Wednesday, November 14
Jim Busick, 72, Blountville
Martha Case, 86, Rogersville
William (Larry) Cox
Ralph W. Dillow, 80, Atlanta
Georgia B. Fleenor, Fort Myers, Fla
Elmer Garrett, 71, Pennington Gap
Fred L. Hill, 62, Knoxville
Nancy V. Ketron, 79, Kingsport
Emmett J. Kilgore Jr., 87, Coeburn
William Ledbetter, Rogersville
James McGee, 76, Gate City
James W. Moody Sr., 82, Kingsport
Billy H. Orender, 66, Kingsport
Frank B. Porter, 83, Kingsport
Joyce Rhoton, 69, Mount Carmel
Donald G. Ritchie, 61, Carlisle, Ohio
Maryann Schiavone, 79, Pennington Gap
Bessie Smith, 77, Gate City
Marie Jo Smith, 66, Kingsport
Alice Swann, 86, Kingsport
Jerry M. Vaughn, 46, Duffield
Mary Vaughn, 89, Church Hill
James B. Walker, 69, Johnson City
Marion Watterson, 42, Johnson City
Selman
L. Bowen, 80, Chruch Hill
CHURCH
HILL - Selman L. Bowen, 80, entered into rest Monday (Nov.
12, 2001) at Indian Path Medical Center Hospital.
He was born in Honaker, Va., on May 23, 1921, to the late Avery and
Rosie Roman Bowen.
Selman retired from J.P. Stevens, Borden Plant, after 30 years of
service.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth
Sherling, Mary Bowen and Amy Bowen; brothers, Alvin, Clyde and
Charlie Bowen.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby Bellamy Bowen, Church Hill; one
daughter, Darlena Sutherland, Kingsport; three grandchildren, Tonya
Culbertson, Valerie Dunn and Bo Sutherland, all of Kingsport; two
great-grandchildren, Lauren Dunn and Logan Dunn; several nieces and
nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Gene Falin
Memorial Chapel of the Gate City Funeral Home with the Rev. J.W.
Depew officiating.
Music will be provided by Junior Smith and the Family Tradition.
Burial will the follow the service at Holston View Cemetery, Weber
City, Va.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Dunn, Bobby Dunn, Carl Culbertson,
Kenneth Sutherland, Bill Williams and Chris Reed.
Jim
Busick, 72, Blountville
BLOUNTVILLE
- Jim Busick, 72, 952 Hamilton Road, went to be with the
Lord unexpectedly Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at Holston Valley Medical
Center.
He was born in Greene County and lived most of his life in
Blountville. He was employed by Maple View Farms.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Troy and Mary Busick; and
one sister, Lucille Mathaney.
Surviving are his wife, Gladys Busick, of the home; six daughters,
Patsy Gregg, Diane Taylor and Barbara Busick, all of Blountville,
Rhonda Edwards of Jonesborough, Patsy Busick of Kingsport, and Ruby
Busick of Hiltons, Va.; six sons, Bobby Busick of Blountville, Clyde
Busick and Ronnie Busick of Kingsport, Tommy Busick, of Maryville,
Darron Taylor of Church Hill, and Steve Taylor of Blountville;
several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces
and nephews.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral
Home, Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Wayne McCracken officiating.
Burial will be in the Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Martha
Case, 86, Rogersville
ROGERSVILLE
- Martha Caroline Case, 86, passed away Tuesday morning
(Nov. 13, 2001) at Heritage Manor Nursing Home.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced later
by Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville.
William
(Larry) Cox
JOHNSON CITY - William Lawrence (Larry) Cox, 79, of the Harmony
community, entered into heavenly rest Sunday (Nov. 11, 2001) at the
Veterans Affairs Nursing Home at Mountain Home, Tenn.
Mr. Cox was a Washington County native, and the son of the late
William Jones and Susie Keefauver Cox. He was a graduate of ETSU,
and was a building contractor and owner of the Larry Cox
Construction Company in Kingsport.
He served as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force during World War II.
Mr. Cox was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Ceola Wheelock Walker Cox; two brothers
and their spouses, Earl and Mae Cox, Fall Branch, and Fred and
Elaine Cox, Wheatherford, Tex.; three sisters, Louise Judd,
Cookeville, Eva and spouse, Dean Commer, Wichita, Kans., Virginia
and spouse, Bert Sutton, Monte Vista, Colo. He is also survived by
six nephews and three nieces; and 14 great-nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today in the Gray Funeral
Home in Gray.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of the
funeral home with the Rev. Steve Pate and the Rev. Mike Oaks
officiating.
Interment will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Veterans Affairs
National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn.
There will be military rites by the VFW Color Guard of Post No.
3382.
Family and friends will meet at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be nephews and close family members.
The family has requested contributions for Harmony Baptist Church.
Ralph
W. Dillow, 80, Atlanta
ATLANTA,
Ga. - Ralph W. Dillow, 80, departed to be with the Lord on
Saturday (Nov. 10, 2001) at the Veterans Administration Medical
Center in Decatur, Ga.
He was born in Sullivan County, and resided most of his life in
Atlanta.
Mr. Dillow was a U.S. Army medic during World War II.
He caddied at the old golf and country club in Kingsport, where he
learned and perfected the game of golf. Mr. Dillow became a member
of the PGA in the late 1950's. He also qualified and competed in
numerous local and national tournaments in the Sammy Snead/Ben Hogan
era and was friends with both. Ralph was a teaching professional and
club pro at several country clubs in Georgia, Alabama and Virginia.
He later became a builder and built many homes in the Atlanta
Country Club estate area, Alabama, and Hilton Head, S.C.
Mr. Dillow was also a charter member of the Ridgefields Country
Club. As family and friends say good-bye, we say to you (Ralph),
"Keep those long, beautiful drives down the middle."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Bruce and Susie Mae
Culbertson Dillow; and two infant sisters.
Survivors include two sisters, Fay Milhorn, California; Leta
Cunningham, Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, Raymond Dillow,
Jonesborough, Kenneth Dillow, Kingsport, and William Dillow, St.
Augustine, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Military graveside rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at East
Lawn Memorial Park by the American Legion Hammond Post No. 3.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, is in charge of the
arrangements.
Georgia
B. Fleenor, Fort Myers, Fla
FORT
MYERS, Fla. - Georgia B. Fleenor, of Fort Myers, Fla., and
formerly of Kingsport, passed away Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at her
residence after a period of declining health.
Arrangements are incomplete.
East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Fleenor family.
Elmer
Garrett, 71, Pennington Gap
PENNINGTON
GAP, Va. - Elmer Garrett, 71, passed away Monday (Nov.
12, 2001) at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap.
Born on Ely's Creek in Lee County, Va., he was the son of the late
Andrew and Cornie Harber Garrett.
He served in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years. After retirement, he
was employed by Lee County Community Hospital for 18 years.
He was a member of the Calvary Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 34 years, Billie Jo Garrett,
on Feb. 5, 1987; and by one brother-in-law, Fred Irvin.
Surviving are one son, David Garrett of Danville, Ky.;
daughter-in-law, Kelly Garrett of Danville, Ky.; one daughter, Gwen
Fee and husband Anthony of Pennington Gap; three grandchildren,
Travis Fee, Kristin Fee and Leslie Ann Fee; four brothers, William
Harold Garrett, Carlos Garrett and Wayne Garrett, all of Pennington
Gap, and Paul Garrett of Dryden, Va.; two sisters, Loretta
Rutherford of Martinsville, Ind., and Faye Irvin of Noblesville,
Ind.; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the Sturgill Funeral
Home in Pennington Gap.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m today from the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Jim Craig and the Rev. Doug Clem officiating.
Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
Cecil Cemetery in Pennington Gap with Charles DeWitt Byrd VFW Post
No. 3382 Color Guard in charge of military rites.
Fred
L. Hill, 62, Knoxville
KNOXVILLE
- Fred L. Hill, 62, passed away Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at
home after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was a member of Waldridge Baptist Church and the Corryton Masonic
Lodge No. 321. He was an employee with Ennis Business Form for 35
years.
He was an avid U.T. sports fan and served as an usher for U.T.
football and Lady Vols basketball for over 30 years.
Mr. Hill devoted 30 years to coaching recreational youth baseball,
softball and football at Fountain City Ballpark.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest P. Hill, Kingsport.
Surviving are his loving wife of 44 years, Margaret Arnold Hill;
four children, Mark Hill and wife, Sheila, Donna Linginfelter and
husband, Tom, Richard Hill and wife, Jeni, Sherry Webb and husband,
Dale; 10 grandchildren, Elizabeth and husband, Kevin, Ashley,
Whitni, Elisha, Spencer, Stacie, Brittany, Justin and Hunter;
mother, Velma Hill, Kingsport; brother, Danny Haynes and wife,
Chris, Gray; also Fred had an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews,
several brothers and sisters-in-law and friends in Kingsport.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Mynatt's Funeral Home,
Knoxville, where a Masonic service will be held at 8 p.m.
Services will follow the Masonic service with the Rev. C.V. Whitson,
the Rev. Bobby Lay and Brother L.B. Harrell officiating.
Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Haire, Mike Smith, John Idol, H.C.
Corum, Burl McWhirter, Roy Hembree, Dick McMillan and Eddie DeBusk.
The family wishes to extend heartfelt gratitudes to Dr. Richard
Grapski, Dr. Gregory Midis and Dr. Edward Kim, along with the entire
Oncology and Hospice team at U.T. Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, please make all offerings to the Waldridge
Baptist Church Youth Group, P.O. Box 12596, Knoxville, Tenn.
37912-0596.
Nancy
V. Ketron, 79, Kingsport
KINGSPORT
- Nancy V. Ketron, 79, died Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) after a
long illness.
She was born in Weber City, Va. She was a member of Prospect United
Methodist Church.
Mrs. Ketron was a former employee of FW Woolworth, Montgomery Wards,
Parks Belk (where she retired in 1987).
She was a member of the Auxiliary VFW Post No. 3382 Colonial Heights
Color Guard.
Mrs. Ketron was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She
enjoyed her family, friends and had an outstanding personality.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Fred D. Harris; her
parents, Schuyler and Myrtle Vermillion; her brother, Harry
Vermillion; her sister, Cleo McNutt; and her brother, Charlie Enix.
Surviving are her husband, Stanley (Stan) Ketron; daughters and
sons-in-law, Janice and George Cole, Kingsport, Patsy and Rev. David
Chavoustie, Syracuse, N.Y, Nancy and John Frye, Jacksboro, Tenn.; a
son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Donna Ketron, Kingsport; a
grandson, Jason Cole; step grandchildren, Michael Chavoustie, Bri
Chavoustie, Kate Chavoustie, Allison Frye; a sister, Verna (Queenie)
Roberts, Morristown; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Oak Hill
Cemetery with the Rev. David Chavoustie (her son-in-law)
officiating. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for the
services.
They will receive friends after the service at the graveside.
Memorial contributions may be made to the VFW Post No. 3382 Colonial
Heights Color Guard, 130 VFW Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663.
An on-line guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com
Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the Ketron family.
Emmett
J. Kilgore Jr., 87, Coeburn
COEBURN,
Va. - Emmett J. Kilgore Jr., 87, passed away Monday (Nov.
12, 2001) at the Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Va.
He was a salesman and partner of the Kilgore Wholesale Grocery. He
was a member of the First Baptist Church of Coeburn and a member of
the UCT.
Mr. Kilgore was also a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S.
Army.
He was the son of the late Emmett J. Kilgore Sr. and Erna R.
Kilgore. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Kilgore
Reece; and a brother, Willard D. Kilgore.
Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Tot Beverly Kilgore; two
brothers, the Rev. C.L. Kilgore and Verl W. Kilgore Sr., both of
Coeburn; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Sturgill Funeral
Home in Coeburn.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Marty Puckett and the Rev. Lee Kidd
officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn,
with military graveside rites conducted by the Norton VFW Post No.
4301 and Wise DAV Chapter No. 56.
William
Ledbetter, Rogersville
ROGERSVILLE
- William Gassway "Bill'' Ledbetter died Sunday (Nov.
11, 2001) in Montequit, La.
Born Oct. 31, 1934 in Carroll County, Md., he was formerly from the
Surgoinsville area. He was a U.S. Army retired SFC after having
served 20 years in the military.
He professed faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of the
First Baptist Church of Surgoinsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry B. and Virgie Horne
Ledbetter; two brothers, Harry Ledbetter Jr. and Sherfey (and wife
Ruby) Ledbetter; and a son, Bobby David Ledbetter on Feb. 11, 1985.
Surviving are a son, William "Billy'' Ledbetter Jr. and wife Becky
of Columbia, S.C.; daughter, Sandy Jeanne of Richmond, Va.;
grandson, Joshua; two sisters, Agnes Roberta (R.C.) Anderson and
Nannie Ledbetter, both of Rogersville; sister-in-law, Agnes "Harry
B. Jr." Ledbetter of Johnson City; several nieces, nephews and
cousins.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral
Home, Rogersville.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home
chapel with the Rev. Warren Wattenbarger officiating.
Hawkins County Color Guard will conduct military honors at 11 a.m.
Thursday at the VA National Cemetery in Johnson City. Family and
friends will be meeting at the cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
James
McGee, 76, Gate City
GATE CITY, Va. - Services for James T. McGee, 76, of Margie Street,
who departed this life on Sunday morning (Nov. 11, 2001), will be
conducted at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Scott County Funeral
Home, Weber City, Va., with the Rev. George Willis and the Rev. Coy
Butler officiating.
Music will be provided by the Midway Quartet.
Burial will be in the Holston View Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be friends of Midway Baptist Church.
James
W. Moody Sr., 82, Kingsport
KINGSPORT
- James W. Moody Sr., 82, went to be with the Lord on
Wednesday (Nov. 7, 2001) after an automobile accident.
He was born in Kingsport and lived most of his life in Cooks Valley.
He was a member of Kingsport Methodist Church, and was a retired
carpenter by trade.
James was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Opal Lewis
Moody; brothers, Clifton, Clay and Farris Moody; sister, Hazel
Moody; parents, Ed and Ollie Dillow Moody; and a
great-granddaughter, Summer Quillen.
Surviving are his brothers, Ray Moody Sr., Bill Moody and J.B.
Moody; and sisters, Louise Williams and Margie Jennings. Mr. Moody
is also survived by his six children, James W. Moody Jr., Shirley
Krell, E.G. Moody and wife Mary Frances, Linda Christian and husband
Phillip, Lewis Moody and wife Nancy, and T. Glen Moody and wife Deb,
all of the Kingsport and Bristol areas. He is also survived by 10
grandchildren, T. Suzy Ray, Toni Phelps, Tiffany Hickman, Sara
Christian, Kelly Quillen, Leah Burnette, Amy Cornett, Jason Moody,
Joshua Moody and Melody Moody; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral
Home, downtown Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in the chapel of the
funeral home with the Rev. A. Richard Ratliff and the Rev. Paul
Moody officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gunnings
Cemetery with Pastor Tim Adkins officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity or
church of the donor's choice.
Pallbearers will be Lance Quillen, Jason Moody, Michael Ray, Michael
Burnette, Russell Cornett and Randy Phelps.
Billy
H. Orender, 66, Kingsport
Services for Billy H. Orender, 66, 1325 Bridwell St., Kingsport, who
went to be with the Lord Sunday (Nov. 11, 2001), will be conducted
at 11 a.m. Thursday at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church with the
Rev. Orville Rogers and the Rev. Robert L. (Junior) Parker
officiating.
Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Chapel,
downtown, and anytime at the home.
Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Norton, Va.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Frank
B. Porter, 83, Kingsport
KINGSPORT
- Frank B. Porter, 83, died Tuesday (Nov. 13, 2001) at
Holston Valley Medical Center.
He was born in Nashville, Tenn., and graduated from Montgomery Bell
Academy. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany,
France and England.
He was secretary and treasurer of Rentenback & Wright Inc. for 38
years. He was on the board of directors of Kingsport Boys Club. Mr.
Porter coached and refereed sports for many years. He was presented
the Medallion Award and Bronze Keystone Award from the Boys Club of
America.
Mr. Porter was inducted as a member of the Boys Club of Greater
Kingsport Hall of Fame. He received the Man-Boy Award, Coach of the
Year and Outstanding Service Award.
Mr. Porter started the Scholarship Endowment Fund and served as
committee chairman. He coached and refereed for the Kingsport Youth
Soccer Association and was instrumental in its inception.
He was active in the Meals-on-Wheels Program and attended the First
Baptist Church of Kingsport.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Alexander Porter and
Minnie Bond Porter; two sisters, Mildred Porter Watson and Rebecca
Porter Looney; a son, Alan Daniel Porter.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Bailey Porter; two daughters, Terri
Porter Dinsmore and Trieva Porter Whitson; a son-in-law, Brian
Whitson; a son, Frank Bond Porter Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Dena
Williams Porter; two granddaughters, Sara Dinsmore and Elizabeth
Dinsmore; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Funeral
Home.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist
Church with Dr. Marvin Cameron officiating.
Entombment will follow at Oak Hill Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials may be made
to the Kingsport Boys Club, 213 Lee St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660 or
to the First Baptist Church, 200 W. Church Circle, Kingsport, Tenn.
37660.
An on-line guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com
Joyce
Rhoton, 69, Mount Carmel
MOUNT
CARMEL - Graveside services for Joyce Bernice Haynes Rhoton,
69, who passed away Monday (Nov. 12, 2001), will be at 10 a.m. today
at Church Hill Memory Gardens.
The family will meet at the funeral home at 9 a.m. to go in
procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Wayne Holt, Ron Herron, Donald Overbay, Bill
Williams, David Gilliam and Dan Lewis.
Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is in charge of the
arrangements.
Donald
G. Ritchie, 61, Carlisle, Ohio
CARLISLE,
Ohio - Donald G. Ritchie, 61, passed away Monday (Nov. 12,
2001) at the Kettering Memorial Hospital in Carlisle, Ohio.
He was born in McDowell County, W.Va., and raised in Coeburn, Va. He
was the son of the late Lloyd and Allie (Lawson) Ritchie.
He served in the U.S. Army and was a retired employee for the
Chrysler Corp. as a licensed plumber for 30 years.
Surviving are his wife of 36 years, Geneva (Collins) Ritchie; two
sons, Paul Douglas Ritchie and Timothy L. Ritchie, both of Carlisle,
Ohio; a daughter, Jamie Lynn Ritchie, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three
grandchildren; four brothers, Curtis Ritchie, Richmond, Va., the
Rev. Glenn Ritchie, Big Stone Gap, Va., the Rev. Leslie Ritchie,
Honaker, Va., and Gary Ritchie, Los Angeles, Calif.; two sisters,
Janet Jones, Lavelle, Fla., and Anna Wilson, Carrieville, Texas.
Calling hours are this evening at Anderson Funeral Home, Springboro,
Ohio.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Church of
Christ in Franklin, Ohio, with Brother Eston Vandever officiating.
Burial will follow in the Woodhill Cemetery.
Courtesy of Sturgill Funeral Homes, Coeburn, Va.
Maryann
Schiavone, 79, Pennington Gap
PENNINGTON
GAP, Va. - Maryann Rafael (Dembrosky) Schiavone, 79, died
Monday (Nov. 12, 2001) at her residence after a lengthy battle with
cancer.
She was born and spent most of her life in Bethlehem, Pa., where she
had many friends and acquaintainces.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Rachel Petito
Schiavone; and brothers, Leonard and Daniel.
Surviving are her loving children: daughter, Kathryn (David)
Hartley, Pennington Gap, and son, Robert (Judy) Dembrosky,
Allentown, Pa.; sisters, Lucy Saylor, Bethlehem, Pa., Jenny Petito,
Bethlehem, Pa.; brother, Anthony Schiavone, Vera Cruz, Pa.; loving
niece, Donna O'Donnell, Danielsville, Pa.; two stepgranddaughters;
several nieces and nephews; and her special friends, Peggy and Aaron
Payne, Rose Hill, Va.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers and to honor this lovely and courageous woman,
donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Virginia, P.O.
Box 349, Norton, Va. 24273.
The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village is in charge of the
arrangements.
Bessie
Smith, 77, Gate City
GATE CITY, Va. - Graveside services for Bessie Junita Smith, 77, who
entered into rest Sunday (Nov. 10, 2001), will be at 11 a.m. today
at Walnut Chapel Church Cemetery, East Carters Valley Rd.
The family will be meeting at the cemetery for graveside services.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Marie
Jo Smith, 66, Kingsport
KINGSPORT
- Marie Jo Smith, 66, died at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 13,
2001) at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.
Born in Greene County, she lived in York, Pa., for 28 years and had
been a resident of Kingsport for the past 24 years. She was a member
of Rock City Freewill Baptist Church, and was a homemaker.
Ms. Smith was the daughter of the late Ben and Lucille Estep.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter,
Jean Snelbaker; two brothers, Simon Ray Estep and Johnny Estep; two
sisters, Rhonda Boyer and Elva Estep; and two grandchildren.
Surviving are a daughter, Helen L. Anders and husband Virgil,
Kingsport; two sons, Philip Smith and wife Ronalda, Red Lion, Pa.,
and Randall Smith, Broque, Pa.; 10 grandchildren and two
great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith Williams, Greeneville, and
Susie Yokley, Granite City, Ill.; three special friends, Mae, Marie
and Beverly; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Fall Branch
Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, and also at the home of the
daughter, Helen Anders.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home
chapel with Pastor Lester Morelock officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill
Cemetery.
Those who wish to attend the graveside service should meet at the
cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday.
Alice
Swann, 86, Kingsport
KINGSPORT
- Alice McNeer Swann, 86, 1334 Belmeade Drive, died
Tuesday morning (Nov. 13, 2001) at her home after an extended
illness.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Carl C. and Peggy
(Shelor) Swann Jr.; daughter and son-in-law, Mary (Swann) and Steve
Bebout; grandson, Eric Swann; sister-in-law, Marian Jones; and
several nieces and nephews.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Oak Hill
Funeral Home.
Jerry
M. Vaughn, 46, Duffield
DUFFIELD,
Va. - Jerry M. Vaughn, 46, of the Mabe community, died
Sunday (Nov. 11, 2001) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Scott County, he was a son of Ida Vaughn and the late Bud
Vaughn. He retired from the Sherwood Press and was a former member
of the Duffield Fire and Rescue Squad.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother,
Clarence Vaughn.
Surviving are his wife, Sherri Diane Vaughn, Duffield; a daughter,
Mrs. Derrick (Tesha) Hensley, Duffield; a son, Mickey (Cindy)
Vaughn, Duffield; a granddaughter, Keila Vaughn, Duffield; his
mother, Ida Vaughn, Duffield; sisters, Mrs. Jay (Debbie) Egan,
Duffield, Mrs. John (Marie) Ramey, Duffield, Sue Burton, Hiltons,
Va., Mrs. Stevie (Bobbie) Payne, Duffield; brothers, Errett (Debbie)
Vaughn, Gate City, Va., Pete (Edna) Vaughn, Gate City, Va., Claude
(Mildred) Vaughn, Church Hill, Leonard (Ethel) Vaughn, Blackstone,
Va.; his in-laws, Chester (Jerri) Alley; sister-in-law, Mrs. James
(Robin) Madden, Lynn Garden; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at any time today at the family residence
(Route 3, Box 256B, Mabe community of Duffield).
Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at Durham's Chapel
Church with Terry Rhoton and Rick Kincer officiating.
Music will be provided by The Durham's Chapel Quartet and Cleda
Sampson.
Burial will be in the McNew Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be friends and family.
The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village is in charge of the
arrangements.
Mary
Vaughn, 89, Church Hill
CHURCH HILL - Services for Mary Magelene Vaughn, 89, of 285
Millerwood Road, who passed away Monday (Nov. 12, 2001), will be
conducted at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home,
Church Hill, with the Rev. Elmer Cleek officiating.
Burial will follow in Church Hill Memory Gardens.
James
B. Walker, 69, Johnson City
JOHNSON
CITY - James B. Walker, 69, 205 Woodbriar Drive, died Monday
(Nov. 12, 2001) in the Johnson City Medical Center following a
lengthy illness.
He was a native of New Orleans, La., lived in Jackson, Miss., for
over 20 years before coming to this area 21 years ago. He was a son
of Mayme Anderson, Johnson City and the late Houston Walker.
Mr. Walker served in the both the Air Force and Marines, four years
in each branch.
He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi.
Mr. Walker worked as a federal bank examiner for the Federal Home
Loan Bank. After retirement from that position, he worked as
compliance officer for Home Federal and then First Tennessee Bank.
He was a member of Central Baptist Church, where he attended the
William Ridgell Sunday School Class.
While in Jackson, Mr. Walker had been active in the Shriners.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Jewell M.
Walker; a son, Kerry Walker, Germantown, Tenn.; two daughters,
Cheryl Walker Bradley, Arlington, Texas, and Amy Forrester, Johnson
City; a brother, Houston Enoch Walker, Pass Christian, Miss.;
sister, Mary Elizabeth Bourgeois, New Orleans; five grandchildren;
one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Morris-Baker Funeral
Home, Johnson City.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in the South Chapel of
the funeral home with Dr. Ronald F. Murray officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday in the
Washington County Memory Gardens. Those attending this service are
invited to meet at the funeral home by 9:20 to go in procession to
the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.
For those who prefer, the family suggests memorials to the American
Cancer Society, 2513 Wesley St., Johnson City, Tenn. 37601.
Condolences may be sent to the family through www.morrisbaker.com
Marion
Watterson, 42, Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY - Ms. Marion Elaine Watterson, 42, of 3216 Mayfield
Drive, went to be with the Lord on Monday (Nov. 12, 2001).
Arrangements are incomplete.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent via e-mail to
[email protected]
Robinson Funeral Services is in charge of the arrangements.
Published November 14, 2001
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