Anna Laura Bradley, 69, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - Anna L. Neeley Bradley, 69, 923 Millercrest Drive, passed away Saturday (Jan. 12, 2002) at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Bradley was a native of Appalachia, Va. She was a daughter of the late John Edwin and Ella Burchett Perkins Neeley.
Mrs. Bradley was a member of Central Baptist Church, Johnson City, a member of the Esther Sunday School Class, the Central Baptist Church decoration committee, the Central Baptist Church choir and the Johnson City Monday Club.
Mrs. Bradley had retired from the James H. Quillen Medical Center in 1991 as an EEG technician.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Patrease Ann Wilhoit; three brothers, William F. Neeley, Ike Neeley, Joseph Patrick Neeley; and one sister, Gladys Neeley.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Bradley; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ella and Mark Adcox, Kingsport, Kelly and Larry Canter, Elizabethton, Myra and John King, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Lori Wilhoit; two stepdaughters, Susan and Lee Chase, Melissa and Clay Thomas, Johnson City; two sisters, Dolly Nagel, Wichita, Kans., and Margaret Lusker, Clearwater, Fla.; two brothers, Roy Eugene "Gene" Neeley, Kingsport, and John Neeley, Orange Park, Fla.; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Central Baptist Church, 300 North Roan Street, Johnson City.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the church with Dr. Ron Murray and the Rev. Williard Warfield officiating.
Special music will be by the Central Baptist Church Choir under the direction of Mr. Tommy Martin with Mrs. Debbie Odom, soloist, Ambers Wilson, pianist, and Melanie Sparks, organist.
The entombment will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the mausoleum chapel in Monte Vista Memorial Gardens, 1900 E. Oakland Ave., Johnson City, with Dr. Ron Murray officiating.
Pallbearers will be sons-in-law: Larry Canter, John King, Mark Adcox, Lee Chase, Clay Thomas and Clyde Garrison.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in loving memory of Anna N. Bradley may be made to the Shepherd's Spinal Center, 2020 Peachtree S.W., Atlanta, Ga.
Snyder Funeral Home, Gray, is serving the Anna Neeley Bradley family.
Alexeus Coclough, 19-months-old, Kingsport.
Services for Alexeus Danielle Coclough, 19-months-old, of 440 Eastley Court, Kingsport, who passed away Tuesday (Jan. 8, 2002), will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. today in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Lester Lattany and the Rev. David Sexton officiating.
Calling hours are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. today at the funeral home or anytime at the home of Mrs. Ruth Coclough, 440 Eastley Court, Apt. 15 on Sunday evenings.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
An on-line guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com.
Maxie Davidson, 83, Gate City, Va.
GATE CITY, Va. - Maxie Lee Smith Davidson, 83, of Route 2, passed away Saturday (Jan. 12, 2002) at the Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.
She was born in Scott County, Va., on December 6, 1918 to the late Dr. Robert Allen and Emma Lou Carico Smith. She was a homemaker and a member of Midway United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Eugene (Gene) Davidson, June, 2, 1988; three sisters, Chloe Cleo Smith, Izetta Smith and Nila Smith; two brothers, Rudolph and Ralph Smith.
Surviving are a son, Larry Gene Davidson, and daughter-in-law, Janet Davidson, Gate City; daughter, Janet D. Ketron, Kingsport; sister, Lorene Gillenwater, Gate City; grandchildren, Kim Davidson, Becky Ketron, Joe Davidson, Travis Ketron, Josh Ketron, Matthew Davidson; one great-grandchild due in June; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., or anytime at her residence.
Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m. Monday with the Rev. Don Large officiating.
Music will be provided by the Midway United Methodist Choir.
Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews: Joe Davidson, Travis Ketron, Josh Ketron, Matthew Davidson, Terry Gillenwater, Jim Smith, Johnny Renfro, Mike Renfro and Jason Davidson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Smith, Sammy Gillenwater, Bobby Gillenwater, Bruce Culbertson and the Adult Sunday School Class of Midway United Methodist Church.
Junior France, 69, Gate City, Va.
GATE CITY, Va. - Milen Junior France, 69, Route 1, went to be with the Lord Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at Holston Valley Medical Center.
He was a native of Scott County, Va., and was a carpenter.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Truman France and Martha Hart France; sister, Annie Hashbarger; and brother, MacAuther France.
Surviving are his wife, Estell Johnson France, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Ron McClain, Weber City, Va.; son, Darrell France, North Carolina; stepchildren, Monroe and Bertha Johnson, Colonial Heights, Tenn., Diana Kerns, Gate City, Frank Johnson, Weber City, Va., Vernal Johnson, Fall Branch, and Mrs. Jimmy (Helen ) Babb, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hassie France, of the home, Evelyn and Charles Estep, Gate City, Virgie and Ed Walden, Church Hill, Nell and Jim Akers, Kingsport; brothers and sisters-in-law, Emmerson and Lois France, Yuma, Va., Carl and Dafene France, Gate City; several stepgrandchildren, several stepgreat-grandchildren and one stepgreat-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Combs and the Rev. Eckel Herron officiating.
Music will be provided by the Lee Smith Singers.
Burial will be at 11 a.m. Monday in the France Family Cemetery, Bellamy town of Scott County.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday to go to the cemetery.
Betty Gardner, 71, Gate City, Va.
GATE CITY, Va. - Betty Louise Parker Gardner, 71, of Route 4, went to be with the Lord late Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at the Brian Center and Rehabilitation.
A native of Scott County, Va., she was a graduate of Mountain Empire Community College. She retired as an accountant from Arthur Gale Gardner C.P.A.
Mrs. Gardner was a charter member of Emmaus Baptist Church and served as church secretary. She was a loving wife, a caring mother and a wonderful friend to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde E. Parker and Lillian Frances Lane Parker.
Surviving are her husband of 53 years, Arthur Gale Gardner, Gate City; sons and daughters-in-law, David and Debbie Gardner, Gate City, Mark and Karen Gardner, Kingsport, Kent and Carol Gardner, Olathe, Kans.; grandchildren, Jason Gardner, Daniel Gardner, Joshua Gardner, Timothy Gardner, Rachel Gardner and Michaela Gardner; sister, Norma Tucker, Knoxville; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Emmaus Baptist Church, West Carters Valley, Mount Carmel.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the church with Pastor Harold Hawkins and Brother Rodney Bishop officiating.
Music will be provided by the Sincerity Trio.
Burial will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Holston View Cemetery.
The family will meet at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Monday to go to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Gardner, Jason Gardner, Lee Cradic, Chris Gillis, Michael Hawkins, Curt Varble, Glenn Dykes, Joshua Gardner and Timothy Gardner.
Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Ruby Harris, 66, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Ruby Harris, 66, went to be with the Lord Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Fla., from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.
Georgia Head, 62, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Georgia Head, 62, 872 Light Hollow Road, who died Thursday (Jan. 10, 2002), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Fall Branch Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes with the Rev. Rex Miller and the Rev. Clifford Cole officiating.
Roy and Julie Morelock will provide the music.
Interment will be in the Morrison Cemetery, Rogersville.
Pallbearers will be Paul Ward, Mark Crawford, Clint Penley, Mike Hackler, Jim Crawford and Scott Crawford.
Memorials may be given to the House of Prayer Church, 872 Light Hollow Road, Rogersville, Tenn. 37857.
James B. Hensley, 78, Hiltons, Va.
HILTONS, Va. - James B. Hensley, 78, went home to be with the Lord Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at Wellmont Hospice House of Bristol.
A lifelong resident of Scott County, Va., he was retired from the Scott County School System after 36 years of service as a bus driver. He was also a retired farmer and attended Hilton Independent Church of God.
He was a devoted husband, father and papaw.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Farrie Mae Hensley; his wife, Lorraine (Jean) Hensley; one brother, Charlie Hensley; two sisters, Myrtle Taylor and Nellie Ketron; one half brother, Garvey McMurray; and one stepgranddaughter, Becky McCoy.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Patricia Hensley, Hiltons; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Fred Montgomery, Knoxville, Kathy and Dale McCoy, Martha and Bobby Simmons, Phyllis Calton, Wanda Burke, all of Hiltons; grandchildren, Lisa Calton, Greg Hensley, Jay Hensley Jr., Amy Scalf, Evelyn Floyd and Bobbie Simmons; three stepgrandchildren; four great-grandchildren; six stepgreat-grandchildren; brothers, Ralph and Vivian McMurray, Blountville, and Eddie and Billie McMurray, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and loved ones.
Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Cecil Kern and the Rev. Phillip Ketron officiating.
Music will be provided by the Hilton Independent Church of God Singers.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Herman United Methodist Church Cemetery, Gate City (East Carters Valley).
Pallbearers will Dale Sanders, Tony Hobbs, Leroy Bright, Ricky Gardner, Sam Ketron, Cecil Ketron, Ed Kerney and David Kilgore.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Sanders, Harland Hobbs, Morris Gardner, Dwight Gardner, C.L. Mullins, Bruce Hensley, Jackie Taylor, Bobby McNutt and James Mack McMurray.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home of downtown Kingsport is serving the James B. Hensley family.
Linda F. McGhee, 53, Kingsport.
Services for Linda Fansler McGhee, 53, 646 Gravely Road, Kingsport, who went to be with the Lord at 4:15 a.m. Friday (Jan. 11, 2002), will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, with Dr. Roy Lester officiating.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Dennis Ray Parrish, 52, Coeburn, Va.
COEBURN, Va. - Dennis Ray Parrish, 52, died Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at his residence in Coeburn.
Mr. Parrish was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Vietnam era.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Emmitt and Albie Dora Hall Parrish; and a great-niece, Christina Dora Jaquess.
Survivors include two sisters, Nancy Hayes and Patty Greear, both of Coeburn; one nephew, Steven Wayne Greear, Pasadena, Calif.; five nieces, Sandra Greear, April Stidham, Angela Jaquess and Andrea Lawson, all of Coeburn, Michelle Campbell, Tuscaloosa, Ala.; three great-nieces, Julie Jaquess, Laura Stidham and Heather Lawson; five great-nephews, Dustin Hayes, Derrick Hayes, Darren Hayes, Jarrett Lawson and Joshua Laquess.
Calling hours will be after 6 p.m. today at Estes Funeral Home, Coeburn.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Leon Lawson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Pound VFW Post No. 9600 will furnish military graveside rites.
Freddie Penley, 45, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - John Fredrick Penley, 45, of 1004 Greenvine Place, went to be with the Lord Saturday (Jan. 12, 2002) after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
He graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1974 and was employed with Eastman Chemical Company for 28 years.
He was a member of the Limestone Masonic Lodge.
He was of the Baptist faith, and was a devoted father and loving husband, son and brother.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Penley.
Surviving are his wife, Susan Penley, of the home; daughter, Lauren Beth Penley, and son, Landon Blake Penley, also of the home; mother, Anna Joy Penley, Johnson City; brother, Dale Penley, Johnson City; three sisters, Ann Simpson, Gray, Vanessa Snodgrass, Georgetown, Ky., and Terri Greenwell, Fort Mill, S.C.; also several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown, with Masonic services at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel.
Services will follow with the Rev. Ira Cunningham officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Washington County Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Justin Penley, Daniel Simpson, B.J. Snodgrass, Kerry Kaiser, Randy Woodward and Rick Caldwell.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. James Mahoney, Gerry Southerland, Jerry Shoun, Jeff Kendrick, Dr. Frank Johnson and members of the Limestone Masonic Lodge.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o Wanda Grills, 1217 Radcliff Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
Sara F. Reed, 79, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Sara Francis Reed, 79, entered into rest Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at Wexford House.
She was born on December 23, 1922 in Kentucky, to the late John and Audrey Pierson Johnson.
Mrs. Reed was a member of Lynn Garden Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She was a self-employed seamstress and an avid artist and homemaker.
Surviving are her husband, Oferyl J. Reed, of The Place at Kingsport; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and James Hall, Arlington, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Nancy Reed, Kingsport; one sister, Jane McArthur, Gate City, Va.; two brothers, Thomas B. Johnson, Kingsport, and John D. Johnson, Clearwater, Fla.; three grandchildren, Tina Larkins, Kingsport, Rodney Hall, Herndon, Va., and Andy Hall, Woodbridge, Va.; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Gate City Funeral Home, and anytime at the residence of David and Nancy Reed.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Underwood, Elder Jim Burchfield and the Rev. Jonathan Schwartz officiating.
Music will be provided by Brian Henry.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.
The family will be meeting at the funeral home at 12:15 p.m. to go in procession to the graveside service.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.
Contributions may be made to the Lynn Garden Evangelical Presbyterian Church.
Online condolences may be made to gcfh@mounet.com.
Donald Robertson, 57, Chuckey.
CHUCKEY - Services for Donald B. Robertson, Jr., 57, of Chuckey, who died Thursday morning (Jan. 10, 2002), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home with the Rev. Samuel Miles and Keith Webb officiating.
Interment will follow in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Tony Holt, Jeff Holt, Buddy Archer, David Davis, Larry Arnold and Tracy Marshall.
LeRoy Sizemore, 76, Greeneville.
GREENEVILLE - LeRoy Sizemore, 76, of 6087 Asheville Highway, died Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at Greeneville West Health Care.
He was a retired truck driver and was a member of Victory Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Hazel Sizemore; daughter, Kim Sizemore; stepdaughter, Pat Wininger; sister, Alyeen Cutshall and husband Ed; stepsons, Jim Helbert and wife Louise, Tom Helbert and wife Mary; grandsons, Tony Wininger, Keith Reynolds and wife Stacy, Lance Helbert; granddaughters, Christy Cook and husband Shane, Tonda Slusarski and husband Mike, Kim Hurst and husband Brian, Amanda Morrison and husband Curtis; several great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Kiser Funeral Home, Greeneville.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Jim Fillers officiating.
Interment will be at 12 noon Monday at River Hill Cemetery, with military graveside services conducted by VFW Post 1990.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Fillers, Shane Cook, Keith Reynolds, Lance Helbert, Phil Guinn and Cecil Crum.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Kenneth Susong and the staff of Greeneville West Health Care.
Everyone is asked to meet at the funeral home at 11:15 a.m. Monday to go in procession to River Hill Cemetery.
Claude Smith, 89, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - A private graveside service for Claude E. Smith, 89, who died Friday (Jan. 11, 2002), will be conducted with Wayne Boswell, minister, officiating.
Calling hours are from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.
Condolences may be sent to cartertrentfh@chartertn.net.
Jack R. Summey, 65, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Jack R. Summey, 65, went to be with the Lord Saturday (Jan. 12, 2002) after a brief illness.
Born in Scott County, Va., he had been a resident of Kingsport most of his life.
He was the owner and operator of Scott County Heating and Cooling. He enjoyed fishing and was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Mr. Summey was a member and deacon of Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church. He was a strong family person and enjoyed each family member and friend.
He was preceded in death by his father, Earl; brother, Gene; and sister, Lois.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Judy Brickey Summey of the home; one son, Mike Summey and wife Tina of Kingsport; two daughters, Kim Summey of Gray, and Lori Summey Waycaster and husband C.D. of Mount Carmel; three grandchildren, Andy Summey and wife Kimberly, Amanda Summey and Megan Waycaster; mother, Eva Summey; sisters, Bobbie Quillen and husband Paul of Kingsport, Mary Lane and husband Jim of Kingsport; brothers, Mack Summey and wife Janice of Kingsport, Paul Summey and wife Glenda of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Oak Hill Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends anytime at the home, 909 Quillen Street, Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. L.E. Wolfe officiating.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of the church.
Henry L. Tate, 81, Mount Carmel.
MOUNT CARMEL - Henry L. Tate, 81, 403 Old Hickory Circle, passed away Friday (Jan. 11, 2002) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a short illness.
Mr. Tate was a native of Scott County, Va., and was a lifelong resident of Virginia and Tennessee. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was a retired employee of Eastman Kodak.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lou Sandidge Tate in December; his parents, Andrew Jackson and Augustine Elizabeth Wininger Tate; sisters, Mary Belle Mullins, Thelma Howell, and an infant sister; brothers, Auburn J. Tate, Reuben S. Tate, William E. Tate and James Massie Tate.
Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Judith Carol and Ronald Wilson, Church Hill, Rhonda Gail and Dwane Light, Mount Carmel; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry L. and Patsy Tate, Mount Carmel; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lloyd Tate, Gate City, Va., and Clarence "Tator" Tate, Hendersonville; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oak Grove Baptist Church and anytime at the residence.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. T. Richard Harris and the Rev. Bruce Hullette officiating.
Graveside services, with military honors conducted by Church Hill VFW Post No. 9754, will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
The family requests those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Building Fund of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at johnsonfh@chartertn.net.
Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill, is serving the Tate family.
Lillian Tranbarger, 96, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Services for Lillian M. Tranbarger, 96, who went home to be with the Lord Friday (Jan. 11, 2002), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, with the Rev. Mark Fleenor officiating.
Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ted Rafalowski, Tracy Rafalowski, Trey Rafalowski, David Arnold, Mike Arnold and Josh Arnold.
Condolences may be sent to cartertrentfh@chartertn.net.
Joe Bill Webb, 71, Ft. Blackmore, Va.
FT. BLACKMORE, Va. – Graveside services for Joe Bill Webb, 71, who entered into rest Thursday, (Jan. 10, 2002), will be held at 2 p.m. today at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va., by Charles DeWitt Byrd Post No. 3382 of the VFW and Brother Chester Shell.
Calling hours are from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be nephews and friends.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620 or Charles DeWitt Byrd Post No. 3382 of the VFW, c/o Earnest Hooven, 721 Union Hill St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
