is in charge of arrangements.
Edith Ruth Davis Shiley, 59, Kingsport.
Services for Edith Ruth Davis Shiley, 59, of Kingsport, who left this earth on Saturday (Jan. 21, 2006), will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, with Pastor Johnny Gibson and Pastor Jim Manis officiating.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and anytime at the residence of her daughter at 917 Lane Drive, Kingsport.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Church Hill Memory Gardens, Church Hill. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Sean Cornett, Roy Davis, Sammy Holmes and Tony Shiley.
The family wishes to extend a special "Thanks" to Dr. Kammell, and to all the nurses and staff at the Bristol Hospice House as well as a Very Special Thanks to Nina Oliva, RN, and the staff at the Oncology Center at Holston Valley Hospital.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Shiley family.
Omega Jean Smith, 78, of Duffield, Va.
DUFFIELD, Va. - Omega Jean Smith, 78, of Duffield, went home to be with the Lord, while surrounded by family and loved ones, on Sunday morning (Jan. 22, 2006) at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.
She was born in Arno, Va., and as a child moved to Duffield with her parents, the late Everett and Edith Sproles Munsey, where she resided the remainder of her life. She was a member of the Lynn Garden Evangelical Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant twin brother, Carl; and her husband, Rev. Lester Smith.
She is survived by a daughter, Priscilla; sons, Danny, Mark, and Phillip and wife, Rhonda; brother, Charles and wife, Sandy, all of Duffield; four grandchildren, Kevin and wife, Kelly of Clinchport, Cindy Minton and husband, Billy of Duffield, Nathaniel Smith and Timothy Smith, both of Duffield; three great-grandchilden, Lauren, Makenna, and Molly; sister- in- law, Mavis Smith; loving and caring niece, Loretta Bishop; loving and caring cousin, Linda Arwood; and Georgia Flannery, who was like a sister to her.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village and anytime at the residence.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Garry Edwards, Rev. Robert (Buddy) Legg and Rev. Lester Horton officiating.
Music will be provided by Calvary Road Quartet, The Glory Echoes, and her grandson, Nathaniel Smith.
Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Fraley cemetery in Pattonsville. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Paul Arwood, Bill Lane, Mike Payne, Roger Evans, Lloyd Love, and Jimmy Bishop.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Timothy Smith, Billy Minton, Dennis Stanley, and area ministers.
Joan Martin Stevens, 86, Kingsport.
Mass of Christian burial for Joan Martin Stevens, 86, of 1613 Harris Avenue, Kingsport, who passed away peacefully in her sleep in the presence of her loving family at Wilcox Hospice Center at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Saturday (Jan. 21, 2006), will be held at St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 2517 North John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport, at 11 a.m. today with Father Charles Burton presiding.
Interment will be held at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 2517 North John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660, or to the charity of donor's choice.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Stevens family.
Mary Stockard, 92, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - Mary Eunice Cline Stockard, 92, a life-time resident of Johnson City, passed away Sunday afternoon (Jan. 22, 2006) at her residence, Lakeview Family Care in Morristown.
She was a native of Crossville, Tenn., and the daughter of the late Sherman and Sallie Deatherage Cline.
Ms. Stockard was an active member of the 1st Presbyterian Church of Johnson City for over 60 years including past-president of the Women's Bible Class.
She was a retired registered nurse beginning at the Veterans Administration of Mountain Home, Tenn., followed with over 30 years as a public health nurse for the Washington County Health Department.
After post-graduate work at Nashville Peabody College, she concluded her career as director of the Washington County Crippled Children's Service with retirement in 1976.
Ms. Stockard was a past member of the American Business Women's Association and named "Woman of the Year" in 1982.
She was very active in the community in volunteer work such as the local chapter of the American Red Cross, the American Legion Auxiliary and served as a member of the board for Juvenile Judge Shirley Underwood.
She is survived by two sons and their wives, Dr. Charles G. and Dorothy Stockard, Jr., Hacienda Heights, Calif., and Raymond C. and Judy Stockard, Sr., of Morristown; 10 grandchildren, Sharon and John Purifoy, Bristol, Va., Raymond C. and Shannon Stockard, Jr., Hiltons, Va., Chip and Pam Stockard, Hendersonville, Tenn., Jennifer Holder, Murfreesboro, Tenn., Beth and Mike Kerney, Atlanta, Ga., Brian Stockard, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Brad and Melissa Smith, Austin, Tex., Matt and Anita Smith, Yorba Linda, Calif., Delana and Pat Day, Sellersburg, Ind., and Dedra and Pat Shell, Limestone; and 18 great-grandchildren.
The family thanks Ms. Gerrie Steele of Kingsport and Ms. Vickie Dearing of Morristown for the loving care given to Ms. Stockard the final 10 years of her life.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the East Parlor of Appalachian Funeral Home, Johnson City.
A celebration of life services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the East Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Baron Eliason officiating.
The graveside committal service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Crossville City Cemetery, Crossville, Tenn.
Bob "Red" Stone, 87, Kingsport.
Services for Bob "Red" Stone, 87, of Church Hill, who went to be with the Lord at 11:20 p.m. on Saturday evening (Jan. 21, 2006), will be conducted in the Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home at 10 a.m. today with Pastor Kermit Harpold officiating.
Interment services will be held today in Section F at Oak Hill Memorial Park following the funeral service. Military rites will be provided by the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 of the VFW.
Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Bud D. Vicars and Tony Carruba will serve as honorary pallbearers.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Bob "Red" Stone.
Joseph K. "Joey" Taylor, 30, Hiltons, Va.
HILTONS, Va. - Joseph Keith "Joey" Taylor, 30, passed away Monday (Jan. 23, 2006).
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va.
Roxie Irene Taylor, 88, Meadowview, Va.
MEADOWVIEW, Va. - Roxie Irene Taylor, 88, passed away Sunday (Jan. 22, 2006) at Brookhaven Manor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy B. Taylor; her parents, George and Lilian Hawkins Robinson; and a daughter, Patsy Taylor.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, Don and Karen Taylor, Mount Carmel, and George and Yevette Taylor, Cedar Bluff, Va.; two brothers, Jack Robinson and Jay Robinson, both of Castlewood, Va.; an adopted son, David Eastridge, Meadowview, Va.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friends of the Lindell community.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. today at Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, Va.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Main Street Chapel of the funeral home with Mr. Randy Williams officiating.
Interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Va. Those attending on Wednesday are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends and relatives.
R.C. Wagner, 85, Mount Carmel.
MOUNT CARMEL - R.C. Wagner, 85, passed away Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at Indian Path Medical Center following an extended illness.
Mr. Wagner was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of the Mead Corporation.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II, serving with the 51st Armored Infantry Battalion at the battle of Normandy and was awarded the purple heart.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Christian Wagner; his parents, Cloud and Rachel Powell Wagner; brothers, Virgil Wagner, Johnny Wagner and Raymond Wagner; sisters, Ruby Davidson and Roxie Davis Woods.
He is survived by his loving brother and caregiver, Charles E. Wagner, Mount Carmel; special niece and nephew, Patricia Lumpkins and David Wagner; sisters-in-law, Helen Collins, Charlotte Smith, Marie Dykes, Bill Way, Janie Hickman, Houch Way, Edna Wagner and Sharon Hunley; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill, and anytime at the home of his niece, Patricia Lumpkins, 704 Hammond Avenue, Mount Carmel.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ron Ramsey officiating.
Graveside services with military honors conducted by the Hawkins County Color Guard will be held Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Liberty Hill Cemetery.
The family requests those desiring may make memorial contributions to the charity of choice.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Ina Marie Way, 78, Surgoinsville.
SURGOINSVILLE - Ina Marie Way, 78, went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Fred, Monday (Jan. 23, 2006) at the Church Hill Health Care and Rehab Center following an extended illness.
Mrs. Way was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and was a member of Longs Bend Missionary Baptist Church and attended Phipps Bend Free Will Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Fred Way; her parents, Dewey and Dovie Caldwell Manis; sister, Nina Dowdy; and brother, Carson Manis.
She is survived by one son, Eddie Wayne Way and fiancee, Shira Riggs, Surgoinsville; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jean and Carl McPeek, Rogersville; three grandchildren, Tammy McPeek, Shannon Marie Bridges and Cory Shane Way; five great-grandchildren, Christopher, Kayla, Tyler, Brandy and D.J.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewey and Betty Manis Jr. and Michael and Ann Manis, all of Surgoinsville; one sister, Barbara Hutson, Church Hill.
Special thanks to the staff and caregivers of Church Hill Health Care and Rehab Center.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Fain Arnold and the Rev. Chris Castle officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
The family requests those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Phipps Bend Free Will Baptist Church.
Lucille Alvis, 74, Kingsport.
Graveside services for Lucille Alvis, 74, Kingsport, who died unexpectedly Thursday (Jan. 19, 2006), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Frances Bowers, 95, Bristol, Tenn.
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Mary Frances Bowers, 95, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away Saturday (Jan. 21, 2006) in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Bowers.
