Austin Addington, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Austin Blake Addington, infant son of David and Rona Addington, 809 Redwood Drive, Mount Carmel, went to be with Jesus on Thursday (Feb. 28, 2002).
Surviving are maternal grandparents, Renda and Ronnie Morrison, Kingsport; paternal grandparents, Judy and Charlie Addington, Mount Carmel; great-grandmother, Virginia Addington, Gate City, Va.
A private graveside service will be conducted Sunday at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Hensley officiating.
An on-line guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com.
Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the Addington family.
Laura Ashworth, 96, Weber City, Va.
WEBER CITY, Va. - Laura Ellen Ashworth, 96, entered into rest Friday (March 1, 2002) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport.
She was born April 12, 1905 in Scott County, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Jackson Carter and Cordelia Starnes Carter.
Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Arlie Monroe Ashworth; son, Paul Ervin Ashworth; three sisters, Polly Light, Mary Hill and Eva Monk; two brothers, Charles and George Carter; great-grandson, William Paul Templeton; great-great grandson, Logan Ezekiel Quillen
She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Arlena and Eugene Light, Weber City, Va.; brother, Ezra Carter, Weber City, Va.; four grandchildren, Sherry Page, Ricky Ashworth, Kathy Hensley and Tammy Templeton; nine grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Helen Ashworth, Gate City, Va.; special niece, Anice Barnard, Gray.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home.
Services will be at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Bro. Jim Mullins officiating.
Music will be provided by Todd Barnard, Debbie Thomas, Vickie Blakley and Shanna Quillen. Solo by Shelia Hood.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport. Family and friends will be meeting at the cemetery for graveside services.
Pallbearers will be Jackie Page, Jay Page, Ronald Light, Tony Pierson, Michael Hill and Danny Hensley.
Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Light, Jack Light, Gordon Barnard and Anthony Templeton.
Francis Bartock, 59, Shiloh, Ill.
BIG STONE GAP, Va. - Francis Bartock, 59, Shiloh, Ill., died Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2002).
He retired from the U.S. Air Force as a master sergeant and was employed by Computer Sciences Corp. in software configuration.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frank J. Bartock.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Jean (Wyres) Bartock, Shiloh, Ill.; a son, Michael Bartock, Florida; a daughter, Lisa Bartock, Florida; his mother, Alma Bartock-Szuch, Glen Burnie, Md.; five grandchildren; half brother, William "Bill" Boyd, Glen Burnie, Md.
Graveside services will be conducted Sunday in the Quillen Family Cemetery, Gate City, Va., with Pastor Jimmy Qualls officiating.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va. at 11:45 a.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery.
Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va., is serving the Bartock family.
Reba Benfield, 60, Jonesville, Va.
JONESVILLE, Va. - Reba Benfield, 60, Ocoonita community, died Thursday (Feb. 28, 2002) at Lee Regional Medical Center, Pennington Gap, Va.
Born in Lee County, Va., she had been a resident of the county most of her life and was a waitress.
She was a member of Ocoonita Freewill Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Maxie Pochodzay; father, Marion Pochodzay; and several aunts and uncles.
Surviving are her husband, John (Junior) Benfield, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff Benfield and Kimberly, Marion, Ind., and John Benfield and Sybilla, Cedar Bluff, Va.; two grandsons, Todd and Austin, Cedar Bluff, Va.; two brothers, Denver Pochodzay and wife, Mary Juett, Paris, Ky., and James Vernon Pochodzay and wife, Lola, Jonesville, Va.; a sister, Karen Blair and husband, John, Lexington, Ky.; three nieces, Sharla Whitt and husband, Kevin, Pleasureville, Ky., and Juett Ann Pochodzay, Paris, Ky., and Ashley Beth Blair, Lexington, Ky.; one nephew, John David Blair, Lexington, Ky.; one great-nephew, Riley Pochodzay, Paris, Ky.
Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Province Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the sanctuary of the funeral home with the Rev. Jack Cope and the Rev. Martin Yates officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at Millers Chapel Cemetery in Jonesville, Va. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. to go to the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ocoonita Freewill Baptist Church, c/o Vernon Pochodzay, Route 2, Box 3017, Jonesville, Va. 24263.
Elmer Davenport, 84, Baileyton.
BAILEYTON - Elmer H. "Pete'' Davenport, 84, died Thursday (Feb. 28, 2002) at Takoma Adventist Hospital.
He was a retired employee of Tennessee Eastman Company and a member of Ottway United Methodist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Virginia Davenport; parents, Milburn and Montie Kilday Davenport; two sons, Frank Davenport and Elmer Davenport Jr.; one brother, Ralph Davenport; one sister, Mildred Carter; great-grandddaughter, Jordon Christian Rowland.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Selma Davenport, James and Janice Davenport, both of Baileyton; two grandsons and one granddaughter-in-law, Marcus David and Kellie Davenport of Atlanta, Andrew Frank Davenport of Baileyton; four granddaughters and three grandsons-in-law, Tina and Mike Rowland of Kingsport, Elizabeth and Mark Harris of Memphis, Terri and Bill Rhodes of Kingsport, Hope Virginia Davenport of Baileyton; great-grandchildren, Hannah Marie Rhodes, Abigail Harris, Alexanderia Jordon Rowland, Wesley Reagan Davenport and Emmeline Grace Davenport; several nieces, nephews and a special friend, Lynn Fink of Baileyton.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Jeffers Mortuary in Greeneville.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul Miracle officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Zion Cemetery at Baileyton.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be the men of Zion United Methodist Church.
Christopher Deel Jr., 71, Gate City, Va.
GATE CITY, Va. - Christopher C. Deel Jr., 71, Route 3, departed this life early Friday morning (March 1, 2002) at his residence.
He was a native of Clinchco, Va., and worked for the Department of Corrections Washington D.C. as a correctional officer.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Korean Conflict.
Mr. Deel was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Christopher Colombus Deel Sr. and Bertha Turner Deel; sister, Beatrice Colley; brothers, Parker Deel and Joseph Deel.
Surviving are his wife, Mae Garland Deel, Gate City, Va.; daughters and sons-in-law, Rita Jo and Tona Smith, Raleigh, N.C., Terry and Kenny Kerr, Gate City, Va.; grandchildren, Christopher Stallard, Ricky Stallard, Kourtney Smith, Billy Kerr and Andy Kerr; great-grandson, Spencer Kerr; sister, Margaret Yvonne Gilk, Richlands, Wash.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Larry Tolley officiating.
Music will be by the Hensley Family.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. Monday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, Va. Military graveside rites will be conducted by VFW Patton Crosswhite Post No. 6975 Honor Guard of Bristol, Tenn.
The family will meet at the cemetery at 12:45 p.m. for the graveside services.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Claude H. Durham, 81, Kingsport.
Graveside services for Claude Henderson Durham, 81, Kingsport, who went to be with the Lord at 2 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 26, 2002), will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in Oak Hill Cemetery with military rites conducted by American Legion Hammond Post No. 3.
The family expresses appreciation to Dr. Randy K. McLaughlin, his nurse, Alice and staff at Brookside Medical Group for their care and kindness over all the years of his illness.
Pallbearers will be Chuck Ryburn, Eugene Sharrett, Scott Cannallte, Bobby Ortiz, Walter Jones, Charles Huddleston, Paul Sharrett, Tom Kis and Shawn Durham.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, is serving the Durham family.
Will Goodman, Kingsport.
FALL BRANCH - Today, Friday, March 1, 2002, William "Will" Charles Goodman was called to come home and be with the Lord.
Will served in the U.S. Navy and was a veteran of Desert Storm. Once discharged, he became an active member of the U.S. National Guard, Gate City Branch.
Will worked as an electrician for Advent Electric before becoming disabled in July 2000. Will was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called Mesothelioma. He fought a most courageous battle with cancer and beat the odds many times, but the Lord had Will's home in heaven ready for him to come. At this time we must not grieve, but be thankful that Will knew the Lord and had a home waiting for him where he will no longer have the pain and suffering caused from this horrible disease called cancer. Will was a Christian man who touched many lives during his battle with cancer, and we must praise God that he had the chance to touch so many lives and bring glory to his name.
Will leaves behind many friends and family that will miss him dearly. He was well loved and cared for by his wife of eight years, Jeannie Short Goodman and one daughter, Hannah Brooke Goodman. Both Jeannie and Hannah fought the battle right beside Will and will have a struggle putting their lives back together after this long term fight. Friends and family would like to ask that you continue to remember them in your daily prayers as they begin a new battle of starting over.
Will was a very active member of Springdale Baptist Church and his wishes were to have donations sent to either the Will Goodman Fund to be used for Hannah or Springdale Baptist Church building fund. Both can be sent to Springdale Baptist Church, 1616 Haga Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660. Cards of love and encouragement can also be sent to the family in care of Springdale Baptist Church.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the Fall Branch Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes.
Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday in the Fall Branch Chapel with Pastor Alan Buckles officiating.
Burial will follow in Depew's Chapel Church Cemetery with military rites conducted by the 1031st Engineer Company, Army National Guard, Gate City, Va.
Pallbearers will be Josh Quillen, Jason Sykes, Dave Wexler, Dennis Housewright, Joe Righi and Steve Hux.
May I go now? Don't you think the time is right? May I say good-bye to pain-filled days and endless lonely, sleepless nights?
I've lived my life and done my best, an example tried to be, so can I take that step beyond and set my spirit free?
I didn't want to go at first, I fought with all my might! But something seems to draw me now to a warm and loving light.
I want to go! I really do!
It's difficult to stay. But I will try as best I can to live just one more day…To give you time to care for me and share your love and fears.
I know you're sad and are afraid because I see your tears. I'll not be far, I promise that, and hope you'll always know that my spirit will be close to you wherever you may go.
Thank you for loving me. You know I loved you too. That's why it's hard to say good-bye and end this life with you. So hold me now, just one more time and let me hear you say, because you care so much for me, you'll let me go today.
David (Dave) Green, 53, Piney Flats.
PINEY FLATS - Graveside services for James David (Dave) Green, 53, 2501 DeVault Bridge Road, who passed away Monday (Feb. 25, 2002) will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the Garden of Love in East Lawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Ward, Don Robinette, Roger Beverly, Jerry Lively, Kenneth Sexton and Louie Meade.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of the residents of Fejian Park in Okeeochobee, Fla.
East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Green family.
Rev. William Harris, 75, Kingsport.
Services for Rev. William D. Harris, 75, Kingsport, who went to be with the Lord early Thursday (Feb. 28, 2002) will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at Bloomingdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe W. Byrd, the Rev. Alvin Skelton and Pastor Daniel Phillips officiating.
Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the church.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Cemetery with the American Legion Hammond Post #3.
Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:55 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Gary Harris, Dean Harris, Bud Johnson, Perman Shelton Jr., Paul Sellers, Dennis Fuller, Joel Spears and Anthony Light.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Harris, George Wade and Harlan McDavid.
Memorials may be made to Vision Missionary Baptist Church (building fund), 5213 W. Carters Valley Road, Church Hill, Tenn. 37642.
Condolences may be sent to the family at cartertrentfh@chartertn.net.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the family of Rev. William D. Harris.
George L. Hewitt, 92, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Services for George L. Hewitt, 92, who passed away Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2002) will be conducted at 4 p.m. today in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Bement officiating.
Calling hours are from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Committal to follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church or the charity of individual choice.
An online guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com.
Mary Jane Hurst, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Mary Jane Hurst, born March 1, 1924, who died Thursday (Feb. 28, 2002) will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Rev. Dee Hicks officiating.
Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Interment will be in the Highland Cemetery.
Sarah Jobe, 88, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Sarah Overbay Jobe, 88, 620 Big Ridge Road, Kingsport, entered into Heaven's gates with her family and friends by her side on Thursday (Feb. 28, 2002) in Church Hill Care and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness.
She was born in Hawkins County and had been a resident of Sullivan County most of her life. Mrs. Jobe was the daughter of the late Willie and Bessie Overbay.
She attended Walker's Fork Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Jobe; a daughter, Pauline Crawford; infant twins; grandson, Roy Crawford; three brothers, Jack, Junior and Bud Overbay; and a sister, Dessie Allen.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Jim Thacker, Church Hill; two sons and daughter-in-law, Harold and Barbara Jobe, Kingsport and Jimmie Jobe, Marion, N.C.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren; several step great-grandchildren; one sister, Ella Wright, Kingsport; one brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Clara Overbay, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Fall Branch Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes or anytime at the home of her daughter, Sue Thacker, 181 Woodland Lane, Church Hill or at the home of her son, Harold Jobe, 608 Big Ridge Road, Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today at the Fall Branch Chapel with the Rev. Orville Dolen and the Rev. G.W. Jobe officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lone Star Cemetery.
Grandsons and great-grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Margaret Johnson, 77, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Margaret Watson Johnson, 77, went to be with the Lord Wednesday evening (Feb. 27, 2002) after a battle with leukemia.
She was born in Sullivan County and was a resident of Kingsport most of her life. She was a member of Kingsport Community Church/First Church of God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Brank Johnson; her parents, William M. Watson and Anna Botts Watson; one brother, Malcolm Watson.
Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Gene (Anna Lozella) Young, Kingsport; two sisters, Shirley Johnson and Haseltine Aldeen, both of Kingsport; two granddaughters, Angela Camille Williams, Kingsport and Carrie Lynette Hughes, Knoxville; one great-granddaughter, Laurn Renee Vaughn, Kingsport.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at East Lawn Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ron Lowe and son-in-law, Gene Young officiating.
Graveside services will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions in memory of Margaret Johnson to Lighthouse Productions, P.O. Box 3526, Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
George Kyle Jr., 61, Mount Carmel.
MOUNT CARMEL - George Edward (Jeb) Kyle Jr., 61, passed away at the Hospice Center in Bristol, Tenn. Friday (March 1, 2002) following an extended illness.
Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of Fannie Lee Cook Kyle of Kingsport and the late George Edward Kyle. He was a member of Poplar Creek Church of Christ. He was a retired coal truck driver.
Surviving are his wife, Beulah Arbutus Kiser Kyle, Route 2, Grundy, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Pamela Lynn) Stiltner, Route 2, Grundy, Va., and Mrs. Christopher (Anita Gail) Allen, Lexington, N.C.; one son, Brian Edward and his wife, Kimberly Marie, Vansant, Va.; one sister, Patricia Ann Belcher, Palatka, Fla.; two brothers, Jimmy Darrell Kyle, Mount Carmel and Lawrence Stewart (Jug) Kyle, Washington, Ind.; one uncle, Lawrence Cook, Satsuma, Fla.; nine grandchildren.
Calling hours are after 6 p.m. today at Grundy Funeral Home, where an evening service will be held at 7 p.m.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Jerry Edward and Evangelist Michael Trent officiating.
Burial will be in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock, Va.
Active pallbearers will be family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be Wally Pritchard, Charles Duty, Burns Stiltner, Paul Shortt and Jack Rife.
Pvt. James Long, 61, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Military graveside services for Pvt. James Harold Long, 61, of 231 Phipps Road, who passed away Tuesday evening (Feb. 26, 2002), will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens by Hawkins County Color Guard.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville, is in charge of the arrangements.
Cora Lunsford, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Cora Katherine Lunsford, (Aug. 27, 1909-March 1, 2002), passed away Friday (March 1, 2002) in the arms of Jesus.
She was a housewife and avid gardener of flowers. Now she is in heaven where the roses never fade.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lige Lunsford; children, Virgie Leonard and Margaret Minton; grandchildren, Ivan Vermillion, Peggy Minton and Johnny Wright; her mother and father, Hattie and Wiley Lakey; sisters, Mae Branson and Ellen Harper; brothers, Bob and John Lakey.
Surviving are five daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and J.V. Carr, Westmoreland, Tenn., Mary and Jr. Vermillion, Hiltons, Va., Betty and Cecil Wright, Kingsport, Shirley and Wade Clark, Bluff City, Pearl and Glen Hartsock, Hiltons, Va.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Linda Lunsford, Eatonton, Ga., Albert and Diane Lunsford, Bluff City, Fred and Janie Lunsford, Blountville and Larry Lunsford, Bluff City; 15 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport or anytime at the home of her daughter, Betty Wright, 112 Wolfe St., Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Cecil Kern, Rev. Billy Wayne Elkins and Rev. Edward R. Shepard officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.
Grandsons and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be sons-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.
Franklin Presley, 71, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Franklin D. Presley, 71, who went to be with the Lord Thursday morning (Feb. 28, 2002) will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of the Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Rev. Gordon Presley and the Rev. Barry Rackley officiating.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Military graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Mt. Home Veteran's National Cemetery by Hawkins County Color Guard.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Hawkins County Rescue Squad, 955 E. McKinney Ave., Rogersville, Tenn. 37857.
Herbert C. Price, 73, Morristown.
MORRISTOWN - Herbert C. Price, 73, formerly of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord Thursday (Feb. 28, 2002) at Morristown-Hamblen Hospital after a brief illness.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Rogersville, where he had served as superintendent and taught Sunday school. He was an employee of White Stores for 31 years and served as manager for 21 years.
He was also the former owner of the PoBoy Restaurant and was a member of the Rogersville Rotary Club.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae; parents, Clay and Lillie Lovin Price; and a brother, Kelsie Price.
Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, C. Herbert Price Jr. and Debbie of Morristown and Craig and Sherry Price of Morristown; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Don Saylor of Rogersville; grandchildren, Joshua Price of the U.S. Coast Guard, Amos Rogan and wife, Rachel of Sparta, Tenn., Porsha Smith and husband, Greg, Jonah Price, Austin Price and Lacey Price, all of Morristown; one great-granddaughter, Macayla Rogan of Sparta, Tenn.; two sisters, Imogene Ringley and Thelma Price, both of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the First Baptist Church of Rogersville, 119 W. Washington St., Rogersville, Tenn. 37857.
Hagan B. Quillen Sr., 66, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - Graveside services for Hagan B. Quillen Sr., 66, who left his home here on earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday (Feb. 27, 2002) will be at 11 a.m. today at Holston View Cemetery. The family will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews.
Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.
Lewis Trent Jr., 76, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - Lewis Cass Trent Jr., 76, 577 E. Morgan St., went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning (Feb. 28, 2002) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an apparent heart attack.
He was born in Hancock County, but had spent most of his life in Church Hill. He served in World War II in the U.S. Army where he had received the Bronze Star. He retired from Mead Corporation with over 41 years of service in the maintenance department. He was an avid ham radio operator belonging to the Kingsport Amature Radio Club. He was a member of the Clay Masonic Lodge #386 where he was a 32nd degree Mason.
He was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church, Church Hill where he was active in the Golden Eagles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lewis Cass Trent Sr., and Johnnie Davis Trent; two sisters, Emma Lee Walters and Mary Kate Mannings; two brothers, Carl Joseph Trent and Clay Trent.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 52 years, Kathleen Gardner Trent; daughters, Charlotte Dykes and husband, Jerry, Delta Snapp and husband, Stanley, Connie Rutledge and husband, Gale, Lisa Perry and husband, Darrell, all of Church Hill; grandchildren, Mark Snapp, David Dykes, Daniel Dykes, Brian Boggs, Holly Boggs, Amanda Perry, Jacob Perry, Matthew Perry; great-grandchildren, Dillon Dykes, Dakota Dykes, Clay Snapp; step great-grandchildren, Hailey Turnmire and Ryan Turnmire; sisters, Minnie Davidson and McKinley Christian and husband, Donald, all of Church Hill; brothers, John (Press) Trent and wife, Jesse of Kingsport, Jack Trent of Church Hill, Charles Trent of Gray, Ray Trent and wife, Judy of Church Hill, Ralph Trent and wife, Kay of Church Hill; along with several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill and anytime at the residence, 577 E. Morgan St.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jim Manis and Brother Rick Vannoy officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Church Hill Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are ask to meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Condolences may be sent to the Trent family at cartertrentfh@chartertn.net.
Elizabeth Ann Wall, Bristol, Tenn.
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Elizabeth Ann Wall, 101 Dairy Circle Drive, went to be with the Lord (Feb. 28, 2002) at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was the daughter of the late Hobert W. Richards and Eva Carter Richards and was preceded in death by her brother, Delaney Carter Richards.
Mrs. Wall was a graduate of Virginia Intermont and ETSU and was a retired Sullivan County teacher, having taught at Miller Perry Elementary School in Colonial Heights.
She was a member of Lovelace Baptist Church in Fall Branch, Fort Chiswell Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution, Wilderness Trail Chapter Colonial Dames XVII Century and the Blue Ridge Pottery Club.
Surviving are her husband, Rev. W. Joe Wall Jr.; her daughter and son-in-law, Robin W. Bagnall and Gary Bagnall of Bristol, Va.; a granddaughter, Carter Grace Bagnall of Bristol, Va.; a nephew, Doug Richards of Johnson City; an aunt, Mrs. Elsie Miller of Hiltons, Va.; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Dorothy Richards of Bristol, Tenn.
Calling hours are from 5 to 6:45 p.m. Sunday at State Street United Methodist Church. Friends may also call at the home of Gary and Robin Bagnall, 522 Lee St., Bristol, Va.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Jane Taylor officiating.
Burial will be private.
Condolences may be sent to the family via email at blevins@funeral-plans.com.
Blevins Funeral Home, Bristol, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
