(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Babb, Hall, Rhodes, Baker, Gilliam, Darnell, Stanley, Wallen, Edwards, Carter, Pendleton, Neeley)

WEBER CITY, Va. - Monnie Ruth Haynes Babb, 82, of Chapel Street, departed this life late Saturday (Nov. 4, 2000) at her residence.

She was a native of Scott County, a homemaker, and a member of First Baptist Church of Weber City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Babb Sr.; daughters, Shelby Jean Babb and Brenda Babb; parents, Jay Kelly and Delphia Pierson Haynes; sister, Lucille Jennings; and brothers, J.K. Haynes and Jay Clyde Haynes.

Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Eddie Henry, and Kathy and Dave Wilson, all of Kingsport; sons and daughter-in-law, Buddy Babb, Weber City, Va., and Gary and Brenda Babb, Bedford, Va.; grandchildren, Mike Castle, Shannon Babb, Adam Babb, Mathew Donihe, Logan Donihe, Chris Kennedy and Chuck Henry; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. John (Edith) Cox, Mrs. Dorothy McKenzie, and Mrs. Carl (June) Peters, all of Weber City, Va.; brother, Glenn Haynes, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, and anytime at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dean Smith officiating.

Music will be provided by the First Baptist Choir and Andrea Sheppard.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holston View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kay Gibson, H.B. Williams, Bill Babb, Swannie Hall, David Hill, and Joe Bellamy.

Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Tuesday to go to the cemetery in procession.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

February 5, 1940 - September 17, 2013

Kingsport - Nellie J. Babb, 73 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning September 17, 2013 at Brookhaven Manor following a lengthy illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Orbin Babb (2001); parents, James and Dinah Herron Davis; baby sister, Shirley Davis; two brothers, Paul Davis and Hershel Davidson; sister-in-law, Anna Lee Flanary (Sept. 8, 2013).

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Alley and husband Calvin of Church Hill, and Tammie Burrell and husband, Randy of Kingsport; grandsons who were like sons, Thomas Luster of Kingsport and Trae Stillwell and wife Makayla of Kingsport; sister, Connie Clipse and husband Conrad of Kingsport; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill. Friends may also call anytime at the residence of Zinda Shelton, 254 Asheville, Mt. Carmel, TN.

A service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Todd Jennings officiating. Music will be provided by Wendy Aistrop, Calvin Alley and Robin Woodcock.

A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Special thank you goes out to Taylor Bradshaw, Carolyn Thompson and Danielle Shanks for the special care given during her illness.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Babb family.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Davis, Herron, Gilliam, Tipton, Darnell, Lane, Lawson, Adams)

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Submitted by Don Lane  

FALL BRANCH - Jane Smith Babb, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior with family and friends at her bedside on Wednesday (July 7, 2004) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

A native of Scott County, Va., she had spent most of her life in Nickelsville and Weber City until moving to Fall Branch in 1997. She retired as deli manager from Midtown Quik Stop, Gate City, Va. in 1994.

Mrs. Babb was a member of Greenwood Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde E. Babb in 1994; parents, Morgan T. Smith, Sr. and Nealie Dean Smith; sister, Carrie Fields; brothers, M.T. Smith and William H. (Bill) Smith.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Ron Brown, Fall Branch; grandson and wife, Robert and Tammy Brown, Kingsport; very special great-grandson, Ryne Brown; sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Bill Lane, Weber City, Va.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Chester and Imogene Smith, Nickelsville, Va., Frank and Barbara Smith, Gate City, Va., Emmitt and Brenda Smith, Kingsport; sister-in-law, Marie Smith, Hiltons, Va.; lifetime special friend, Ruby Lawson, Gate City, Va.; other special friend, Nancy Gibson, Gate City, Va.; several nieces and nephews that she dearly loved.

The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and any other time at Log House Church Fellowship Hall, Weber City, Va.

Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. today with Rev. Lelbert Thornburg and Rev. Gary Hunley officiating.

Music will be provided by Gary Hunley.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holston View Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Robert Brown, Wade Smith, Billy Ray, Michael Elliott, Josh Powers, Bo Taylor, Jimmy Darnell and Josh Darnell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ryne Brown, Morgan Elliott, Caleb Ray, Steven Ray.

The family will meet at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

NICKELSVILLE, Va. — Stonewall Marion (Tony) Babb, 77, of Nickelsville, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Friday (March 9, 2012) after a lengthy illness.

Tony was born to the late Kenneth and Gladys Babb in the Ft. Blackmore community of Scott County, Va., on Dec. 6, 1934.

Tony spent his career in positions at Rental Uniform and the Farmer’s and Cozart Tobacco Warehouses, in addition to being an active tobacco and cattle farmer. He enjoyed gardening, attending church, and spending time with his family and friends. He attended Rock View Church and was a member of Lawson Memorial Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Lowell Babb; brothers, Rodney and Junior Babb; and in-laws, Melvin and Eva Parks.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Shelby Parks Babb, of the home; daughter, Donna (Dale) Sanders, Hiltons, Va.; four grandchildren, Matthew and Kevin Babb, Nickelsville, Va., Justin D. Sanders, Jonesborough and Sarah (Jim) Robinson, Johnson City; two brothers, Paul (Kathy) Babb, Carters Valley, Ronnie (Linda) Babb, Gate City, Va.; four sisters, Jean (Jim) Dean, Nickelsville, Va., Faye (Richard) Anderson, Johnson City, Judy Miller, Kingsport and Teresa (Carl) Tipton, Rye Cove, Va.; sister-in-law, Phyllis Babb, Bristol, Tenn.; brother-in-law, Dougie (Sue) Parks, Nickelsville, Va.; sister-in-law, Marsie (Mack) Daugherty, Nickelsville, Va.; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of Donna and Dale Sanders, 229 Holly Oak Lane, Gate City, Va.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mack Daugherty, the Rev. Kenneth Kiser and the Rev. Guy Elam officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in the Parks Family Cemetery, Nickelsville, Va. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.

Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is serving the Babb family.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Wanda Jane Babb, 63, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, (Feb. 21, 2007), at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.

A resident of Kingsport most of her life, Wanda married Gary Kay Babb on Dec. 19, 1961, and was a loving wife for 45 years and also a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Clyde and Eulola Gilliam; a daughter, Gloria Christine Babb Pugh; and a granddaughter, Brittany Kenese Gilliam.

Surviving are her husband, Gary Kay Babb, Kingsport; a son, Kenneth E. Gilliam and wife, Donna, of Church Hill; two grandchildren, Ashlee Lynn Gillliam and Kenneth Lynn Gilliam; two great-grandchildren, Kenneth K. Gilliam and Catlin Marie Gilliam; a sister, Betty Ruth Gilliam, of Weber City; a brother, Dan Gilliam, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Mrs. Babb's wishes, there will be no funeral services.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Wanda Babb.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Mrs. Verda Ross Babcock, 88, 602 Broad Street died in a private nursing home at 4:15 p.m. Thursday [ 10/23/1975 ] following an extended illness.

She was a native of Scott County , Va. , and a retired bank employe. Mrs. Babcock was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church .

She is survived by several cousins.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge.

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Funeral services for Mrs. Verda Ross Babcock of 602 Brood Street will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Ft. Blackmore . The Rev. James A. Boatright, and Rev. Walter Brickey will officiate. Burial will follow in the Glen Carter Family Cemetery . The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services Saturday. Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Kingsport Times / Friday, October 24, 1975)

Kingsport Times
Submitted by Don Lane  

Ruth Pridemore Bachman of Kingsport died at 12:40 a.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Asbury Center at Baysmont.

Born in Clinchport, VA, she had resided in Kingsport since 1925. Mrs. Bachman was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. She was employed with Kingsport Press for over 18 years.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Horace N. Bachman; 3 sisters, Rosalie Pridemore, Reba P. Morton and Susan Pridemore Cole; and 2 brothers, Hiram C. Pridemore, Jr. and William H. Pridemore.

She is survived by her nephews, Bill Bachman and wife, Pam of Kingsport, TN, Larry Pridemore of Indianapolis, IN, Dr. Jim Johnson and wife, Neil of Dothan, AL; her niece, Patsy Stygall of Indianapolis, IN; her sister-in-law, Helen Bachman; her great-nephews, Jerod Bachman, Jim Cain of Lowell, MA, Jay Johnson of Panama City Beach, FL, and Joe Erwin of Johnson City, TN; and her great-nieces, Peggy Cain of Hampstead, NH, Barbara Uhl of Raleigh, NC, Ashley Carroll of Dothan, AL, Dr. Carole Lea Flowers of Dothan, AL, Terri Smith of Doylestown, PA, Becky Steele of Olive Branch, MS, and Mary Erwin of Christiansburg, VA.

A special note of gratitude for the love and kindness of her caregivers, Jean Ketron and Lisa Perry. The family also expresses their thankfulness and appreciation to all at Asbury Baysmont Center for their care and love.

Ruth's light shined brightly for the Lord. She let her love be seen by all.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 11, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. with Rev. Mickey Rainwater officiating. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 1346, Kingsport, TN 37662.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home obituaries at www.hamlettdobson.com

Submitted by Don Lane

Claude Charles Bailey, 92, died at Indian Path Hospital on  8 Feb 1990; formerly of Rt 3, Church Hill.  Born in Baileyton, Tn.  Had resided in Church Hill and Kingsport area since 1933.  Attended Victory Baptist Church, and was a retired farmer.  Was preceded in death by his wife, Delma Griffith Bailey and a son, Cecil Bailey.  Survived by daughter, Irene Lane, Ohio; sons, Charles Bailey and Roy Bailey, both of Kingsport; sisters, Cora Early, Kingsport, and Lee Carmichael, Greeneville, brother, Charlie Bailey, Kingsport. 

Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery.

(First wife, Lucy Ann Smith, from Scott Co.)

Abstracted from obituary in Kingsport Times-News of Friday, February 9, 1990. 

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

June 6, 1935 - June 29, 2014

George David Bailey, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday night (June 29, 2014) at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN after a brave battle with complications from diabetes.

A lifelong resident of Kingsport, George was a 1953 graduate of Sullivan High School in Sullivan Gardens where he excelled as an all-around athlete. He briefly attended Georgia Tech to play football prior to completing his Bachelor's Degree in Education at East Tennessee State College in 1959. Following graduation, he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers, and briefly played with their New Jersey farm league before returning to Tennessee to better provide for his wife, Betty, who he married on June 23, 1957, and their first child.

He remained involved in athletics by becoming a teacher at Rogersville where he served as an assistant football coach, played semi-pro ball locally, and spent 16 years as a TSSAA official for baseball, basketball, and football. Later, he followed his father into a career at the United States Postal Service where he spent 37 years until his retirement in 1998.

Throughout these years, he remained a devoted spouse to his wife, steadfast father to his four children, and loving grandfather. He maintained ties to both Mountain View United Methodist Church and Glen Alpine United Methodist Church which is located near the ancestral lands where he enjoyed being a farmer, an activity that was a large part of his personal joy and happiness.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Kelly Bailey, Jr., and Irene Steadman Bailey; his father and mother-in-law, Walker Patton Quillen and Mary Strong Quillen; his brother Samuel Bailey; and three brothers-in-law: Eugene Quillen, Robert Fick, and Parker "P.J." Trent.

George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Betty Quillen Bailey; two daughters, Patricia Bailey Fleming and her husband, Jeremy, of Sullivan Gardens and Rhonda Bailey Maupin of Lenoir City, TN; and two sons, Kelly Patton Bailey, and his wife Kelly Jo, of Sullivan Gardens and Dwight Eugene Bailey, AIA, of Atlanta, GA. Survivors also include his baby sister, Barbara Sue Trent of Kingsport, TN; and three sisters-in-law, Florence Bailey, Virginia Fick, and Peggy Bologna. He leaves behind six grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin Overbeck, Betty Reeves, Cody Maupin, Sara Lurcook, Chase Bailey, and Melissa Hembree; 10 great-grandchildren; his uncle Bob Steadman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 4-7:00 pm at Glen Alpine United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Rhonda Hobbs officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted on Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:00 am at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Hamlet-Dobson Funeral Home obituaries at www.hamlettdobson.com

Submitted by Don Lane

CHURCH HILL — Helen Joyce Bailey, 80, of Church Hill, passed away Wednesday (March 14, 2012), at the Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.

Mrs. Bailey was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and was a graduate of Surgoinsville High School. She attended the First Free Will Baptist Church of Church Hill and was a homemaker.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene B. and Margaret Simmons Bellamy; one brother, Blake Bellamy; and two sisters-in-law.

Survivors include her husband, Frank J. Bailey of the home; son, Johnny Frank Bailey of Church Hill; two granddaughters, Crystal and Melanie; sister, Rose Mary Smith of Church Hill; brothers, Francis “Bud” Bellamy of Lexington, N.C., Leo Bellamy of Rogersville and Tommy Bellamy of Surgoinsville; several nieces, nephews, brother and sisters-in-law.

Calling hours are from noon to 1 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Seay officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Hill Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Bailey family.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Mabel Byrd Bailey, 90, of Kingsport, peacefully died early Friday morning (March 13, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was born Dec. 12, 1918, the daughter of the late, O.M. and Grace Bowman Byrd.

Mabel was a native and lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1938. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late, J. H. Bailey, Jr.

Mabel and her mother owned and operated Forest Grill Restaurant from the late 1940s until its closing in the late 1960s.

As an active member of the community, she belonged to Waverly Road Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School, volunteered with the church food pantry, and participated in her local church circle. Mable is remembered as a loving, witty and compassionate family matriarch and friend who will be greatly missed.

Surviving are her daughter, Julia Bailey Daniel of Columbia, S.C.; grandson, Jonathan Eric Daniel and his wife, Hope of Los Angeles, Calif.; sister-in-law, Ilanette Byrd; niece, Nancy Byrd Piercy and her husband, William; nephews, Joe Byrd Jr. and his wife, Anita Jo, Charles H. Byrd, Sr. and his wife, Laura; great-nieces, Courtney, Margaret Anne, and Grace Byrd; great-nephews, Charles Lambert, Holloway Byrd, and William Henry Piercy, all of Jackson, Tenn.; an aunt, Kitty Bowman of Kingsport.

The family would like to recognize Mabel’s caregivers, Barbara Davidson, Sherry Castle, Missy Conley, Chris Bishop, and Marsha Vonnen. "Your love and devotion to Ms. Mabel has truly made you part of our family."

Calling hours are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, with the Rev. Daniel S. Clark officiating.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Mabel Byrd Bailey.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Mattie Parker Moffitt Bailey, April 2, 1921- June 19, 2011 of Church Hill went to her Heavenly Home at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center early Sunday morning to meet with her loved ones and her Savior.

She was born in Hawkins County and lived a portion of her long life in Sullivan County . She was retired from Rental Uniform. She was a member of Ross Campground United Methodist Church . She was an avid bowler and still bowled in leagues up into her 80’s. She was a member of many bowling leagues, Eagles Auxiliary, past members of VFW Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. She loved gardening, her flowers, Atlanta Braves, her church but most of all her family, friends and Lucky her cat.

Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Myrtle Parker, her husband and father of her children, James Howard Moffitt; her late husband, Allen Bailey; infant daughter, Ilene Eudora Moffitt; her son, Gale Harrison (Buddy) Moffitt; her granddaughter, Cynthia Lee Cosby; her step son, Michael Bailey; her brothers, Gale, Hugh and Lyle Parker.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy Lee Moffitt of the home; her son, James H. Moffitt, Jr. of Hiltons, VA; her daughter in law, Roma M. Moffitt of Knoxville, TN; her grandson, Thomas Douglas Lee and wife, Donna; her granddaughters, Lorie Norman and husband, Josh of Bristol, VA, Jackie Seale of Knoxville and Stevie Moffitt of Knoxville nine great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; her sisters, Alpha Davis and Faye Thomas of Church Hill; many special nieces and nephews; her extended family, Greg Shelton family, Stephanie Perry family, Linda Bailey, Amanda Bailey, Todd Bailey family, The Cosby’s, Jeff, Mary, Paul and Chad; special friend, Sarah Parker.

The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday June 22, 2011 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport or anytime at the residence of 473 Ross Campground, Church Hill.

A service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Andy Sensabaugh, Rev. Calvin Tabor and Rev. David Neel officiating. Music will be provided by Roberta Tabor.

Graveside services will be held at 11 am on Thursday June 23, 2011 at Ross Campground Church Cemetery with her grandsons serving as pallbearers, Doug Lee, Andrew Lee, Brandon Waller, Joey Waller, Greg Skelton and Pete Perry. Family and friends who wish to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 am .

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Bailey family.

[Wolfe-Culbertson family of Scott Co]

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Submitted by Don Lane

SULLIVAN GARDENS -- Mrs. Serena Jane Bailey, 82, died at 12:20 a.m. Thursday at her home here.

Surviving are her widower, W. H. Bailey: six stepdaughters, Mrs. D. W. Reasor: Mrs. Carl W. Miller: Mrs. Glen Parven: Mrs. Thomas Jones: Mrs. Clay Bowser: Mrs. F. M. Brown, all of Kingsport; two stepsons, Dana Bailey of Greeneville and Fred Bailey of Kingsport.

Several nieces also survive.

The body was removed Thursday afternoon from the Wilson Funeral Home to Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, where it will remain.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Chapel with the Rev. Truman Smith and the Rev. Lloyd Light officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery .

Pallbearers are Gene MacMillan, Cecil and C. W. Bowser, Roy Overbay , O. C. Baines, and Quillen Bledsoe.

(Kingsport News, Friday, December 11, 1959)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

KINGSPORT - Billy Jack Baines, 72, Kingsport, after a long battle with cancer, passed away Tuesday (Dec. 26, 2006) peacefully at home with his family by his side.

Jack was born March 8, 1934. He was the son of the late Leo Baines and the late Mary Baines Light, and son of the late Carl "Pap" Light Sr. He was employed by the Mead Paper Company for 43 years, having started at 18 years of age. He left many good friends and co-workers after retirement. His family is grieving their great loss of a wonderful husband, father, papaw, and brother.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Everett Shelton; nephews, Carl Tommy Light, Jr. and Terry Light; and a great-nephew, Robbie Light killed in in 2006

Surviving are his loving wife, Glenda Jones Baines of the home his daughters Carolyn Pearson and husband Gary Kingsport, Sharon Williams and husband Mark, Gate City, Va., Beth Lane and husband Freddie, Church Hill; sons, Jackie Neal Baines and wife Lou, Willow Springs, N.C., Mark Anthony Williams, Gate City, Va. He was a proud papaw of six granddaughters and one grandson. Granddaughters are Heather Smith and husband Jason, Kingsport, Abby Pearson and fiancé David Pierce, Jonesboro, Tenn., Kayla Weatherly, Amber Weatherly, both of Church Hill, Alyssa Williams, Gate City, Va., Allison Lawson, Kingsport; and one grandson, Hunter Lawson; sisters, Velma Light and husband Everett, Betty Melear, and Margaret Ramey, all of Kingsport; brothers, M.H. Baines and wife Midge, Leeland Baines, and Carl Thomas Light and wife Faye, all of Kingsport; special mother-in-law, Beulah Jones; several nieces and nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews; mother of his children, Charlene Ross and husband Warren, Blountville.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oak Hill Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home, with Rev. Gary Hodges and Chaplain Bob Gibson officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Friday at 3 p.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Immediate family only will meet at Oak Hill Funeral Home; all other friends and family, please meet at the gravesite in East Lawn Memorial Park by 2:45 p.m.

Pallbearers are Gary Pearson, Jonathon Bacon, Mark Williams, Whistle Williams, David Jones, and Jason Smith.

Honorary pallbearers are special longtime friends, Harvey Bacon, Danny Poore, and Frank Herzer.

The family wishes to thank Dr. Marco DaSaliva, Amedisys Home Health Nurses, Adventa Hospice Services, with special thanks to Eleanor Graham.

The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Billy Jack Baines.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

HILTONS, Va. - Alice Gardner Baker, 81, departed this life Saturday ( Jan. 18, 2003 ) at Holston Valley Medical Center .

A native of Sullivan County , she was a homemaker and attended the Freewill Baptist Church .

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stansell Gardner; second husband, Kyle Baker; parents, Andrew Richards and Nora Alfred Richards; brothers, John Richardson and Worley Buckles.

Survivors include her daughter and husband, Karen Austin and Michael Austin, Gate City, Va.; sons and wives, Morris Gardner and Elizabeth Gardner, Gate City, Va., Dewight Gardner and Margie Gardner, Hiltons, Va., Jay Gardner and Carrie Gardner, Haynes City, Fla.; 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; sister, Fannie Duggan, Greeneville; sisters-in-law, Catherine Buckles, Bristol, Tenn., Flora Salling, Kingsport, Mable Owens, Church Hill, Madge Delp, Gate City, Va., and Edith Gardner, Gate City, Va.; brothers-in-law, Calvin Gardner, Union City, Ohio, and John Gardner, Kingsport.

Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City , Va. , and anytime at the home of the daughter, Karen Austin.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eckol Herron officiating.

Music will be provided by Junior Smith and the Traditions.

Burial will follow in Gardner Cemetery , Hiltons, Va.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

FORT BLACKMORE, Va. - Clarence Howard Baker, 76, Route 2, Fort Blackmore, Va., died Monday (Feb. 3, 1992) at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home, Duffield, Va.

Born in Scott County, Va., he was a farmer and attended Collins Chapel Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary 'Hill Baker; three brothers, Mort, Jim and Hobert Baker; three sisters, Clara Bishop, Ellen Carter and Lucille Baker; and one grandson, Scott Baker.

Surviving are his wife, Stella Lane Baker, Fort Blackmore, Va.; three daughters, Deanna Parrott, Kingsport, Shelma Baker and Glenda Arnold, both of Fort Blackmore, Va.; two sons, Darrell Baker and Terry Baker, both of Fort Blackmore, Va.; five grandchildren and one great-grandson; one brother, Henry T. Baker, Fort Blackmore, Va.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence of Darrell Baker.

Services wi II be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Jessee Jones and the Rev. Walker Darnell officiating.

Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will be in the Dingus-Hall Cemetery, Fort Blackmore, Va.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Kyle J. Baker, 91, went to be with the Lord at 1 a.m. Monday (Oct. 7, 2002) following a lengthy illness.

Mr. Baker was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran and served in World War II and retired from Holston Defense Corp.

He was born June 9, 1911 to the late Ballard and Peggy Starnes Baker.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Minnie Salling Baker; brother, James E. Baker.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Gardner Baker, of the home; one daughter, Margie Akers and husband, Kenneth, Gate City, Va.; one son, Hal Baker and wife, Roma, Gate City, Va.; sister, Flora Baker Salling, Kingsport; four grandchildren, Jerry (Rava) Akers, Weber City, Va., Debbie (Chris) Fugate, Rodney (Donna) Baker, Travis (Shelly) Baker, all of Gate City, Va.; stepdaughter, Karen Austin and husband, Michael, Gate City, Va.; three stepsons, Morris Gardner and wife, Elizabeth, Gate City, Va., Dwight Gardner and wife, Margie, Hiltons, Va., and Ruben Gardner and wife, Carrie, Hanes City, Fla.; eight great-grandchildren; 14 step-great grandchildren; special caregiver, Judy Frazier and husband, Larry.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Darrel Fletcher officiating.

Music will be provided by Junior Smith and the Family Tradition.

Military graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holston View Cemetery , Weber City , Va. , conducted by the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 of the V.F.W.

Pallbearers will be Chris Fugate, David Sanders, Billy Salling, Wayne Salling, Michael Austin and Roger Campbell.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

December 30, 1918 - January 21, 2015

Lee Roy Baker, 96, of the Hiltons Community, passed away peacefully (January 21, 2015) at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital.

Lee and was born and has lived in Scott County all his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Upon release from service he lived a full, active life. He was a charter member of the Hiltons Fire Department. A loyal member of the Hiltons United Methodist Church. He served on the Public Service Authority of Scott County for 14 years. He served on the Road Viewers Commission of Scott County for 15 years. He retired from Tennessee Eastman after many years of service.

Lee loved to be around people, having never met a stranger.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Drusie Baker; son, Jeffrey Lynn Baker; sister, Mabel Baker McMurray and three brothers, Joe M., Ray and John Baker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Delphia McMurray Baker; son, Calvin Baker and wife Lou Ann, Kingsport; three grandchildren, Amanda Bumgarner and husband Eric, Brad Baker and Rachael Baker; two great grandchildren, Ethan and Caleb Bumgarner; brother, Nat Baker and wife Gaye; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends whose friendship he held dear.

The family will receive friends from 5 till 7pm Saturday (January 24th, 2015) at Scott County Funeral Home. A service will follow at 7pm with Pastor Will Shewey, Pastor Mark Kilbourne and Rev. Rex McMurray officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2pm Sunday at Holston View Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be presented by the American Legion Post 3/ 265 and the Virginia National Guard.

Those who plan to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:20pm to follow in procession.

Pallbearers will be Brad Baker, Eric, Ethan and Caleb Bumgarner, Thomas Baker, Bill Baker, Gary, Terry and Hershel Baker. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Mann, Grady Blalock, Reagan, Rex and Ricky McMurray, Dennie Haynes and members of the Hiltons Fire Department.

Those desiring may make memorials to the Hiltons United Methodist Church P.O. Box 10 Hiltons, Virginia or to the charity of their choice.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Baker, Sims, Estep, Barnhart, Lane, Spears)

Carter-Trent/Scott Co Funeral Home obituaries at cartertrent.com

Submitted by Don Lane

FORT BLACKMORE, Va. -- Mrs. Minnie Gertrude Baker, 71, Route 1, Ft. Blackmore, died early yesterday. [3/29/1983]

A lifelong resident of Scott County, she attended Rivermont Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Kyle Johnson Baker, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Margie) Akers, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; one son, Phillip Hal Baker, Gate City, Va.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Howard (Bess) Taylor, Ft. Blackmore, Va., and Mrs. Henry (Oma) Casteel, Kingsport.

Friends may call from 7-9 tonight at Gate City Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Darrell Fletcher officiating.

Burial will follow in Holston View Cemetery.

(Kingsport Times-News, Wednesday, March 30, 1983)

Kingsport Times

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

KINGSPORT - Nita W. Barker, 88, Kingsport, entered into rest Friday (Sept. 29, 2006) at the home of her son.

She was born in Yuma, Va., and had resided in Kingsport most of her life.

Mrs. Barker was a member of Christian Life Center.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking for others.

Her husband, Thurman Barker preceded her in death in 2002.

She is survived by her daughter, Wilma Jean Benton and husband, Walter Jack, Kingsport; her son, Keith Barker and wife Kathy, Kingsport; four grandchildren, Cyndi Hunt and husband, David, Jonathan Benton and wife, Jessica, Stephanie Terry and husband, Donny and Suzanne Eaves and husband, Ronnie; nine great-grandchildren, Anna Lynch and husband, Wesley, Caleb Hunt, Nathanael Hunt, Kate Benton, Alexander Benton, Justin Terry, Courtney Terry, Ashtyn Eaves, and Braxton Eaves; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Christian Life Center.

Services will follow at 7 p.m. today at the church with Rev. Keith Barker and Rev. Lonnie "Buddy" Wooten, Jr., officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Barker family.

Kingsport Times-News

Ona Murphy Baker, 79, Cocoa, Fla., formerly of Scott County, Va., died at 10:32 p.m. Sunday [3/27/1983] in a Florida hospital.

She was a housewife and a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Ft. Blackmore, Va.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Willie Mae Knittle, Ft. Myers, Fla., and Mrs. Betty Jean Dryden, Cocoa, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Frances Castle, Weber City, Va.; two brothers, J. W. Perry, Gate City, Va. and Austin Perry, Ft. Blackmore, Va.

Friends may call from 7-9 tonight at Gate City Funeral Home and at the residence of a brother, Austin Perry at any time.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Pine Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Walker Darnell, the Rev. Terry Rhoton and Dr. Cline Welch officiating.

The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services.

Burial will follow in Houston-Dingus Cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News, Wednesday, March 30, 1983

DUFFIELD, Va. - Phoebe Estelle Baker, 82, of the Cliff Mountain community, died Saturday ( May 11, 2002 ) at her residence after an illness.

Born March 11, 1920 in Scott County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Robert and Lutisha Bowen Fields. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Everett Baker; a son, Houston Baker; six brothers, Preston (Prentice), Omer, Kyle, Floyd, Virgil and Robert F. Fields.

Surviving are a son, John Baker of Duffield; daughters, Mae Jessee of Duffield, Wilma Middleton of Dryden, Va., Charlene Ramey of Rose Hill, Va., Estelle Miller of Kingsport, and Bernice Miller of Duffield; a daughter-in-law, Betty Baker of Big Stone Gap, Va.; sisters, Rachel Qualls and Callie Hill, both of Clinchport, Va., Agnes Lane of Kingsport, Rosie Fritz of Duffield, and Matilda Carter of Ft. Blackmore, Va.; brothers, Walker Fields of Duffield, and Ray Fields of Gate City, Va.; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village .

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Johnny Duncan officiating.

Music will be provided by The Ferrymen.

Committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Baker Cemetery in the Cliff Mountain community.

Family and friends are asked to meet at 10:30 a.m. for procession to the cemetery.

Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

KINGSPORT - Clyde Rufus Baldwin, 81, 570 Rock Springs Drive, died Sunday ( July 7, 2002 ) after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Fort Blackmore , Va. , but had resided in Sullivan County for the majority of his life. He was a veteran, having served in World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department and also as a security guard from Holston Valley Hospital .

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Baldwin and Annis Baker Baldwin; three brothers, Effort, Clay and Collie Baldwin; two sisters, Luna Smith and Mae Green; one daughter, Diane Baldwin.

Surviving are his wife, Kate Fink Baldwin; two sons, Charles Ray Baldwin, Texas, and Michael Baldwin of the home; two daughters, Sandra Morgan, Kingsport, and Mrs. Randy (Karen) Nichols, Greeneville; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and cousins.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the graveside service following in Oak Hill Cemetery . The Rev. Oscar Irvin will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Eddie Williams, Ralph Birdwell, Joe Lee Harrold, Linton Harrold, Randy Hammonds and Keith Irvin.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

David Bruce Baldwin, 35, 1601 La Salle St., Kingsport, died Tuesday (Oct. 6, 1987) at Holston Valley Hospital & Medical Center.

He was a radiological engineer for Bristol Memorial Hospital and was a Baptist.

He had served two years in the U.S. Army and was president of the Model City Coin Club and a member of Mountain Empire Baseball Card Club, Kingsport.

He was preceded in death by a son, Timothy David Baldwin.

Surviving are his wife, Indianola (Kitty) Taylor Baldwin; one daughter, Andrea Christine Baldwin, Kingsport; his parents, Bruce and Dolly Jean Jenkins Baldwin, Clinchport, Va.; two brothers, Donnie Gene Baldwin, Oak Ridge and Anthony Steven Baldwin, Gate City, Va.

Services will be conducted at _ p.m. Friday in the Scott County Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Kerns officiating.

Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News

WOOD, Va. - (Spl.) - Elizabeth Rebecca Baldwin, 76, died in a Lebanon hospital at 10:30 a.m. Monday [1/12/1953.]

She was the widow of H. C. Baldwin and daughter of the late Calloway and Rita Hall, all of Scott County. She is survived by: two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Horton of Dungannon, and Miss Eva Baldwin of Wood; one son, A. P. Baldwin of Honaker; one brother, Frank Hall of Kingsport, Tenn.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverview

Church in Wood. The Rev. L. G. Herndon and the Rev. V. S. Vaughn will officiate. Burial will be in the Flanary Cemetery.

Kingsport News, Tues, Jan. 13, 1953

Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY - Isaac Milton Baldwin, 85, Route 1, Gate City, Va., died at his residence at approximately 1:30 a.m. Wednesday [ 9/22/1976 ] of an apparent heart attack.

He was a life-long resident of Scott County , a Baptist, and a retired farmer.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sarah Margaret Lane, Gate City; two sons, Johnny H. Baldwin, Clinchport, Va., and Ray Baldwin, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; one sister, Mrs Millie Pendleton, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge.

(Kingsport News / Friday, September 24, 1976)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUFFIELD, Va. — Joyce Ann Baldwin, age 43, of US Highway 23 N, went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning (Dec. 26, 2007) with her family by her side.

She was born Oct. 7, 1964 in Sullivan County, Tenn., a daughter of Ella Mae Lane Bloomer and the late Leonard Ray Bloomer. She was of the Baptist faith.

She was a sales associate with the Dollar Store in Duffield, Va.

She is preceded in death by her brother, George Bloomer and several aunts and uncles.

She is survived by her sons, Bobby Darnell and Chris Darnell both of Gate City, Va.; daughter, Amanda Flores of Duffield, Va.; mother, Ella Mae Bloomer of Duffield, Va.; three grandchildren, Brittany Darnell, Trevor Darnell and Nevaeh Darnell; sister, Doris Sloan of Duffield, Va.; brothers, Bob Bloomer and wife Patricia of Duffield, Va., Don Bloomer and wife Patricia of Clinchport, Va.; nephews, Douglass Lawson and wife Brittney of Gate City, Va., Scotty Barnette and wife April of Kyles Ford, Tenn., Mitchell Vaughn of Duffield, Va., and George Bloomer, Jr. of South Carolina; nieces, Amanda Tate and husband Andy of Yuma, Va., Pam Gilliam and husband Jerry “Bo” of Wise, Va.; very special aunt and uncle, Larry (Peanut) and Anita Roberts of Kingsport, Tenn.; a host of friends who will greatly miss her also survive.

Calling hours will be Friday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home and other times at the homes of Ella Mae Bloomer, Don and Patricia Bloomer or Bobby and Patricia Bloomer.

The funeral will follow in the west chapel with Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating.

Music will be provided by the Gilliam family and the Tate family.

The burial will be Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m. in the Lane Cemetery, Bunker section of Duffield, Va. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery by 12:55 for those services.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

Julie Virginia (Dockery) Baldwin

WEBER CITY, Va. — Julie Virginia Dockery Baldwin, 83, formerly of Route 1, Casteel Hollow, Ft. Blackmore, Va., passed away Thursday (April 2, 2009) at the Brian Center in Weber City, Va.

She was born in Scott County, Va. She was a homemaker who loved gardening, quilting, crocheting and visiting her family and friends. Julie attended Midway Baptist and Pendleton Chapel.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, virtue and kindness that touched many.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray J. Baldwin (April 13, 2006); parents, Everett and Cordella Likens Dockery; sisters, Edna Ramey, Ellen Snavely and Ruby Gannaway; and a brother, George Dockery.

Surviving are daughters, Nancy Carter Parsons and husband, Dusty, Brenda Mann and husband, Robert, all of Kingsport, Darlene Bledsoe and husband, Dewey, Church Hill; grandchildren, Deanna Russell and husband, Mark, Jonathan Mann and wife, Amy, Jessica Mann and April Bowser and husband, Josh; great-grandchild, Sierra Mann; sisters, Lois Babe, Gate City, Va., and Rosa Sloan, Big Stone Gap, Va.; several loving and caring nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. today with the Rev. Danny Ray Dockery officiating.

Singers will be the Durham’s Chapel Quartet.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Graveside services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Dockery Family Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at noon to go to the cemetery.

Special thanks to the Brian Center for their wonderful care and loving support.

If desired in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer’s — Northeast Tennessee Chapter, 207 N. Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

FT. BLACKMORE - Annis Baker Baldwin, 95, the daughter of the late Tandy and Mary Cox Baker, died at her residence at 9:30 a.m. Thursday [ 12/23/1971 ] after a lengthy illness.

She was a lifelong resident of Scott County and attended Pine Grove Baptist Church .

She is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Luna Smith, Kingsport, and Mrs. Mae Green, Dungannon; foster daughter, Miss Bobbie Baldwin, Ft. Blackmore; sons, Clay, Ft. Blackmore, and Clyde Baldwin, Kingsport; half-brother, Jeff Flannary, Ft. Blackmore; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Funeral services for Annis Baker Baldwin, 95, who died Thursday, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. James A. Boatwright officiating. Burial will follow in the Carter Cemetery . Grandsons will be pallbearers. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Friday and Saturday nights, and will be taken to the church one hour before services Sunday. Gate City Funeral Home is in charge.

(Kingsport News, Saturday, December 25, 1971)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Don Lane

WEBER CITY, Va. - Morris Jennings Baldwin, 89, formerly of 101 Broad Street, Weber City, departed this life early Saturday morning (Oct. 7, 2000) at the Brian Center Nursing Home in Weber City.

He was a native of Russell County, Va.

In his early life, he was with the C.C.C. Camp in Lee County, and Wythe County, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and was called back to service during the Korean Conflict.

Mr. Baldwin was a member of the Boy Scouts Council in Scott County, Va., and was a founding member of Gate Way Baptist Church, now known as First Baptist Church of Weber City.

He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company (Polymers Division) after 38 years of service and worked as an L.S.E. in the Recreation Dept. for 12 additional years.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Alba Eureta Johnson Baldwin; sons, Thomas Alan Baldwin, and Johnny Steven Baldwin; parents, Orby J. and Nannie Spears Baldwin; sisters, Mary Lee Peery, and Jeston Cartright; brothers, V.X. Baldwin, Norton R. Baldwin, and William G. Baldwin.

Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Scott (Judy) Shearin, Gate City, Va., and Mrs. James (Patricia) Eller, Hendersonville, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, David and Susan Baldwin, Blountville; grandchildren, David Baldwin II, Alvin Brown III, Ashlee Brown, Andrew Shearin, Hunter Shearin, and Caley Ann Shearin.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at the First Baptist Church of Weber City with the Rev. Dean Smith and the Rev. Paul Blessing officiating.

Burial will follow in Holston View Cemetery with military rites provided by Hammond Post No. 3 of Kingsport.

Friends and relatives will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to First Baptist Church of Weber City, P.O. Box 2155, Weber City, Va.

Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Ruth Kern Baldwin, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (April 17, 2008) at Indian Path Medical Center.

She was born in Scott County, Va. (Fort Blackmore) and had made her home in Kingsport since 1962. Ruth attended Walnut Chapel Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ray Baldwin; daughter, Mary Lucille Kern Neil; parents, Andrew Lee Kern, Sr. and Mary Ellen Wallen Kern; sisters, Odessie Viola Kern, Martha Jane Kern and Beulah Pyle; brothers, Joe Neal Kern, Shelah Kern, Charlie Kern, Andrew Kern Jr., and Jasper Kern.

She is survived by her special friends, Jerlene and Gilbert Rexrode, Kingsport; nephew, Charles Kern and wife, Kris; along with several great-nieces.

Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Travis Boling and Pastor Wayne Baker officiating.

Music will be provided by Alvin Goins Singers.

Burial will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Baldwin family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - Clarence W. Barger, 45, died unexpectedly at the Laughlin Clinic in Greeneville, Tenn., Tuesday. [10/11/1960]

He was life-long resident of Scott Co., and a member of the Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Catlett Masonic Lodge No. 35 of Gate City.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willie Larkey Barger, Hiltons, Va.; one daughter. Miss Mary Ann Barger, Hiltons, Va.; three sons, Carl E. Barger and Michael E. Barger, Hiltons, Va.; John R. Barger, Gate City; his mother, Mrs. Mary Moore Barger; three sisters, Mrs. J. W. Baker, Kingsport, Mrs. J. G. Shaffer, Royal Oak, Mich., Mrs. J. E. Myers, Blountville; four brothers, Arthur E. Barger, Hiltons, Va., W. W. Barger, Gate City, James P. Barger, Hiltons, Va. and George E. Barger, Seattle, Wash.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Gate City Funeral Home.

The body will be taken to the residence at 2 p.m. Thursday.

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GATE CITY, Va. - Funeral services for Clarence W. Barger, 43, who died at the Laughlin Clinic in Greeneville, Tuesday [10/11/1960,] will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Hilton Methodist Church. Rev. H. C. Camper and Rev. Paul Blessing will officiate. Burial will be at Holston View Cemetery. Catlett Masonic Lodge No. 35 of Gate City will conduct graveside services.

Pallbearers will be Glen Spangler, Joe Fugate, Jack Sampson, J. E. Owen, Gale Bellamy, Beryl Armstrong, Clyde Vermillion, Garman Hilton.

Kingsport Times, Thursday, October 12, 13, 1960

Submitted by Don Lane

James “Jim” Palmer Barger, 81 of Hiltons, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Hiltons and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was retired from Mason-Dixon Truck Lines after 34 years of service. Jim was a born-again Christian and when his health permitted, attended Glenwood Community Church in Hiltons. He was an avid deer hunter and had been a Gate City football fan since 1969.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Barger; sister, Verna Myers; brothers, Arthur Barger, Clarence Barger and William Barger, Jr.; half-sisters, Bertha Baker and Nannie Shaffer; half-brother, Zan Barger.

Jim is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beatrice “Bea” Tyree Barger of Hiltons; daughter, Anita Ketron and husband Terry of Gate City; sons, Randall Barger and wife Kaye of Hiltons, Darrell Barger of Hiltons, Stanley Barger of Blountville and Wendell Barger of Hiltons; grandchildren, Stephanie Barger, Dianna Atkins, Brian Barger, Jared Ketron, Justin Barger, Jeremy Ketron, Rachel Barger, Levi Barger, Amber Lane, Kayla Barger, Dustin Barger and Daniel Barger; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Scott County Funeral Home, 2060 Hwy 23N, Weber City, VA. Friends may also call anytime at the residence.

A funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ronnie Horne officiating. Music will be provided by The Glenwood Singers and Billy Moore.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Hermon UMC Cemetery. Pallbearers will be sons and grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Clark, Gary McMurray, Wilbur Ketron, Perry Robinette, Wes Hicks, Randy Moore and Lawrence Carter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glenwood Community Church or the Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City is serving the Barger family.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home obituaries at www.cartertrent.com

Submitted by Don Lane

Richard L. Barger, 74, of Kingsport Route 8 died in Holston Valley Community Hospital at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday [29 Nov 1966] after a lengthy illness.

A farmer, he was born and spent his life in Sullivan County and was a member of Cassidy Methodist Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ruth McConnell Barger; sons, Carl R. and Nelson R., Route 8, and Charles Ed Barger, Kingsport; daughters, Miss Phyllis Barger, Route 8, and Mrs. Rita Taylor, Jonesboro, Route 2; a sister, Miss Cordie A. Barger, Route 8; and five grandchildren.

The body is at Hamlctt-Dobson Funeral Home, where funeral arrangements will be announced.

(KINGSPORT NEWS / Wednesday, November 30, 1966)

Funeral services for Richard Barger, 74, of Route 8, Kingsport, who died at 8:45 p.m. Tuesday, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday at Cassidy Methodist Church. Rev. Bert Styles and Rev. W. M. Bull Jr. will officiate.

Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today.

(KINGSPORT NEWS / Thursday. December 1, 1966)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Virginia Sampson Barger, 80, is at rest in her heavenly home as of 3:40 p.m. Tuesday ( April 17, 2001 ).

She was born in Scott County , Va. ( Nottingham ) but had lived in Kingsport since 1968.

She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She was an artist and a seamstress, and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wolford Barger, Jr.; her parents, John Henry and Etta Parker Sampson.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Freda Barger Darnell, and Mrs. Connie Barger Salyers and her husband, Lowell Edward �Pete�� Salyers, all of Kingsport; one son, Rickey John Barger and his wife, Linda Lane Barger, Gate City, Va.; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a special family friend, Lagatha Rowan, Kingsport; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of her life will beheld at 1:30 p.m. today at Darthula Baptist Church in Hiltons, Va., with the Rev. Layton Bentley, the Rev. Bob Ray Lane, the Rev. Benny Bishop, the Rev. James Sampson and Brother John Mills officiating.

Music will be provided by the Almost Home Singers and Cleda Sampson.

Burial will be at the Darthula Baptist Church Cemetery in Hiltons, Va.

Pallbearers will be Mark A. Jones, Steven Lee Judd, Craig McAmis, Kenneth Barger, Keith Barger and Lowell “Pete” Salyers.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

CLINCHPORT, Va. - Mrs. Gladys Scalf Barker, 59, Route 3, entered into rest Thursday ( Nov. 28, 2002 ) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center .

Mrs. Barker was born in Sullivan County on June 13, 1943 and was the daughter of Ransome and Nella Bledsoe Scalf.

She was a homemaker and also worked at Ridgecrest Nursing Center for 5 years and was a member of Morrison City Christian Church.

Surviving are her husband of 36 years, Shelburne Barker, Clinchport, Va.; daughter, Mrs. Grayson (Pam) Shirey, Irmo, S.C.; parents, Ransome and Nella Scalf, Gate City, Va.; sisters, Loraine Brooks, Gate City, Va., Carolyn Griffin, Manasses, Va, and Wilma Compton, Gate City, Va.; brothers, Cecil Scalf, St. Louis, Mo., Gerald Scalf, Houston, Tx., Larry Scalf, Culpepper, Va., Malcolm Scalf, Gate City, Va., Leon Scalf, Kingsport and Vanus Scalf, Gate City, Va.; best friend, Delena Rutherford; special friend, Lindsay Lee; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today and from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Minister Bob Underwood and Evangelist Vanus Scalf officiating.

Music will be provided by the Midway Quartet.

Burial will follow the service at the Holston View Cemetery in Weber City , Va.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — James Paul Barker, born March 22, 1934, in Sullivan County, went to be with the Lord Monday (Jan. 5, 2009) after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an employee of Tennessee Eastman as a lab technician retiring in 1993.

James was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia E. Barker; his parents, James William Barker and Mollie Mae Barker; four sisters, Ruby Unangsx, Evie Barker, Evea Quillen and Nettie Guy; and one brother, Officer Bruce Barker.

Surviving are one brother, Earl H. Barker and wife, Edith E. Barker of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, or anytime at 1516 Charles St.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home with Pastor Stanley Sims and Pastor Joe W. Byrd officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Oak Hill Memorial Park with military rites by the American Legion Post #3/265.

Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of James Paul Barker.

BROOKNEAL, Va. - Our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jewel Barker, left us to join our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, on June 5, 2007 .

Even as her long illness of Alzheimer's had stolen so much of God's beautiful angel, we rejoice so much more in the wholeness that with her joyful reunion with our loving and so very missed father, grandfather and great-grandfather has brought.

As a lover of God's word, she memorized the Bible and could always tell you where any specific verse is found. Her enthusiasm for teaching Sunday school classes, complete with flannel-graft stories and songs, gave so many a solid foundation in Christian faith and helped to develop an early relationship with the Lord. Our Mother was the embodiment of Corinthians 13 inspired us to all live by her example.

In addition, Vietnamese, Korean, Laotian and Cambodian refugees, and Native American children and adults were blessed by her dedication to teaching English. Our Mother took great pleasure in being a mother, teacher, grandmother, wife, sister, playmate or friend to everyone in her presence.

Our hearts long for her physical presence but we find solace and happiness in her spiritual presence.

She is survived by five children, Millie Elizabeth Allen, Judith Barker Scheel, Donna Barker Blain, Fred Scott Barker, and Kelly Robin Barker; 16 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.

Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City , Va.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Bethel Baptist Church, Big Moccasin Road , Nickelsville, Va.

Mrs. Barker will lie in state one hour prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Barker Cemetery, located beside the church.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Mollie Katherine Ketron Barker, 93, 1305 Fairview Avenue, Kingsport, died Saturday (Dec. 14, 1991) in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, Va., she moved to Kingsport at an early age.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. (Bill) Barker; one daughter, Ruby Unangst; and one stepson, Bruce Barker.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Evie Barker Lee and Mrs. Evea Quillen, both of Kingsport; two sons, Earl Barker and James Paul Barker, both of Kingsport; one step-daughter, Mrs. Nettie Guy, Knoxville; one stepson, Hubert Faust, Kingsport; 18 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Davis, Kingsport, and Mrs. Ruby Clark, Blountville.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Carter Funeral Home and anytime at the home.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joe Byrd and the Rev. Lonnie Wooten officiating.

Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News, Monday, December 16, 1991

KINGSPORT - Nita W. Barker, 88, Kingsport, entered into rest Friday ( Sept. 29, 2006 ) at the home of her son.

She was born in Yuma , Va. , and had resided in Kingsport most of her life.

Mrs. Barker was a member of Christian Life Center .

She was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed cooking for others.

Her husband, Thurman Barker preceded her in death in 2002.

She is survived by her daughter, Wilma Jean Benton and husband, Walter Jack, Kingsport; her son, Keith Barker and wife Kathy, Kingsport; four grandchildren, Cyndi Hunt and husband, David, Jonathan Benton and wife, Jessica, Stephanie Terry and husband, Donny and Suzanne Eaves and husband, Ronnie; nine great-grandchildren, Anna Lynch and husband, Wesley, Caleb Hunt, Nathanael Hunt, Kate Benton, Alexander Benton, Justin Terry, Courtney Terry, Ashtyn Eaves, and Braxton Eaves; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Christian Life Center .

Services will follow at 7 p.m. today at the church with Rev. Keith Barker and Rev. Lonnie "Buddy" Wooten, Jr., officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Memorial Park .

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the Barker family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

NATURAL TUNNEL, Va. - Rosa Elizabeth Barker, 95, Rt. 3, Clinchport, Va., entered into rest Thursday ( June 23, 2005 ) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center .

Mrs. Barker was born in Scott County, Va., on February 3, 1910 , daughter of the late Steve and Nannie Bruner Carter.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Barker; baby daughter, Rena Evelyn Barker; her son, Chester Barker; sister, Lillie Taylor and brothers, Ezra and Ralph Carter.

Surviving are her daughters and sons-in-law, Eva Neeley, Kingsport, Clarcie Lane, Rye Cove, Va., Carol and Edward Absher, Kingsport, and Freddie and Ross Lewis, Griffin, Ga.; son, Shelburne Barker, Natural Tunnel, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Morrison City Christian Church and other times at the residence of her daughter, Clarcie Lane or her son, Shelburne Barker.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. with Minister Bob Underwood officiating.

Adoration will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at the Carter Family Cemetery in Natural Tunnel, Va. , Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends will be meeting at Gate City Funeral Home at 11:45 a.m. to go in procession to the graveside service.

Gate City Funeral Home is serving the family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

January 14, 1931 - January 10, 2015

Clinchport, VA - Shelburne Henry Barker, 83, Clinchport, VA passed away, Saturday, January 10, 2015 after a brief illness.

Shelburne was born in Scott County, VA on January 14, 1931 to the late James Lawrence (J.L.) and Rosa Carter Barker.

In addition to his parents, his wife, Gladys Scalf Barker; brother Chester Barker; and nephew, Steve Neeley preceded him in death.

He was a veteran of the United States Army serving as a Corporal /Medic in Berlin Germany from 1951 – 1953. He owned and operated Barker’s Esso with his father for 15 years.

He was a deputy sheriff with the Scott County Sheriff’s Department with 23 years of service.

Shelburne was a member of Morrison City Christian Church, Kingsport, TN and a family man with a deep undying love for his wife, Gladys and daughter, Pam.

Surviving is his daughter, Pam Shirey and Wayne Elkins, Kingsport, TN; sisters, Eva Neeley, Kingsport, TN, Clarcie Lane, Rye Cove, VA, Carol Absher and husband, Edward, Kingsport, TN, and Freddie Lewis and husband, Ross, Griffin, GA; half brother, Worley Carter and wife, Retta, Clinchport, VA; special niece, Ginger Brandon and husband, Rick, Kingsport, TN; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2015 in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Minister Bob Underwood officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Morrison City Christian Church, 1940 Darnell Drive, Kingsport, TN 37665 in the name of Shelburne Henry Barker.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Shelburne Henry Barker.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Squire E. Barker, 88, 1602 W. Sullivan St., Kingsport, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday (May 24, 1988) at Holston Valley Hospital & Medical Center.

A native of Maces Springs, Va., he came to Kingsport in 1931. He owned and operated Barker's Grocery Store on W. Sullivan for 53 years, retiring at age 85.

Mr. Barker was a member of Stone Drive United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Gertrude Nickels Barker, Kingsport; one son, Glenn N. Barker, Kingsport; one sister, Vada Olinger, Hiltons, Va.; one brother, Thurman Barker, Kingsport.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home (downtown).

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mack Turner and the Rev. Joe W. Byrd officiating.

Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane (from J.N. Adams’ collection)

Mace Spring Resident Dies In Holston Valley Hospital Here; Services Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Zelma Pearl Barker, 28, will be held at Mt. Vernon church at 2 p.m. today, with the Rev. S. A. Poulston officiating.  Rev. Tom Carter and Rev. Nath King will assist.

Mrs. Barker, who died at the Community hospital early yesterday morning [ July 25, 1936 ] was the husband [wife] of Henry A. Barker, of Mace Springs, in Scott County .  Her parents were W. C. and Reta Kaylor Leonard.  Mrs. Barker was a member of the Methodist church and was active in church and civic affairs.

Other than her husband, Mrs. Barker is survived by two children, Eileen and Thyllis [Phyllis]; her father, W. C. Leonard, all of Mace Springs; six half sisters and brothers, Helen, Gerald, Morris, Ray, Pauline, and Doris Leonard.

Active pall bearers will be:  S. E. Barker, Lloyd Barker, Clarence Jett, Gordon Olinger, Paris Carty, and Ernest Barker.

Flower bearers:  Mrs. R. H. Hobbs, Mrs. I. W. Denison, Mrs. Corbett Carmack, Mrs. Albert Carmack, Mrs. W. D. Paris, Mrs. Lelia Hilton, Mrs. G. Z. Vermillion, Mrs. J. W. Neal, Mrs. Ezra Carter, and Mrs. J. M. Carter.

Honorary pall bearers:  Leonard Neal, Jim Carter, F. M. Bays, Albert Carel, Ike Denison, Tom Carter, Ezra Carter, Pleasant Carter, W. D. Paris, Trent Solomon, Lish Harper, Walter Moody, C. J. Vermillion, J. M. Vicars, Hiram Larkey, Charlie Larkey, David Larkey, Roy Vicars, Crockett Vicars, Bob Carter, Lish Carter, Clarence Carter, W. D. Gardner, W. L. Bays, James Jett, Gormon Derting, Kenneth Larkey, Grant Carter, Walker Good, Corbett Carmack, Ray Hobbs, Claude Hilton.

Interment will be in the Mt. Vernon cemetery.

(Kingsport News, Sunday, July 26, 1936)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

KINGSPORT — Sloan D. Barker, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday (June 4, 2009) at Hawkins County Medical Center.

He was a lifelong residence of Sullivan County (Kingsport) and was a graduate of Volunteer High School in 2004. Sloan was a member of Unaka Ave. Baptist Church (Johnson City).

He was preceded in death by his brother, Anthony James; uncle, Jimmy James; great-aunt, Mae Hartsock; and grandfather, Olen James.

Survivors include his parents, Donnie Fae Turner of Surgoinsville and Steven Earl Barker of Kingsport; maternal grandmother, Ella Fae James of Douglasville, Ga.; paternal grandparents, Edith and Earl Barker of Kingsport; two sisters, Naomi and Chrissy; his twin brother, Shawn Barker of Douglasville, Ga., and his five brothers, Sonnie Barker of Surgoinsville, Steven, Brandon, Billy and Shannon Barker; nephew, Kaiden Bryce Barker and other family members, Tammy Doo James of Douglasville, Ga., Debbie Barker, Roger Barker, Brian Baker and Judy, all of Kingsport.

Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Webb Cemetery, Kingsport with services by Rocky.

Music will be provided by Dillon Morgan and Jarred Lawson.

Pallbearers will be Shawn Barker, Jarred Lawson, Sonnie Barker, Billy Snapp, Shannon Snapp and Brandon Whitaker.

Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Barker, Mike Whitaker, Brandon Dishner, Brandon Barker, Steven Sullivan and Bryon Barnum.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the family, c/o Carter-Trent Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1129, Kingsport, Tenn., 37662.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Barker family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Thurman Keith Barker, 84, 829 Walnut Avenue, died Wednesday ( March 6, 2002 ) at his home.

Born in Scott County , Va. , he lived in Kingsport practically all of his life.

Mr. Barker was employed with Tennessee Eastman Company more than 34 years retiring from the Acid Division.

Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Surviving are his wife, Nita Wooten Barker, Kingsport; one daughter, Wilma Jean Benton and husband, Walter Jack, Kingsport; one son, Keith Barker and wife, Kathy, Kingsport; four grandchildren, Cyndi Hunt, Jonathan Benton, Stephanie Terry and Suzanne Eaves; and six 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 funeral home chapel with the Rev. Lonnie "Buddy" Wooten and the Rev. Joe W. Byrd officiating.

The Benton Family will provide music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Oak Hill Cemetery .

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Virginia Elizabeth Barker (Ms. Jenny), a special angel loved by family, church family, friends and former co-workers at Giant Food Store, Oakwood Market, Food City and especially White Floral Company, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (June 18, 2003) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

She endured an extremely courageous battle with cancer and always radiated God's love and grace through her beautiful smile.

"Ms. Jenny" was an active and well-loved member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church where she served the Lord in many ways, as church organist, Ladies WMU treasurer, and the "Mary Class" president. Her special love was serving in an active and vital role as the Awana's Spark's Leader where she demonstrated outstanding leadership not only as a role model but also as a very loving and caring leader. Her special efforts to be faithful to her class this year and also to attend the June graduation ceremony will never be forgotten.

She was preceded in death by her father, John Carmel Sims; her mother and father-in-law, J.W. and Mollie Barker; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Evie Lee, Mrs. Ruby Unangst, California; half sister-in-law, Mrs. Nettie Guy; half brother-in-law, Mr. Bruce Barker; a great-nephew, Caleb Jackson; and a very special nephew, Joel Nathan Sims.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, James Paul Barker; mother, Mrs. Mary Sims, Hiltons, Va.; five sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Bill (Jean) Osborne, Rev. and Mrs. Marvin (Marie) Winkle, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. (Janie) Rogers and Rev. and Mrs. Nathan (Kay) Jackson, all of Kingsport, and Mr. and Mrs. Johnny (Pauline) Mullins of Hiltons, Va.; five brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt (Frances) Sims, Rev. and Mrs. Stanley (Margaret) Sims, Mr. and Mrs. Darrell (Dora) Sims, Mr. Johnny Sims and Mr. Billy Joe Sims, all of Kingsport; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John (Evea) Quillen and Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Edith) Barker; 14 nieces and nephews and 17 great-nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, and anytime at the following homes: Mr. James Paul Barker, 1305 Fairview Ave., Kingsport; Rev. and Mrs. Marvin Winkle, 2021 Todd Dr., Kingsport; Pastor and Mrs. Stanley J. Sims, 2029 Ft. Robinson Dr., Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe W. Byrd and Pastor Stanley Sims officiating.

Music will be provided by the Heavenly Way Trio, the Andrews and Rev. and Mrs. Orville Rogers.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends are to meet at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home no later than 10:15 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Roy Anderson, Johnny Barker, Brad Jackson, Roger Mullins, Brian Barker and Bobby Witt.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wallace Grills, Larry Hatley, Jerry Deal, Rev. Russell Ferguson, Rev. J.R. Pratt, Glenn Powers, Junior Taylor and Rev. Paul Ketron.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Hope Baptist Church, church building fund, 334 Holden Dr., Kingsport, Tenn. 37663, in honor of the Virginia Barker Life Center, upon completion, will be dedicated in memory of Ms. Jenny.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Mildred Inez Barlow, 90, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, (April 30, 2011) at Holston Valley Wilcox Hall from an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Barlow; and her parents, Patrick K. and Jessie Peterson of Duffield , Va.

She is survived by her children, Roger K. Barlow and wife, Judy of Stickleyville, Va., and Judy Barlow Greene of Kingsport; she had six grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kim Barlow, Michael and Cindy Barlow, Kelli and Michael Hepler, Brittany Barlow, Jill G. Brown, Richard and Teresa Greene. She also had 13 great- grandchildren.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Christopher Neglia and the staff in Holston Valley Medical Center CCU , 5th floor, and Wilcox Hall Hospice Unit for their excellent care.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City , Va.

Graveside service will be Monday at 11 a.m. Family will meet at the funeral home to go in procession to Holston View Cemetery at 10:45 a.m.

Her grandson Jeffrey Barlow will be giving the eulogy.

Pallbearers will be the grandsons and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to American Heart Association or St. Judes Children’s Hospital.

Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City , Va. , is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

 CHURCH HILL — Betty "Jean" Moore Barner, 74, of Church Hill, passed away Monday (May 18, 2009) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Wise County (Norton), Va., Jean lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and a friend to all who knew her. Jean was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Barner; mother, Ruby Frazier; sister, Rebecca Snyder; brother, Freddie Frazier; two brothers-in-law, Don Clemmons and Paul Short; son-in-law, Donnie Frost.

Jean is survived by two daughters, Myra Vaughn and husband, Gary of Church Hill and Ronda Frost, of the home; three grandchildren, Melia Thompson, of Kingsport, Lacey Frost and Zachary Frost, both of the home; three great-grandchildren, Callie, Ethan and Logan Thompson; two sisters, Joy Neff of Kingsport and Wanda June Cordle and husband, Charles of Kingsport; three brothers, J.C. Frazier and wife, Linda of Church Hill, Ronald Frazier and wife, Kathy of Kingsport and Donald Frazier of Blountville; one brother-in-law, Bill Barner and wife, Felizia of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Clemons and Carol Short, both of Kingsport.

The family will receive friends 5 to 7 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport. A funeral      service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Ronald Frazier and the Rev. Mike Pelham officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at East Lawn Memorial Park. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Amedysis Home Health Care and a special friends, Tina Abraham and Kathy Clayton.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Road, Suite 102, Johnson City, Tenn. 37601.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Barner family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

ROGERSVILLE - Hallie Millard Barner, Jr., 45, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday (March 4, 2006).

He was a born again Christian who brought joy to all who knew him. Junior was previously employed by Heilig Meyers and Heritage Manor Nursing Home.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dennis Carl Barner; father, Hallie M. Barner, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mossie and Lon Ferrell and paternal grandparents, Georgia and Charlie Barner.

Surviving are his loving wife of 13 years, Lois Kerns Barner; daughter, Samantha Barner; two sons, Travis Barner, Peyton Barner; his wonderful, caring mother, Margaret Barner; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and a host of friends that he dearly loved.

Junior, I love you with all my heart and thank you for the best 14 years of my life and the three beautiful children. We will always love you, Lois, Sam, Travis, Peyton and Mom.

The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Christian-Sells Funeral Home in Rogersville.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Christian-Sells Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Bradley and Rev. Dusty Trent officiating.

Interment will follow in the Gladson Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Johnny Lee Barnes, 70, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday (July 2, 2005) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an accident and subsequent illness.

Johnny was a lifelong resident of the Kingsport community. He was raised in the West View area, enrolling in the U.S. Army after high school during the Korean Conflict, and returned to the Bloomingdale area, where he lived the rest of this life. He worked many years at Tennessee Eastman Company, where he developed quite a reputation as a prankster. In 1968, he graduated from ETSU, which he attended while also working full time and building a new home. He also worked several years at Mason-Dixon Trucking Company and finally served as a manager at McKesson Chemical /Von Waters and Rogers.

Johnny was also active in the Kingsport Elks CLub, where he won several state and national awards for his performances on the ritual team. He served as the Exalted Ruler of the Elks in 1982-1983.

He was an incomparable stroyteller and the source of humor at many social gatherings. He especially enjoyed fishing and cooking for other people. He loved life and lived it joyously.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John H. Barnes and Maragaret Agee Barnes; a brother, Bill Barnes; and an infant brother, Gary Lynn Barnes.

He is survived by his dear wife of over 50 years, Wilma Ann (Ketron) Barnes of the home; two daughters, Debra L. Hinman and husband Michael of Burlington, Conn., and Diana Barnes Reedy of Kingsport; his son, Johnny L. Barnes II and wife Tamara of Naples, Italy; seven grandchildren, Audrey Hinman, Jamie Hinman, Cheryl Hinman, Jonathan Gedraitis, Brittany Gedraitis, Amara Barnes and Caleb Barnes; a sister, Patsy Voket and husband Joe of Farmington, Conn.; a brother, Ray Barnes and wife Shirley of Toccoa, Ga.; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. today at the Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.

Services will be conducted in at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Ray Amos and Rev. Joel Campbell officiating.

Military graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport, by the American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City Post #265 with Rev. Joe W. Byrd, Chaplain. Friends will meet at the cemetery by 10:55 a.m.

Pallbearers will be his nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kingsley United Methodist Church, 2828 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport, TN 37660.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Barnes family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUFFIELD, Va. - Amanda (Mandy) Barnette , 79, of the Purchase Ridge community, died Thursday afternoon (March 16, 2006) at Holston Valley Medical Center after an illness.

Born in Scott County, she was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Conley Bledsoe and Willie Barnette ; and three daughters, Gerldine Gilliam, Geneva Bledsoe and Vestalie Bledsoe.

Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie Christian and husband, James of Blackwater; two sons, William Dickerson of Clinchport and Mack Bledsoe and wife, Sandra of Weber City; three grandsons, William Lee Dickerson, Michael Gilliam, Brian Begley; one granddaughter, Darlene Osborne; four great-grandsons, Jonathan Gilliam, Nathaniel Gilliam, Zackary Osborne, David Osborne; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. today at The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Garry Hood officiating.

Music will be provided by Heavenly Peace.

Committal services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Bledsoe Cemetery in Beech Grove.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery of the committal service.

Pallbearers will be Brian Begley, Junior Wells, Michael Gilliam and William Lee Dickerson.

The family would like to thank the staff of Holston Valley Medical Center for their care and kindness during Mandy's illness.

Special thanks to the staff and friends at Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield for everything they do.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

MOUNT CARMEL - Arthur H. Barnett, 89, passed away Friday (Oct. 1, 2004) at Church Hill Health Care.

He was born in Scott County, Va., and had resided in Hawkins County. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in World War II. He was a retired security guard for the Tennessee Eastman. He was also of the Methodist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William (Uncle Billy) and Corabelle Wade Barnett; six sisters, Julie Benton, Eugenia Gilliam, Bessie Sloan, Ruth Barnett and Ruby Pippin; five brothers, Elmer, Worley, Gale, Milford Barnett and infant brother.

Surviving are his former wife of 45 years, Ruby Barnett, Kingsport; daughter, Sylvia Sams, Church Hill; two sons, Billy Barnett and wife Deborah of Mount Carmel and Larry Barnett of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Larry Jr., Daniel and Brennon Barnett, Joel and Sherrie Sams; one sister, Nina Carter of Clinchport, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City, Va.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wrightly Salling officiating.

Pallbearers will be family and friends.

Military graveside services will be conducted by American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City Post #265 at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Bonnie Hazel Barnette, 85, passed away Wednesday (Sept. 19, 2001) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Scott County, on May 12, 1916, and was the daughter of the late Worley Lane and Susie Anna Elizabeth Christian Lane. Mrs. Barnette was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Will Barnette; sons, Owen, Jimmy and William Barnette; grandson, Little Bill Hicks; brothers, Franklin, Truman and G.B. Lane.

Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Dora Lee and Wallace McNutt, Pearlie Mae and Roosevelt Winters, all of Kingsport, Mrs. Renie McGuire, Mount Carmel; son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Kathy Barnette, Kingsport; special daughter-in-law, Lucy Barnette, Kingsport; daughter-in-law, Debbie Barnette, Kingsport; sister, Stella Fletcher, Clinchport, Va.; special granddaughter and companion, Brenda Quillen; 25 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of a daughter, Dora Lee McNutt, 1512 Lake St., Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Brother Kenneth Neeley officiating.

Music will be provided by the Lee Smith Singers.

Burial will be at Lane Cemetery, Duffield, Va.

Pallbearers will be Junior Quillen, Roger Lee Quillen, Isaac Lee Holmes, Billy Edison, Tim Edison and David McNutt.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

WISE, Va. - Carol Wells Barnette, 54, went home to be with the Lord Friday, (March 30, 2007) at the Johnson City Medical Center Johnson City, Tenn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Wells Sr. and Edith Salyers Wells, and was a member of the Stevens Church of God.

Surviving are her husband, Hogue Barnette Jr.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kimberly Sanders Austin and Chris Austin of Wise, and Vanessa Sanders Mullins and Jason Mullins of Williamsburg; a sister, Betty Hall of Williamsburg; three brothers, Roy Wells Jr.; Randy Wells and Cecil Wells all of Wise; four grandchildren, Anna Beth Addison, Halle Mullins, Madelyn Austin and Sam Austin; a host of other family and friends.

The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sturgill Funeral Home Wise.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Cliff Bowman officiating.

Graveside Services will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Big Stone Gap, Va. The family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. Monday to go in procession to the cemetery. Sturgill Funeral Homes Wise, Va. in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Diania Marie Barnett, 58, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and niece went to be with the Lord on Jan. 19, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was a member of the Imboden Methodist Church, Imboden, Va.

She was preceded in death by her father, Henry M. Lovell, Sr.; brother, Steven Richard Lovell; and father-in-law, Euel Barnett.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roger "Cotton" Barnett; daughters, Amanda Barnett and Jill Barnett; grandson, Tyler Young (whom she loved very much); mother, Helen Phipps Lovell; mother-in-law, Mary Barnett; special aunt, Shirley Phipps Spears; sister and best friend, Cathy Lambert and husband, C.O.; sisters, Jackie Bowman and husband, Frank, Louise Barnett and husband, Gus, Teresa Williams and husband, James, Janet Williams and husband, Claude, Leisa Gilley and husband, Tony; brothers, Keith Lovell and wife, Bobbie Jo, Henry Lovell and Doshia Caudill, Tim Lovell and Sherry Fleenor; many nieces and nephews and their families; close friends, Betty Boyd and Belinda Durham of Cut and Kurl Beauty Shop.

The family will receive friends at the Appalachia First Baptist Church today from 5 to 7 p.m. before services.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today at the church with Rev. Tony Nunley officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. for the procession to the cemetery.

Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Eckel Barnette, 90, died Sunday evening ( May 28, 2006 ) at Sunbridge Hillside Rehabilitation Center .

Born in Scott County , he was a son of the late Jack and Molly Lane Barnette. He was a tobacco farmer.

He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village .

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m Thursday at the Summit Cemetery .

Contributions may be made to The Duffield Funeral Home, 169 Fraley Avenue , Duffield , Va. 24244 .

Duffield Funeral Home is in charge.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - Eddie Barnette, 41, passed away Tuesday (Feb. 10, 2003) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Mr. Barnette was born Nov. 16, 1961 and loved most of his life in Kingsport. He attended Living Waters Freewill Baptist Church and was a retired concrete finisher. Mr. Barnette was a loving and caring brother, son and uncle. He will be missed very much by his family.

He was preceded in death by his father, Owen Barnette; mother, Martha Peters; brother, Ronnie Barnette; nephew, Little Bill Hicks.

Surviving are his stepfather, Denny Peters, of the home; sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Bill Hicks, Yuma, Va.; stepmother, Lucy Barnette, Kingsport; niece, Tammy Thomas, Yuma, Va.; three nephews, Scottie Barnette and Ronnie (Bubs) Barnette, Kingsport, and Joshua Hicks, Yuma, Va.; two great-nephews, Jeremiah Harper and Zachary Thomas, Yuma, Va.; several aunts and uncles; very special uncle, Luther Ray Shupe; close cousin, Tony Ennis, Kingsport; close friend, Mark Taylor; stepsisters, Polly Vaughn, Kingsport, Faye Boggs, Hiltons, Va.; stepbrothers, Billy Joe Shupe, Hiltons, Va., David Redman and Darryl Redman, Kingsport.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Glenn Hicks officiating.

Music will be provided by Donna Hicks.

Interment will follow at Holston View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Joe Shupe, David Redman, Wayne McDavid, Mark Taylor, David Fletcher and Ben Stevens.

Nephews will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

BIG STONE GAP, Va. - Ernest Barnette, 83, Irondale community, died Tuesday ( July 3, 2001 ) at his home.

He was born in Scott County , Va. , the son of the late Jack and Mollie (Lane) Barnette. He lived most of his life in Big Stone Gap, Va. , and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Barnette; one brother, Floyd Barnette; and two sisters, Bertha and Martha.

Surviving are a stepson, Chester Johnson, Maryland; two brothers, Echol Barnette, Jasper, Va., and Will Barnette, Pattonsville, Va.; and one sister, Mae, Maryland.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Holding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Hood Cemetery , Pattonsville , Va. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

October 25, 1947 - January 14, 2014

Lorain, OH - Frank Denny Barnette, 66 of Lorain, Ohio, answered Jesus’ call to come on home to heaven on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at his residence. Born in Clinchport, VA, Frank had lived in Lorain since 1969. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army and retired from Ford Motor Company where he was a very dedicated Ford Motor Company employee. He loved NASCAR and was a big Carl Edwards fan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mercer and Martha Owens Barnette; sisters, Margaret Baker and Venus Easton; brother, M. M. Barnette.

Frank is survived by his daughter, Rita Barnette Woods and husband Carlos of Sparta, TN; sisters, Eola Barnette Rhoton of Kingsport, Bobbie Stone and husband Earnest of Vermillion, OH; brothers, Kenneth Barnette and wife Brenda of Weber City and Jackson “Bill” Bloomer and wife Chaiba of Kingsport; grandchildren, Chianne Hoke, Kyle Hinkle, Andrew Woods and Kolt Chantz Woods; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12- 2 p.m. Saturday at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, VA. Friends may also call anytime at the home of the brother, Kenneth Barnette.

A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Andy Sensabaugh officiating. Music will be provided by the Ronnie Hood Singers.

A military graveside service will follow at Hollie Bloomer Cemetery in Duffield, VA with the American Legion Post #3/265 conducting the rites. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Barnette family.

Carter-Trent/Scott Co Funeral Home obituaries at cartertrent.com

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EMMETT, Idaho - Harold J. Barnett , died of natural causes on Tuesday ( March 7, 2000 ). He died at home in the arms of Lola, his beloved wife of 50 years. He was 76 at the time of his death and had been ill for quite some time.

He was born on June 5, 1923 to William Bradly Barnett and Ebbie Victoria Barnett in Duffield , Va. He was the fifth child of seven and grew up roaming the hills surrounding his parents' home. Harold went to Fairview School in Fairview , Va. until he was needed at home to work on the family farm. Harold helped his dad "peddle" vegetables to the mining camps and raised tobacco to sell. While still a teenager, he bought his own 40 acres on which to farm, build a home and raise a family.

In 1947, he moved to Emmett where he worked as a ranch hand for both Little and Stringer ranches. During this time, he met and fell in love with his soul mate, Lola. They married Aug. 4, 1949 and later moved to the Oregon Slope near Ontario where Harold was foreman of Hironaka Farms for over 20 years. Harold's favorite pastime was eating Lola's cooking, and she was happy to oblige him. He always planted a huge garden and shared the produce with everyone he knew. He also loved going to auctions to find an occasional treasure. After Harold retired, he and Lola moved to Emmett where they enjoyed camping and fishing. Their greatest pride was the mountain cabin they built on land they cleared themselves which became their own piece of heaven.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Nelson and W.B. Barnett Jr.; sisters, Ruby Ann Arnold and Gertrude Gerrard; grandson, Randy Ayres; stepdaughters, Maggie Dunlap and Phyllis Nielson.

Harold is survived by a large and loving family. From his previous marriage, Harold had two daughters and a son - (with their spouses) Betty Jo and John Hyatt, Wanda and Carl Neely, Roger and Dixie Barnett . With Lola, he was blessed with four more daughters, Judy and Dennis Garner, Carol and Gary Needs, Sandy and Bill Reynolds, Kathy and Mike Hanby along with a special daughter-in-law, Jeanette Waddell; from his seven children came one granddaughter, Jennell Needs; 11 grandsons, Dennis and Teresa Garner Jr., Andrew and Kari Garner, Jared Needs, Judd Reynolds, Jake Reynolds, Joey Hanby, Adam Hanby, Mike Ayers, Mark Neely, Rick Waddell, Chris and Val Waddell as well as his two great-grandsons, Alex and DJ. Garner; two sisters, Kathleen Morley and Wilma Blessing, Gate City, Va.; stepchildren, H.P. Jones, Joan Kimball and Bette Prough along with their children and grandchildren.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Potter's Funeral Home, Emmett , Idaho .

Interment will be at Emmett Cemetery .

Memorials may be made to Life's Door Hospice for the care of Emmett patients at: Life's Door Hospice, 1111 S. Orchard, Suite 400 , Boise , Idaho 83705 .

Courtesy of Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City , Va.

Kingsport Times-News
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Abt 1946 - January 9, 2015

Jerry Wayne Barnette, 68, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 9, 2015 at the Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was a graduate of J. J. Kelly High School and he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was co-owner/operator of Kwik Shop Markets for 24 years. He presently owned Wise Mini-Storage & Jerry Barnette Rentals. He was a faithful member of the Lighthouse Family Worship Center. Jerry was always eager to serve the Lord in any capacity. Jerry wanted to be remembered by his family and friends as a servant of God without recognition of Earthly accolades.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hogue and Verda Barnette; sisters, Gladys Smith and Margie Dillon.

He is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Barnette; son, Shayne Barnette and wife Rosanna; grandsons, Connor and Griffen of Coeburn; daughter, Crystal Collins and husband Steve; granddaughter, Hope of Wise; step-grandchildren, Meghan, Codi and Kaitlyn Collins of Wise; step-daughter, Stacy Cunningham and husband Brad; step-grandchildren, Brianna Lawson, Taylor and Devan of Blountville, TN; step-son, Will Niece and wife Patience; step-grandchildren, Little Will Niece, Annistin, Wolfgang, Striker and Piper of Wise; four brothers, Hogue Barnette of Wise, Wendell Barnette and wife Brenda of Wise, David Barnette and wife Sherry of Norton and Ricky Barnette of Wise; five sisters, Mae Marshall of Wise, Bernice Woods of Louisville, KY, Ella Breeding and husband Bob of Wise, Jean Mitchell and husband JB of Christiansburg and Verda “Tootie” Robbins and husband Bud of Wise; Special friends include, Lloyd and Bernice Wilson of Norton, Bill and Joyce Fields of Wise and Winfred and Judy Collins of Wise; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Jerry Wayne Barnette will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, January 11, 2015 at the Lighthouse Family Worship Center, 145 Lake Street NW, Wise, VA 24293 with Pastor Roger Barker and Assistant Pastor Nathaniel Maggard officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. till time of services at 7:00 P.M. at the church.

Graveside committal services and burial with military rites being conducted by the local VFW members and Virginia National Guard will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 12, 2015 at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Big Stone Gap, VA. Family and friends will meet at 10:00 A.M. Monday at the church to go to the cemetery in procession.

Family requests that in lieu of flowers that gifts be made to Lighthouse Family Worship Center to be designated for the orphanage and children’s ministry P.O. Box 2096, Wise, VA 24293.

Sturgill Funeral Home 1621 Norton Rd SW Wise, VA 24293 is in charge of arrangements.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Barnette, Speer, Hood, Mosier, Jones, Rhoton, Lane, Brickey)

Sturgill Funeral Home obituaries at http://www.sturgillfuneral.com

Kingsport – Kathleen T. Barnette, our mother, our best friend was born on February 2, 1923 and peacefully departed at her home on January 23, 2013.

She was born in Scott County, Virginia but spent most of her life in the Kingsport area. She was a homemaker, and mother of nine children whom she devoted her entire life to. She loved to spend time with family and friends and enjoyed making vegetable and flower gardens. She was a chartered member of Freedom Independent Missionary Baptist Church where she loved to have fellowship and sing praises unto the Lord.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Amos Barnette; sons, Denver Jackson Barnette and Danny Dean Barnette; a grandson, Billy Ray Barnette; a granddaughter, Debbie Lynn Smith; her father, Lloyd Barnette & wife Edna; mother, Eulola Tilda Lane & husband Ray; along with her sister, Monnie Reed.

She is survived by her four sons, Elmo Barnette, Lonnie Barnette & wife Debbie, Roger Barnette, Joe Barnette & wife Clenita; three daughters, Joyce Mullins, Helen Sensabaugh & husband Pastor Andy, Eulola Joan Light & husband Carl Light, Jr.; two daughters- in-law, Kathy Barnette and Vicky Barnette; sister, Opal Chapman; eleven grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. She had a special little helper, great granddaughter, Kloie Lewis and great niece, Rachel Reed and a lifelong friend, Nancy Nelms.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at the Freedom Baptist Church, 1536 Independence Avenue, Mt. Carmel, TN. Funeral services will follow in the church with Pastor Andy Sensabaugh, Rev. Chuck Grimm, and Rev. Ed McClain, officiating. Music will be provided by True Faith Quartet, Chris Holder and Donna Freeman.

Graveside services will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Kingsport Presbyterian Cemetery, Kingsport. Pallbearers are James Sensabaugh, Kelly Lewis, Jacob Lewis, Charlie Phillips, Carl Light Jr. and Dearl Hass. Bill Mullins will be an honorary pallbearer.

The family wants to thank Dr. Daniel Carroll and staff along with Amedisys Hospice Care.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving Mrs. Kathleen T. Barnette’s family.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home obituaries at www.cartertrent.com

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KINGSPORT — Lucy Barnette, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Monday (Feb. 13, 2012).

Born in Mabe, Va., on July 8, 1938, Mrs. Barnette attended New Beginning Baptist Church in Carter’s Valley. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her family, cooking, canning and gardening. She was deeply loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Shupe and Alley Stewart Shupe; husband, Owen Barnette; daughter, Kathleen Redman; sons, Bobby Ray Redman and George Lee Redman; sisters, Jeanette Flanary, Martha Peters, Lois McDavid and Mildred McDavid; brothers, Luther Ray Shupe and J. M. Shupe; several nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her daughters, Polly Ann Vaughn and husband, Mike, Kingsport, and Laura Faye Boggs and husband, James, Hiltons, Va.; sons, Billy Joe Shupe and wife, Barbara, Hiltons, Va., Darrell Redman, Kingsport, and David Redman, Kingsport; grandchildren, Frank Vaughn, Liza Derrick, Heather Hurd, Clifton Kern, Joel Shupe, Bobby Joe Redman, Lucy Marie Redman and Adam Eugene Redman; ten great-grandchildren; sister, Hilda Arnold, Kingsport; brothers, Alex Shupe and wife, Linda, Church Hill, Tenn., and John Henry Shupe and wife, Carman, Duffield, Va.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Corey Hilton and Georgia Ely.

The family will receive friends Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of her son, Billy Joe and Barbara Shupe, Hiltons, Va.

Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lonnie Townsend officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Hicks. Interment will follow in the Cox Chapel Cemetery, Mabe, Va. Pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Clifton Kern and Adam Redman.

Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News

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KINGSPORT — Luke L. Barnette Jr., 80, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday (Jan. 21, 2013), at the Indian Path Medical Center.

He was a native of Eidson, Tenn., and the son of the late Luke Lee and Willie Ethel Barnett Sr. Mr. Barnette retired from the grocery business. He was a member of North Kingsport Church of God.

Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Lynn Barnette; and a is wife of 61 years, Zelda Barnette; son, Keith Barnette and wife, Argelene; daughter, Leigh Ann Bridgman and husband, Jeffrey; grandsons: Brian Jason Barnette and George Luke Barnette; brother, Donald Barnett and wife, Sheila; sisters, Jimmie Stapleton and husband, Carl, and Peggy Allen; along with many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins; several beloved friends, neighbors, brother, Benny Carl Barnett.

Survivors include his and church family.

The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with Dr. Timothy Owen and Rev. Wayne Baker officiating. Music will be under the direction of Donnie Robertson, soloist and Jim Scott, pianist.

Interment services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Everyone is asked to assemble in the cemetery by 10:45 a.m. for the service. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Bourn, Vestel Coffey, Glenn Hurt, Jim Testerman, Harold Fitch, Kenneth Zollman, Bradley Alen, Robert W. Carroll and Jim Oaks.

East Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements and is honored to serve the Barnette family

Kingsport Times-News

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Paul James Barnett departed this life on Oct. 18, 2013, in Sacramento, Calif., at age 85.

He was born in Premier, W.Va., to Orban P. Barnett and Bessie Snapp Barnett on Aug. 1, 1928.

He attended Union School and Cleveland High School in Scott County, Va.

He joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served four years in service. After his discharge, he made his home in Sacramento, Calif. He was employed by Libby Can Company until his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan Hilton Barnett; a brother, Charles Wesley Barnett; a niece, Debbie Barnett; and son-in-law, Steve Medrow.

Survivors include his daughter, Sandra Medrow, Tinley Park, Ill.; stepdaughter, Cathyleen Hilton, Sacramento, Calif.; stepson,

Thomas Hilton, Sacramento, Calif.; grandson, Scott Medrow, Scottsdale, Ariz.; granddaughter, Sara (Dave) Claahsen, Tinley Park, Ill.; great-granddaughter, Emily Rose Claahsen; great-grandson, Cody Hilton; one brother, Bill (Vicky) Barnett, Rockford, Tenn.; and four sisters, Ethel Taylor, Gate City, Va., Mildred (John) Height, Dayton, Ohio, Thelma Birmingham, Ocoee, Fla., and Rosa Lee (Glen) Castle, Auburn, Ga.

Burial is Friday (Oct. 25, 2013) in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Sacramento, Calif.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Barnette, Jones, Pendleton, Wallen, Reynolds, Snapp, Kimbler, Estep, Lane, Carter)

Kingsport Times-News

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NORTON, Va. — Richard Hansford Barnette, 84, passed away Saturday (April 18, 2009) at the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Richard, thank you for your service to the Lord, your family, community and your country. You are greatly loved and will be greatly missed by all of us.

Richard was a retired coal miner having worked for Old Ben Coal Co. and Flat Gap Mining, an avid farmer, a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army in the 666th Ammunition Co. from July 1943 till Dec. 3, 1945, the invasion of Normandy, engaged in five major campaigns, one of them being the Battle of the Bulge, and was the recipient of five battle stars for these campaigns.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Enos Eslie and Maudella Barnette; a brother, Johnny Ray Barnette; a sister, Glinda Rebecca Barnette; his first wife, Juanita Beverly Barnette; and an infant son, Lonnie Eslie Barnette.

Surviving are his wife, Berthal Barnette; two sons, Richard Hansford Barnette II and wife, Teresa and Thomas Edwin Barnette and wife, Becky; three daughters, Mary Maudella Bolling and husband, Darrell, Libby Hill and husband, Homer and Janie Estep and husband, Albert; three stepsons, Homer Hill, James Hill and Herbie Hill; 15 grandchildren, April Thomas and husband, Bobby, Kim Johnson, Jon Bolling and wife, Candice, Angel Phillips and husband, Wayne, Juanita Klemm and husband, Kyle, Adam Barnette and wife, Lori, Wendy Burke and husband, Chris, Daniel Hunt II and wife, Amy, Misty Shortridge and husband, Josh, Christopher Large, Tyler Pickett, Hannah Pickett, Hailey Pickett, Kristi Cochrane and husband, Roland and Mikey Hill; 14 great-grandchildren, Brittany Kennedy, Marissa Bolling, Abby Page, Matthew Johnson, Darian Phillips, Sydney Phillips, Neveah Klemm, Kaylie Klemm, Brooklyn Barnette, Caleb Barnette, Christopher Burke, Hailey Hunt, Jonah Cochrane and Benjamin Cochrane; one great-great-grandchild, Lily Kennedy; one step-grandson, Marty Estep; a brother, George Barnette; two sisters, Polly Baldwin and husband, Troy and Marie Cassell and husband, Darrel; and a host of other relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. till time of services at 8 p.m. today at the Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Darrell Bolling, Rev. Adam Barnette and Rev. Jon Bolling officiating.

Burial and graveside committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Carter Cemetery with military rites being conducted by the local VFW and National Guard. Family and friends will meet at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home to go to the cemetery in procession.

The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Guest River Pentecostal Church, 5725 Guest River Road, Norton, Va. 24273.

Sturgill Funeral Home, 1621 Norton Road SW, Wise, Va. 24293 is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
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GATE CITY, Va. — Roy Barnett, 63, entered into eternal rest at his residence Sept. 26, 2008 with his family by his side.

Mr. Barnett was born in Scott County, Va. on Dec. 2, 1944 to the late Gale Barnes Barnett and Hattie Mae Dorton.  Roy worked most of his life as a carpenter until declining health forced him to give up the trade that he loved. He served his country during the Vietnam era as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Although it was later in life, Roy accepted Jesus as his personal savior and depended on him daily until he drew his last breath. Roy was a good father and very proud papaw and will be greatly missed by his loved ones.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by grandson, Ethan Mack Barnett; two brothers, Sammy Kay and infant brother, Billy Barnett; grandfather, Rev. Billy Barnett; and father and mother-in-law, Mack D. and Emma Bowen.

Survivors are his wife, Judy Bowen Barnett, Gate City, Va.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roy Michael Barnett of Gate City, Va., Kevin Mack Barnett and wife, Maria of Gate City, Va., Travis Bret Barnett and wife, Marsha also of Gate City, Va.; grandchildren, Elizabeth Emmaline Barnett, Anna Rose Barnett and Mason Bret Barnett and Layton Cole Barnett; sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen Marie Goode of Weber City, Va., Beulah Faye Fansler and husband, Audley of Yuma, Va., Anna Lee Begley and husband, Steve of Ft. Blackmore, Va., also Frieda Sue Tate and husband, Donnie of Yuma, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Robert Howard Barnett and wife, Betty of Church Hill; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Gate City Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel with Rev. Wrightly Salling and Rev. Danny Keith McNew officiating.

Pine Grove Harmony will provide the music.

Graveside service will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Military graveside rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #265 and Gate City Post #3, along with the Virginia Army National Guard.

Michael Barnett, Kevin Barnett, Travis Barnett, Phillip Mann, Larry Mann, James Mann, Robert Barnett and David Collett will serve as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Harmie Estepp, Mack Derl Bowen, Muriel Joe Bowen, Audley Fansler, Stevie Begley and Donnie Tate.

The family will meet at the funeral home at 12:15 p.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

The family would like to give special thanks to a niece and personal caregiver, Tracy Collett. Also they would like to thank Independent Home Health, Wellmont Hospice, Dr. James Wolfe and his staff.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Barnett family.

Kingsport Times-News
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KINGSPORT - Sammy Kay Barnett , 49, Orebank Road, died unexpectedly Monday (April 26, 1999) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, Va., he was employed by Tri-City Fencing. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gale and Hattie Barnett ; and one infant brother.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Mae Barnett , of the home; two daughters, Kimberly Willard and Samantha Barnett , both of Jonesborough; one stepdaughter, Brenda Ann Steffey, Supply, N.C.; two stepsons, Travis Lincoln Steffey, Supply, N.C., and James Marshall Steffey Jr., Kingsport; nine grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. O.M. (Helen) Good, Gate City, Va., Mrs. Audley (Faye) Fansler, Yuma, Va., Mrs. Stevie (Anna Lee) Begley, Fort Blackmore, Va., Mrs. Donnie (Freda) Tate, Yuma, Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Betty Barnett , Church Hill and Jack and Judy Barnett , Gate City, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Friends may also call anytime at the residence of Audley and Faye Fansler, Yuma Road.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Keith McNew and the Rev. Mac Sanders officiating.

Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post No. 3 Color Guard at 11 a.m. Friday at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be employees of Tri-City Fencing.

Kingsport Times-News
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WISE, Va. — Verda Kelly Barnette, 95, a faithful wife and partner, went to be with her heavenly father on Monday (June 1, 2009) at her home.

Mom was our guiding light, our teacher, our loving, sweet example of perseverance and faith in following God’s word. We miss and love you so much mom.

Mom’s greatest accomplishment and legacy that she obtained and left for us, her children, was her steadfast devotion and love for her heavenly father. Her talent was witnessed by so many through her beautiful singing and teachings of God’s word. Mom was a former president of Ladies Auxiliary, superintendent of Sunday school, Sunday school teacher and treasurer for Esserville Freewill Baptist Church. She served Jesus through 95 plus years and attended the Stevens Church of God in Wise, Va. with Pastor Cliff Bowman.

Mrs. Barnette or Mrs. B., as so many knew her, was an established and successful business woman. She was the founder and proprietor of Barnette’s Kwik Shops. She was Woman of the Year for Wise County’s Historical Society and she was known as a giving and caring neighbor and friend.

Thank You Dr. Allen Mullins for taking excellent care of Verda.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hogue Edward Barnette Sr.; two precious daughters, Gladys and Margie; two granddaughters, Debra Sue Wilson and Sandy Smith; grandson, Bobby Smith; great-grandson, Chris Smith; a sister, Golden Musick; a brother, Clyde Kelly; a daughter-in-law, Carol Barnette and four sons-in-law, John Marshall, Jon Woods, Dwain Dillon and Gene Peters.

Surviving are five daughters, Anna Mae Marshall, Pearlie Bernice Woods, Reba Jean Mitchell and husband Jessie, Ella Naomi Breeding and husband, Bobby and Verda (Tutti) Robbins and husband, Bud; five sons, Hogue Edward Barnette Jr., Earl Wendell Barnette and wife, Brenda, Jerry Wayne Barnette and wife, Kathy, David Barnette and wife, Sherry and Rickey Barnette; 47 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers; six sisters; and a host of other relatives, friends and partners in Christ. A special minister Cliff Bowman; very special caretaker, Ann Culbertson; caretaker, Annette Freeman; special friends, Berniece Wilson, Sister Pat, Donna Bolling, Carol Brickey, Linda Gayle Breeding and Martha Keith. Heaven is so blessed---They have a new angel in their choir today. Until we meet again Mom—our love and thanks to the best person in all our lives.

Family will receive friends from 5 p.m. till time of services at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise, Va.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Cliff Bowman officiating.

The burial and graveside committal services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Big Stone Gap, Va. Family and friends will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to go to the cemetery in procession.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to Stevens Church of God, 6619 Stephens Road, Wise, Va. 24293.

Sturgill Funeral Home, 1621 Norton Road SW, Wise, Va. 24293 is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUFFIELD, Va. - Willie Ray Barnette, 83, of the Purchase Ridge community, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday (July 14, 2005) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Scott County, he was a son of the late, Jack and Mollie Lane Barnette and was a retired farmer and landscaper. He was a kind hearted man who was loved by all and will be deeply missed. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his loving wife, Amanda Gilliam Barnette, of Duffield; brother, Echol Barnette of Kingsport; stepsons, Mack Bledsoe and wife, Sandra of Weber City, Va., and William Dickerson of Duffield, Va.; stepdaughter, Bobbie Christian and husband, James of Blackwater, Va.; step-grandsons, Brian Begley of Weber City, Va., Junior Lee Dickerson of Duffield, Va., and Michael Gilliam and wife, Lisa of Church Hill; great-grandsons, David Osborne, Zackery Osborne, Jonathan Gilliam and Nathaniel Gilliam; step-granddaughter, Darlene Osborne of Oklahoma City; several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village or anytime at the home of Mack and Sandra Bledsoe in Weber City, Va., or the home of Bobbie and James Christian in Blackwater, Va.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating.

Music will be provided by Heavenly Peace.

Committal services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Bledsoe Cemetery in Fairview, Va. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 12:45 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Brian Begley, Jimmy Lawson, Michael Gilliam, Jr. Dickerson, and Jr. Wells.

The family wishes to thank the staff at Ridgecrest Manor for their assistance in the care of their loved one.

Kingsport Times-News
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BLOUNTVILLE - Mrs. Lillie Maude Barr, 76, of Blountville Route 1, died in Bristol Memorial Hospital at 4:55 p.m. Friday after a long illness.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a member of Blountville United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, W. Lane Barr; a foster-son, Fred Ball of Bristol, and two foster grandsons.

Blountville Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Funeral for Mrs. Lillie Maude Barr will be Sunday, Feb 6, at 3 p.m. at the Blountville United Methodist Church with Rev. Cass Turner and Rev. Kyle Barr officiating.  Burial will be in the Blountville Cemetery.  The body will be taken to the residence at 11 a.m. Saturday and returned at 4 p.m. to the funeral home, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.  It will be taken to the church one hour before the services Sunday.  Pallbearers are:  Joe Snodgrass, Wiley Snodgrass, George Snodgrass, Lester Jones, Bill Gardner and John Robert Gardner.  Blountville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport News, Saturday, February 5, 1972

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

Mary Kate (Stapleton) Flanary Barr

BLOUNTVILLE - Kate Stapleton Flanary Barr, 79, 5285 Highway 26, died Saturday (March 14, 1992) at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, Va., she moved to the Kingsport area 50 years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of the House of Prayer, Nickelsville, Va.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Bill Flanary, and three daughters, Darlene Dolen, Betty Larkins, and Shirley Hudson.

Surviving are her husband, Joe Barr, Blountville; three sons, Elmer Flanary, Daytona Beach, Fla., Ezra Flanary, Kingsport, and Rocky Flanary, Church Hill; 23 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dean, Mrs. Gracie Harris, and Mrs. Leaner White, all of Nickelsville; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home and anytime at the home of the son, Rocky Flanary, Old Union Road, Church Hill.

Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. G.W. White, the Rev. Kenneth Kiser, and the Rev. Wayne Meade officiating.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will be in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Mt. Carmel, Tenn.

Kingsport Times-News
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KINGSPORT — Addie Marie Roberts Bass, 81, of Kingsport passed away Saturday, (Sept. 22, 2007), at Brookhaven Manor.

She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and retired from Kingsport Press.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Oliver and Sarah Roberts; sisters, Lucille Roberts and Shirley Smith; and two brothers, Alfred Roberts and John Roberts.

Surviving are one son, Tye Bass and wife, Glenda, Okeechobee, Fla.; and one brother, George Roberts and wife, Faith, Church Hill.

A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Rev. David Glass officiating.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Addie Marie Bass.

POWELL, Tenn. - Cleo H. Bates, 87, passed away on Friday ( March 23, 2001 ) at the Asbury Acres Health Center in Maryville , Tenn.

A long-time member of the Powell United Methodist Church , she shared in the 33-year ministry of her husband, the late Carl H. Bates, to the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church . Their ministry included, Pigeon Forge Circuit, 1947-1950; Candler Memorial, 1951-1954; Kingsport Highland Park, 1955-1957; Pennington Gap, 1958-1964; Big Stone Gap, Trinity, 1965-1968; Bluefield, Va. Avenue, 1969-1970; Copperhill, 1971-1972; Powell, 1973-1977; Anderson Street, 1978-1979; Oakwood-Lynnwood, 1980.

Mrs. Bates was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; her parents, Della S. Hicks and E.C. Hicks; brothers and sisters, Hazel Zelma Hicks, Mary Ella Hicks, Helen Viola Hicks, G.C. Hicks, Ray Russell Hicks, Carl Kenneth Hicks and brother-in-law, Charles Haire.

Surviving are her daughter, Arlene Bates, Atlanta , Ga. ; and two sisters, Mrs. Lucy King and Mrs. Ruth Haire.

Calling hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Weaver Funeral Home, 5815 Western Ave. , Knoxville , Tenn. , and again from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Funeral Home in Kingsport .

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Cloud officiating.

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KINGSPORT - Johnnie Jones Bates, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with her heavenly Father on Saturday (Feb. 21, 2004 ).

She was born in Hancock County but had resided in Kingsport for most of her life.

Mrs. Bates was an active member of Ketron Memorial Methodist Church for 60 years.

Mrs. Bates was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved to cook, can and crochet. She loved flowers and animals. She adopted and cared for many homeless dogs and cats, including one special family dog, Josie, who was her companion and walking friend for many years. She faithfully supported the Humane Society, the Salvation Army and her church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Martha Jones; her husband, Kermit Nelson Bates; her sisters, Ella Brewer, Maude Winston, Minda Drinnon and Pearl Shaw; her brothers, Paul Jones and Earl Jones.

Surviving are her daughter, Martha Bates and husband Jim Bates of Kingsport ; her son, Lynn Bates and wife Renee Bates of Kingsport; and two grandchildren, Ashley McCoy of Nashville and Justin Marshall of Kingsport. Several nieces and nephews also survive her.

Calling hours are from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Aaron Pierce officiating.

Burial will immediately follow in Oak Hill Mausoleum No. 1 at Oak Hill Memorial Park .

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kingsport Animal Shelter, 2141 Idle Hour Road, Kingsport , Tenn. 37660 .

The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the Bates family.

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WISE, Va. — Mary Frances Bates, 89, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Monday (March 1, 2010) at the Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, Tenn.

Mary dedicated her life to her family, having helped raise her brothers and sisters, was a loving mother to her three children and spent many tireless hours caring for her grandchildren.

She was a 1935 graduate of Coeburn High School in Coeburn , Va. , former co-owner and operator of Friendly Floral in Norton , Va. , co-founder of Esserville Freewill Baptist Church , where she was a charter member, taught Sunday school for many years, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Presently a member of Central Freewill Baptist Church , she also attended Appalachian Prayer Fellowship. Her unwavering faith made her an inspiration to many.

She was preceded by her parents, Arthur and Grace Pate Davis; two brothers, Buster Davis and Carl Davis; two sisters, Joella Compton and Dorothy Stidham; and two grandchildren, Mary Ruth Hodges and Robert Clisso III.

Surviving are her loving husband of 72 years and 9 months, Claude Bates; one son, Bobby Bates and wife, Debbie, of Wise, Va.; two daughters, Carolyn Hodges of Wise, Va., and Betty Hatfield of Greeneville; 10 grandchildren, Lark Robinson and husband, Randy, Robby Bates and wife, Brandi, Brandy Austin and husband, Stephen, Travis Adkins and wife, Leslie, Teresa Clisso and husband, Robert, Chet Hatfield, Lorraine Jennings and husband, Doug, Lisa Witz and husband, Doug, Jack Hatfield and Marilyn Hatfield; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Fred Davis of Jenkins, Ky.; one aunt, June Jackson of Norton, Va.; several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Burial and graveside committal services will be held at 1 p.m. today in the Laurel Grove Cemetery , Norton , Va. Family and friends will meet at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home to go to the cemetery in procession with the Rev. David Nidiffer, the Rev. Gary Hill and the Rev. Phillip Bates officiating.

Sturgill Funeral Home, 1621 Norton Road SW , Wise , Va. 24293 is in charge of arrangements.

(Claude Bates is a descendant of Jacob Wolfe of Scott Co, VA)

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NICKELSVILLE, Va. - Charlie Andrew "Wimp" Bays, 84, entered into rest Tuesday (March 6, 2001) at his residence.

Born Oct. 3, 1916 in Scott County, Va., he was a son of the late Charles Randolph and Mary Katherine Litton Bays. He was a lifelong resident of Scott County and lived in the Little Duck community. He attended Free Hill Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Seva Fugate and Mae Stapleton; and his brother, Robert Bays.

Surviving are two special nephews and wives, Bobby and Judy Bays, Nickelsville, Va., and Donnie and Nancy Bays, Weber City, Va.; a nephew, Douglas Stapleton, Kingsport; and a niece, Francis Jessee, Lebanon, Va.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of Bobby Bays.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Darrell Fletcher officiating.

Music will be provided by the Fletcher Family.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Free Hill Cemetery in the Little Duck community of Scott County, Va.

The family will be meeting at the residence of Bobby Bays at 12:15 p.m. to go in procession to the graveside service.

Landon Bays, Matthew Bays, Dustin Bays, Carrie Bays, Donnie Bays and Bobby Bays will serve as pallbearers.

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Cora Pauline (Collins) Bays

BLOUNTVILLE - Cora Pauline Bays, 79, of 237 Fairford Lane, Blountville, went to be with her Savior Monday (July 24, 2006) at NHC Healthcare in Bristol.

Mrs. Bays was born May 11, 1927 in Rittman, Ohio, the daughter of the late Raymond and Lola Collins. She lived in Blountville most of her life and retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1980.

She was a baptized believer and a member of Faith Baptist Church of Blountville.

In addition to her parents, Pauline was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Collins.

Survivors include husband, Harold Bays; sister, Peggy Mock and husband Robert; nieces, Lisa Hale, Amy Cole, Beth Collins and Diane Whitaker; great-nieces, Nikisa, Rachel and Andrea; great-nephews, Dylan, Drew, Austin and Dustin.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. today at Weaver Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn.

Services will be held at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Eddie Zimmerman officiating.

Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in East Lawn Cemetery.

Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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KINGSPORT - Joel Anthony Bays, 52, Granby Road, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday (June 10, 2003) at Indian Path Medical Center.

He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Tenn. He was a graduate of Lynn View High School.

Mr. Bays was an avid fisherman, a fan of all sports and enjoyed crossword puzzles.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Bays.

Surviving are his mother, Frances Good Bays, Kingsport; brothers, Mike Bays and wife Vivian, Kingsport, and Chris Bays, Kingsport; nephew, Brent Bays and wife Jeri, Kingsport; great-nephews, Austin Bays and Gavin Bays, both of Kingsport; and a special dog, Gizzie.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Friends may also call anytime at the residence, 1813 Granby Road.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary Calhoun and the Rev. Keith Gamble officiating.

Music will be provided by The Moneyhuns.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10 a.m.

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GATE CITY, Va. - Juanita Maddux Bays, 86, Gate City, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning (Sept. 13, 2006) at her residence following a long illness

A native of Scott County, Va., she was born August 8, 1920, a daughter of the late Flanders H. and Lona Mae McNutt Maddux.

She was a graduate of the former Hilton High School (1939) and was retired from K-Mart Corporation as a sales associate. She also was employed at Tennessee Eastman Corporation for 12 years. She cherished many friendships made while serving with her husband, Rev. F.M. Bays, Jr. during his 33 years of ministry with the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, the Hiltons Senior Citizens, the Home Demonstration Club and the Gate City, Va. chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Above all, she was special to her family and was always there when someone needed her.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Frank Rollins Johnson; one sister, Uva Maddux; and two brothers, Earl and Ralph Maddux.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Rev. F.M. Bays, Jr., of the home; two sons, Randall David Bays and Leslie Paul Bays and wife Donna; two grandsons, Levi and Reese Bays, all of Kingsport; three sisters, Elsie Derting, Hiltons, Va., Clara Faye Wood and husband Scott, Weber City, Va., Wilma Sue Wilson, Gate City, Va.; brother, Leonard Maddux, Kingsport; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. at Holston View Cemetery, with Pastor Will Shewey officiating. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery by 1:55 p.m. on Thursday for those services.

There will be a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. on Saturday (Sept. 16, 2006) at Hiltons United Methodist Church, with Pastor Will Shewey officiating.

Music will be provided by Shirley Blackburn and Steve Wells.

Following the service, there will be a covered dish meal in the Fellowship Hall of the church in honor of Juanita.

Pallbearers will be Shane Miller, Eugene Kilbourne, John Snodgrass, Jim Henderson, David Rouse, Scott L. Wood, Jack Hamilton and Nat Baker.

Honorary pallbearers will be all retired ministers of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be sent to the Hiltons United Methodist Church, Po Box 10, Hiltons, Va. 25258.

Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral home is in charge of the arrangements.

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KINGSPORT — Frances Good Bays, 81, departed this life on April 29, 2009, at Brian Center, Weber City, Va., after a brief illness.

Frances was born on May 14, 1927, a native of Scott County, Va., in the Rye Cove community, the daughter of the late William Martin Good and Viola Lane Good. After graduating from Rye Cove High School and working at Eastman Kodak for a short period of time, she married and settled in Kingsport. She was a full-time mother and homemaker. She was a faithful member of Parkers Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her church and her church family.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Bays; a son, Joel Anthony Bays; sisters, Mary Belle Smalling and Ethel Gamble; brother, Bill Good; and two infant sisters.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Eugene Bays and wife, Vivian of Kingsport, Christopher Wayne Bays of Kingsport; grandson, Brent Bays and wife, Lauren of Unicoi; two great-grandsons, Austin Bays and Gavin Bays; one expectant great-grandson; sisters, Mildred "Tudy" Trice and husband, Jerry of Fredericksburg, Va., Carole Gray of Kingsport; brothers, Clarence "Jack" Good and wife, Alberta of Gate City, Va., Charles "Joe" Good and wife, Jeri of Gate City, Va.; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow with Pastor Gary Calhoun and the Rev. Jeff Davis officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. in Oak Hill Memorial Park, Sermon on the Mount.

Pallbearers will be men of the church.

The family would like to issue a special thank you to the staff of Brian Center for their excellent care and kindness.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parkers Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Building Fund, 437 Parker Drive, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Frances Good Bays.

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NICKELSVILLE Va — Mrs. Mary Catherine Bays, 88, Rt. 2 Nickelsville died at her home at 1:35 a.m. Thursday [8/2/1973] after a long illness. She was born in Johnson County Tenn. and was a member of the Free Will Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons Charlie and Robert William Bays, both of Nickelsville; two daughters, Mrs. Seva Fugate, Nickelsville, Mrs. Mae Stapleton, Lebanon, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Alice Beverly, Coeburn, Va.; one brother, Henry Litton, Bristol, Va.; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandchild.

Warren Funeral Home is in charge.

(Burial in the Freehill Cemetery.)

(Her husband was Charles Randolph Bays.)

Kingsport Times, Friday, Aug. 3, 1973

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Vernon Elbert Bays

KINGSPORT - Vernon E. Bays, of Kingsport, passed away at his home on Monday (Nov. 22, 2004).

Born in Hiltons, Va., Vernon moved to Kingsport in 1945 after serving in the U.S. Army. He was a pipe-fitter by trade, and during his career, helped construct the Alaskan Pipeline and the Watts Bar Nuclear Power Plant. In 1998, Vernon received the Charlie Keener Good Citizen Award from the Kingsport Evening Civitan Club in recognition of his unselfish service in promoting good citizenship.

A faithful member of the Mafair United Methodist Church, Vernon enjoyed his special friends in the Homebuilders Class, who will serve as honorary pallbearers. Vernon's mission was to improve the lives of others without a hint of personal recognition. He served his church by serving on many committees.

He was preceded in death by his parents, F. M. Bays Sr. and Etta Kate Barker Bays; four brothers, Howard Johnson Bays, Henry Bays, Walter Oliver Bays and Mervin Eugene Bays; five sisters, Elsie Mazella Barker, Norville Detroit Bays, Eva Bays, Colly Washington Bays and Edna Pearl Bays.

Surviving are his best friend and wife of 50 years, Margaret Mercer Bays; his daughters, Gwendolyn Bays of Mount Carmel, and Barbara LuAnne Bays of Johnson City; brothers, F.M. Bays Jr. and Donald Bays, both of Hiltons, Va., Claude Harold Bays of Blountville; sisters, Nora Lee Hayter of Nashville, Janelle Jayne of Hiltons, Va., and Joanne Starnes of Kingsport; also special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Lawrence Bellamy of Kingsport, Joe and Helen Mercer of Hickory, N.C., Eddie and Barbara Cassity of Albany, Ga., and Shelburne and Beulah Ferguson of Blountville; and many special nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend a "Special Thanks" for the kindness and care shown by Dr. Charles Bruton, Dr. David Franzus, Dr. Joseph Smiddy and Dr. Harrison Turner and their staffs.

Due to renovations in the Mafair United Methodist Church sanctuary, the family will be using the First Baptist Church of Kingsport's sanctuary for funeral services.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. today at the First Baptist Church, Church Circle in Kingsport.

Services will be held at the church at 2 p.m. today with the Rev. John Bardsley and the Rev. Ralph Kidd officiating.

Shelburne Ferguson Jr. will give the eulogy.

Special friend Tammie Davis will coordinate music.

Entombment services will be held in the Oak Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum IV immediately following the services.

Serving as pallbearers, will be his nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mafair United Methodist Church, 1409 East Center St., Kingsport, TN 37664.

The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the Bays family.

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HILTONS, Va. - Victoria Ber­nice Bays, 71, Route 1, Hiltons, Va., died Sunday (April 10, 1994) at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

She was a native of Scott County, Va., and was of the Bap­tist faith.

She was preceded in death by her father, L.B. Bright; one brother; one daughter.

Surviving are her hus­band, James Fred Bays; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Barbara) Carter, Hiltons, Va.; two grandchildren; four

great-grand­children; her mother, Mrs. Lessie Hooker Bright, Hiltons, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. Nell Taylor, Fort Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Faye Taylor, Knox­ville; three brothers, General Paul Bright, Johnny Bright, both of Hiltons, Va., James Fred Bright, Athens, Tenn.

Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Scott County Fu­neral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Sam Neeley and the Rev. Ken Pierce officiating.

Friends will serve as pallbear­ers.

Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery.

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CHURCH HILL - Edna M. Starnes Bare, 94, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday ( Nov. 7, 2000 ) at the Church Hill Health Care Center following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Bare was born in Scott County, Va. and had lived in Hawkins County for the past 70 years. She was a charter member of the Lyons Park Missionary Baptist Church , and was a member of the Mount Carmel Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Bare; two sons, John W. Bare and William (Bill) Bare; one daughter, Ellen Mae Cradic Cooter; her parents, Henry and Ellen Sallings Starnes; three brothers, Lloyd Starnes, Clinton Starnes, and Raymond B. Starnes; one sister, Anis Allen; and six grandchildren.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Mary G. and James Willard Huckaby, Church Hill; one son and daughter-in-law, Clyde (Pete) and Mae Bare, Mount Carmel; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law, Lois Bare, Kingsport, and Pam Bare, New Mexico; sister-in-law, Mina Starnes, Kingsport; one brother-in-law, Charles Allen, Hill Station, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill, and anytime at the residence of her daughter, Mary G. Huckaby, 285 Mt. Zion Rd., Church Hill, and her son, Clyde (Pete) Bare, 305 Independence Ave., Mount Carmel.

Services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. William Harris and the Rev. Woody Tackett officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Elm Springs Cemetery .

Pallbearers will be grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lyons Park Missionary Baptist Church Building Fund, 207 Lyons Park Ave. , Church Hill , Tenn. 37642 .

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Lillian Spivey Baxter, 76, 1749 Granby Road, Kingsport, died Wednesday (April 6, 1994) at Hol­ston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

She lived in Wilmington, N.C., for 18 years, living the rest of her life in Kingsport. She was of the Holiness faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Spivey; one brother, Ray Williams; one sis­ter, Annie Bowens; and one half­-sister, Rita Jean Kegans; one great-grandson; one great-grand­daughter.

She was the daughter of the late William and Myrtle Williams. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Gaines E. (Jean) Mullins, Blountville, Mrs. Robert (Ellen) Trusler, High Point, N.C., Mrs. Robert (Helen) Carter, Kingsport and Mrs. Carl (Patsy) Brannon, Wilmington, N.C.; four sons, William Charles Spivey, Cockeyville, Md., Dewey Curtis Spivey, Kingsport, Robert­ H. Spivey, Elizabethton, Ky., and Harlan R. Spivey, Weber City, Va.; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-­grandchildren; four step-grandchil­dren and five step-great-grand­children; her stepmother, Minnie Winegar, Church Hill; two sis­ters, Dora Stokes, Gate City, Va., and Ruby Blessing, Yuma, Va.; three half-sisters, Alice Winegar, North Carolina, Lou Ella Moore and Josephine Morrison, both of Yuma, Va.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Gate City Funeral Home or anytime at the home of Curtis Spivey, 1025 Coo­per Street, Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Buford Blan­kenbecler and the Rev. Larry An­derson officiating.

Grandsons will serve as pall­bearers.

Burial will be at the Spivey Cemetery in Hiltons, Va.

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BRISTOL - Ancil L. Bays, 66, died Monday afternoon [5/7/1973] of an apparent heart attack.

He was retired from the Bristol Builders, a member of the Fellowship Chapel Church and had been an election judge for the Republican party at Stonewall Jackson School for a number of years.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Edna J. Bays; daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Tuell, Bristol; three grandchildren; brothers, Ray and Fleetwood, both of Kingsport, and Fred Bays, Hiltons; sisters, Mrs. Gladys Barb, Bristol, Mrs. Susan Ketron and Mrs. Ethel Mowdy, both of Kingsport, and Mrs. Bulah McClelland, Leesburg, Va., and Mrs. Ruby Clark, Blountville.

Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport News, Tues. May 8, 1973

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Howard Edward Bays