Sandy Ann Burton
ROGERSVILLE - Sandy Ann Burton, 37, went to be with the Lord Friday (Dec. 1, 2000) at her residence.
She was a member of Chuza Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Mindy Mesarch; and son, Jamey Burton, both of Rogersville; parents, Dewey and Phyllis Burton, Rogersville; two brothers, Toney Burton and Ricky Burton, both of Rogersville; one sister, Amy Burton, Rogersville; grandmother, Ruth Smith, Rogersville; and several aunts and uncles.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Rhonda Sue Carter
FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Rhonda Sue Carter, 37, entered into rest Friday (Dec. 1, 2000) at her residence.
She was born Dec. 21, 1962 and was a homemaker. She is the daughter of Clyde and Ruth Ann Gillenwater Carter of Ft. Blackmore, Va.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kelly and Lakie Lane Gillenwater; and her granddad, Kyle H. Carter.
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and David Mann, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, John Kelly and Tina Carter, Dungannon, Va.; grandmother, Alice Sanders Carter, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; several nieces and nephews, Amanda Marie Winegarner, Jacinda Ann Winegarner, Madison Brooke Carter and Jacob Kelly Carter.
Rhonda had a very special friend, Regina Baldwin Reed.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. James 'Teb' Carter and the Rev. Charlie Taylor officiating.
Music will be provided by James McConnell and Dorothy Hicks.
Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Monday at Mann Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family will be meeting at the cemetery.
Velma Louise Cash
BRISTOL, Tenn. - Velma Louise Roller Cash, 94, died Friday (Dec. 1, 2000) at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Cash was born May 12, 1906 in Sullivan County, Tenn. Mrs. Cash lived most of her life in the Sullivan and Washington County areas.
She was a member of Wheeler United Methodist Church. She retired from 40 years of service in the yarn division of Tennessee Eastman Company in Kingsport.
Mrs. Cash was the daughter of the late Adam and Ida Roller.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, James B. Cash; two sisters, Edith Roller and Irene Mills; and one brother, Wesley Roller.
Mrs. Cash has one surviving sister, Ruby McClellan, of Kingsport; and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Akard Funeral Home, Bristol, or anytime at the homes of Ruby McClellan or Wallace McClellan.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dennis Loy and the Rev. Douglas Drinnon officiating.
Entombment will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Honorary pallbearers will be nephews and great-nephews.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail by Clicking here.
Benny Floyd Cox
WISE, Va. - Benny Floyd Cox, 52, died at his home Friday evening (Dec. 1, 2000) after a lengthy illness.
Before his illness, Benny was employed as a surface miner and as a motorcycle mechanic, and also as the manager of a motorcycle shop in Norton.
He was an avid hunter, fisherman and motorcycle enthusiast before his illness, a ponderer and philosopher after it confirmed him to bed. Patient under his own illness, as well as under the illness of his son, Benny was beloved by all in his family and by most who knew him. As his wife said upon his death, 'There lies the biggest hearted man in the world.' All of us in the room felt that sentiment echo in our own hearts. If any of us have hopes of a wonderful afterlife, then Benny certainly does.
Benny was converted on Sunday (Oct. 22, 1978) when Ben Powers was preaching at the Indian Creek Freewill Baptist Church. His wife, Alice, was converted at the same service and they were thereafter baptized together. Benny recently reconfirmed his faith when talking with his grandmother, Susie Cox. He knew that he was living in eternity then, and that he always would be.
Husband, father, son and brother, Benny will be forever missed, but his pain has ended, and for that, we are thankful. He told Alice he was not afraid to die, he was more afraid of continuing in such pain and misery. He told her his death would be like closing his eyes and then opening them, though a hundred years may pass between the closing and the opening. Rest well, beloved brother, and may you see all faces dear to you when you once more open your eyes.
Benny was preceded in death by one daughter, Bennye Helen Cox; maternal grandparents, Myrtle and Denver Short; and paternal grandfather, Ottis Cox.
He is survived by his wife, Alice Blevins Cox; one daughter, September Cox; and his son, Samuel Lee Cox, all of the home.
Also surviving are his parents, Helen and Carroll Cox, Pound; brother, John Cox, Pound; two sisters Leah Bullion, Norton, and Katherine Mullins, Wise; paternal grandmother, Susie Riner Cox, Pound; and many beloved nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts, on both sides of the family.
Calling hours will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Baker Funeral Home, Pound, Va.
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Sadie Baker Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Bob Mullins officiating.
Burial will follow in the Riner Family Cemetery.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
Reva Chase Cox
Graveside services for Reva Chase Cox, 90, Kingsport, formerly of Rock Springs community, who died at 1 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Those planning to attend the graveside will meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. today.
Grandsons and relatives will serve as pallbearers.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the building fund of Double Springs Baptist Church, c/o Suzanne Nelson, 1024 Woodstone Drive, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663.
Fall Branch Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Gladys A. Daehler
A graveside service for Gladys A. Daehler, Kingsport, who died Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday (Dec. 5, 2000) at Oakwood Cemetery, Dixon, Ill.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jack Dibble
DUFFIELD, Va. - Jack Lee Dibble, 74, formerly of Lee County, Va., died Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Born in Dekalb County, Ga., he was the son of the late Oscar Adel and Venice Rutledge Dibble. He was an attorney.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village.
Ruth Ann Fleenor
KINGSPORT - Ruth Ann Fleenor, 58, passed away Saturday (Dec. 2, 2000) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.
Ms. Fleenor was a lifelong resident of Hawkins and Sullivan Counties and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints.
She was preceded in death by her father, Ray A. Fleenor; and brother, Robert (Bobby) Fleenor.
She is survived by her mother, Nola Tate Fleenor, Church Hill; grandmother, Odie Tate, Lenoir City; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Patti and Donnie Sawyer, Rogersville, and Dr. Karen and Jonathan Bunn, Gulf Shores, Ala.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Don H. and Marilyn Fleenor, Church Hill, and Jack R. and Sue Fleenor, Kingsport; nieces, Patricia Dickerson, Tracie Reece, Jo Dee Reed, Kiki Fleenor, Donya Fleenor and Kaitlyn Bunn; nephews, Travis Sawyer, Matt Fleenor and Alex Bunn; aunts, Lillie Williams, Kingston, Tenn., Gertrude Christian and Gaynell Bradshaw, both of Church Hill; and special cousin, Marceleen Renfro, Church Hill.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill, and anytime at the home of her mother, 425 Island View Drive, Church Hill.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Bishop Boyer officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Jonathan Reed, Brian Hunt, Bucky Reece and Danny Greer.
Dennie B. Ford
CHURCH HILL - Services for Mrs. Dennie B. Ford, 90, who departed this life Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000) will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in New Canton with the Rev. W.R.W. Douglas officiating.
Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the church. Friends may also call anytime at the home of a son, 131 Leeper Road, community of New Canton, Church Hill and at the home of a daughter, 1009 E. Sevier St., Kingsport.
Burial will be in the New Canton Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail by Clicking here.
Robinson Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Beulah 'Peggy' Hall
GASTONIA, N.C. - Mrs. Beulah 'Peggy' Nelson Hall, 65, of 1543 East Perry St., died Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) at her residence.
She was a native of Washington County and a daughter of the late William and Marie White Nelson.
She was a homemaker and had been a waitress and cook at Sid's Restaurant.
She attended Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Surviving are her husband, Arch Smith Hall, of the home; one daughter, Kathy Ella Carter, Gray; one son, George Edward 'Eddie' Lane Jr., Clover, S.C.; one sister, Mrs. Ray Hilbert, Gray; three brothers, Stanley Nelson, Johnson City, W.H. Nelson, Gray, and Charles Nelson, Gray; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, with the Rev. Don Hilton officiating.
Burial will follow at Washington County Memory Gardens in the 'Garden of Prayer'.
Pallbearers will be Waylen Garber Jr., Bryant Lane, Michael Lane, Rick Carter, Jason Skeens, Waylen Garber Sr., Jeff Jackson, and Johnny Peters.
Charles L. Jones
Services for Charles L. Jones, 70, 120 Gravely Road, Kingsport, who went to be with the Lord Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Oak Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Willis, the Rev. Coy Butler and Ernie Addington officiating.
Interment will follow the service.
Please make memorial contributions to: Midway Baptist Church, c/o: Clyde Gillenwater, 125 Reading Road, Weber City, Va. 24290 or Kingsport Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 3952, Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Luther L. M. Klepper
NORFOLK, Va. - Luther L. M. Klepper, 63, died Saturday (Dec. 2, 2000) at Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, Va.
A veteran, retired from the U.S. Navy and Civil Service, he had lived in Norfolk for the past 36 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Surviving are his wife, Rosa Faye Klepper, Norfolk; son, Luther Klepper Jr., Norfolk; daughters, Amanda Klepper and Rena Klepper, both of Norfolk, and Debbie Beasley, of Florida; step-daughters, Rita and Sonia; brothers, Jim Klepper, Kingsport, Martin Klepper, Florida, and Looney Klepper, Big Stone Gap' six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the American Legion Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, Va., with Deacon Jerry Rutherford officiating.
Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va., is in charge of local arrangements.
David Jack Ladd
COLONIAL HEIGHTS - Graveside services for David Jack Ladd, 60, 557 Lebanon Road, who went to be with his Lord Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday in East Lawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Charles Burton officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Charles DeWitt Byrd Post No. 3382 of the VFW.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.
A. P. Leonard
BLOUNTVILLE - A. P. Leonard, 99, of 293 Leonard Lane, died Saturday (Dec. 2, 2000) at Indian Path Medical Center.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announces later by Akard Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail by Clicking here.
Ruth Nichols
KINGSPORT - Ruth M. Tipton Nichols, 73, of Peers St., died at 8 a.m. Saturday (Dec. 2, 2000) at Indian Path Hospital after an extended illness.
She was born in Hawkins County (Church Hill) and was previously employed at Rose's Department Store for several years.
She was devoted mother and housewife.
Mrs. Nichols was member of Christ Fellowship Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Nichols; one son, Ted Nichols; great-grandson, Zachary Nichols; and a daughter-in-law, Linda Tincher Nichols.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Nichols and wife, Shirley, Church Hill; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Katherleen Smith, Kingsport; one brother, Lanny Tipton, Blountville; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday at Christ Fellowship Church (exit 49, Rock Springs Rd., follow signs to church) with Pastor Greg DePriest and Pastor Jerry Ramsey officiating .
The family will receive friends immediately after the service.
Music will be provided by the church choir.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Christ Fellowship Church, Victory Lane, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown, is in charge of arrangements.
Forn R. Oliver
JONESBOROUGH - Mr. Forn R. Oliver, 87, of 364 Oak Hill Circle, died Saturday (Dec. 2, 2000) at the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Carter County and the son of the late Elijah and Ema Buckles Oliver.
Mr. Oliver was a retired truck driver for the Washington County Highway Dept.
Survivors include his son, Rick Oliver, Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bill Gourley officiating.
Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends of the family.
Mrs. Frances Pierce
KINGSPORT - Services for Mrs. Frances Geneva Pierce, 320 Louis St., who departed this life Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 29, 2000) will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at Mount Zion Holiness Church.
Calling hours are anytime at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Pierce, 326 Louis St., Kingsport, and Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the church.
Robinson Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Frances Geneva Pierce.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail by Clicking here.
Estelle H. Robinette
COEBURN, Va. - Estelle H. Robinette, 92, died Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Va.
She was born in Wise County, Va., she was the daughter of the late George P. and Nannie Elizabeth Holbrook Robinette.
Miss Robinette was preceded in death by two sisters, Sylvia Elswick and Alma Dickson; and four brothers, Cecil Robinette, Rollie Robinette, Larson Robinette and Calvin Robinette.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are two sisters, Effie Brooks, Coeburn, Va., and Fonda Hamm, Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Hansford Robinette, Coeburn, Va., and Landon Robinette, Norton, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Castlewood Funeral Home with the Rev. Leon Lawson officiating.
Burial will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Va.
Pallbearers will be Tim Robinette, Phillip Ison, Dale Brooks, Billy R. Hite, Don Brooks, Kenny Brooks, Hershel Brooks, Scott Brooks and Roger Yates.
Honorary pallbearer will be J.T. Caruso.
Charles A. Rogers
SARASOTA, Fla. - Charles Andrew Rogers, 68, died Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) at his home in Sarasota, Fla., after a battle with cancer.
He was born in Kingsport and was the son of the late Abe H. and Amanda Webb Rogers. He moved to Sarasota with his family in 1954. There he founded and operated the AAA Lathing Company.
Charles was a borned again Christian of the Apostolic faith.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Morris Rogers in 1975; brothers, Lloyd, Willard, Raymond and Gordon Rogers; and a sister, Ethel Phillips.
Surviving are a daughter, Cheri Bergstresser; three sons, Sam, Norman and Hank Rogers, all of Florida; three sisters, Dorothy Arnold, Alice Coffey and Joan Simpson, all of Kingsport; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and a very special and close friend, Pat Hilton.
After friends were received and services held, Charles was laid to rest at Palms Memorial Park, Sarasota on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The family wishes to thank everyone for their concern and their prayers.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Southwest Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, Fla. 34238.
Anita L. Stewart
A memorial service for Anita L. Stewart, 56, 1405 Watauga St., Kingsport, who died at 12:30 p.m. Friday (Dec. 1, 2000) will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home and at the home of her special friend, Shirley Counts, 1509 Pineola Ave.
Memorial gifts may be made to Wellmont Hospice Program, P.O. Box 238, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662.
Thomas Templeton
GRAY - Graveside services for Thomas Oliver Templeton, 70, 537 Old Stage Road, who was called home by his God almighty Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Holston View Cemetery with military rites conducted by Charles Dewitt Byrd Post No. 3382 VFW. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the graveside service.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown, is in charge of the arrangements.
Donnie R. Tucker
KINGSPORT - Donnie (Don) R. Tucker, 61, died Saturday (Dec. 2, 2000) at his home.
Mr. Tucker was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., and had lived in the Kingsport area most of his life. He was a very outgoing person and enjoyed playing practical jokes on people. He was known for his good sense of humor. He enjoyed his fellowship with his classmates from Sullivan High School, Class of 1957.
He served in the U.S. Army for three years, and was retired from the Research Division of Tennessee Eastman Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory Ray and Elise Tucker; and several aunts and uncles.
Surviving are his wife, Trellis 'Tee' Tucker, of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa 'Missy' and Mark Guyer, Gate City, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Danielle Tucker, Kingsport; step-daughter and son-in-law, Tessa and Kent Snapp, Weber City, Va.; step-son, Brent Spivey and Brandy Christian, Kingsport; grandchildren, Nicholas Long, Ben Long, Luke Guyer, Elijah Guyer, Darien Tucker, Sydnee Snap, Ally Snapp, Kenleigh Snapp and Brook Christian; sister, Doris Dinsmore and husband, Don, Kingsport; special buddy, 'Schautzie', of the home; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many special friends.
Calling hours will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Funeral Home and any other time at the residence.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. David Luster officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Theresa Wohlford
KINGSPORT - Theresa McClellan Wohlford, 94, died Friday (Dec. 1, 2000) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
A resident of Kingsport since 1919, she was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Wohlford; and a brother, John S. McClellan Sr.
Mrs. Wohlford was one of the original parishioners of St. Dominic's Catholic Church and had been a member for more than 60 years.
Surviving are a son, Paul R. Wohlford Jr., Bristol, Tenn.; two grandsons, Paul III and Jonathan; three great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Sherry M. Weaver and John S. McClellan III, both of Kingsport, Charles S. McClellan, Rochester, N.Y., Toni M. Cave, Kingsport, and Robert P. McClellan, Tampa, Fla.
Also surviving are her daughter-in-law, Donna; and granddaughter-in-law, Ann.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown. A prayer service will follow at 8 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Dominic's Catholic Church with the Rev. Charles Burton officiating.
Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to St. Dominic's Catholic Church, 2517 John B. Dennis Hwy., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
