Mrs. Bertha Bruner - FALL BRANCH
Mrs. Bertha Bruner, 85, 230 Bank Drive, Fall Branch, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Bruner was a daughter of the late Hicks and Virgie Ford. She retired from Fall Branch Elementary School. Mrs. Bruner was a member of First Baptist Church, Fall Branch. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bruner, in 1985; three brothers, Dee Ford, June Ford and Martin Dillard; and one sister, Myrtle Ford Ferguson. Survivors include three daughters, Jean White, Fall Branch, and Vicky Harward and Missi Campbell, both of Williamston, N.C.; five grandchildren, Angie Arnold, Scott White, Heather Crawford, Crystal Harward and Bridget Harward; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch, was in charge.

Lt. Col. Harry L. Darnell - GRAY
Lt. Col. Harry L. Darnell, 72, Gray, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at his residence after an illness of cancer. Lt. Col. Darnell was a son of the late Lemuel and Monnie Darnell. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Co., Kingsport, after 43 years of service. Lt. Col. Darnell served as commander of the Kingsport Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol for the past 27 years. He had flown for several years as a private pilot. Lt. Col. Darnell was a Primitive Baptist. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sue Burton Darnell; three sons, Jeff Darnell, Atlanta, and Jody Darnell and Travis Darnell, both of Gray; one brother, Glenn Darnell, Kingsport; and one granddaughter. Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport, was in charge.

Mrs. Helen Haynes - HUNTSVILLE, ALA.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. " Mrs. Helen Haynes, 76, Huntsville, formerly of the South Central community, Chuckey, Tenn., died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at Huntsville Hospital. Mrs. Haynes was a daughter of the late William M. and Laura Depew. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Haynes had attended Casi Full Gospel Church, Chuckey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Haynes; one infant son; four brothers, Herman Depew, Jay Depew, Sam Depew and Lee Depew; and one sister, Luemma Headrick. Survivors include three daughters, Jane Haynes, Chuckey, Nancy Haynes, Cleveland, Tenn., and Barbara Jones, Huntsville; one sister, Gladys Depew, Johnson City, Tenn.; one stepgranddaughter, Tonya Hensley, Greeneville, Tenn.; three stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Kiser, Greeneville, was in charge.

Dewey W. Laws - JOHNSON CITY
Dewey W. Laws, 79, 2200 E. Unaka Ave., Johnson City, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home, Mountain Home. Mr. Laws was a Greenmountain, N.C., native and had lived in Johnson City for the past 50 years. He was a son of the late Grover and Elizabeth Anne Renfro Laws. Mr. Laws retired from Burlinton Industries and was employed as a security officer by Murray Guard Inc. He was a World War II Army veteran. Mr. Laws was a member of Oakland Avenue Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Gladys Burleson Laws, in 1997; four brothers, Robert Laws, Sylvester Laws, Grover Laws Jr. and Tom Laws; and two sisters, Dorothy Jones and Ruby Burke. Survivors include one son, Ronald D. Laws, Telford; one brother, George Laws, Johnson City; two sisters, Pansy Whitson, Burnsville, N.C., and Faye Hoilman, Erwin; three granddaughters, Rhonda Laws and Ashlei Laws, both of Telford, and Misti Booher, Johnson City; two great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Morris-Baker was in charge.

S. Joe Hicks - JOHNSON CITY
Sidney Joe Hicks, 50, 406 Highland Ave., Johnson City, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Hicks was a Washington County native and a son of Mary Frances Buck Hicks, Jonesborough, and the late Sidney Ellsworth Hicks. He retired from Johnson City Medical Center as a supervisor. Mr. Hicks was a member of Living Word Lutheran Church, where he served as an elder, Sunday school teacher and Vacation Bible School teacher. He taught Bible study and conducted Sunday services at Broadmore Assisted Living. Mr. Hicks was a 1972 graduate of David Crockett High School, Jonesborough, and a graduate of Steed College. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mrs. Jenniffer Johnson Hicks; one son, Wayne Wilcox, Gray; three sisters, Peggy Tinker, Jonesborough, and Donna Hicks and Rita Jackson, both of Johnson City; one brother, Mike Hicks, Jonesborough; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and one great-nephew. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Mrs. Ruby L. Sutherland - JOHNSON CITY
Mrs. Ruby L. "Muffy" Sutherland, 57, Johnson City, formerly of 103 Roy Phillips Road, Jonesborough, died Sunday, June 23, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Sutherland was a Washington County native and a daughter of David Walters, Johnson City, and Valerie West Walters, Jonesborough. She retired from Leon Ferenbach Inc., where she served in the coning department. Mrs. Sutherland was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lockner. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include one daughter, Linda Jenkins, Jonesborough; four sons, Billy Lockner, Freddy Lockner and Jeff Sutherland, all of Johnson City, and Ronnie Lockner, Jonesborough; three sisters, Betty Parker, Dallas, Brenda Garrett, Jonesborough, and Michelle Lacey, Summerville, S.C.; one brother, Clyde Walters, Dallas; one half-sister; two half-brothers; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Tetrick was in charge.

Mrs. Charlotte R.T. Willis - JONESBOROUGH
Mrs. Charlotte Rosetta Thornburg Willis, 63, 1098 Painter Road, Jonesborough, died Saturday, June 22, 2002, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was a daughter of the late Edgar and Virgie Thornburg. Mrs. Willis was a retired employee of Washington County Food Services. She was a member of Orebank Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Willis was preceded in death by three sisters, Reba Melear, Isabelle Willis and Teresa "Sissy" Thornburg. Survivors include her husband, Glen Willis; four sons, David "Waylon" Willis, Bud Willis, Bill Willis and Rick Willis; two sisters, Shirley Good and Fonda Evans; three brothers, the Rev. Leb Thornburg, Chet Thornburg and Charlie Thornburg; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch, was in charge.

Mrs. Mary L. Kincheloe - JONESBOROUGH
Mrs. Mary Lucy Kincheloe, 92, 885 Highway 81 N, Jonesborough, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at John M. Reed Nursing Home, Limestone. Mrs. Kincheloe was a Washington County native and a daughter of the late John and Lottie Pearl Hylton Diehl. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Kincheloe was a member of Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, S.K. "Kib" Kincheloe; and two daughters, Sue Wheelock and Elizabeth Rector. Survivors include two daughters, Aileen Mitchell and Sammie Keys, both of Jonesborough; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Ethel I. Black - JONESBOROUGH
Ms. Ethel Ione Black, 76, 1113 Persimmon Ridge Road, Jonesborough, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Four Oaks Health Care Center, Jonesborough. Ms. Black was a Wauthena, Kan., native and a daughter of the late Vivian Inez Meidinger Shoneneck. She was employed as a cook by various nursing homes and hospitals for many years. Ms. Black was a Methodist. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Etta Shears, Jonesborough, and Vivian Robbins, Omaha, Neb.; two sons, John Melvin Robbins, Eufala, Okla., and Frank L. Robbins, Roanoke, Texas; one brother, John Roland Conners, Maple Grove, Minn.; 23 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Woodward S. Cole - JONESBOROUGH
Woodward S. "Woody" Cole, 82, 250 Miller Road, Jonesborough, died Friday, June 21, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Mr. Cole was a Unicoi County native and a son of the late Emmett and Anna Mae Hensley Cole. He was a retired contractor. Mr. Cole was a Baptist. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Cole was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Mildred Cole; one brother; and one sister. Survivors include two sons, Jeffery Cole, Jonesborough, and Terry Cole, Walton, Ky.; four daughters, Jimmy Rha Smelcer, Chuckey, Sandra Whorton and Tammy Ritter, both of Romney, W.Va., and Mary Jo Davis, Laurel, Md.; several stepchildren; one brother, William Cole, Silver Spring, Md.; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Theodore R. Jones - JONESBOROUGH
Theodore R. "Chicken" Jones, 86, 155 Union Church Road, Jonesborough, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. Mr. Jones was a Bakersville, N.C., native and had lived in Washington County for most of his life. He was a son of the late John and Laura Greene Jones. Mr. Jones retired from East Tennessee State University. He was a World War II Army veteran. Mr. Jones was an active member of the Johnson City Seniors" Center, where he was a member of the Musical Voices. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Margaret K. Jones, in 2001; three brothers; and one sister. Survivors include two sons, Norman E. Jones and Douglas M. Jones, both of Johnson City; one daughter, Linda K. Grace, Jonesborough; seven grandchildren, Douglas D. Jones, Christy A. Ward and Sandy Keller, all of Johnson City, David Wayne Jones, Kingsport, Carla Harrison and Wendy Perry, both of Jonesborough, and Robin Washington, Gray; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Morris-Baker was in charge.

William W. Jaynes - LIMESTONE
William Wayne "Bill" Jaynes, 75, Limestone, died Wednesday, June 19, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Jaynes was a Washington County native and a son of the late Paul Thomas Jaynes Sr. and Anna Lee Williams Jaynes. He was employed as a boiler operator by Greene Valley Developmental Center, Greeneville, for 23 years. Mr. Jaynes was a member of Limestone Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as a trustee for 31 years and past chairman of the church cemetery for 25 years. He was preceded in death by one brother, Clio Jaynes. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Udema Reed Jaynes; two daughters, Barbara Cutshall, Chuckey, and Phyllis Reed, Limestone; five brothers, Tom Jaynes, Joe Jaynes and Dwight Jaynes, all of Limestone, Jack Jaynes, Afton, and John Jaynes, Ridgeway, S.C.; three sisters, Lorena Broyles and Betty Young, both of Limestone, and Aldaree Reed, Johnson City; and four grandchildren. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Pauline Larimer - LIMESTONE
Pauline Larimer, 87, John M. Reed Nursing Home, Limestone, formerly of 148 Ina Lane, Jonesborough, died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at the home. Ms. Larimer was a Jonesborough native and a daughter of the late Charles Martin and Leota Murr Stayer. She was a homemaker. Ms. Larimer was a member of McCarty United Methodist Church, Jonesborough, and the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Oleta Mae Stayer, Henrietta Rymer and Juanita Bales. Survivors include one daughter, Delores Stayer Lewis, Jonesborough; one sister, Sue Williams, Telford; one brother, Lewis Stayer, Telford; three grandchildren, Pascal Lynn Lewis, Johnson City, and Angela Lewis and Christa Lewis, both of Jonesborough; 12 nieces and nephews; 25 great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Nancy R. Smith - ZION, ILL.
ZION, Ill. " Nancy Ruth Smith, 59, 112 Broyles Drive, Jonesborough, Tenn., died Thursday, June 20, 2002, at Zion Midwest Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Ms. Smith was a Sullivan County, Tenn., native and had lived in Wise County, Va., for most of her life. She was a daughter of Laura Neel Pippin, Jonesborough, and the late Hiawatha "Toby" Pippin. Ms. Smith was employed by Terminix International, Johnson City, Tenn. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Jonesborough. Ms. Smith was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Pippin and Jim Pippin. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include one son, Derek Smith, Jonesborough; two sisters, Bertie Mae Sulfridge and Sarah Ann Warner, both of Tucson, Ariz.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Sam D. Roberts - CHUCKEY
Sam Dewey Roberts, 77, 429 Roaring Creek Road, Chuckey, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Roberts was a Washington County native. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Roberts was an Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Billie Pauline Arnett Roberts; one daughter, Metia Lopez, New Orleans; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Mrs. Stella Frances Fox - ELIZABETHTON
Mrs. Stella Frances Fox, 82, 907 DeJarnette St., died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Life Care Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Fox was a lifelong resident of Carter County and a daughter of the late J.T. and Viola Harmon Montgomery. She was a member of East Side Baptist Church. Mrs. Fox retired from North American Rayon Corp. after 46 years of service. She was a member of the Elizabethton Senior Citizens. Mrs. Fox was preceded in death by her husband, Rothie John Fox, in 2000; two sisters, Agnes Lillian Nunley and Marie Montgomery; and five brothers, John Rex Montgomery, James Willard Montgomery, Elbert E. Montgomery, David E. Montgomery and Glen E. Montgomery. Survivors include one daughter, Sandy Cornett, Elizabethton;; three sisters, Marie E. Ashley, Elizabethton, Vera Lou Lowe, Jonesborough, and Laura Alona Williams, Kingsport; two brothers, George W. “Champ” Montgomery, Elizabethton, and Raymond S. Montgomery, Roan Mountain; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Tetrick, Elizabethton, was in charge.

Paul Towery - FALL BRANCH
Paul Towery, 55, Fall Branch, died Tuesday, July 23, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Towery was a Nashville native and had recently moved to this area. He was a son of Elizabeth Towery, Lee County, Miss., and the late Deech Towery. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Mrs. Tammy Murray Towery; two daughters, Suzanne Towery, Mississippi, and Paula Michelle Towery, Nashville; one son, William Michael Towery, Nashville; three sisters, Polly Phillips and Patsy Towery, both of Mississippi, and Peggy Towery, Nashville; three grandchildren; and one niece. Snyder’s, Gray, was in charge.

Mrs. Marie Scheuerman - JOHNSON CITY
Mrs. Marie “Mary” Scheuerman, 88, Pine Oaks Assisted Living Community, Johnson City, died Thursday, July 25, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Scheuerman was a Defiance, Ohio, native and a daughter of the late August and Marie Fennit VanBrackel. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Scheuerman was a member of First Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry G. Scheuerman; and one brother, August VanBrackel. Survivors include one son, Gary L. Scheuerman, Jonesborough; one grandson, Shane Scheuerman, Jonesborough; one granddaughter, Nataska Scheuerman, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews. Appalachian was in charge.

Mrs. Fannie K. Elliott - JONESBOROUGH
Mrs. Fannie Katherine Elliott, 91, Cherokee Road, Jonesborough, died Friday, July 26, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County and a daughter of the late William Henry Harrison and Lavonia Dunn. Mrs. Elliott was a homemaker. She was a member of Union Christian Church. Survivors include one son, Clyde Elliott, Johnson City; and one grandson, Doug Elliott, Bristol, Va. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Donald L. Peters - JONESBOROUGH
Donald Lynn Peters, 51, 727 Old Embreeville Road, Jonesborough, died Wednesday, July 24, 2002, at his residence. Mr. Peters was a lifelong Washington County resident and a son of the late Ed and Thelma Peters. He was employed as a construction laborer. Mr. Peters was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard A. Peters, Billy Peters and Eddie Peters. Survivors include two sons, David L. Peters, Jonesborough, and Jeffrey L. Peters, Johnson City; two sisters, Kathy Peters and Jeanette Hartsell, both of Jonesborough; one brother, Rhonda Peters, Johnson City; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Morris-Baker was in charge.

Mrs. Maxie Casey Poore - JONESBOROUGH
Mrs. Maxie Casey Poore, 76, 1825 Tenn. Highway 107, Jonesborough, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Poore was a Washington County native and a daughter of the late Jim and Dora Fowler Casey. She attended and was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Mrs. Poore retired from Levi-Strauss Co. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Poore; one son, Mitchell Keith Poore; three sisters; and five brothers. Survivors include one sister, Addie Casey Taylor, Jonesborough. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Miss Ashley M. Rhudy - AFTON
Miss Ashley Marie Rhudy, 17, 2365 Afton Road, Afton, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Miss Rhudy was a Washington County native and a daughter of Regina Marie Rhudy, Afton, and Daniel Lee Rhudy, Jonesborough. She was a member of Chestnut Grove Baptist Church. Miss Rhudy was a senior at Daniel Boone High School. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include two brothers, Jeremiah Rhudy, Jonesborough, and Dustin Lee Rhudy, Afton; stepparents, Doug Rose, Afton, and Wanda Rhudy, Jonesborough; maternal grandparents, Glenn and Edna Lewis, Jonesborough; paternal grandparents, Donald and Jane Rhudy, Jonesborough; paternal great-grandmother, Helen Marie Ellis, Jonesborough; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.

Mrs. Agnes G.C. Clemmons - COLUMBUS, GA
Mrs. Agnes Gertrude Carr Clemmons, 88, Columbua, Ga., died Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Clemmons was a Cottonwood, Ala., native and a daughter of the late Charles and Victoria Edwards Carr. She retired from Swift Spinning Mills. Mrs. Clemmons was a member of Rosehill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph O. Clemmons; and one son, Joseph M. Clemmons. Survivors include three daughters, Mary F. Clemmons and Geraldine C. King, both of Columbus, and Margaret Othelia Murray, Jonesborough; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Striffler-Hamby, Columbus, Ga., was in charge.

Mrs. Lillie V. Tipton - ERWIN
Mrs. Lillie Virginia Tipton, 89, 1214 S. Buffalo St., died Saturday, Aug. 3, 2002, at Erwin Health Care Center. Mrs. Tipton was a lifelong Unicoi County resident and a daughter of the late Jim and Alice Rogers. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Tipton was a Free Will Baptist. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Johnny Rogers, Tom Rogers, Cecil Rogers, Charlie Rogers and Roy Rogers; and one sister, Bonnie Rogers. Survivors include one brother, William E. “Bill” Rogers, Erwin; one sister, Martha Hilton, Jonesborough; and several nieces and nephews. Erwin Memorial was in charge.

Mrs. Ruth M. Clouse - ERWIN
Mrs. Ruth M. Clouse, 75, 1014 Prince St., died Monday, Aug. 5, 2002, at the Center on Aging and Health. She was a Unicoi County native and a daughter of the late Floyd and Rosetta Hughes Higgins. Mrs. Clouse was a former product inspector for Hoover Ball. She was a member of Evergreen Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward Clouse; one son, Stephen Clouse, Gray; one sister, Louise Sellars, Johnson City; one brother, Ralph Higgins, Charleston, S.C.; one grandson, Stephen Clouse II, Johnson City; and one granddaughter, Ashley Clouse, Gray. Valley, Erwin, was in charge.

Mrs. Rosa Nell Martin - FALL BRANCH
Mrs. Rosa Nell Martin, 89, NHC HealthCare, formerly of Painter Road, Fall Branch, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002, at NHC after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Martin was a lifelong Washington County resident. She and her late husband, L.C. “Clifford” Martin, operated a dairy farm. Mrs. Martin was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Lena Pratt and Alice Harris; one infant sister, Sara Jones; and six brothers, Gum Jones, Bill Jones, Opie Jones, John Jones, Cecil Jones and Tom Jones. Survivors include several nieces and nephews, including Polly Stapleton, Rosa Lee Hicks, Ruby Hilton and Sue Barnes. Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch, was in charge.

Addison Ray Hilbert - GRAY
Addison Ray Hilbert, 77, 1603 Carroll Creek Road, Gray, died Monday, July 29, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Hilbert was a Washington County native and a son of the late Addison P. and Ruby Mitchell Hilbert. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation after 30 years. Mr. Hilbert was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church. Survivors include his wif, Mrs. Cordie Nelson Hilbert; one daughter, Jo Ann Holloway, Gray; one granddaughter, Kathy Holloway, Gray; and several nieces and nephews. Appalachian was in charge.

Mrs. Billie J.R. Ball - JOHNSON CITY
Mrs. Billie Joann Rupe Ball, 67, formerly of 503 S. Center St., Johnson City, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002, at Lakebridge Health Care Center. Mrs. Ball was a Washington County native and a daughter of the late Thad Rupe and Helen Smith Lawson. She was formerly employed by the local Cerebral Palsy Association. Mrs. Ball was a member of Faith Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Ball; and two brothers, Howard Wayne Rupe and Floyd Rupe. Survivors include one daughter, Tonya Ball Sparks, Johnson City; one grandson, Matthew Dale Sparks, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews. Appalachian was in charge.

Mrs. Dorothy A. Wilson - JOHNSON CITY
Mrs. Dorothy Ann “Dot” Wilson, 76, 900 Antioch Road, Johnson City, died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2002, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was a Washington County native and a daughter of the late Elbert and Nellie Fox Cole. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Wilson was an inspector at Volunteer Blind Industries. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wilson. Survivors include two daughters, Delores Ann Patterson, Johnson City, and Patricia Sue Campbell, Jonesborough; one son, Charles R. Wilson Jr., Johnson City; several sisters; one brother; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dillow-Taylor was in charge.