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Ada Ruth Sellers Greer, 89, Surgoinsville.
SURGOINSVILLE - Ada Ruth Sellers Greer, 89, of 101 Reynolds Ave in Surgoinsville, passed away Friday morning (Jan. 27, 2006) at Wellmont Hawkins County Hospital following a short illness.
She was 2002 Grand Marshall of Riverfront Festival Parade and Gospel Gold Mom of Gospel Gold TV. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Surgoinsville. She was a former member of the Surgoinsville Senior Citizens Center and Silver Bell Choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, K.D. Greer in 1977; father, Larry Sellers; mother, Pearl McInturff Sellers; brothers, Mack Sellers and Donald Sellers; an infant brother; sisters, Mary Dykes and Lois Sellers; son-in-law, Carl B. Sandidge on May 17, 2005; and father and mother-in-law, Noah and Ressie Dykes Greer.
She is survived by two daughters, Linda Greer Kimbro (Glenn) and Betty Jean Greer Sandidge, both of Surgoinsville; four sons, Kelly Greer (Martha) of Haleyville, Ala., Jimmy Greer (Carolyn) of Kingsport, Gerald Greer (Linda) of Kingsport, and Ronnie Greer (Debbie) of Surgoinsville; one sister, Doris Sellers Lamb of Morristown; 13 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one great-great-granddaughter due in March; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends may call anytime at the residence of her daughter, Betty Jean Greer Sandidge and from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Surgoinsville.
Services will follow at 4 p.m. in the church with Rev. Brad Smith officiating.
Interment will follow in Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is in charge of the arrangements.
Bambi Lynn Hughes, 41, Knoxville, Tenn.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Bambie Lynn Hughes, 41, left this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Jan. 25, 2006.
East Tennessee has been her home for the past 35 years. A joyful Christian, she celebrated her faith at Fellowship Evangelical Free Church. Bambi graduated from The University of Tennessee and remained a faithful Volunteer.
She was a dedicated teacher, writer/editor, web designer, and software systems analyst--professions integrated into her work as Director of Marketing and Corporate Communications for The White Stone Group, where she leaves numerous colleagues and dear friends. Bambi was an ardent traveler, an enthusiastic bowler, and an outstanding talented musician. Most of all, she was an awesome mother who loved her children dearly.
Bambi leaves her grandmother, Ethel Streett of Bayonet Point, Fla.; her father, Albert Eugene Hughes; her beloved mother, Dr. Susan E. Hughes; and her loving sister, Erin Frances Hughes of Ft. Collins, Colo. She has three wonderful children: two sons, Michael Patrick Hertel and Robert Mitchell Hughes; and a beautiful daughter, Rachel Caroline Hughes. She is also survived by Robert Kilburn of Titusville, Fla.; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her dearly loved amazing friends.
Her memorial service is today at Fellowship Evangelical Free Church, 8000 Middlebrook Pike with the Rev. Rick Dunn officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m., with the service beginning at 1:30 p.m. after a reflective musical prelude.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Bambi Lynn Hughes memorial fund for residential expenses of patients' families at The University of Tennessee Medical Center. Donations should be sent to UTMC Department of Pastoral Care.
East Tennessee Mortuary Service, Knoxville is in charge of arrangements.
Sharon Hutson, 48, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - Sharon Hutson, 48 passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2006 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
She was the wife of Dr. Les Hutson, Director of Music Ministries at First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by ther mother, Sarah Fletcher and father, Donald W. Schalk.
Sharon is survived by her husband Les Hutson; her children, Tessa, Conner, Elena, Christian, Katy Norman, Holly Norman; and stepson, Mark Hutson.
A musical celebration of Sharon's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday at the First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Church Circle, Kingsport.
Sharon's love for contemporary music and exubereant personallity inspired everyone who came in contact with her. She will be missed by everyone.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to M.D. Anderson Brain and Spine research, 1515 Holcombe Blvd., Houston Tex. 77030.
Interment was held on Jan. 22, 2006 at the Maple Hill cemetery in Huntsville, Ala.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Hutson family.
Ralph Lane, 49, Gate City, Va.
GATE CITY, Va. - Ralph Lane, 49, entered into rest Thursday (Jan. 26, 2005) at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Gate City Funeral Home.
James Clifford Pease, 81, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - James Clifford Pease, 81, of Sevier Street, went to be with the Lord at 2 a.m. Friday at his residence following an illness.
Born Jan. 7, 1925 in Scott County, Va., he was a long-time resident of Kingsport. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II, attended the Oakwood Forest Christian Church and belonged to Kingsport Masonic Lodge #688 F&AM. He retired from the Tennessee Eastman Company as a chemical operator.
He was the son of the late James Edward and Nannie Belle Repass Pease.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Edward Pease; and a brother, Thurman.
Surviving are his wife, Fleetia Lawson Pease, of the home; one son, James C. Pease Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Clinton, Tenn.; two daughters, Sandra Kaye Small of Collegeville, Pa., and Polly Darlene McClellan and husband Byron of Ocala, Fla.; three grandchildren, Laura Small of Richmond, Va., Jennifer McClellan of Tampa, Fla., and Seth McClellan of Ocala, Fla.; one brother, Arles Pease and wife Louise of Kingsport.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Marlin Jaynes officiating.
Committal services will take place at 10 a.m. Monday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Those wishing to attend the graveside services are asked to meet at the cemetery by 9:55 a.m. Monday.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Adventa Hospice of Kingsport, 2612 John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660 or the Oakwood Forest Christian Church, 1713 E. Sevier St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is serving the Pease family.
Linda R. Purkey, 58, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - Linda R. Purkey, 57, went to be with the Lord Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mrs. Purkey was a member of Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church and was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Purkey; one son, Bobby Purkey, both of Church Hill; one grandson, Matthew R. Purkey of Kingsport; three sisters, Pat Francis and husband, Robert of Columbus, Ga., Kay Land and husband, Harley, Judy Swanson and husband, Stacy both of Lenoir, N.C.; two brothers, John Flanigan and wife, Cindy, and Tim Flanigan and wife, Evelene, both of Church Hill; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Andy Sensabaugh officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church, 1536 Independence Ave., Mount Carmel, Tenn. 37645.
John "Pap" Self, 92, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Services for John Melven Self (Pap), 92, of Rogersville, who died Wednesday (Jan. 25, 2006) will be held at Persia United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Sunday with the body lying in state one hour before the services. Rev. Fred Dimond and Carl Jones will officiate.
The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Colboch-Price Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Persia United Methodist Church.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is in charge of the arrangements.
Arlene Tomlinson, 80, Clinchport, Va.
CLINCHPORT, Va. - Arlene Tomlinson, 80, entered into rest Thursday (Jan. 26, 2006) at Brookhaven Nursing Home.
She was the daughter of the late Tom and Gertie Willis Lane.
She was a member of Purchase Community Church.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Harvey Tomlinson; infant daughter, Nina B.; sister, O'Nell Farig; and one brother, Jessee Lane.
Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Hollie Tomlinson, Clinchport, Va.; two sons, David and wife, Sue, Clinchport, Va., and Larry and friend, Lisa, Clinchport, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Ervin (Angel) Janssen, Gate City, Va., Mrs. Randy (Lakie) Davis, Clintwood, Va., and Mrs. Roger (Rhonda) Davis, West Point, Va.; nine grandchildren, Mitchell, Chris, Brandon, Randy and Scott Tomlinson, Michael Powers, Orlinda Tomlinson, Brittany Davis and Angie Froust; eight great-grandchildren, Brittany, Sarah and Austin Tomlinson, Troy Powers, Colby, Alex, William and Jessica Froust and one due in June; several step-grandchildren; two sisters, Elsie Leach, Ohio, and Clara Belle Crawford, Kingsport; brothers and sisters-in-law, Ralph T. and Thelma Lane, Gate City, Va., E.J. and Barb Lane, North Carolina and Ronald Lane, Kingsport; and sister-in-law, Della Lane, Lebannon, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of David Tomlinson and Hollie Tomlinson.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Purchase Community Church with Evangelist Garry Hood and Bro. Charles Rhoton officiating.
Music will be provided by Way of the Cross and Garry Hood.
Burial will follow the service at Tomlinson Family Cemetery, Clinchport, Va.
Grandsons and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Worley, 87, Bristol, Va.
BRISTOL, Va. - Mary Pauline Camper Worley, 87, of Bristol, Va., passed away Friday (Jan. 27, 2006) at Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, Va.
Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Akard Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn., is serving the family of Mrs. Worley.
Rev. James T. Adcox, 70, Kingsport.
Graveside services for Rev. James T. Adcox, 70, Kingsport, who died at 8:15 p.m. Monday, will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Stamper, Stanley Hite, Paul Chapman, Lynn Musick, John Weaver, Danny Scott, Jason Carter, and Brent Davis.
Memorial contributions may be made to the organization of one's choice.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Adcox family.
William "Kinley" Bowlin, 70, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Services for William McKinley "Kinley" Bowlin, 70, who went to be with the Lord Tuesday (Jan. 24, 2006), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville, with Rev. Bill Winstead officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Interment will follow in the Burdine Cemetery.
William M. Burden, 69, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Graveside service for William M. Burden, 69, who passed away on Friday (Jan. 20, 2006), will take place at 11 a.m. today at the Mountain Home Veterans National cemetery in Johnson City. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City Post #265.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Diabetes Association or any charitable organization in memory of William M. Burden.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Burden family.
Jeanette Carter, 82, Hiltons, Va.
A public memorial service for Jeanette Carter, 82, Hiltons, Va., who went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning (Jan. 22, 2006), will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon at the Carter Family Fold at Hiltons, Va. Everyone wishing to attend these services are asked to arrive by 1:55 p.m.
Pallbearers are Tom Bledsoe, Blanard Collins, Bob Forrester, Raymond McLain, Dr. Joseph Smiddy and John Wolfe.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the following non-profit organizations: Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Flo Wolfe, Rt. 1 Box 76-A, Hiltons, Va. 24258; Carter Family Memorial Music Center, P.O. Box 111, Hiltons, Va. 24258; or the Janette Carter Emergency Assistance Fund - Mt. Empire Community College, 3441 Mt. Empire Road, Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219, attn: MECC Foundation.
Carter-Trent/Scott Co. Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is serving the Carter family.
Sam J. Davis, 90, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Sam J. Davis, 90, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday afternoon (Jan. 26, 2006) at Wellmont Hawkins County Hospital, following an extended illness.
He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, was a mason belonging to Overton Masonic Lodge #5 F&AM, and was retired from IP&C Dennison.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Price Davis; parents, Rev. Harvey Davis and Lebannie Collins Davis; brothers, Delter Davis, Homer Davis and Clyde Davis; sisters, Anna Ray Short, Emma Pearson and two infant sisters.
He is survived by his niece and caregiver, Marie Bradley of Rogersville; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Colboch-Price Funeral Home.
Overton Masonic Lodge #5F&AM will conduct Masonic services at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Funeral services will follow the Masonic services.
Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday at Highland Cemetery.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is in charge of the arrangements.
