Baxter L. Padgett

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Dennis Wayne Page , 48, of Diana Road, died Saturday afternoon (Oct. 19, 2002) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

A lifelong resident of Sullivan County (Kingsport), he attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was employed in the Hawkins County plant of Quebecor Printing Company for over 26 years. He was an avid fisherman and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Hepponsthal Page ; one brother, Eddie Page ; maternal grandparents, Fletcher Page and Bertha Elan Page .

Surviving are his wife, Sherry Brooks Page , Kingsport; father, Porter Page , Kingsport; three brothers, Richard Page and wife Diane, Tony Page and wife Newana, and Timmy Page , all of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport or anytime at the residence of his father, Porter Page , 801 Ross St., (Borden Mill Village).

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J.W. Depew officiating.

Music will be provided by the J.W. Depew Singers.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Tri-City Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Joe Snodgrass, Ronnie Jones, Steve Kilgore, Danny Kinsler, Jeff Tankersley, Dee Morgan, Rick Jones and Mark Galyon.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

CLINCHPORT, Va. - Emory Page, 81, entered into rest Wednesday evening (Nov. 1, 2000) at the residence of his son, Roger Dale Page.

Born in Scott County, Va. on Feb. 22, 1919, he was the son of the late Thomas Henderson and Nancy Falin Page.

He was a member and past deacon of Cedar Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Gladys Page, Opal Faye Neeley, Elsie Mae Sloan and Lidia Alice Cody; one brother, R.J. Page Sr.; one grandson, Emory Glen Page; and one great-grandson, Logan Quillen.

Surviving are his wife, Ethel Wolfe Page, Clinchport, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Jimmy (Joyce) White, Kingsport, Mrs. Randy (Miranda) Hutchens, Church Hill and Mrs. Larry (Marietta) Templeton, Kingsport; six sons and daughters-in-law, Tom (Boots) Page, Roy and Merita Page, Jackie and Sherry Page and Harvey and Jenny Page, all of Kingsport, Roger and Barbara Page, Jonesborough, Randall and Alice Page, Wartburg, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carter Lee Page, Clinchport, Va., and Thomas H. Page Jr., Nickelsville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5:30 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the home of Tom Page, 904 W. Carters Valley Road, Intersection of Shaw Street and 904 W. Carters Valley Road.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Wrightly Salling and the Rev. Phil Hoskins officiating.

Music will be provided by Junior and Norma Smith, Miranda Page Hutchens, Larry Templeton and Linda Vaughn. Eulogy will be given by Miranda Page Hutchens.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Page Family Cemetery, Robinette Valley.

Pallbearers will be sons: Tom, Roy, Roger, Jackie, Randall and Harvey Page.

Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Jay, Dale and Charlie and friends, Joe Carter and Mike Johnson.

The family will be meeting at the funeral home at 12 noon to go in procession to the cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Erin Michelle Page, 14, went to be in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday night ( March 11, 2008 ) at Vanderbilt Children's Medical Center following a brief illness.

She was an 8th grader at Ross-N-Robinson Middle School where she was active as a cheerleader, member of the band, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and Robinson Student Council. She also excelled as an Honor Student. She was a very active member of the Crossroads Student Ministry of Higher Ground Baptist Church where she was a member. She accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and continued to walk with Him her entire young life. Erin loved everyone and received so much love in return.

She was preceded in death by her poppy, Loyd J. Page.

Erin is survived by her mother and step-dad, Kimberly and Brian Malone, Kingsport; father and step-mom, Chris and Carolyn Page, Kingsport; sissies, Morgan Campbell, Briana Malone, both of Kingsport; grandparents, Ken and Doris Campbell, Kingsport, Peggy Page and Jack Frye of Fall Branch along with Brian Malone's mother, Joyce Begley, Kingsport; three aunts, Kelly Jeter and husband, Geoff, Rita Dockery, and Lori Kolarsky and husband, Mark; two uncles, Keith Campbell and wife, Sara and Larry Page; special cousins, Brydget, Brian, Bradley, Brandon, Brayden, Marshall, Bailey, Lilly, Jason, Kelly, Josh, Jessica, Tyler, Kaylee, and Kanon; a special lifelong friend, Tammy Gray; her beloved pets, Baron, Rusty and Ty; and a host of special friends.

Calling hours will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Friday at Higher Ground Baptist Church , 1625 Lynn Garden Drive , Kingsport , Tenn. 37665 .

Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. Friday at the church with her pastor, Dr. Phil Hoskins, Dr. Shannon Salyer and her youth pastor, Steve Komoromi officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Memorial Park with the Gap Sunday School Class of Higher Ground Baptist Church serving as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be her uncles and cousins. Family and friends attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m.

Erin's family is so grateful for the overwhelming support and prayers from Kingsport and surrounding community churches, schools, and even total strangers who prayed for Erin and her family on a daily basis. These prayers have sustained us all.

Carter-Trent Funeral Homes, is serving the Page family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

Fletcher Page, 63, 1353 Willow Street, was dead on arrival of an apparent heart attack at Holston Valley Community Hospital at 8:30 Tuesday. [11/5/1968] Born in Wise County, Va., he came to Kingsport in 1928. He was a former employe of Borden Mill, which is now J. P. Stevens Company, retiring in 1967 and was a member of Barton's Chapel Baptist Church.

Page is survived by his wife, Bertha Elam Page of the home; two daughters, Mrs. William Arnold of Mt. Carmel and Mrs. Kenneth Crawford of Kingsport; four sons; Loyd Page of Fall Branch, John Page and Porter Page, both of Kingsport, and Donnie Page of the U.S. Army stationed in Germany; five sisters, Mrs. Tommy Fields, Mrs. Josie Bevins and Mrs. Ezra Salyers all of Nickelsville, Va., Mrs. Martha Bevins of West Virginia, and Mrs. Elizabeth Tate of Kingsport; one brother, John L. Page of Kingsport; 22 Grandchildren.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

KINGSPORT TIMES, Wednesday, November 6, 1968

Submitted by Don Lane

Freddie Ruth (Smith) Page

DUFFIELD, Va. - Freddie Page, 59, entered into rest Wednesday (April 7, 2004) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, Va. on Sept. 24, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Lawrence and Clara Bonnie Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Edward Page.

Mrs. Page is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Roy Powers, Castlewood, Va., Connie and Brent Addington and Tina Page, all of Duffield, Va.; son, Jason Dewayne Page, Weber City, Va.; grandchildren, Dustin Estepp, Matt Finch, Tanner and Trevor Addington, Lakeisha Rhoton and Lauren Page; 11 brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 9 Saturday at Gate City Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Wrightly Salling and Rev. Cecil Kerns officiating.

Burial will follow in the Page Cemetery in Robinette Valley.

Dustin Carico, Glenn Hamn, Brent Addington and David Smith will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Gate City, VA - Lena Mae Page, 80, Gate City, VA went home to be with Jesus after a brief illness.

Born in Scott County, VA on December 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Harrison and Ollie Hensley Lane.

Lena Mae was of the Baptist faith and attended Alley Valley Church before her illness prevented her from doing so.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Charlie Page preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Page and wife, Loretta, Gate City, VA, Jerry Page and wife, Betty, Gate City, VA, Dale Page and wife, Rita, Gate City, VA, and Rick Page, Gate City, VA; daughter, Tina Page, Weber City, VA; 11 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Jeanette Craft, Ft. Blackmore, VA, Olene Williams, Gate City, VA, Barbara Bise, Gate City, VA, and Gladys Lane and husband, Carl Lee, Church Hill, TN; brothers, Kenneth Lane, Ft. Blackmore, VA and Ray Lane and wife, Bess, Ft. Blackmore, VA; along with several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. George Gibson and Rev. Dewey Shaffer officiating. Chris Holder and Journey Home will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, February 28, 2016 at the Lane Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, VA. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations to Gate City Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Gate City, VA 24251 to help with the funeral expense.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Lena Mae Page.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Submitted by Don Lane

NICKELSVILLE, Va. — Mildred Baker Page, 79, entered into rest June 21, 2008 at her residence with her family by her side.

She was born May 4, 1929 in Wise County, Va. to the late Milton and Elizabeth Baker.

Mrs. Page was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church. Mildred was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved the Lord and thanked him everyday for her family and all the blessings he gave her. To know her, was to know love.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Joy Baker and Loretta Stallard; brothers, Duane Baker and Aaron Baker.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Thomas Page, Jr., Nickelsville, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Rita Page, Hiltons, Va.; daughters and sons-in-law, Lyvonne and Gary Wallen, Gate City, Va., Sharon and John Meade, Nickelsville, Va., Robin and Michael Bright, Bristol, Va., Donna and Greg Whiten, Hiltons, Va.; grandchildren, Penny Mitchell and Bevelene Wallen, Stacey Page and Zachary Page, Jody Pearcy and Todd Meade, Andrew Bright and Matthew Bright, Kacy Addington and Carrie Whiten; great-grandchildren, James and Thomas Mitchell, Teagan and Adiya Page, Katie and Maddie Pearcy, Sienna Bright, Chase and Austin Porter; brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Rachel Baker.

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

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

Music will be provided by Todd Meade, Matthew Bright, Vickie Austin and Shanna Quillen.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. The family will meet at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and grandsons-in-law.

In lieu of flowers, family request donations be made to Cedar Grove Baptist Church, 4619 Robinette Valley Road, Duffield, Va. 24244.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Robert "Porter" Page, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday (April 27, 2008) at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Scott County, Va. (Nickelsville), and had lived in Kingsport most of his life. Porter was an avid NASCAR and Atlanta Braves fan and he loved fishing and hunting. He was retired from Baker’s Construction Co. as a drill operator and was of the Baptist faith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher and Bertha Elam Page; wife, Doris; sons, Eddie and Dennis; three brothers, Coy, John and Lloyd; two sisters, Brenda and Doris.

Mr. Page is survived by Mable Rasnake, of the home; three sons, Richard "Buddha" Page, Tony Page and Timmy Page, all of Kingsport; four step children, Donna Rasnake Jones, Bristol, Tenn., Donnie Rasnake, Kingsport, Pat Rasnake, Big Stone Gap, Ottie Rasnake, Kingsport; grandchildren, Tammy, Amanda, Torrie, Cody, Cheyenne, Heather, Hunter, Logan, Lindsey, Josh, Kayla, Emily and Jennifer; great-grandson, Leland Marshall; brother, Donnie Page, Kingsport; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport. The family will also receive friends at the residence of 801 Ross St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.

Funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. with Rev. Shelton Meade officiating.

Music will be provided by Rick Harris.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Larry Page, Chris Page, Kevin Hughes, Bob Page, Jesse Hickman, Don Begley, Mark Kolarsky and Mike Quillen.

Honorary pallbearers will be June Bug Cooper, Skip Lemons, Truman Tankersley, Hagan Bowen, Henry Quillen and Ralph Page. Family and friends planning to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Kingsport, TN - Robin Rena Page, 47, Kingsport, TN passed away, Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with lupus.

Robin was born in Sullivan County, TN on November, 26, 1966 to the late Billy Charles Page and Peggy Irene Lane Starnes. She was a graduate and athlete of Gate City High School. Robin remained an avid softball player until the time of her illness. She was employed as a machine operator with DARAMIC.

She is survived by her sisters, Debbie Page, Kingsport, TN and Tabitha Starnes Williams, Gate City, VA; nephews, Justin Woods and Holly Fields, and Blake Woods and wife, Brandy; nieces, Destiny Ryans, Aleah Fields, and Jordan Fields; special niece, Caitlin Ryans; great niece, Presley “Peanut” Woods who was the joy of her life; her second mother, Aunt Pat Bates; special friend of 24 years, Trudy Fields and special cousins, Lanez Manis and Mark Manis; and her faithful companion, Clompy; along with several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2014 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her sister, Debbie Page. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. David Sallee officiating and eulogies by family members. Terry Bennett and Sabrina Hess will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Tri-City Memorial Gardens, Blountville, TN. Buddy Rossi, Ken Bates, Joey Fields, Mark Manis, Justin Woods, Blake Woods, Barnie Fields, and Rick Joyner will serve as pallbearers. Alan Bates will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donation to Gate City Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Robin Rena Page.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Submitted by Don Lane

Roy Carter Page, 65, Kingsport, TN entered into rest March 6, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born August 30, 1944 in Washington County, TN a son of the late Emory Page (2000) and Ethel Wolfe Page (2009). He retired from Domtar Paper after 35 years of service. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church and attended Doran Addition Freewill Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Merita Hurd Page, Kingsport, TN, sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce White, Kingsport, TN, Miranda Hutchens, Church Hill, TN, Marietta Bausell and husband, Kent, Kingsport, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tom and Boots Page, Kingsport, TN, Jackie and Sherry Page, Kingsport, TN, Randall and Sharon Page, Wartburg, TN, Harvey and Jenny Page, Kingsport, TN, and Roger Page, Jonesboro, TN; sister-in-law, Linda Hurd Worley and friend, Mahlon Whitaker, Bristol, VA; brother-in-law, Pat Hurd and wife, Kathy, Church Hill, TN; several nieces and nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Wrightly Salling and Dr. Roy Lee Lester officiating. Vickie and Tommy Austin and Shanna Quillen will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA.

Tom Page, Roger Page, Jackie Page, Pat Hurd, Randall Page, and Harvey Page will serve as pallbearers.

Mahlon Whitaker, Clovis Yates, Danny Gillenwater, Bill Burris, Hunter Blakley, Ben Blakley, Jay Page, all of his fishing buddies and work buddies will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Family and friends will be meeting at the funeral home at 12:15 p.m. to go in procession to the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Second Harvest Food Bank, 127 Dillon Court, Gray, TN 37615 or the Kingsport Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 992, Kingsport, TN 37662.

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

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Submitted by Don Lane

NASHVILLE — Timothy Brian Page, 53, of Nashville, Tenn., formerly of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Friday (March 9, 2012) at General Hospital in Nashville following a brief illness.

Born in Kingsport, Tenn. on Feb. 17, 1959, a son of the late Robert Porter and Doris Hepinstall Page, he has resided in Nashville for the last four years.

Mr. Page was a salesman and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Page; two brothers, Eddie Page and Dennis Page; and an infant son.

Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Page and Alisha Page; son, Brandon Page; brothers, Richard “Buddha” Page and wife, Vicki of Kingsport; and twin, Tony Page and wife, Newana of Kingsport; stepmother Mable Rasnake; stepbrothers, Donnie Rasnake, Pat Rasnake and Ottie Rasnake; stepsister, Donna Jones; special friend, Kathy Hicks Bell; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Tri-Cities Funeral Home 2630 Hwy. 75 Blountville, Tenn. and at other hours at the residence of Mable Rasnake 801 Ross St. Kingsport, Tenn.

Funeral services will follow at 7 p.m. with brother Ralph Owens officiating. Special music will be provided by Rick Harris.

Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Those attending graveside services are asked to assemble at the graveside by 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.

Tri-Cities Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Timothy Page.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

DUFFIELD, Va. -- Willie Edward "Pete" Page, 54, died Monday (June 1, 1998) at his daughter's residence.

Born in Scott County, Va., on March 11, 1944, he was the son of the late Eugene and Gertrude Fields Page .

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill and Tommy Page .

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Freddie Smith Page , Duffield, Va.; three daughters, Mrs. Joyce Page Lowe, Rose Hill, Va., Mrs. ''Charlie'' Brent (Connie) Addington, Duffield, Va., and Mrs. Tina Page Rhoton, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; a son, Jason Dewayne Page , Duffield, Va.; four grandsons and one granddaughter; three sisters, Linda Smith, Yuma, Va., Nannie Kate Housewright, Morristown and Sue Page , Dayton, Ohio; two brothers, Bud Page , Clinchport, Va., and Mike Page , Greeneville; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence of his daughter, Connie Addington.

Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Page Cemetery, Robinette Valley Community of Scott County, Va. with Elder Howard Todd officiating.

Music will be provided by Junior Smith and the Family Tradition. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. — George William "Billy" Painter, 45, of the Yuma community, went to be with the Lord Monday evening, (Jan. 28, 2008) while at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born Feb. 21, 1962, a son of Bill Painter and the late Kathleen Young Painter. He was a 1980 graduate of Ketron High School and attended East Tennessee State University. He was a member of Harmony Presbyterian Church and was employed by Witt Drywall Company in Johnson City, Tenn. He was a basketball coach for 17 years in the Bloomingdale league and was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman who loved camping and riding his motorcycle on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

He is preceded in death by his infant sister, Lisa Ann Painter; mother-in-law, Shirley Fae Lane; and brother-in-law, Frank Lane, Jr.

He is survived by his wife, Gracie Lane Painter; daughter, Ashley Crawford and husband, Dustin of Kingsport; two sons, William Hunter "Bill" Painter and Waylon Lane Painter of the home; two grandchildren, Kailey and Lilly Crawford; father and step mother, Bill Painter and wife, Wanda of Chattanooga, Tenn.; brother, Gene Painter and wife, Betty of Limestone, Tenn.; father-in-law, Frank Lane of the Yuma community; several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Calling hours will be Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home.

The funeral will follow in the chapel with Rev. Bayless Kinser officiating.

Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Oak Hill Memorial Park. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery by 10:55 for the services.

Honorary pallbearers will be Keith Ragsdale, Matt Coffey, Joe Light, Henry Lane, Jerry Lane, Gene Lane, Don Overbay, Robert Rogers and Dustin Crawford.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Gracie Painter, P,O, Box 127, Gate City, Va. 24251.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Donna Moore Palmer, 61, Kingsport, went to be with Jesus Sunday (April 30, 2006) at home with her loving family.

She was an adjunct professor of Sociology and Cultural Anthropology at Northeast State Community College and Walter State Community College.

Mrs. Palmer was a member of Wheeler United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school.

She was involved with Hay House and Bridge Refugee Center in Bristol. Mrs. Palmer was a den mother and the mother of two Eagle Scouts.

Her parents, Arthur "Ott" and Gertrude Moore preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband, Gary Palmer, Kingsport; two sons, Jason Palmer and wife Willa, Dallas, Tex., Benjamin Palmer and wife Gabriella, Lewisburg, W.V.; two grandsons, David and Andrew Palmer; one granddaughter, Liliana Palmer; four sisters, Patsy Arnold, Kingsport, Marie Koone, Johnson City, Ailene Perry and husband Dan, Springfield, Mo., and Melva Moore, Kingsport; one brother, Arthur "Buddy" Moore and wife Jean, Snellville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Wheeler United Methodist Church.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the church with Rev. Stuart K. Albee officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.

Nephews and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Memorials may be made to Wheeler United Methodist Church, 211 North Sanders Street, Blountville, Tenn. 37617 or to Boy Scouts of American Sequoyah Council, 129 Boone Ridge Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. 37615.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

SPEERS FERRY (Spl.) -- Eldridge Clinton Palmer, 27, died at the home of his brother at 1901 Park Street , Kingsport , at 1:30 a.m. Thursday. [ Nov 22, 1951 ]

He was self employed as a produce trucker and was a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his father, F. L. Palmer, and mother, Mrs. Maria Williams Palmer; one sister, Mrs. T. A. Vielleux of Washington, D. C.; two brothers, F. L. Palmer Jr., and K. C. Palmer, both of Kingsport; grandmother, Mrs. E. C. Palmer.

Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home of his father at Speers Ferry.  The Rev. W. L. Trent will officiate.  Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery .

American Legion Post No. 65 will be in charge of the graveside ceremonies.

Kingsport Times, Friday, November 23, 1951
Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

CLINCHPORT, Va. -- Farley Lane Palmer Sr., 72, Route 3, Robinette Valley Community, died at 6 p.m. Sunday [6/24/1962] at Holston Valley Community Hospital following a lingering Illness.

He was a retired rural mail carrier with 21 years service, a farmer and livestock grower.

Surviving are his wife, Maria Williams Palmer; one daughter, Mrs. Theodore Veilleux, Washington, D.C.; two sons. F. L. Palmer, Jr. and K. C. Palmer, both of Kingsport; seven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. (EST) Tuesday at Hortons Chapel Methodist Church with Rev. Jim Spivey officiating.  Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Chris Morrell, Roy Palmer Jr., Gerald Begley, Maurice Begley, Ike Hurd, Thomas Barrett, Bob Culbertson and Don Palmer.

The body was to be returned to the residence at 4 p.m. Monday from the Gate City Funeral Home.  It will be taken to the church one hour before services.

Kingsport Times, Monday, June 25, 1962

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

CLINCHPORT, Va. — Flara "Flo" Utsman Palmer, 90, of Clinchport, Va., formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (June 2, 2009) at her residence.

She was born in Hawkins County on Feb. 9, 1919, to the late Andrew and Rosa Utsman. In her early years, she worked at the Kingsport Inn and The Snack Shop. She loved to cook for family and friends and she overflowed with love for everyone she knew.

Mrs. Palmer was a member of Litz Manor Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School for many years. She also attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Clinchport. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and sister.

She was preceded in death by her son, Jack Palmer; her parents, Andrew and Rosa Utsman; a stepmother, Sara Jane Williams; her sisters, Margaret Snapp, Gertrude Baird, Hazel Crawley, and Ruby Alton; brothers, Sam Utsman and Jack Utsman.

Flo Palmer is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, F.L. Palmer; a daughter, Theresa Cape-Duncan and husband, Larry (Clinchport, Va.); her son, William Palmer (Fall Branch); her grandson, Matthew Cape and his wife, Scarlett (Fuquay, N.C.); a step-granddaughter, Jennifer Duncan-Seidler and husband, Drew (Sierra Vista, Ari.); her special sisters-in-law, Mary Veilleux and Elizabeth Utsman; many loved nieces and nephews.

A special thanks goes out to Independent Home Health Care of Jonesville/Weber City and especially Nancy Byrd and Dena Addington.

Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home.

Her funeral service will be conducted on Friday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Johnny Duncan officiating.

Music will be provided by the Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church Choir and Sonja McCoy.

Her graveside service will be conducted on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. Family and friends attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Gate City, VA - Jimmy Franklin Page, 69, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, April 20, 2012 at his residence after a long illness.

Jimmy was born in Scott County, VA on June 18, 1942 to the late Kenneth Franklin and Phobia Adeline Reed Page. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a diesel mechanic for truck freight lines.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents.

Jimmy is survived by his adopted grandson, Wayne Clinton "Clint" Page of Gate City, VA, favorite cousin and best friend, William Robbins of Fairview, VA and numerous other cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff DeBoard and Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating. Music will be provided by Gary Hunley.

Graveside Services will be held Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Page Cemetery in Robinette Valley Community, Speers Ferry, VA. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers, per Jim, "If you need pay, I will pay you the next time I see you".

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Jimmy Page.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Sr. Captain John M. Palmer K.F.D., 56, passed away Friday morning (April 28, 2006) at his home.

He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Sr. Captain Palmer was an employee of the Kingsport Fire Department where he served as a Senior Captain and also was a member of the Firefighters Union. He was an avid golfer and was proud of his hole in one.

Sr. Captain Palmer was of the Methodist faith.

His parents, Lester and Lois Enix Palmer, preceded him in death.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Palmer, Kingsport; one son, John Baron Palmer, Greeneville, Tenn.; two sisters, Sandra Palmer Wagner and husband Floyd, Kingsport, Celeste Palmer Dickson and husband Kim, Blountville; two brothers, Robert Palmer and wife Janet, Gary Palmer and wife Donna, all of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews; and also a host of friends and his brothers at the Kingsport Fire Department.

Calling hours are from 3 to 5 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 5 p.m. today at the funeral home with Rev. Jason McIntosh, Chaplain Jack Almany, and Steve Johnson officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Oak Hill Memorial Park. The procession will leave at 10:40 a.m. from the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be members of the City of Kingsport Fire Department.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 3952, Kingsport, TN 37664.

Captain Palmer's family wants to express their appreciation to his host of friends and his brotherhood at Kingsport Fire Department.

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Submitted by Don Lane

DRYDEN, Va. - Lillian Palmer of Dryden, Va. was born in Wise County, Va. on Saturday, Aug. 16, 1913 and passed away on Friday (March 18, 2005) at the Lee Regional Medical Center in Pennington Gap, Va. at the age of 91 years.

She had lived in Lee County, Va. most of her life. Lillian was a beautician and a member of the United Methodist Church in Dryden, Va.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Roxie and William Wade, sister, Eva Davenport; and brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Louise Wade.

Lillian is survived by her two nieces, Willie Cronan and husband, Ron of Knoxville and Patty Williams and husband, Don of Pennington Gap, Va.; also several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of service at Province Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va.

Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home sanctuary with Rev. James A. Routszong officiating.

Burial will follow at the Powell Valley Cemetery in Dryden, Va.

(Some paternal ancestral families in Scott Co – Wade, Gillispie, Taylor, Horton, Lawson, Lane, Wolfe, Prewett.)

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — LaRue Baldwin Pannell, 70, went to her heavenly home at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, (Sept. 12, 2007) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a long illness.

LaRue was born in Wise, Va. on Jan. 1, 1937 , moving to Kingsport at an early age, and graduated from Lynn View High School . She was a person who loved to laugh and was a talented member of the Society of Decorative Painters. LaRue enjoyed all of her artist club friends.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Edward P. and Beulah Baldwin; her sister, Dina Lee Satterfield; and a special niece, Tamara Todd.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Harold E. Pannell; her son, Timothy E. Pannell and wife, April; and the pride of her life, her grandson, Dustin E. Pannell of Aiken , S.C. She is also survived by sisters, Mary Helen Swanay and husband, Clabe, Philmenia “Phil” Todd and husband, E. Ray, all of Kingsport and Sharon Kaye Johnson and husband, David, of Gatlinburg; several special nieces and nephews; and extended family and friends.

Calling hours are from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport .

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with George Osborn officiating.

Entombment will follow at Oak Hill Mausoleum.

Pallbearers will be Clabe Swanay, E. Ray Todd, Stephen Todd, Andrew Todd, Jerry Pannell, and Vance Pannell.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kingsport Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 3952 , Kingsport , Tenn. 37664 .

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport is in charge of arrangements.

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Submitted by Don Lane

COEBURN, Va. — Roy Paragon Sr., 50, died Saturday (March 7, 2009) at his residence in Coeburn Va.

He was employed by Tempur-Pedic Production in Duffield, Va.

He was the son of the late Chester L. and Carrie Louise Paragon.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy Laney Paragon, Coe- burn, Va.; daughters, Leatha Renee Smith and husband, David, Coeburn, Jessica Ann Pennington and husband, Steven, Pennington Gap and Carrie Nicole Paragon, Coeburn; sons, Roy Paragon Jr. and wife, Wanda, Duffield, Jonathan Adam Paragon and wife, Samantha, Coe- burn and Danny Ray Laney and wife, Heather, Coeburn; sisters, Kathleen Jones, California and Irene McCoy and husband, Newton, Pound; brothers, Tony Paragon and wife, Delores, Ohio, and Tommy Paragon and wife, Meta, Pound; eight loving grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held Monday after 6 p.m. at Estes Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Flatwoods Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Hayes and the Rev. Danny Darnell officiating.

Burial will follow in Laney Cemetery on High Knob.

Arrangements by Estes Funeral Home, Coeburn, Va.

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Jean Parker, 78, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord at 10:26 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 21, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Clinchport, Va., she lived in Kingsport most of her life. Jean was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Preceding her in death were her husband, Delma Parker; parents, James Mitchell Rhoton and Nannie Ellen Rhoton; daughter, Sandra Kay Parker Watts; a son, Ricky Lee Parker; a brother, Gilbert Rhoton; and half-sister, Ruby Head.

Surviving are one son, Mickey Parker and wife, Lisa of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Jeana Estep and husband, Tim, Dustin Parker and Sarah Parker, all of Kingsport; one great-granddaughter, Katie Estep; five sisters, Betty Cooper, Clois Hood and husband, Earl, Nell Johnson and husband, Bob, Barbara Bishop and husband, Charles, Ellen Jones and husband, Larry; five brothers, J.M. Rhoton and wife, Marie, Audley Rhoton and wife, Pat, Ed Rhoton and wife, Teresa, Wayne Rhoton and wife, Linda, Delmer Rhoton and wife, Denisa; sisters-in-law, Virginia Parker (a special friend), Mary Haynes, Ruth Horne and husband, J.L., all of Kingsport; brother-in-law, J.L. Parker and wife, Annis of Kingsport; special friends, Susie and Tina Williams; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.

Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home with Elder Paul Strong, Pastor Earnest Steffey and the Rev. Gary Calhoun officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Morrison Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Family members will serve as pallbearers.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Jean Parker.

LEBANON, Va. — Patricia Ann Parker, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, (Oct. 18, 2013) at her residence in Lebanon, Va.

She was born in Kingsport, the daughter of the late Frank M. Parker Jr. and Mary Ann Bellamy Parker. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Walter F. “Wally” Parker.

She grew up in Scott County, Va. and was a member of the Andy Griffith Show Fan Club where each member was a part of her family.

She is survived by her son, Seven Morris and wife Tracey of San Francisco, Calif.; two daughters, Stacy Compton and Mary Kern both of Abingdon, Va.; eight grandchildren, Milo Long Morris, Henry, Issaiah, Seshis, Mikey, Grace Content, Loryn and Travis “Bubby” Jr.; one sister, Lesa Parker Lane of Weber City, Va. and a very special niece, Shanda Lane; her step-father, William N. Johnson of Jonesborough, Tenn.

A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with members of her family speaking.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the following Charities, Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) 1820 W. Webster Avenue St. 304, Chicago, Ill. 60614 or to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 800, Washington, D.C. 20004 in the memory of Patricia Ann Parker.

Online condolences can be submitted to the family at www.frostfuneralhome.com.

Frost Funeral Home & Cremation services of Abingdon, Virginia are honored to serve the family of Patricia Ann Parker.

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Submitted by Don Lane  

BLUFF CITY - Ruby Quillen Parker, 90, of 231 Sparrow Road, passed away Saturday (April 21, 2001) at her residence following a lengthy illness.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingsport.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gale E. Parker; one sister; and five brothers.

Surviving are two sons, J. David Parker, Bluff City; Bill R. Parker, Orange County, Calif.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Faye Quillen, Kingsport, and Vesta Wilson, Lenoir, N.C.; one brother, James H. Quillen, Kingsport; a special nephew, Dan Parker, Jonesborough; and several more nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home with Dr. Ronald L. Davis officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Cemetery.

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WEBER CITY, Va. - Walter Franklin Parker, 45, of Parker Street, passed away Sunday (April 22, 2007).

He was born Oct. 23, 1961 in Kingsport and was a son of the late Frank Meek Parker, Jr. and Mary Ann Bellamy Parker Johnson.

Walter lived and worked in Greensboro, N.C. for several years before moving back to his home in Weber City, Va. He was an employee of the Scott County Board of Education since 1996. He was loved by all he knew him.

Survivors include two sisters, Patricia Kern of Lebanon, Va., and Lesa Lane of Weber City, Va.; three nieces, Shanda Lane, Stacey Compton and Mary Kern; one nephew, Seven Morris; two aunts, Freeda Bellamy and Willie Fink, both of Weber City, Va.; stepfather, William N. Johnson of Greeneville; special friend, Michelle Lane.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home, East Chapel. The funeral will follow in the east chapel with Rev. Paul Blessing officiating.

At his request and in keeping with Walter's wishes, his body will be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Epilepsy Foundation, 8301 Professional Place East, Landover, Md. 20785.

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

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Submitted by Don Lane

Mrs. Cordie McClellan Parks, 61, of Friendsville, Tenn., died at University Hospital in Knoxville at 1:30 a.m. Tuesday [2/12/1974] after a short illness.  She was the mother of Mrs. Joe (Teeny) Henson of Kingsport.

In addition of the Kingsport daughter survivors include her husband, Ernest Parks; son, Buddy Parks of Woodsfield; Ohio; another daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Mary Hazel) Fugate, Maryyille; sister, Mrs. Allen Morton, Louisville, Tenn.; brothers, Kyle and S. M. McClellan, both of Louisville; and seven grandchildren.

McCammon-Ammons Funeral Home, Maryville, is in charge.

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Funeral services at 4 p.m. Thursday,  Friends Church with burial in church cemetery.  Rev. John Powell and Rev. Eldon Moore officiating.  The bodv will lie in state one hour at the church.  The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.   McCammon-Ammons Funeral Home in  Maryville is in charge.

Kingsport News, Wednesday, February 13, 1974

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

NICKELSVILLE, Va. - Dan Trigg Parks, 73, Route 2, Box 250, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday (Jan. 2, 1994) at his residence.

He was of the Baptist faith and employed at AFG Industries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Anna Lou Parks; a daughter, Phyllis Ann Parks; two brothers, S.V. Parks and Orville Parks; two sisters, Jackie P. Cookenhour and Frankie Parks.

Surviving are his wife, Jeanell Williams Parks, of the home; three sons, Danny Parks, David Parks, and Randy Parks, all of Nickelsville, Va.; six grandchil­dren; two great-grandchildren; three sisters, Olene Moore and June Johnson, both of Kingsport and Juanita Lawson, Nickelsville, Va.; three brothers, Hayes Parks, Nickelsville, Va., Granville Parks, Gate City, Va., and Hubert Parks, Kingsport.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gate City Funer­al Home.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. G.W. White and the Rev. Kenneth Kiser offici­ating.

Friends will serve as pallbear­ers.

Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holston View Cemetery.

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Submitted by Don Lane

YORK, Pa. - Kathleen Parks, 83, formerly of Gate City, Va., entered into rest Thursday (Aug. 29, 2002) at Manor Nursing Home in York, Pa.

Born August 24, 1919 in Scott County, Va., she was a daughter of the late John Andrew and Rosa Benton Williams.

Mrs. Parks was of the Baptist faith and a member of Moores Memorial Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Parks; one infant daughter; two sons, John Wayne Parks and an infant son; one sister, Mamalee Williams; and one brother, Jay Williams.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Ruth Parks, Seven Valleys, Pa.; sisters, Georgia Davidson, Gate City, Va., and Sue Vineyard, Kingsport; brothers, Harry Williams, Gate City, Va., and Charles Williams, Mount Carmel; granddaughter, Stephany Rose Redding, Wichita Falls, Tex.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gate City Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends at the residence of her brother, Harry Williams.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. John Hackney officiating.

Music will be provided by Junior Smith and Norma Smith.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Benton Cemetery in the Red Hill community.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Submitted by Don Lane

NICKELSVILLE, Va. - Edgar Hayes Parks, 82, entered into rest Dec. 7, 2004 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born March 19, 1922 in Scott County, Va. to the late Sam and Lou Sullivan Parks.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Parks, 2003; two sisters, Jackie Cookenour and Frankie Parks; four brothers, S.V, Orville, Trig and Granville Parks.

Mr. Parks served in the U.S. Army.

Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Sue Addington, Yuma, Va.; six sons, Fred Parks, Ed Howard Parks, Mark and wife, Angie Parks, all of Nickelsville, Va., Larry and wife, Ginger Parks, Hiltons, Va., Gary Parks, Nickelsville, Va., and Billy Hayes Parks, Sandy Ridge, Va.; three sisters, Olene Moore and June Johnson, both of Kingsport and Juanita and husband, "J.M." Lawson, Nickelsville, Va.; brother, Hubert Parks, Kingsport; 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

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

Services will be at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. G.W. White officiating.

Music will be provided by Greg and Becky White and House of Prayer Church Choir. Eulogy will be given by Bill McCarty.

Military graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va., conducted by American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City Post #265. The family will meet at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Ricky Parks, Sammy Parks, David Parks, Randy Parks, Danny Parks, Mark Harris and Maynard Harmon.

Honorary pallbearers will be Garnie Salyer, Tom Meade, Johnny Estep, Maynard Jordan, Joe Culberson and Scott Stallard.

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Submitted by Don Lane

NICKELSVILLE, Va. - Eva Miller Parks, 79, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon (Sept. 7, 2002) at the residence of her daughter, Shelby Babb.

Mrs. Parks was born in Wise County, Va. She was of the Baptist faith and attended Rock View Church with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Hassie Miller; her husband, Melvin Parks in 1984; two sons, Buford Parks in 1966 and J.C. Parks in 1988; one grandson. Lowell Babb in 1990.

Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Tony (Shelby) Babb, Nickelsville, Va., Ms. Stella Cassell, Nickelsville, Va., the Rev. and Mrs. Mack (Marsie) Daugherty, Nickelsville, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Dougie and Sue Parks, Nickelsville, Va.; 12 grandchildren, Donna Sanders, Rhonda Ray, Lisa Davis, Cathy Criswell, Cindy Parks, Amanda Parks, Anthony Parks, Micheal Cassell, Chris Daugherty, Josh Daugherty, Jason Parks and Buford Parks; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mae Hale, Castlewood, Va., Vernia Hicks, Morefield, Va., Joyce Davis, Three Oaks, Mich.; one brother, Jack Miller, Coeburn, Va.; sisters-in-law, Marie Fugate, Nickelsville, Va., Lou Parks, Nickelsville, Va., Marie Miller, Nickelsville, Va., and Maudie Jennings, Maryland.

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

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Mack Daugherty, the Rev. Kenneth Kiser and the Rev. G.W. White officiating. Music will be provided by Junior and Norma Smith, Ted Smith and Rita Keith.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, Va. The family will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go to the cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers are Michael Cassell, Jason Parks, Dale Sanders, Gregory Ray, Chucky Davis, Josh Daugherty, Anthony Parks and Buford Parks.

Honorary pallbearers are grandsons and great-grandsons.

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Submitted by Don Lane

NICKELSVILLE, Va. — Jeanell (Nell) Williams Parks, 82, Nickelsville, Va., passed away on Thursday (Jan. 15, 2009) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Mrs. Parks was born in Scott County, Va. on March 30, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Brett and Maxie McClellan Williams. She was retired from Arcata Graphics. She was of the Methodist faith and attended Nickelsville United Methodist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Trigg Parks; an infant daughter and an infant twin sister.

Surviving are her sons, Danny Parks and wife, Brenda, Nickelsville, Va., David Parks and friend, Rhonda Ramey, Nickelsville, Va., and Randy Parks and friend, Barbara Brickey, Elk Garden, Va.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Dana Haegele and husband, Tommy, Cincinnati, Ohio, Ruth Henry and husband, John, Gate City, Va., Lena A. Grotjohn, St. Louis, Mo., and JoAnn Peters and husband, Gene, Joliet, Ill.; brothers, Herschel Williams, Weber City, Va., James Williams and wife, Peggy, Yellow Springs, Ohio; several nieces and nephews and a special friend, Harold Dean.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Steve Collins and the Rev. Joe Barber officiating.

Kay and Mike Elliott will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.

Greg Parks, Gabe Parks, Sammy Parks, Ricky Parks, Larry Collins, Jim Delano, Junior Williams and Garnie Salyer will serve as pallbearers.

Fred Parks, Joe Culbertson, Darrell Williams, J.M. Lawson, Early White, Scott Stallard, Jim Francisco and members of the Peacemakers Motorcycle Club will serve as honorary pallbearers.

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

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Submitted by Don Lane

SEVEN VALLEYS, Pa. - John Wayne Parks, 60, died Wednesday (Feb. 3, 1999) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Scott County, he attended Gate City High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had resided in Pennsylvania for more than 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Vernon Parks in February of 1977; one sister and one brother; paternal grandparents, George and Lillie Grigsby Parks ; and maternal grandparents, John and Rosie Benton Williams.

Surviving are his wife, Ruth Parks ; daughter and son-in-law, Stephanie and Joseph Kissinger; and mother, Kathleen Parks , York, Pa.

Services and burial will be today in Seven Valleys, Pa.

Courtesy of Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va.

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Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - Granville Parks, 74, entered into rest Sunday (Sept. 14, 2003) at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.

He was born in Scott County, Va., on Dec. 31, 1928 to the late Sam and Lou Sutherland Parks. He was of the Baptist faith and a veteran of the Korean War as a military policeman .Mr. Parks was a retired correction officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He was an avid coon hunter and a member of the Corn Ridge Coon Club. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Joyner; and a stepdaughter, Marion June Patterson; two sisters, Frankie M. Parks and Jackie Cookenour; and three brothers, Orville, S.V., and Trigg Parks.

Surviving are his wife, June Cassity Parks, and a beloved poodle (Cassie), of the home; two sons, Grant Steinle, California, and stepson, Charles J. Cassity, Kingsport; three sisters, Olin Moore, June Johnson, both of Kingsport, and Juanita Lawson and husband J.M., Nickelsville, Va.; two brothers, Hubert Parks, Kingsport, and Edgar Haynes, Nickelsville, Va.; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Mary Weber, Kingsport.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence and the home of Hubert Parks.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. G.W. White and the Rev. R.D. Stallard officiating.

Music will be provided by Greg and Becky White.

Military graveside rites will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery on Wednesday at 11 a.m. by the VFW Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382.

Pallbearers will be Darrell Hass, David Parks, Danny Parks, Bo Taylor, Jimmy White and Jack McConnel.

Honorary pallbearers will be Eugene White, John Ferguson, Ed Ferguson, John Ramey, Bucky Claybaugh and Charlie Robinette.

Any memorial contributions can be made to Hubert Parks. These funds will be given to VFW Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 and to the family's choice of charities.

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Submitted by Don Lane

Mae Rasnick Parks, 83, of the Big Moccasin Community went to be with her Heavenly Father early Thursday morning ( June 2, 2011 ) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.

Mae was a wonderful homemaker who loved her flowers, enjoyed quilting, and caring for her sheep. She was a charter member of Greenwood Chapel Baptist Church .

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harmon and Ibbie Taylor Rasnick; brothers, John Rasnick and Harry (Hank) Rasnick.

Mae Parks is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Zane Parks; daughters, Jane Winkle and husband, Larry (Kingsport, TN), Mary Rossie and husband, Ray (Blountville, TN); a son, Larry Parks and Becky Lilly (Johnson City, TN); grandchildren, Amy Winkle Dittle, April Parks Davis and husband, Mike, Aaron Winkle, Kelle Parks Asher and husband, Brian, Gracie Rossie; 8 great grandchildren; her sister, Vivian Redwine (Gate City, VA); brother, Doyle Rasnick and wife, Linda (Tazewell, VA) along with several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday ( June 4, 2011 ) from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home or friends may also call anytime at the residence.

A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday ( June 4, 2011 ) at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lelbert Thornburg, Rev. Bob Lane , and Rev. Larry Winkle officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday ( June 5, 2011 ) at 2 p.m. at Holston View Cemetery . David Redwine, John Redwine, Phillip Rasnick, Brian Asher, Mike Davis, and Aaron Winkle will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Parks, Don Cornett, Jimmy Francisco, and Howard Bays . Family and friends attending the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m. to go in procession.

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

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

Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - June Cassity Parks, 80, was called to be with the Lord Tuesday (May 10, 2005).

She was born Aug. 8, 1924 in Scott County, Va.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Victoria Stallard, Gate City; her late husband, Granville Parks, Gate City; one daughter, Marion June Patterson, Nashville; one sister, Inez Godsey; two brothers, Joe and Chester Stallard of Gate City.

Survivors include her son, Charles Cassity Jr., Kingsport; one brother and a very special sister-in-law, Rev. R.D. and Eloise Stallard, Gate City; one sister, Bonnie Ester Ratliff, Richmond, Ind.; son-in-law, Joe Patterson, Nashville; grandson, Eric Patterson; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va., with Rev. R.D. Stallard officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the cemetery prior to the graveside service.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Submitted by Don Lane

NICKELSVILLE, Va. - Sarah Parks, 74, entered into rest Sunday (July 13, 2003) at her residence.

Born May 24, 1929 in Scott County, Va., she was a daughter of the late William McKinley and Lena Stapleton White. Ms. Parks was a mother and a homemaker.

She attended the House of Prayer Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Williams.

Survivors include her husband, Edgar Hayes Parks, Nickelsville; a daughter, Sue Addington, Weber City, Va.; five sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Parks, Ed Howard Parks, Gary Parks, Mark and wife Angie Parks, all of Nickelsville, Larry and wife Ginger Parks, West Carters Valley, Va.; one stepson, Billy Hayes Parks, Coeburn, Va.; three sisters, Bessie Vicars, and Ada Murriel and Curtis Minton, both of Yuma, Va., Mary and Vernon Vanderpool, Nickelsville; three brothers, Rev. G.W. and June White, Joe and Vivian White, and James and Betty White, all of Nickelsville; 11 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. G.W. White and the Rev. Bill Taylor officiating.

Music will be provided by the Mallory Singers.

Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. The family will be meeting at 12 noon at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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Submitted by Don Lane

(April 15, 1927 - June 27, 2013)  

Zane E. Parks of the Big Moccasin Community joined his Heavenly Father and his loving wife early Thursday morning (June 27, 2013) following several months of declining health.

He served in the 9th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army during WW II and retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 37 years of service. His enjoyment of farming and raising Katahdin sheep fulfilled his remaining healthy years. He faithfully attended Greenwood Chapel Church for many years.

In addition to his wife, Mae Rasnick Parks, he was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Agnes Pennington Parks; his father, Charlie N. Parks; step-mother, Annie Fugate Parks; one sister, Margaret Cornett and a brother, William (Bill) Parks.

He is survived by two daughters, Jane (Larry) Winkle of Kingsport and Mary (Ray) Rossie of Blountville; one son, Larry (Becky) Parks of Johnson City; five grandchildren, Amy Dittle, April (Mike) Davis, Aaron Winkle, Kellee (Brian) Asher and Gracie Rossie; two step-grandchildren, Meaghan (Josh) Deyton, Jesse (Kelley) Lilly; eight great grandchildren; four step-great grandchildren; one sister, Georgia Cox, one brother, Robert R. (Phyllis) Parks; one brother-in-law, Don Cornett; sister-in-law, Vivian Redwine; brother-in-law, Doyle (Linda) Rasnick and his dearly loved Welsh Corgi, Daisy Mae.

The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 pm on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Scott County Funeral Home, 2060 Hwy 23N, Weber City or anytime at Mr. Parks’ home.

A funeral service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Lelbert Thornburg and Rev. Larry Winkle, officiating. Music will be provided by The Bible Way Trio.

Burial will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Virginia. Those attending are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:30 pm to go in procession. Pallbearers will be Aaron Winkle, Mike Davis, Brian Asher, John Redwine, David Redwine, and Claude Lane. Honorary Pallbearers will be, Robert R. Parks, Don Cornett, Jim Francisco, Bill McConnell, Tony Hagy, and Phil Rasnick.

The family wishes to express deep appreciation to his caregivers, Kay Dockery, Margie Smith, Mary Wells and Caris Hospice of Johnson City for the special care of Zane Parks.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 950 W. St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105

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

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

Submitted by Don Lane

Donald Lee Parris, 81, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, following a brief illness. He was the son of Paul Parris and Sula Addington Britts. Donald was born in Kingsport where he had lived for much of his life. He was a barber by trade and a sailor by heart, having sailed across the Atlantic and many other places in the world. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Parris; daughters, Ivey Jo and Jan.

Donald is survived by sons, Jonathan Soper and wife, Jaime, of Fall Branch, TN, and Lee Parris, of Panama City, FL; daughter, Linda Carter; eight grandchildren; several great grandchildren; aunts, Edna Heglar, of Kingsport and Helen Ellis, of Greeneville, TN; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be Monday, October 1, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 E. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37662.

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Marie F. Peters Parris, 78, of Beechnut Drive, (Preston Forest), passed away on Thursday (July 13, 2006) at Brookhaven Manor Healthcare.

She was born in Scott County, Va., where she graduated from Gate City High School. She worked for a while at Murphy's Department Store in Gate City. She later lived for a short period of time on a homestead near Anchorage, Alaska. She later traveled to Japan and worked as a communications specialist for the U.S. Navy stationed in Okinawa. She then returned to Kingsport, where she worked for a short while at Kress Department Store, Oakwood Market and as a telephone operator. She later retired from Arcata Graphics as a proofreader after 27 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Norman Fraysier; her parents, Buren and Viola Dockery Peters; and a half-sister, Margaret Lane.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert E. Parris, of the home; daughter, Patricia Rene' and husband Dr. Larry Barnthouse of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; a son, Larry Fraysier and wife Arvinia of Dungannon, Va.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Lorena Hayes of Rockledge, Fla.; brother, C.B. Peters, Jr. of Ft. Blackmore; half-sisters, Ms. Pauline Rhea of Kingsport, Nancy Gillenwater and husband Fred, Jean Carter and husband David and Ella Sue Deakins and husband Lynn of Kingsport; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. J. Spurgeon McCartt officiating. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m.

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

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — James Frank Parrott, 65, passed away Sunday (Feb. 11, 2007) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Harlan, Ky. on Feb. 23, 1941, and was the son of the late Homer Parrott and Loretta Lewis Parrott. He had worked at the Kingsport Press for 12 years and was a retired electrician. Mr. Parrott attended several area churches and had taught the youth Sunday school at Manville.

He was a loving husband and loving father.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Sam and Mike Parrott.

Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Deanna Baker Parrott, of the home; daughter, Deborah Begley and husband, Ted, Kingsport;

son, David Parrott and wife, Jessica, Kingsport; daughter, Carolyn Smith and husband, Kenny, Hazard, Ky.; grandchildren, Mikayla Lockhart, Luke Lockhart, Hannah Parrott, Emma Parrott, Dwayne Parrott; three step-grandchildren, Brady, Hunter and Spencer Begley; sisters, Phyllis Parrott, Janice Parker and husband, Bruce, all of Lexington, Ky., and Debbie Venable, Dallas, Tex.; brother, John Holt, Lexington, Ky.; several nieces and nephews; several special friends.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Freedom Fellowship, 401 West Sullivan St., Kingsport and other times at the home of the daughter, Deborah and Ted Begley, 455 Ridgefields Rd., Apt. #6, Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at the church at 7:30 p.m. with the Rev. Fred Russell and Rev. Earl Cookenour officiating.

Music will be provided by Kendell Cochran and Lisa Newland.

Graveside services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. at Hall-Dingus Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va. For those wishing to attend the service, please meet at the funeral home by 12 noon to go in procession to the cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jim Bingham, Donnie Brickey, Ted Begley, Bill Johnson, Freddie Carter and L.C. Osborne.

Honorary pallbearers will be Darrell Baker and Authur Vance.

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

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Submitted by Don Lane

DUFFIELD, Va. — Marjorie Parsons, age 75, passed away on Feb. 10, 2009.

Marjorie was born in Northern Wisconsin on June 11, 1933, she moved to Rockford, Ill., in 1956, and after retiring in July 1992, she moved to Duffield, Va., with her husband, Cecil.

She passed away comfortably at home from an extended illness. Her heart was filled with joy, she shared glimpses of Heaven with us. We feel sorrow and joy in her passing. Special praise to our Heavenly Father in Heaven and a special thank you to Total Home Care Hospice.

Marjorie is survived by her husband Elmer Cecil Parsons, of the home; many siblings, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and other extended family members.

Calling hours will be on Monday at The Wallens Creek Covenant Church in Stickleyville, Va., from 11 to 1 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dave Coryell officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lee County Behavorial Health Services, Rt. 3, Box 1700, Jonesville, Va., 24263.

Sturgill Funeral Home of Pennington Gap, is in charge arrangements.

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Submitted by Don Lane

Apr 25, 1928 – Feb 20, 1994

Pearl Parsons, 65, 344 Claremont Road, Kingsport, died Sunday morning (Feb. 20, 1994) at her home after a brief illness.

Born in Scott County, Va., she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a Methodist.

Surviving are her husband, Albert Parsons, Kingsport, one daughter, Mrs. David (Joyce) Mullins, Kingsport; one son, James T. Parsons, Kingsport; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Marie Merideth, Mount Carmel, Tempie Roten and Mary Hensley, both of Rogersville, Shelby Roten, Millers Creek, N .C. ; three brothers, Millard Hammonds, Pargold, Ark., Robert Hammonds, Oklahoma City, Okla., Thomas Hammonds, Rogersville; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary Hess officiating,

Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park

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Submitted by Don Lane

Kingsport - Vanessa "Butterfly" Hope Parsons, 52 of Ohio (formerly of Kingsport), went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 17, 2009 in Ohio.

Vanessa was a free spirit who loved music, traveling, her family, and appreciating the little things in life.

She was preceded in death by husband Ralph Parsons; father, Elmer Williams; step-mother, Dorothy Marshall; infant brother, Walter Williams; brother, Elmer Williams, Jr.; grandparents, Hagen and Grace Williams; grandmother, Granny Pendergrass.

She is survived by her life partner Lex; daughter, and son-in-law Stephanie and Brandon Ward; son, Andrew Parsons; daughter, Angie Anderson; mother, Virginia Fick; sisters, Libby Marshall and Noreen Williams; brothers, John and Gary Williams all of Kingsport; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 6 - 7 pm on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Power Point Ministry, 457 Lenoir Road, Kingsport. A Memorial service will be conducted at 7 pm, with Elder Amos Bright, officiating. A Celebration of Life will follow the service.

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

From Carter-Trent (Kingsport) Funeral Home obituary.
Submitted by Don Lane

(Mother from Scott Co.)

KINGSPORT — W. Marie Wright Parsons, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (March 19, 2009) at Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport.

She was born in Lee County, Va., (Blackwater) and lived in Kingsport for over 50 years. She retired from Athenta Sewing Factory and was a member of the West View Primitive Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Parsons; her parents, W.H. and Dora Gilliam Wright; several sisters and brothers; her special grandmother, who raised her (she called her "Ma"); grandson, Edward Arnold; great grandson, David Mann; son-in-law, Jimmy Ferrell and three daughters- in-law, Janice Parsons, Pauline Parsons and Marty Parsons.

Survivors include her daughter, Darsula Ferrell of Kingsport; three sons, Doyle Gilliam and wife, Carolyn of Kingsport, Arnold Parsons of Douglas, Ga., and Billy Ray Parsons and wife, Tracy of Kings Mountain, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 21 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Geraldine Benton of Swannie, Tenn., and Joyce Ann Frazier of Bristol; three brothers, W.H. Wright, Jr. of Rye Cove, Va., Lester Wright of Bristol and Wayne Wright of Kingsport; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga St., Kingsport.

Funeral services will follow in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. with Elder Burnice Sybert and Pastor Joe W. Byrd officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Memorial Park, Kingsport. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:55 p.m.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home is serving the Parsons family.

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Submitted by Don Lane

(Mother b. Scott Co.)

KINGSPORT - Ruby Lee Arnold Pate , 86, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday (June 12, 2005) at Brookhaven Manor Health Care following a brief illness.

Mrs. Pate was born in Kingsport where she had lived all of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Pate ; and a sister, Helen Merideth.

Survivors include a daughter, Ann Gray of Mount Camel; son, Ben Pate and wife Kathy of Kingsport; grandchildren, Melissa Light, Lori Stokes and Jason Gray; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and one step-granddaughter; brothers, Paul Arnold and wife Peggy, and Steve Arnold Jr. and wife Margaret, all of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.

At Mrs. Pate 's request, graveside services only will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Pastor Mike Stout officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Greater Tri-Cities, 220 Broad Street, Kingsport, TN 37660.

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

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Howard Glen Patrick, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday (Jan. 25, 2008) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Scott County, Va. (Nickelsville) and had lived in Kingsport most of his life. He was a member of the Nickelsville Masonic Lodge # 173 F. & A.M., the Jericho Shrine Temple and the Bloomingdale Ruritan Club. Mr. Patrick was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church and attended Colonial Heights Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Army and was with the Sullivan County Sheriffs Department as deputy for over 18 years and member of F.O.P. Howard served as Sullivan County Commissioner, District 6, from 1990 to present.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee and Pinkie Breeding Patrick; sister, Lois Blair; brother, Robert "Bob" Patrick; and nephew, David Fortner.

Mr. Patrick is survived by his wife of over 43 years, Pat Fuller Patrick, of the home; daughter, Ashley Ring, Kingsport; sisters, Lucille McDavid and Irene Bowen, both of Weber City; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport with the Sullivan County Sheriffs Department Honor Guard present.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bloomingdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe W. Byrd and Dr. Greg Burton officiating.

Eulogies will be given by Jim Dye, Judge John McClellan, Nathan Vaughn, C.S. Dockery, and Judge Phyllis Miller.

Music will be provided by Jerry Taylor, Rep. Nathan Vaughn, and Trista Ragsdale.

The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.

Military graveside services will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery with VFW Post 3382 and Chaplain Joe W. Byrd conducting the rites.

Pallbearers will be the present Sullivan County Commissioners; honorary pallbearers will be C.S. Dockery (best friend), Jim Dye (his fishing buddy), Judge John McClellan and his breakfast club buddies.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to CASA for Kids, c/o Connie Steere, 317 Shelby St., Suite 206, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

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

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Estella Meade Patrick, 81, while at her residence on Tuesday ( June 1, 2004 ), went to rejoice with her loved ones who have gone before her.

Mrs. Patrick was born on April 5, 1923 to the late Willard and Bertha Allen, and had spent the majority of her life in Kingsport . She was a loving mother, grandmother and wife.

Mrs. Patrick was of the Baptist faith, and also loved to quilt and go to auctions.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Patrick was preceded in death by her previous husband, Garvey Meade; one daughter, Sharon Carrico; four sons, Joe Henry Linebaugh, Harold Linebaugh, Larry Linebaugh and Garvey Meade Jr.; three sisters, Kathleen Hammonds, Evelee Crawford and Ruth Davis; one brother, John Allen; three granddaughters and one grandson; and a stepdaughter, Sandra Patrick.

Survivors include "the apple of her eye," a great-granddaughter, Sarah Morelock; her husband, Henry Patrick; four daughters, Bernice Boyles and husband David of Grand Saline, Texas, Phyllis Morelock of Kingsport, Jeanette Starnes and husband Bill of Church Hill, and Carolyn Sexton of Kingsport; one stepdaughter, Kathleen Ramey; one stepson, Terry Patrick; 20 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert Allen and wife Agnes of Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Bendick, the Wellmont nurses, and Wellmont Hospice for the devoted and loving care they gave to Estella during her illness.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in the Oak Hill Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ralph Hammonds and the Rev. Alvin Hammonds officiating.

Immediately following the services, interment will be in Oak Hill Memorial Park .

Active pallbearers will be the grandsons.

The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving her loving family.

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Robert Lawton (Cotton) Patrick, 62, went to be with the Lord at Holston Valley Medical Center Wednesday (Feb. 13, 2002) after an extended illness.

He was born in Scott County, Va., having lived in Kingsport most of his life. He was self-employed as a horse farrier for 44 years.

He attended Arnold's Chapel Holiness Church many years ago.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Juanita Patrick; one son, Carl Lawton Patrick; his parents, William and Pinky Patrick; and one sister, Lois Patrick Blair.

Surviving are sons, Billy Joe Patrick and wife Renea, of Kingsport, David Leonard Patrick and wife Sharron, of Kingsport, Ricky Lee Patrick and wife Porshia, of Kingsport; two grandchildren; sisters, Lucille McDavid, Weber City, Va., and Irene Bowen, Gate City, Va.; brother, Howard Patrick, Kingsport; two special nephews, Randall Blair and Bobby Blair; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, and anytime at the home of the son, David Patrick, 1276 Kings Meadow Private Drive, Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Wrightly Salling and the Rev. Larry Hall officiating.

Burial will be in the Breeding-Hartsock Cemetery in Nickelsville, Va.

Pallbearers will be friends and family.

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Louise Fields Pauley, 77, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at 5:15 a.m. Saturday at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.

Born in Wise County, Va., on Jan. 27, 1932, a daughter of the late Leonard and Nancy Jane Qualls Fields, she has resided in this area most of her life.

Mrs. Pauley was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

She will be remembered as a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Lucinda Miller and the nurses for all their care.

In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters, Helen Fields, Ray Fields, Ruth Hensley, Alma Trivette, Elmer Fields, Pauline McCoy and Paul Fields.

Survivors include her husband of 56 years, Leroy Pauley of the home; her children, Abby Harvey and husband, Greg of Kingsport, Bill Pauley and wife, Melissa of Bay City, Mich., Becky Morelock and husband, Brian of Kingsport; one brother, John Fields of Kingsport; special nieces and nephews; her grandchildren, Tim Pauley, Kris Pauley, Sarah Booher, Chris Harvey, Brad Morelock and wife, Ashley, Brandon Morelock, Laura Bortz, Emma Pauley and Isabella Pauley; her great-grandchildren, Brayden Pauley, Grayson Pauley, Blaine Pauley and Hayden Pauley; also her very special little dog, Lil’ Bear, who she loved very much.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Funeral Home.

Services will follow at 7 p.m. Monday in the chapel with the Rev. Billy Wayne Arrington officiating.

Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Memorial Park.

Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.

Those attending the graveside services are asked to assemble at the gravesite by 10:45 a.m. Tuesday.

Those wishing, may make memorial contributions to the Animal Shelter of the donor’s choice.

East Lawn Funeral Home, your dignity memorial provider, is serving the Pauley family.

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Billy Marion Payne, 53, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday ( June 23, 2009 ) due to injuries received in a motorcycle accident.

He served in the U. S. Army and was employed by Shaw Construction Company in St. Paul , Va.

Billy was a member of Lynn Garden Evangelical Methodist Church .

His father, Fred Meade; grandparents, Henry and Druscilla Meade and Charlie and Dorothy Simpson preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Ollie Payne; son, Justin Payne; mother, Lillian Sexton; two sisters, Brenda Gillenwater and husband, Larry, Tessa McCarty and husband, Kevin; three brothers, Elmer Payne and wife, Jannie, Michael Payne and wife, Sonja, Ed Meade and wife, Karen; step-sister, Suzie Dean and husband, Jr.; stepson, Josh Butterfield and wife, Angel; two granddaughters, Jo-Jo and Sunshine; brothers-in-law, Donnie Gentry , Marvin Gentry and wife, Sally, and Bobby Gentry; sister-in-law, Brenda Wethering and husband, Bill. Billy is also survived by several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport and anytime at the home of his mother, Lillian Sexton.

Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with the Rev. Aaron Edens, the Rev. Garry Hood and the Rev. Bob Yates officiating.

Music will be provided by Ed and Joyce Mclain.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Mountain Home National Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post #3/265.

Pallbearers will be Jeremy Jones, Josh McCarty, Chris McCarty, E.J. Meade, Lee Grissom, and Jim Price.

Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Norris, Chuck Coomer, Tommy Simpson, Steve Simpson, Gary Surcey, Donnie Gentry, Bobby Gentry, Chucky Brummitt and Don Meade.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Billy Marion Payne.

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Burlie "Ed" Payne, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday (Dec. 23, 2003) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Burlie was born in Blackwater, Va., however he spent the majority of his life in the Kingsport area. He was a veteran of World War II with the Army Air Corp and he served in both Burma and India. Following World War II, Burlie remained in the Kingsport Air Reserve Unit as a master sergeant and he was called up to serve two years in the Korean War. He again returned to the Kingsport Air Reserve Unit following the Korean War.

Burlie was employed at Tennessee Eastman for 40 years in the S&M Division as an electrician. He also taught in the electrical apprenticeship program at Eastman. He was an active cattle farmer raising Angus beef cattle. Burlie and his wife, Francis, were campers and had camped in most of the 48 states. He enjoyed boating and water skiing until the age of 72. Burlie was an avid ballroom dancer up until his death and he was a member of the Pandora Dance Club and the King and Queens Round Dance Club.

After retiring, Burlie and his wife traveled all over the world. He was well-liked by everyone, and he never met a stranger.

He attended First Broad Street United Methodist Church and was a member of the American Legion Hammond Post #3 and the VFW #3382.

Mr. Payne was preceded in death by his wife, Francis C. Payne; an infant daughter, Susan Elizabeth Payne; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Enoch Payne; and three sisters, Grace Burchette, Doris Hale and Rachel Bledsoe.

Surviving are two sons, Terry Payne and wife Margaret of Kingsport and William "Bill'' Payne and wife Joan of Wilmington, N.C.; a sister, Rosemary Bowery and husband V.E. of Kingsport; two brothers, Enoch Payne of Kingsport and Ronald Payne and wife Lois of Chicago, Ill.; several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to give a very special thanks to the staff of Preston Place, the nurses at Wellmont, and to Dr. Jeff Vaughn for the wonderful care they gave to Mr. Payne during his illness.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Jack Edwards officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Oak Hill Memorial Park with military honors being performed by the VFW #3382 Color Guard.

Pallbearers will be V.E. Bowery, Leon Stratton, Wayne Burchette, Richard Burchette, Wayne Little Jr., and Greg Little.

For those who desire, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Payne's honor to the VFW #3382 Color Guard, c/o Ernest Hooven, 721 Unionhill St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

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Submitted by Don Lane

SALEM , Va. - Ms. Pearl Frazier Payne, 94, passed away Friday ( Sept. 27, 2002 ) at the Richfield Nursing Center in Salem , Va.

She was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap, Va. , but had resided in Salem , Va. for the last six years. She retired from Pet Dairy after 30 years.

She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church .

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy D. Payne; her mother and father, Henry and Julia Frazier; three brothers, Elmo, Claude, and Amos Frazier of Kingsport.

Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Mary and McCoy Garrison of Salem, Va.; her three grandchildren, Daniel M. Garrison, C. Steven Garrison, and Kathy Spark of Salem, Va.; her two great-grandchildren, Aaron C. Kelderhouse of Roanoke, Va., and Sarah M. Kelderhouse of Salem, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Fred and Dot Frazier; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruth and Clarence Clawson, sister, Minnie Cox of Kingsport and sister-in-law, Maxie Masters of Big Stone Gap, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Holding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Greg Townsend and the Rev. Allen Collier officiating.

Interment will follow in Glencoe Cemetery .

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Submitted by Don Lane

Frances C. Payne , Kingsport, died at 5:34 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 16, 1999) after a brief illness.

She was born in Johnson City and had been a resident of Kingsport since 1948. Mrs. Payne retired from the Kingsport City School System in 1980 as a music teacher at Washington Elementary School after 26 years of service. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and the Kingsport Retired Teachers Association.

Surviving are her husband of 49 years, Burlie (Ed) Payne , of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry and Margaret Payne , Kingsport and William (Bill) and Joan Payne , Frankfort, N.Y.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Hill Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joe-d DowlingSoka officiating.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to Kingsport Education Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Kingsport City Schools Central Office, E. Center St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

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Submitted by Don Lane

WILMINGTON, N.C. — William (Bill) R. Payne, a Past Commander of the Cape Fear Power Squadron, died unexpectedly on April 20, 2008, while on a boating cruise with many of his fellow Power Squadron members.

Bill was born on March 30, 1953 in Kingsport to Frances Carbaugh Payne of Johnson City and Burlie Ardin Payne of Scott County, Va.

He is survived by wife, Joan Payne; son, Nicholas Suggs; and brother, Terry Payne. Bill and other teammates were honored in the fall of 2007 for their contribution to the Dobyns-Bennett High School basketball program. He attended the College of Charleston on a full basketball scholarship, graduating in 1975. He was a valued supporter of the college and was a major contributor to the college’s alumni association. Bill was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Wilmington, N.C. Bill, as he was known to his friends, was a 25-year member of the U.S. Power Squadrons, beginning that association in Tennessee, and continued when he moved to North Carolina. He was committed to the goals of the squadron and actively participated in all parts of the squadron activities, and he will be missed by all of those who knew him.

Bill was an individual with many talents, which he shared generously at the local, state and national United States Power Squadron levels. Bill progressed through various assignments within the Cape Fear Squadron to become administrative officer, executive officer and then commander in 2004. He achieved the Educational Proficiency Award in 2002. He was a gifted instructor and trained other instructors. He participated in teaching the Public Boating course, plus several other courses and seminars at the squadron and state level. He was co-editor of the Cape Fear Foghorn, the squadron monthly newsletter, where he was instrumental in making the publication a perpetual national award winner. He was especially adept at guiding and helping new officers and members in the squadron and he was routinely sought out for his advice and counseling. He performed at the national level as part of the Cape Fear Foghorn conch shell band when they were requested to perform for two consecutive years by the National Commander, who was from N.C. Bill had talents with words, graphics, organizing, boating, charting, conch shell blowing, etc. and he shared his many talents with all those about him, especially the Cape Fear Power Squadron. He was always present at meetings and outings, and contributed significantly to each function. He recognized when there was a need and made sure it was covered.

He and his wife, Joan named their boat "Luv Ya, Mean It". It was a fitting statement of the love they showed for others. Bill will be remembered for touching the hearts of many people throughout his life time.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Coble Ward-Smith, 3915 Oleander Drive, Wilmington, N.C.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church.

Interment will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the William R. (Bill) Payne Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Dobyns-Bennett High School, 1800 Legion Dr., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.

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Submitted by Don Lane

BLACKWATER -- Worley J. Payne, 68, of Rt. 1, Blackwater, died at Holston Valley Community Hospital early Friday morning [ 8/9/1966 ] after a lingering illness.  He was a lifelong resident of Scott County and a retired electrician.

He is survived by his wife, Cannie Bowen Payne; five sons, Sidney and Billy, both of Dayton, Ohio; Dan Payne of Blackwater; Bethel and Conney Payne, both of Kingsport; two brothers, Enoch Payne of Kingsport and William (Bill) Payne of Blackwater, and 17 grandchildren.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by the Scott County Funeral Home of Weber City.

(Kingsport Times, Friday, August 9, 1968)

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Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

Bueford D. Peak, 47, of Hudson, N.C., died Friday, Dec. 24, 2004 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C., after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Dayton, Ohio to Ruby Gibson and the late Walter Scott Peak. He was a self-employed, independent truck driver.

Survivors include his wife, Bonnie L. Peak of Hudson, N.C.; his mother, Ruby Gibson of Michigan; two daughters, Pamela Sue Peak and Nicki Netzel both of North Carolina; four brothers, Gilmore Peak, Anthony Gibson, Troy Ray Gibson and Glen Peak; three sisters, Pam Belcher, Virginia Fallin and Carolyn Gamble; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004 from the Clintwood Funeral Home chapel with Minister Joe Glenn Sluss officiating. Burial followed in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Pallbearers were Darrel Stanley, Max Phipps, Charles Mullins, Dwayne Stanley, Gilmer Peak, Anthony Gibson, Rick Peak and John Mullins.

Clintwood Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

The Dickenson Star - Dickenson Co, VA

Sam Bennett Peake, 86, Knoxville, died 27 Oct 1995 . Was member of Central United Methodist Church . Was a retired instrument mechanic at Y-12 (Y-12 Plant in Oak Ridge , Tn. )

Survived by wife, Virginia Peters Peake; son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Nancy Peake of Knoxville; grandchildren, Jabette Peake Carlson of Knoxville, Ronnie Peake of Atlanta, Jon Williams of Seminole, Tx, Allen White of Charleston, SC, and Linda Kochel of Ephrata, Pa; 7 gr-gr ch; brother, W. H. Peake; sisters, Jessie  Wallace, Kathleen Peake, and Dorothy Wrenn.

Interment in Lynhurst Cemetery .

(From obituary in 'Knoxville News-Sentinel' of Oct 28, 1995)

Knoxville News-Sentinel
Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

PEAKE, VIRGIE ELIZABETH PETERS - age 92 was born May 19, 1916 in Gate City, Virginia and died Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at Shannondale Health Care Center. She was a member of Central United Methodist Church , United Methodist Women and Church Women United. In 1985, after 37 years of service, she retired as Vice President of Administration from Power Equipment Company. Virgie loved traveling the world, gardening and preserving the heritage and archives of her church. Most importantly she was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend to her large extended family. Virgie was preceded in death by husband, Samuel Peake; parents, Pridemore and Myrtle Peters; brother, Ralph Peters, and sisters, Edith Livingston and Lena Compton. Survivors include son, Ronald Peake and wife Nancy; grandchildren, Jabette and Jack Carlson, Ronnie and Julie Peake, Jan and Rob Williams, Linda Kochel, Allen White; great-grandchildren, Kathleen and Jeanette Carlson, Riley Peake, Matthew, Jonathon, and Luke Williams, Mark and David Root; nephew, Bill Peters and wife Vonnie; nieces, Patricia Peters, Mary Edwards and husband Brian. There will be a memorial service at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 2009 at Central United Methodist Church . Family and friends will meet at 2:15 Sunday at Lynnhurst Cemetery for an interment service with Reverend Bruce Gaylon officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Central United Methodist Church . 201 E. Third Ave. , Knoxville , TN 37917 or Gideons International. P.O. Box 5911 , Knoxville , TN 37928 . The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Central United Methodist Church . Funeral Arrangements by Rose Mortuary Broadway Chapel.

Published in Knoxville News Sentinel from April 30 to May 2, 2009

Knoxville News Sentinel
Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

GATE CITY -- Echol Edgar Pearcy, 63, Route 5, Gate City, East Carter's Valley, died at 10:40 a.m. Monday (Aug. 21, 1989) at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center after an extended illness.

Born in Scott County, he had lived most of his life in the Kingsport area.  He was retired from Brendle's Inc. and was a member of Riverside Freewill Baptist Church.

Surviving are wife, Willa Dean Thomas Lane Pearcy, Gate City; three daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Margaret) Crawford, Mrs. Claude (Glenda) Miller, and Miss Kathy Pearcy, all of Kingsport; three sons, Bud Pearcy, Dennis Mike Pearcy, and Tracy Pearcy, all of Kingsport; one stepdaugh­ter, Mrs. Jerry (Tammy) Quillen, Kingsport; two stepsons, Larry Lane, Three Rivers, Mich., Ken­neth Lane, Kingsport; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Ollie Christian, Kingsport, Mrs. Mary Ann Cobb, Duffield, Va., Mrs. Kelly Vernie Grizzle and Mrs. Delia Hood, both of Clinchport, Va., Mrs Ethel Qualls, Indianapolis, Ind.; one brother, Elmer Pearcy, Ciinchport.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Carter's Chapel Funeral Home, and anytime at the residence, Route 5, East Car­ter's Valley.

Services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Carl R. Bowser and the Rev. Marion Davis officiating.

Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier (From Lola (Carter) Hutchins’ Collection)

Harold “Bud” Pearcy, 65, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, January 22, 2012 surrounded by his loving family.

He lived in Kingsport his entire life, retiring from Domtar in April 2011. Bud loved his family very much and would do anything for them. He loved going on trips with his wife and watching his grandchildren play sports. Bud was a caring and generous man and had many friends.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Echol and Teeny Pearcy; sisters, Margaret Crawford and Glenda Miller.

Bud leaves to mourn, his loving wife of 31 years, Sandy Pearcy, of the home; daughters, Heather Doub and son-in-law, Chad, Amy Woodall and son-in-law, Mark; sons, Curt Arnold and daughter-in-law, Christy and Clint Arnold; grandchildren, Emily and Rachel Doub, Autumn and Alex Murdock, Cheyenne and Brooklyn Woodall, Chase and Christian Arnold, Will White and Brandon Arnold; sister, Kathy White and special brother-in-law, Charlie; brothers, Mike Pearcy and special sister-in-law, Shirley and Tracy Pearcy; mother-in-law, Anna Lee Rasnick; special brother-in-law, Glenn Crawford and several other brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

Per Bud’s wishes, a graveside service will be held 11 am Tuesday January 24, 2012 at Oak Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Joe Barber officiating. Music will be provided by Igeary Pearcy. Family and friends who wish to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 am.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial donations to Kingsley Kids, c/o Kingsley United Methodist Church, 2828 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, TN, 37660 or Sullivan North Athletic Program, 2533 John B. Dennis by Pass, Kingsport, TN, 37660.

The family would like to extend a special thank you for the prayers, visits, phone calls, cards and food received during Bud’s illness, and also thank you to Rochelle and Stephanie.

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

(Scott Co paternal ancestral families – Pearcy, Rhoton, Hood, Lane)

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

GATE CITY, Va. - Ima Jean Frazier, 67, entered into rest on Saturday (August 5, 2006) at her residence.

She loved to cook, play bingo and enjoyed outdoor living.

She was born November 5, 1938 in Scott County, Va. to the late Lawrence Lee Frazier and Bower Renda Frazier.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jack G. Pearcy, Sr.; three sisters, Maggie Tipton, Willie Ruth Quillen, Geneva Deaver; one brother, Henry Frazier.

Survivors include her daughters and son-in-law, Renda Faye Keith and Johna Kay and Josh Lane; sons and daughters-in-law, William Lee (Bill) and Barbara Pearcy, Jack and Bonnie Pearcy; step-children and spouses, Johnny and Beverly Sturgill, Jimmy and Judy Pearcy, Kenny and Christy Pearcy, Kristy and Don Lane, Debra and Buddy Tate, Patty and Ray Hutchins, Sheila and Jeff Ball, Barbara and Bill Long; sisters, Mary Dell Tunnel, Shirley and Howard Oaks, Allie Fair and Ernest Blair, twin sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Cliff Catron; grandchildren, Jody Ray Pearcy, Michael Pearcy, Derrick Keith, Craig Keith, Brian Osborne, Dakota Pearcy, Tess Lane, Kayla Pearcy, Amber Pearcy; great grandchildren, Logan Pearcy, Katie Pearcy and Haliey Grace Keith; several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many friends and family which she held dearly.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 3 p.m. on Sunday at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home, with Mike Fields and John Hackney officiating.

Music will be provided by Amber and Kayla Pearcy and Bob Smallwood.

Burial will follow the service at the Pearcy Cemetery, Pattonsville, Va.

Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Jerry Broadwater, Cleveland Tipton, Bo Taylor, Earnest Blair, Cliff Catron, David Caldwell and Howard Oaks will serve as honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Gate City Funeral Home P.O. Box 427, Gate City, Va. 24251.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Blackwater, Va. - (Spl.) - Funeral services for J. A. (Bud) Pearcy, 82, who died Monday [3/12/1951] at his home here, will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Roller's Chapel. The Rev. Billy Barnette and the Rev. Alex Willis will officiate. Burial will be in the Pearcy family cemetery near Pattonsville, Va.

Survivors include: his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Pearl Mae Roller, Blackwater; four sons, W. H. Pearcy and K. E. Pearcy, Duffield, Amos J. Pearcy, Big Stone Gap, and Omar L. Pearcy, Dayton, Ohio; his mother [Wife, not mother], Mrs. Elizabeth Horton Pearcy; two sisters, Mrs. G. W. Hood, Duffield, Va., and Mrs. S. S. Robinette, Big Stone Gap, Va.; a third sister living in the state of Washington; 14 grandchildren.

(THE KINGSPORT NEWS, Thursday, March 15, 1951)

Kingsport Times-News

K. E. (Peanut) Pearcy, Sr., 95, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon (August 7, 2012) at Signature Healthcare in Rogersville.

Mr. Pearcy was born July 6, 1917 in Scott County to the late John and Elizabeth Horton Pearcy and was a lifelong resident of Duffield. He married the late Marjorie Hopkins on January 31, 1942. K. E. was former owner/operator of Pearcy’s Grocery Store along with being a lifelong farmer. He served in various roles within Scott County, including Deputy Sheriff, Board of Supervisors, Farm Bureau Insurance Board, Water and Sewer Board, Lenowisco Planning Board, and the Welfare Board. Mr. Pearcy was elected as Scott County’s first Supervisor-at-Large in 1968. He was an avid supporter of the Republican Party, he was a Mason, and was a member of Roller’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Pearl Mae Pearcy Roller; brothers, William, Amos, and Omar Pearcy.

Kenneth Pearcy is survived by his son, Eddie Pearcy and wife, Vicki (Duffield, VA); a daughter, Judy Eldridge and husband, John (Jay) (Rogersville, TN); granddaughter, Jonette Cavin and husband, Reggie (Rogersville, TN); grandsons, Adam Pearcy and Brian Pearcy (Duffield, VA); great granddaughter, Kayla Cavin (Rogersville, TN) along with several nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

The family would like to thank all the employees at Signature Healthcare for their loving care during Dad’s stay.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday (August 11, 2012) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home or friends may also call anytime at the residence of the son in Duffield.

A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday (August 11, 2012) at 3 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Garry Hood, Evangelist Kenneth Neeley, and Pastor Steve McKinney officiating. Music will be provided by Igeary and Jerald Pearcy.

A graveside service will follow the funeral on Saturday (August 11, 2012) at Pearcy Family Cemetery with Adam Pearcy, Brian Pearcy, Kyle Pearcy, Bill Pearcy, and Reggie Cavin serving as pallbearers.

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

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

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Marsh Linkous Pearcy, Sr., 74 of Kingsport passed away Friday ( Feb. 4, 2011 ).

Marsh was a long time employee of the AFG Glass Plant. He enjoyed playing music and going to gospel singings. Marsh attended Barton’s Chapel Church and Highland Freewill Baptist.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Andrew Pearcy and Maggie Missouri Southerland Pearcy; sisters, Judy Bell Harrel and Gaynell Bachman.

He is survived by his son, Marsh Pearcy, Jr. (J.R.) and girlfriend, Deborah of Kingsport; his brothers, Jearl Pearcy (Clara) of Church Hill and Igeary Pearcy (Lois) of Church Hill; a special friend Edlis Bledsoe; his special grand dog, Maggie.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street , Kingsport .

A service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park .

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Barton’s Chapel Church and Highland Freewill Baptist.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Jan 5, 1905 – Aug 20, 1964

Ed Pearson, 59, 982 Oak Glen Drive, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday at Holston Valley Community Hospital following an extended illness.

Born in Scott County, Va., he had lived in Kingsport more than 40 years. For the past six years he had worked for Monroe Calculating Machine Co., Bristol. He attended the Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Fannie Knowles Pearson, Kingsport; two sons, James E. Pearson, Dover, Dela., and Kenneth E. Pearson, Hayward, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. James Doran, Indian Springs, and Mrs. Franklin Shelton, Kingsport; one step-daughter, Miss Sue Knowles, Kingsport; one step-son, James D. Knowles, U.S. Air Force in Spain; His mother, Mrs. Mamie Collins, Kingsport; one brother, Marvin Collins, Kingsport; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Roberts and Mrs. Lillie Thacker, both of Kingsport, and Mrs. Mollie Hershey, Baltimore, Md.; 10 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fellowship Freewill Baptist Chruch. Rev. Winston Sweeney and Rev. M. D. Hammonds will officiate. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery.

The body will remain at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home until one hour before services.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Pierson, Stokes, Wolfe)

Kingsport Times, Thurs, Aug. 20, 1964

GRAY — Charlotte Vicars Peavler, 59, of Gray, was called home Tuesday evening ( March 29, 2011 ), at her home following a brief illness.

Charlotte was born in Kingsport where she resided prior to moving to Gray in 2003. She was a member of Gray Station Baptist Chapel.

Survivors include her husband, John Peavler of Gray; daughter, Wendy Hope and husband, Steven of Crown Point, Ind.; son, Justin Peavler and wife, Rachel, of Kingsport; five grandchildren, Ashley, Tyler, Blake, McKenzie, Cadence; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Lee and Julia Thornburg Vicars; two sisters, Carolyn Gilreath of Blountville; Sandra Galloway of Kingsport; four brothers, Norman Vicars, Jerry Vicars and wife, Sarah, David Vicars, all of Kingsport, and Timothy Vicars and wife, Penny, of Fall Branch.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport .

The service will begin at 7 p.m. with Pastor Arden Taylor and Pastor Gary Eads officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Charlotte Vicars Peavler.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

March 25, 1929 - February 27, 2014

William A. (Bill) Peavler, 84, Kingsport, peacefully left this earthly existence on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Bill was born on March 25, 1929, in Kingsport, Tennessee, and was a life-long resident of this city.

Bill graduated from Blountville High School. He then entered the U.S. Navy where he served as offshore support during the Korean War. During his enlistment he travelled all over the world visiting many port cities. He was considering re-enlistment when he met the love of his life, Barbara Feagins whom he married after a brief courtship.

He worked briefly for the Kingsport Fire Department before being employed by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. He worked as a communications officer, a driver’s license issuer, and a traffic patrolman. After mandatory state retirement at age 55, Bill and a fellow officer successfully challenged the legality of the official state retirement age and were reinstated opening the door for all future Tennessee patrolmen to remain employed after age 55. Bill finally retired with the rank of sergeant a few years later.

He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport. He was also a member of the American Association of State Troopers, the American Legion, and Loyal Order of Moose.

Bill really enjoyed the company of friends. He and Barbara were members of dance clubs over the years and attended many functions associated with Barbara’s work and community involvement. They travelled extensively throughout the United States and vacationed outside the U.S. on a few occasions. Bill’s favorite vacation spot was Daytona Beach where he and Barbara had a yearly rendezvous with cherished friends and family. He also enjoyed meeting friends daily for breakfast at a local restaurant to discuss the issues of the day and enjoy each other’s company. Most of all Bill enjoyed the comforts of home that he enjoyed with Barbara.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Feagins Peavler (July 2012); his parents, Verlin A. and Nannie Peavler; and his brother, Dewey Peavler.

Bill is survived by his son, Michael and his wife Terilee Peavler, Jonesborough, TN; grandchildren, Cheyenne Peavler, Jonesborough, and Eli Peavler, Nashville, TN; and Barbara’s brothers and sisters who shared many memories with Bill over the years.

The family will hold a memorial service for Bill at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, at First Presbyterian Church (100 W. Church Circle, Kingsport) with The Rev. Dr. David Cagle officiating. Visitation will follow the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers the family would prefer that memorial contributions be made to individuals in need, or the ALS Association (Lou Gehrig’s disease), 301 Louis St., Kingsport, TN 37660, or a charity of personal choice.

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

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Isaac (Ike) L. Pendleton, 81, passed away Monday (Nov. 19, 2001) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

He was born in the Manville community of Scott County, Va., on April 11, 1920. He was the son of the late Robert Patton Pendleton and Sarah Ervin Pendleton.

Mr. Pendleton was owner of Pendleton's Grocery.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy June Williams Pendleton; sisters, Myrtle P. Pierson, Edith P. Grimm, Margaret Pendleton, Madge Pendleton; brothers, Sol, Hayden, Bill and Lloyd Pendleton.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Barbara Phyllis and Bill Quillen, of Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Steve and Lois Pendleton, of Gray, Keith Ike Pendleton, Kenneth Mike and Barbara Pendleton, all of Kingsport (Bloomingdale community); grandchildren, Jason, Matt, Kevin, Kristy, Brian and Tiffany Pendleton; great-grandchildren, Lauren and Jason Pendleton; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of a son, Mike Pendleton, 3348 Grandview Dr., Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. today with the Rev. Raymond Amos officiating.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Oak Hill Cemetery.

The family will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery.

Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ken Russell, Ralph King and Ray Henard.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kingsley United Methodist Church, 2828 Bloomingdale Rd., Kingsport, Tenn. 37660. 

Kingsport Times-News

Gate City, VA - Marion Jayne Boatright Pendleton, 89, Gate City, VA passed away, Monday, December 16, 2013 at Crown Cypress Assisted Living, Kingsport, TN.

Mrs. Pendleton was born in Scott County, VA on December 20, 1923 to the late Hoyt and Ena Boatright.

She was active in many church activities, including the Women's Missionary Union, Clinch Valley Baptist Association and others, as well as DAR and NARFE.

In addition to her parents, her husband, C.S. Pendleton, Jr. and twin daughters, Susan and Nataleen Pendleton preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sons, Ron Pendleton, Kingsport, TN, Pete Pendleton and wife, Debbie, Gate City, VA, Chuck Pendleton, Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Samantha Jo Pendleton, Johnson City, TN and Westley Miles Pendleton, Gate City, VA.

The family will receive friends from 5 -7 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2013 at The First Baptist Church, Gate City, VA. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. at the Church with Rev. Andy Barnes and Rev. Jeff Deboard officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Friends of the church will serve as pallbearers.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Marion Boatright Pendleton.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Northa Bell Napier "Granny" Pendergrass, of 2153 Steadman Street, died Saturday (March 23, 2002) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Hawkins County (Church Hill) and had lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a homemaker.

She was a member of Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church and attended Salvation Army Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Walter Pendergrass; one son, Ray Pendergrass; one daughter, Dorothy Marshall; two grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; a special daughter-in-law, Lorraine Necessary; and son-in-law, John D. Davis Sr.

Survivors include three daughters, Helen Pendergrass, Kingsport, Pauline Davis, Sarasota, Fla., and Rita Herndon, Kingsport; two sons and daughters-in-law, Walter Pendergrass Jr. and wife Eva, Kingsport, and John Clifford Pendergrass and wife Nancy, Kingsport; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, with the Rev. Roy Pendergrass, Elder Oscar Ervin and Capt. Steve Terry officiating.

Music will be provided by Capt. Terry.

Burial will be at Gunnings Cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY , Va. - Aurora Asia (Pendleton) Monroe , 89, Route 2, died Monday (Dec. 7, 1998) at her residence.

A lifelong resident of Scott County , Va. , she was a homemaker and attended Midway Baptist Church . She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie E. Monroe , June 2, 1995; a son, Don Monroe ; her parents, Hayden and Margaret Hammonds Pendleton.

Surviving are two daughters, Margaret (Francis) Nichol, Kingsport, and Shirley Ann Greer, Kingsport; three sons, Paul E. Monroe , Mt. Carmel, Harold Fred Monroe and Harry (Kelly) Monroe , both of Indianapolis, Ind.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; brother, James Pendleton, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City , Va. , and anytime at her residence.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ernie Addington and the Rev. Coy Butler officiating. Music will be conducted by Midway Quartet.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Stallard-Gray Cemetery , Midway community. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stallard and Grey Cemetery , c/o James Pendleton, 420 Roan Street , Kingsport , TN.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

February 17, 1925 - December 18, 2013

Dr. Barney C. Pendleton, husband, beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away Wednesday, December 18th. During his 88 years, he celebrated life to the fullest. Barney, son of the late Barney C. and Hassie Pendleton, was born on February 17, 1925. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1943. He then volunteered to join the U.S. Air Force. He was one of the first 15 people ever trained to be a Radar Bombardier and was a Second Lieutenant Bombardier Navigator on the B-17, B-24 and B-32 aircraft. He served from 1943-1946.

He attended East Tennessee State University and received his BS degree. In 1949, he attended the Northern Illinois College of Optometry where he received his Doctor of Optometry degree. He began his practice a year later in Kingsport, TN on Sullivan Street. In 1953, he purchased the late Dr. Patty’s office on Center Street and then relocated to Wilcox Drive until 1990. For the last 23 years, Barney continued his practice with his dear friend Bob Boyles at Specs and Shades. He had a true passion for his profession and never retired.

For many years, Barney enjoyed golfing, hunting and was an avid skier. He was an active participant with his U.S. Military Pilots group, the ”Quiet Birdmen”, which he immensely enjoyed. He was a member of the Mason’s and the Shriner’s. He was also a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.

Barney had too many friends to name. He surrounded himself with a special group of friends fondly known as “The Wolf Laurel Howlers.” They started their mornings together at the Jan Mar Restaurant over a cup of coffee and ended many nights at Rush Street Grill. Tuesday evenings were reserved for “Tuesday Night Supper Group” at Murphy’s. They also had many special weekends together at Barney’s cabin in the mountains of NC. Their friendship will be forever cherished.

He leaves behind Carolyn Adams Pendleton, his loving wife of 56 years; son David and wife Kim Pendleton, granddaughters Morgan and Taylor; his daughter Carol Ann Coker, granddaughters Hannah and Holly; also Daniel Haulbrook and Jessica Coker; and his brother-in-law Donny Adams and wife Helen.

The family wishes to express its heartfelt thanks to his special friends for their kindness and friendship shown to him in these last several years. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Alzhiemers Association, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37605.

The memorial service will be Saturday, December 21st at First Broad Street United Methodist Church at 4 pm with Rev. Mickey Rainwater and Rev. Will Lauderback officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

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

KINGSPORT — Danny K Pendleton, 62, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday (Nov. 22, 2009) at his home.

He was born Dec. 13, 1946 in Kingsport to the late James M. and Georgia Lee (Tomlinson) Pendleton.  He was a very loving husband, father and grandfather. He retired from Weyerhauser after 32 years of employment.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Faye Pendleton; son, John Douglas Pendleton; daughters, Angela Pendleton and Jane Dickenson and husband, Mark; two grandchildren, Tyler and Makenzie Dickenson; one brother, Johnny Pendleton and one sister, Joann Dickerson; and a very special mother-in-law, Margie Owens. He is further survived by several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today at J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home or any other time at the home. Funeral services will follow with the Rev. Johnny Gibson officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Steve Baumrucker, MD., Darin Vicars, nephews, Kevin Dickerson, Mikey Owens, Brandon Dunham, Matthew Dunham, Aaron Owens and Josh Owens.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society.

Kingsport Times-News

ROSE HILL, Va. — Ike Isaac Levi Pendleton of Forest, Ind., passed away on Friday (Jan. 26, 2007) in Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Cora Pendleton; three brothers, Ira Lee Pendleton, Clyde Pendleton, and Bill Pendleton; and one sister, Ann Gable.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Pendleton of Forest, Ind.; one son, Steve Pendleton and wife of Ewing, Va.; two daughters, Mary Jane Jarboe of Lakeland, Fla., and Lucy Jo Clark of Frankfort, Ind.; one great-granddaughter; two step-sons and one stepdaughter; and two step-grandchildren; one brother, Sam Pendleton of Knoxville; three sisters, Irene Carter of Eubank, Ky., Ina Marie Carr of Somerset, Ky., and Emma Scott of Jonesville, Va.; several nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Arney-Mullins Funeral Home in Rose Hill.

Services will follow at 8 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Andrew Stouder officiating.

Burial will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Lee Family Cemetery in Rose Hill, Va.

Arney-Mullins Funeral Home of Rose Hill, Va., is in charge of the arrangements for Ike Pendleton.

[Great-great-grandson of William Samuel Pendleton (1832-1905) and Julia Ann (Quillen) Pendleton (1835-1909) of Scott Co.]

Kingsport Times-News

KINGSPORT — James (Jim) Pendleton, 84, beloved husband and dad, went home to be with the Lord on July 1, 2009 , following a brief illness.

He was born on June 21, 1925 , in Manville , Va. , and graduated from Midway High School . He had resided in Kingsport since 1962.

He served in the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman and fought in World War II at the Battle of the Bulge and in the Korean War. He served in Japan as the country was rebuilt. While stationed in Europe he played as a forward/center on a traveling basketball team that only lost two times in three years. He was honorably discharged in 1952 obtaining the rank of Corporal.

He was a 50-year member of the American Legion Hammond Post #3. He was a former member of United Commercial Travelers, North Kingsport Volunteer Fire Department, a founding member of the AABC Sullivan County Baseball League and was a life member of the Lynn Garden Optimist Club and served as President and Lieutenant Governor. He was Optimist of the year in 1977, 1978 and 1980. He received numerous community service awards from local schools, the Optimist Club and recreational leagues. He served as a coach and mentor to thousands of children in the Lynn Garden community.

He retired from Eastman Kodak in 1986 after 33 years service. He was elected Constable of the 12th Civil District of Sullivan County in August of 1986 and retired in 2008 with 22 years service.

He was an avid basketball fan, who along with Charlie Bill Phillips traveled the area in search of the best games and players. He attended thousands of basketball games over the years traveling as far as Nampa , Idaho , in the late 1990s. He was a huge supporter of his son, Coach Mark Pendleton, and the Sullivan South Rebels and his grandson Caleb who plays for Volunteer. He was a huge supporter of King College basketball and the Kingsport Mets.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret and father, Hayden; his sisters, Aurora Monroe, Gertie Lee Pendleton, Madeline Davis, Hazel Stallard and Ona White; brothers, Lawrence, Joe and Bill; several nieces and nephews and a very special friend Charlie Bill Phillips.

Surviving are his loving wife of 54 years, Beulah Flanary Pendleton; daughters, Kathy P. Williams and husband, Paul, Gail D. Christian and husband, Jeff; sons, Mike Pendleton and friend, Michele Atwood, Mark Pendleton and wife, Jana; grandchildren, Chandra Williams Kraus and husband, Tim, Mathew Pendleton and wife, Bobbi, Colby Williams, Caleb, Creed and Cason Christian, Marleigh, Max and Caleigh Pendleton; several nieces and nephews and a very special friend Delano Davis.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. at Higher Ground Baptist Church , Kingsport or anytime at the family residence at 420 Roan St. in Kingsport .

Services will follow at 7 p.m. at the church with Pastor Jerry Musick and Pastor Ralph Owens officiating.

Music will be provided by his grandson Colby Williams.

Entombment services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Mausoleum with the American Legion Hammond Post #3, Gate City Post #265 and the Tennessee Army National Guard providing the military honors.

The family will meet at 1 p.m. Sunday at Colonial Funeral Home to go in procession to the Mausoleum.

Serving as pallbearers are Colby Williams, Mathew Pendleton, Jeff Christian, Caleb Christian, Delano Davis, Leroy Davis and Travis Mains.

Honorary pallbearers are Paul Williams, George Boyd, Jim Pat Davis, the breakfast bunch at Dairy Queen and the lunch bunch at Lynn Garden Restaurant.

Special thanks to his doctors, Dr. Delwadia, Dr. Wyker, Dr. DeSilva, Dr. May and Dr. Rebecca Austin and staff and Dr. Lisa Shockley. Also special thanks to the officers and staffs of the Sullivan County Sheriff’s office and the Kingsport City Police Department.

Very special thanks to his friends and neighbors J.B., Joyce and Harley Albright and Charles and Andy Hickman.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Sullivan South High School Basketball program, 1236 Moreland Drive , Kingsport , Tenn. , 37664 .

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

John Elbert Pendleton

GATE CITY -- John Elbert Pendleton, 44, of Route 1, Gate City (Manville Road), died at Mountain Home Veterans' Hospital in Johnson City at 5 a.m. Saturday. [2/5/1966]

He was a lifelong resident of Scott County, a veteran of World War Two, and attended Alley's Chapel Methodist Church.

Surviving are a daughter Jonnie Ruth Pendleton, Gate City; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie C. Pendleton, Gate City; sister, Mrs. Nell Baker, Gate City; three brothers, J. C. Pendleton, Gate City, Paul Pendleton, Weber City, and Fred Pendleton, Frankenmuth, Mich.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11a.m. at Alley's Chapel Methodist Church.  Rev. Eugene McConnell and Rev. Kenneth Williams will officiate.  Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery.  Graveside services will be conducted by V.F.W. Post 3382 of Kingsport.

The body will remain at Gate City Funeral Home until one hour before the funeral.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

Kingsport Times-News, Sunday, February 6, 1966

John E. Pendleton Sr., 85, of Tazewell Pike, Knoxville, died Sunday, March 12, 1989 at home.

He was a member of Fountain City United Methodist Church . He was an official with Southern Railway for 48 years, and was a former City Councilman and Vice Mayor.

Services will be Tuesday at Stevens Chapel with Rev. J. Spurgeon McCartt and Rev. Maynard Luttrell officiating.

Interment will be private.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Harriett Anne Russell.

He is survived by wife Mrs. Agnes Baird Pendleton, Knoxville; daughter, Mrs. Glenn Marie Hofman, Atlanta, GA; sons, John E. Pendleton Jr. and W. C. Pendleton of Knoxville and John Rochelle, Alcoa; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; sister, Mrs. Mary Kyle, Kingsport; brothers, Charles Pendleton, Gate City, Va.,  and Bascom Pendleton, Kingsport.

Arrangements by Stevens Mortuary.

(Knoxville News-Sentinel, Tuesday, March 14, 1989, abstracted by Delmar Fraysier)

Knoxville News-Sentinal
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GATE CITY , Va. - Lilus (Musick) Pendleton, 91, went home peacefully to be with her Lord Monday ( July 26, 2004 ) at the Brian Center in Weber City , Va.

Lilus was born July 4, 1913 in Gate City, a daughter of the late Sam and Ida ( Hammonds ) Musick. Her occupation she held so high was as wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker. Lilus was married Sept. 1, 1930 to the late James Solomon Pendleton.

Lilus was a member of the Alley's Chapel United Methodist Church and, before her passing, she was the oldest member of the church.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sons, Don and Boyd Pendleton; her grandson, Mike Pendleton; her sisters, Monnie Ervin, Mae Ervin and Rosa Templeton; her brothers, Luther, Herbert and Raymond Musick; and her son-in-law, C.D. McConnell.

Surviving are her loving family, Louella McConnell, and Judy Ervin and her husband Kent, all of Kingsport; her son, Raymond Pendleton and his wife Sandra of Gate City; her sisters, Kate Templeton and husband Everett Lee of Gate City, and Leotha Lane and husband Harlan of Weber City, Va.; her daughters-in-law, Louella Pendleton of Gate City, and Faye Slaughter of Kingsport; a sister-in-law, Opal Musick of Clinchport; her grandchildren, Ricky (Joy), David (Tammy), Jeff (Tammy) Rusty, Tom, Jason (Diane), Jaree (Jim), Delores (Danny), Tammy (Dustin), Helen (Scott), Lisa (Freddie); 14 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.

Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at the East Lawn Funeral Home and anytime at the home of son Raymond, Route 1, Gate City .

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul Lane and the Rev. Bob Cloud officiating.

Family and friends will meet for a graveside service Thursday at 11 a.m. in the Ervin Cemetery in Gate City .

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers will be Maurice Adams, Bernie Ervin, Arley Ervin, and Kenny Ervin.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alley's Chapel United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, c/o Wanda McConnell, Route 1, Box 374 G , Gate City , Va. 24251 .

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Brookhaven Nursing Home and the Brian Center for all their love and support to our loving mother and to us during her stay with you.

East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Pendleton family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Lloyd Curt Pendleton, 84, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday (April 25, 2008) at Welmont Holston Valley.

Curt was born in Scott County, Va. on March 4, 1924.

He was a charter member of the First Freewill Baptist Church of Morrison City, Tenn. He loved to go to church, loved the Lord and all people.

He was a retired driver with the Pony Express and a USA World War II Army Veteran, where he served in the Med Co. 7th Calvary Regiment in Japan.

Curt loved to hunt, fish, garden and travel.

He was a charter member of Bell Ridge Ruritan Club.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Issac Arlo Pendleton and Norma Hester France Pendleton; two sisters, Mildred Templeton and Bernice Solomon; one brother, James "Jim" Pendleton.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Eileen Pendleton, of the home; one daughter, Janet Pendleton Hash and husband, Joe of Church Hill; one son, Ron Pendleton and wife, Tena of Church Hill; grandchildren, Chris Pendleton and wife, Jennie, Erwin, Jon Pendleton and wife, Ashley, Gray and Josh Pendleton, Johnson City; great-grandchildren, Dawson Pendleton, Gray, Mary Pendleton, Erwin and Lorlia Pendleton, Gray; five sisters, Evelyn Adams, Brushy Creek, Tenn., Elizabeth Bellamy, Margaret Sneed, Bennie Bishop and Claudia Byrd, all of Kingsport; three brothers, Eugene Pendleton and wife, Betty, Wadlow Gap, Va., Olin Pendleton and wife, Eula, Kingsport and Rayford Pendleton and wife, Martha, Manville, Va.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends today from 6 to 8 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Stephen Templeton and the Rev. Dave Morgan officiating.

Music will be provided by the Lee Smith Singers.

Military graveside services will be provided by the American Legion Post #3/265 with the Virginia National Guard on Monday at 11 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, 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 brothers and grandsons.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Cassell, Joe Hash, Wes Hicks, Larry Bass, Billy Darnell and Maynard Vermillion.

Memorial contributions may be made to Curt's church, First Freewill Baptist Church of Morrison City, Kingsport, Tenn. 37665.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Ohlene Pendleton, 96, Kingsport, entered into rest Jan. 2, 2012, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Sullivan County to the late Thomas and Carrie Smithy Foulk. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.

Ohlene was also preceded in death by her husband, [Walter] Vance Pendleton; brothers, Hiram, Pete, Maynard and Herschel Foulk. A favorite pastime for Ohlene was watching her birds and wildlife in her yard. She was a member of Arcadia Methodist Church.

Survivors include Dr. David Foulk, Marilyn Foulk Massie, Wendell Foulk, all of Kingsport, and Jim Foulk of Blountville; and several other nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. today at East Lawn Funeral Home.

A celebration of life service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Grover Starnes officiating.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Maude Ellen (Greear) Pendleton, 91, formerly of Brookhaven Drive , entered the portals of Glory on Sunday ( July 30, 2006 ).

Born in Scott County , Va. , she was the daughter of the late Rev. Christopher C. Greear and Matilda Jane (Quillen) Greear.

At a young age, she accepted the Lord as her Savior and became a member of Alley Valley United Methodist Church . She attended various churches in the Kingsport area.

Loved ones who have gone on before her are her husband, Thomas Hayden Pendleton (1999); a sister, Etta M. Alley (2001); and two brothers, Elmer F. Greear (2005) and Alvin Roy Greear (2005).

Surviving are two adoring children, Ronald L. and special daughter-in-law, Deborah (Estepp) Pendleton and Brenda P. and special son-in-law, Rev. Wayne Coates, who pastored Way of Truth Baptist Church where our precious mother used her talents for the Lord; a very special grandson, Wesley D. Pendleton; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends today from 5 to 7 p.m. at Oak Hill Funeral Home or anytime at the home of Mrs. Pendleton's daughter, Brenda Coates.

Services will be held at 7 p.m. in the Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Wayne Coates and Pastor Mike Stout officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m.

Those who wish to attend the graveside services are asked to meet in the Garden of the Last Supper at Oak Hill Memorial Park , at 11:15 a.m.

Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Douglas, G.D. Horton, Harold Patton, David Rogers, James Short, George P. Williams, Gerald Yates and Edwin Carter. Pallbearers will be Larry Bishop, Roy Monk, Wayne Mullins, Keith Pendleton, Mike Pendleton, Raymond L. Pendleton and Steve Pendleton.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the caregivers at Brookhaven Nursing Home and to the medical staff at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center .

The staff of Oak Hill Memorial Park , Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Maude E. Pendleton.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Maxine Rozina Ash Pendleton, 61, passed away Sunday (July 7, 2002) after her battle with cancer.

She was born in Troy, Ohio, on March 31, 1941 to the late Harry and Paulina Glasmeier Ash.

Maxine graduated from Troy High School in 1959. She married in 1961 and traveled with her husband for 14 years while he served in the U.S. Air Force. She had resided in Kingsport for the past 27 years.

She was a member of the Lynn Garden Baptist Church, a charter member of the Sullivan North Athletic Booster Club, and owned a ceramic business for the past 20 years.

Maxine's life was devoted to loving and caring for her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Frederick Ash.

Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Olin M. Pendleton; three sons, Thomas A. Pendleton and wife Bonny, Knoxville, Paul Pendleton and wife Evelyn, Bluff City, Mark O. Pendleton and wife Susan, Cordele, Ga.; four grandchildren, Matthew, Joshua, and Ashley Pendleton, all of Bluff City, and Megan Pendleton, Cordele, Ga.; two stepgrandchildren, Seth and Maggie Carden, Knoxville; two sisters, Mrs. Jack (Marilyn) Barbee, Inola, Okla., and Mrs. Mel (Katy) Baker, Troy, Ohio; and several special nieces and nephews.

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

A memorial service will be held in the funeral home chapel Tuesday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Gale R. Hartley officiating.

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

Pallbearers are sons and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lynn Garden Baptist Church, 301 May Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. 37665.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

JONESVILLE, Va. - Morris J. Pendleton, 50, died Thursday [ 3/3/1977 ] at the Mountain Home Veterans Hospital in Johnson City .

Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Lucy Pendleton, Jonesville; two sons Don Pendleton, Lafayette, Ind., and Harold Pendleton, Flora, Ind.; five brothers, Virgus Pendleton, Chesapeake, Ohio, Charles Pendleton, Lancaster, Ohio, Billy Pendleton, Menior, Ohio, Jack Pendleton and Jim Pendleton, both of Jonesville; four sisters, Mrs. Virginia Hines, Jonesville, Mrs. Bannie Sutphin, Mentor, Mrs. Estelle Shaw, Thompson, Ohio, and Mrs. Maurice Hobbs, Brownstown, Ind.

Davidson Funeral Home, Jonesville, is in charge.

(Kingsport Times-News / Sunday, March 6, 1977)

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

Patricia Joyce Pendleton – Maryville, TN

Patricia Joyce Pendleton, 52, Kingsport, TN passed away, Tuesday, December 28, 2010 in Nickelsville, VA at the residence of her parents of an apparent acute heart attack. Ms. Pendleton was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 27, 1958, the daughter of Howard Fields and Ruth Addington Fields. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Collins. Surviving is her son, Josh Collins and wife, Stephanie, Maryville, TN; granddaughter, Reese Ann Collins; mother, Ruth Fields, Nickelsville, VA; father, Howard Fields, Nickelsville, VA; sister, Amy Williams, Nickelsville, VA; brothers, Eddie Fields, Nickelsville, VA and Michael Fields, Nickelsville, VA; along with several niece, nephews, aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with a eulogy given by her son, Josh Collins. Graveside services will be conducted by Dr. Emily Anderson at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 31, 2010 at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m., Friday to go in procession to the graveside service. An online guest registry is available for the family of Patricia Joyce Pendleton. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Fields family.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

GATE CITY - Mrs. Polly Myrtle Pendleton, 84, died in Holston Valley Community Hospital Friday [8/27/1976.]

She was a housewife and a Methodist. Survivors include her husband, Roy  E. Pendleton Sr., Gate City; three sons, Harold, Roy Jr., and Walker, all of Gate City; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Horton, Gate City, Lakie Templeton, Kingsport, Mrs. Florence Hammonds, Surgoinsville; one brother, Lloyd Templeton, Weber City; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Burial in Adams Cemetery.)

Kingsport Times-News / Sunday, August 29, 1976

Clarence Elmer Penley

Elmer James Penley

John L. Penley, 63, of 1029 Riverside Ave, died at 7:24 p.m. Saturday [ 11/10/1973 ] at the Veterans Hospital , Mountain Home, after being in ill health for several years.

Born in Scott County , Va. , he had been a resident of Kingsport most of his life. He was a veteran of W. W. II having served in the U.S. Army. He had been employed at the Dental & Medical Corporation for the past 14 years and he attended a Baptist Church .

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Jane Bullard of Dobson, N. C., Mrs. Janice Ammons of High Point, N. C., Mrs. Nellie Margaret Updike of Mt. Airy, N. C., Miss Donna Denise Penley of the home; three sons, William A. Penley of Bennettsville, S. C., Wallace Eugene Penley and Jerry L. Penley both of Kingsport; one sister, Mrs. Amanda Sarber of Kingsport; 25 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Funeral services for John L. Penley will be conducted al 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rex Winstead, Rev. Johnny S___ officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. in the National Cemetery , V.A. Center , Mountain Home , Tenn. with Military Graveside Rites. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday & Tuesday. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge.

(KINGSPORT NEWS, Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1973)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Kemper R. Penley, 87, died Friday ( Dec. 29, 2000 ) at the Wexford House after a period of declining health.

Born in Scott County , Va. , he was a son of the late Melvin J. and Ida Bell Musick Penley.

Mr. Penley was retired from Eastman Kodak after 40 years of service.

He was a member of St. Paul 's Episcopal Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harley Franklin Penley and Jay Howard Penley.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mary S. Penley; two daughters, Susan P. Tipton and husband, Tom, Kingsport, Elizabeth P. Nichols and husband, Joe, Knightdale, N.C.; and three grandchildren.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at East Lawn Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at St. Paul 's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Suzanne Smitherman and the Rev. Dan Matthews officiating.

Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park .

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to St. Paul 's Episcopal Church Building Fund.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

COEBURN, Va. - Mrs. Lula M. Peak, 75, of Rt. 1, Coeburn, died at Holston Valley Community Hospital at 10 a.m. Monday morning after a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Scott County , she was a Baptist.

She is survived by her husband, Wiley Peak; six daughters, Mrs. Alford (Bonnie) Quesenberry, Mrs. Cecil (Jeanette) Baker, both of Coeburn, Mrs. Howard (Hazel) Laney, Dungannon, Va., Mrs. Shirley Begley, Miss Linda Peak, both of Kingsport, Mrs. Jim (Minnie) Hall, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; one son, Oscar Peak, Ft. Blackmore; two sisters, Mrs. Oscar Dingus, and Mrs. Ellie Helton, both of Kingsport; one brother, Sam Penley, Charlotte, N. C.; 38 grandchildren and 21great-grandchildren.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge.

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Funeral services, for Mrs. Lula M. Peak will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Pine Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Ramey and Rev. Jim Ramey officiating. Burial will follow in the Laney Cemetery . The body will be taken to the residence at Rt. 1, Coeburn, at 5 p.m. Tuesday where the family will receive friends Tuesday night. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(Kingsport News / Tuesday, June 14, 1977)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Karen Penley and Don Lane  

Mrs. Maggie G. Penley, 82, 2148 Steadman St. was dead on arrival at Munal Clinic Sunday morning [1/24/1971] after suffering an apparent heart attack at her home.

Born in Kingsport, she had made her home in the Kingsport area for the past 40 years. She attended the Long Island Primitive Baptist Church.

Mrs. Penley is survived by one sister, Mrs. Alpha Conk of Kingsport; one brother, Taylor Gent, also of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge.

(Burial at Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Virginia.)

Kingsport News, Tues, Jan. 26, 1971

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Mary Smith Simmerman Penley, 86, died Friday ( Sept. 14, 2001 ) at the Holston Valley Medical Center .

Mary was born Sept. 1, 1915 in Wytheville, Va., a daughter of the late Robert Riley and Molly Smith Simmerman. She was a member of Saint Paul 's Episcopal Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kemper Randolph Penley; three sisters; and two brothers.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Tom (Susan) Tipton, Kingsport and Mrs. Joe (Elizabeth) Nichols, Knightdale, N.C.; grandchildren, Meghan Stout, Matthew Tipton and Mary Nichols; one sister, Cenie Slattery, Lincoln, Mass.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Saint Paul 's Episcopal Church and anytime at East Lawn Funeral Home or at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church with The Reverend Dan Matthews and The Reverend Suzanne Smitherman officiating.

Burial and graveside service will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Park , Garden of the Good Shepherd.

Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, the family request those desiring make memorial contributions to the Saint Paul 's Episcopal Church Building Fund, 161 E. Ravine Road , Kingsport , Tenn. 37660 .

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Mitchell Clayton Penley

Rayford C. Penley

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Snodgrass, Jennings, Reed, Bellamy, Lane, Flanary, Graham, Wolfe)

MANCHESTER, Pa. - Curtis E. Perry Sr., 61, of Newberry Township, Manchester, entered into rest Tuesday (Nov. 27, 2001) at his residence.

Born Feb. 2, 1940 in Ft. Blackmore, Va., he was a son of the late John William and Etta Jewell (Hall) Perry. He retired from York International after 31 years of service and most recently worked part-time for Schaad Detective Agency.

Survivors include a son, Curtis Edward Perry Jr., Dover, Pa.; a daughter, Melanie Ann Wisner, Dover, Pa.; four sisters and sons-in-law, Julia Bernice Mitchell, Nickelsville, Va., Nancy Lou Starnes, Duffield, Va., Linis and Gaynell Begley, and Larry and Darlene Sue Bowen, both of Weber City, Va.; two brothers, Roy Mack Perry, York Haven, Pa., and Gerald Marion Perry, Duffield, Va.; three granddaughters and one grandson; several nieces and nephews; also a very special friend, Mary Hunter, Manchester, Pa.

Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Heffner Funeral Home Chapel and Crematory, Inc.

Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Mabel L. Seville officiating.

Burial will follow at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 2997 Cape Horn Road, Red Lion, Pa. 17356.

Courtesy of Gate City Funeral Home.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY , Va. - Emma Catherine "Cat" Gose Perry, 80, departed this life early Saturday morning ( March 23, 2002 ) at Holston Valley Medical Center .

She was a graduate of Shoemaker High School and was employed with Mountain Empire Senior Citizens. She attended Copper Creek Community Church .

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Bill Perry in 1990; parents, Giles G. Gose and Lou Martin Gose; sisters, Betty Quillen and Sue Johnson; and brother, Charles I. Gose.

Survivors include her sisters, Virginia Gose Meade and Dana Gose Bailey, both of Kingsport; niece, Helen G. Sanders, Gate City, Va.; nephews, Martin Quillen, Idona, Turkey, Scottie Gose, Blountville, and Jimmy Gose, Mount Carmel; several great-nieces and great-nephews.

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

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Clayton Williams officiating.

Music will be provided by Jim Baker.

Interment will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Holston View Cemetery . The family will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Kilgore, M.J. Mann, Ford Quillen, Danny Meade and Jonathan Bailey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Copper Creek Community Church , Rt. 2, Box 959 - A, Gate City , Va. , 24251 or Duffield Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 78 , Duffield , Va. 24244 .

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUFFIELD, Va. -- John Perry, 78, died Saturday (April 18, 1998) at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, Va., on Oct. 17, 1919, he was a lifelong resident of the area and was a farmer. He was a son of the late William and Julia Estep Perry . In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Etta Jewel Hall Perry ; his second wife, Virgie Hatfield Perry ; two daughters, Ona Starnes and Sarah Harvey Robinson; a son, John Valentine Perry ; three sisters, Ona Baker, Myrtle Estepp and Francis Castle; and three brothers, Franklin Perry , Austin Perry and Trankler Perry . Surviving are four daughters, Ms. Julie Berniece Mitchell, Nickelsville, Va., Mrs. Ray (Nancy) Starnes, Duffield, Va., Mrs. Linnis (Gay Nell) Begley, Sullivan Gardens, and Mrs. Larry (Darlene Sue) Bowen, Gate City, Va.; three sons, Curtis E. Perry and Roy M. Perry , both of York, Pa., and Gerald M. Perry , Duffield, Va.; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson, Christopher Roberts; several stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence of Larry and Darlene Sue Bowen or Ray and Nancy Starnes. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Walker Darnell and the Rev. Terry Rhoton officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Graveside services will be at Carter Cemetery in the Stoney Creek area of Scott County, Va. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUNGANNON, Va. - Katherine "Ruth" Carver Perry passed away Friday (April 4, 2003) at the University of Virginia Burn Center, Charlottesville, Va.

A native of Kingsport, Tenn., she lived most of her life in Scott County, Va. She was the daughter of the late Granville and Claudie Carver. She was a homemaker and attended Valley Creek Church. She was also a former member of Eastern Star.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil E. Perry; infant twin sister, Ruby Carver; infant brother, Ted Carver; sister, Peggy Northern and sister-in-law, Ruby Wilson.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Jeannie Perry, Dungannon, Va., Keith and Alisha Perry, Church Hill, Tenn.; daughter and son-in-law, Richard and Karen Mann, Yuma, Va.; six grandchildren, Traci (Mann) and Marvin Dockery, Gate City, Va., Jody and Jessica Perry, Dungannon, Va., Melinda (Mann) and Jason Campbell, Gray, Tenn., Marlana (Mann) and Jason Dean, Hiltons, Va., Travis Perry, Dungannon, Va. and Trevor Blake Perry, Church Hill, Tenn.; three great grandchildren, Logan, Kelsey and Lauren Dockery, Gate City, Va. and one expectant great grandchild; six sisters, Maxie Carver, Lois King, Shirley Neeley, Mae Arnold, Faye Light and Louise Penley, all of Kingsport, Tenn.; brother, Blaine Carver, Weber City, Va.; mother-in-law, Myrtle Perry, Dungannon, VA; six sisters-in-law, Jerlean Begley, Gray, Tenn., Mildred Peak, Weber City, Va., Norma Lea Sluss, Dungannon, Va., Naomi Gillenwater, Birmingham, Ala., Janice Stapleton, Kingsport, Tenn. and Kathy Parsons, Indiana; three brothers-in-law, Charles Perry, Dungannon, Va., Ronnie Perry, Wilmington, N.C. and Randy Perry, Kingsport, Tenn.; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence of her children.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Willie Ashworth officiating. Music will be provided by Dorothy Hicks and Mike Brickey.

Burial will follow the service at Carter Cemetery, Stoney Creek, Ft. Blackmore, Va.

Pallbearers will be friends and family.

GATE CITY, Va. — Mack Perry , 59, entered into rest Saturday (Feb. 23, 2008) at his residence.

He was born in Scott County, Va. Feb. 15, 1949 to the late Stonewall Jackson Perry and Vina May Baldwin Perry .

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Venus Perry ; two brothers, Jessie and Mark Perry .

Survivors include his wife, Jewell Perry , Gate City, Va.; step mother, Berniece Mitchell, Nickelsville, Va.; sister, Ruby Kern, Gate City, Va.; brothers, Fred Perry and wife, Betty, Middletown, Ohio, Lester Perry and wife, Linda, St. Louis, Mo. and Jackie Perry , Nickelsville, Va.; several step grandchildren; and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Baldwin Family Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va. with Rev. Howard Taylor officiating. The family will meet at 10 a.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Gate City Funeral Home is serving the Perry family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUNGANNON, Va. - Myrtle Sara Perry, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday (Oct. 23, 2003) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Scott County, Va. on March 19, 1914 and had lived here all of her life. She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Perry was the daughter of the late Henry and Sena Baldwin.

In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Emmit Perry; son, Cecil Perry; daughter, Ruby Wilson; four brothers; and one sister.

Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Hubert (Jearlean) Begley, Gray, Tenn., Mrs. Mildred Peak, Weber City, Va., Mrs. Norma Sluss, Dungannon, Va., Mrs. Brobas (Naomi) Gillenwater, Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Ricky (Janice) Stapleton, Kingsport, Mrs. Joe (Kathy) Parson, Greenwood, Ind.; three sons, Charles Perry, Dungannon, Va., Ronnie Perry, Hallsboro, N.C., Randy Perry, Kingsport; 27 grandchildren; 36 six great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J.B. Quillen, the Rev. Willie Ashworth, and the Rev. Walker Darnell officiating.

Music will be provided by Dorothy Hicks and Ricky Mann.

Interment will be at Carter Cemetery (Stoney Creek).

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Ft. Blackmore, VA - Nancy Ruth Thompson Perry, 92, Ft. Blackmore, VA went to be with her Savior, Sunday, October 7, 2012 at her son's home.

Ruth was born in Scott County, VA on May 7, 1920 to the late Thomas and Callie Rhodes Thompson. She was a devoted Christian who let God's light shine through her daily walk.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Austin Paul Perry, Sr., two sons, Austin Paul Perry, Jr., and an infant son, Harold Perry; an infant daughter, Shirley Perry; brother, William "Orbin" Thompson; and sister, Vida Hood preceded her in death.

Surviving are her children, Annie Jean Overbay; James (Rita) Perry, Dorothy (Lawrence) Winstead; Don (Brenda) Perry; 10 grandchildren, Debra (Randy) Roberts, Ricky (Kathy) Overbay, Keith Overbay, Jr., Rebecca (Tony) Thompson, Gail Overbay, Janet (Kenneth) McNew, Cindy (Mickey) Vaughn, Cora (Kevin) Horne, Bradley (Kalie) Perry, and Andrew (Kaila) Perry; 13 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Velma Thompson; and daughter-in-law, Barbara Perry McMurray.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, James. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Terry Rhoton and Rev. Eddie Whitley officiating. James McConnell will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the Houston Dingus Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, VA. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The Hass brothers will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday to go in procession to the graveside service.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of Indian Path Hospital, Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home, Dixie Qualls with Total Home Care/Hospice, and to her special caretaker, Kathy Hass, and everyone for all the prayers, calls, and visits.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Ruth Perry.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Mrs. Roxie Lawson Perry, 86, 2304 Blakemore Drive, Kingsport, died at 12:05 a.m. Tuesday (April 12, 1988) after a lengthy illness.

Born in Clinchport, Va., she had been a resident of Kingsport for the last 45 years and was a member of Grit Hill Methodist Church, Clinchport, Va.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Hubert (Geneva) Welch, Kingsport; two granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Grant, Lee, John, James and Witt [DeWitt] Lawson.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Fune­ral Home.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Lester Smith officiating.

Entombment will be in Oak Hill Mausoleum.

Kingsport Times-News

Ft. Blackmore, VA - Valice Jean Perry, 75, of Ft. Blackmore, VA, passed away Thursday, March, 31, 2016 at Wexford House in Kingsport, TN.

Mrs. Perry was born in Scott County, VA on January 21, 1941, to the late Brownie Logan and Mattie Hensley Dockery.

Along with her parents, Mrs. Perry is preceded in death by her husband Billie Emerson Perry; brothers Donnie Dockery and Emmitte Dockery.

Mrs. Perry is survived by her daughters Tina Gibson, Ft. Blackmore, VA and Peggy Archer, Parma, OH; sons, Michael Scott Perry, Ft. Blackmore, VA, Billie Perry, Jr., Tucson AZ, Timmy Perry, Cleveland, OH; eleven sisters and brothers; eleven grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 4, 2016 at Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. James Mann officiating and a eulogy performed by Scotty Perry. James McConnell will provide the music.

Graveside Services will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at Carter Cemetery in Ft. Blackmore, VA. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at Gate City Funeral Home at 11:00 a.m. to go in procession to the graveside.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Valice Jean Perry.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY -- Mrs. Alpha Mary Peters, 81, of Route 1, Gate City, died at 6:25 a.m. yes­terday morning (10/27/1980) at the Colonial Hills Nursing Home after a long illness.

Born in Lee County, she had been a resident of Scott County most of her life.  She was a mem­ber of the Marble Point Mission­ary Baptist Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kyle T. Peters, in March, 1978.

Surviving are four sons, Burnis Peters, Gray, Tn., Cogle Pet­ers and John W. Peters, both of Kingsport, Willard Peters, Johnson City; eight grandchil­dren; seven great-grandchil­dren; one sister, Mrs. Bertha Wallen, Kingsport; one half-sis­ter, Cora Bolling. Whitmire, S.C.; one half-brother, Garlie Bledsoe, Whitmire, S.C.

Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today at the Gate City Funeral Home or at the home of a son, Cogle Peters, 1024 Morbin Drive, Kingsport, anytime.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Marble Point Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Wrightly Salling, Rev. Hugh L. Boy and Rev. R. D. Stallard officiating.  The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to serv­ices.

Burial will follow in the Holston View Cemetery.

(Kingsport Times-News, Tuesday, October 28, 1980)

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

Bascom Slemp Peters, 98, entered into rest August 18, 2009 at the Wexford House.

He was born in Scott County, VA to the late Robert Lincoln Peters and Sara Adeline Rosenbaum Peters.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Macie Mae Taylor Peters; daughters, Dorothy Adinolfi, Dana Bowen and Wanda Jean Peters; three sons, Allen, Preston and Cecil Peters; grandson, Buddy Adinolfi; great granddaughter, Macie Peters; five sisters and five brothers.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Jo Peters, Gate City, VA, Judy Peters and Vic Howard, Greenback, TN; four sons and daughters-in-law, Claude Peters, Gate City, VA, Harlan Peters and Velma, Kingsport, TN, Gary Peters and Barbara, Hiltons, VA, Nelson and Brenda Peters, Kingsport, TN; daughters-in-law, Ruth Peters, York, PA, Elizabeth Peters, Manville, VA and Thelma Peters, Church Hill, TN; 33 grandchildren, 62 great grandchildren and 37 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2009 at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the home of his son, Nelson and Brenda Peters, Kingsport, TN. Services will be at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Richard K. Dice officiating. Music will be provided by Gerald Compton and Brittany Peters.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Oak Glen Baptist Church Cemetery, Yuma, VA. The family will meet at 12:15 p.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Kings Highway Temple, 926 Lynn Garden Drive, Kingsport, TN 37665.

Gate City Funeral Home is serving the Peters family.

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Jun 16, 1938 – Jun 12, 2002

MORRISTOWN - Burl W. Peters, 63, passed away at his home on Wednesday (June 12, 2002).

He was a member of Baptist Tabernacle and was a retiree of Phillips Consumer Electronics.

Mr. Peters was a member of the Hamblen County Sheriff's Department for 21 years and a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.

He was preceded in death by his wife, June Peters; son, Scottie Peters; brother, Curtis Peters; and mother, Emily Clark.

Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Nickey and Jennie Peters; daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Keith Taylor; girlfriend, Jana Shipley; grandchildren, Bryan Peters, Charla Peters, Jessie Bryant and Dawson Taylor; brother and sister-in-law, Shurl and Patty Peters of New Market; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today at the Hamblen Memory Gardens with Morristown Police Department Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1606, Morristown, Tenn. 37816-1606.

Pallbearers will be friends and officers.

Mayes Mortuary, Morristown is in charge of arrangements.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Peters, Arnold, Lane)

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane  

March 7, 1946 - August 23, 2014

Carma Lee Peters, 68, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Saturday August 23, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.

Born in Grundy, VA, she has lived in this area most of her life. She worked for 12 years at the Cumberland Glove Company as a seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Alice Hurley; two brothers, Vernon Hurley and Kent Hurley and sister, Juanita Hurley

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Delmer Peters; son, Danny AllenLaneand fiancé, Deborah Pressley; daughter, Becky Jean Arrington and husband Jeff; two granddaughters, Kelly Brooke Frye and husband Andy and April Vaughan and fiancee’ Heath Lawson; three great grandchildren; two brothers, Sammy Hurley and wife Linda, Kester “Hugh” Hurley and wife Beverly; two sisters, Jean Duty and husband Kermit and Joyce McNeil and several nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends from 5 till 7pm Tuesday (August 26th, 2014) at Scott County Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7pm with Pastor Roy Lane officiating.

A graveside service will be conducted at 2pm Wednesday (August 27th, 2014) at Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Those who plan to attend the graveside are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:15 to follow in procession.

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

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

Submitted by Don Lane  

Henry W. Peters, 70, 920 New Beason Wells Road, died Wednes­day morning ( May 6, 1992 ) at his residence after a long illness.

Born in Hiltons, Va. , he had been a resident of Kingsport since 1956.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Eu­ropean and Pacific theaters.

He was a member of Bloo­mingdale Baptist Church, the Mendota Masonic Lodge 174, the Lynn Bachman Chapter 195, Kingsport Council 117, Kingsport Commandery 33, the Knoxville Consistory of Scottish Rite Ma­sons, and the Sullivan County Scottish Rite Club.

He retired from Mead Cor­poration as a machinist in 1978 af­ter 32 years of service.

Surviving are his wife, Eileen Peters; three sons, Conley Peters and Anthony Peters, both of Kingsport, and Michael Peters, Knoxville; two grandsons; one sister, Evelyn Sampson, Hiltons; one brother, Harvey Peters, Blountville; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Oak Hill Fu­neral Home.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe W. Byrd and Bishop Jack Forbes officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Hill Cem­etery with Masonic rites con­ducted by Kingsport Masonic Lodge 688.

Memorial donations may be made to the Bloomingdale Baptist Church , 3220 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport , Tenn. 37660 .

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT — Herman J. Peters, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening (Oct. 17, 2008) at Bristol Hospice House.

Born in Scott County, Va., Mr. Peters had been a resident of Kingsport for most of his life. He was retired from the Mead Corporation after over 43 years service and a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Gertrude Williams Peters; parents, James and Hattie Hammonds Peters; sister, Velma Forbes; brothers, Ray Peters, Malcolm Peters, Harold Peters and Bishop Granville D. Peters.

He is survived by his daughters, Inez Herrmann and Sharon Peters, both of Kingsport; sons, Elwood Peters and wife, Carolyn of Hot Spring Village, Ark. and Gary R. Peters and wife, Kaye of Greensboro, Ga.; grandchildren, Randy Herrmann, Kecia Carroll, Amy Manto, Rob Peters and Shelly Baker; eight great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; brothers, Rayford Peters of Blountville and Virgil Peters of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday at Apostolic Lighthouse Church, 145 Shipp Springs Road, Kingsport, Tenn.

A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the church with Rev. Mike Vicars, Elder Larry Ragsdale and Pastor David Peters officiating.

Entombment services will be conducted at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Hill Mausoleum. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the mausoleum at 8:55 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Rob Peters, Randy Herrmann, Travis Baker, Dan Bullion, Joe Brennan and Charles Carroll.

Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Lawson, Aurelid Manto, Austin Baker, Joe Boggs, Junior Johnson and Quenton Wilson.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Lucille V. Peters, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord on Friday (June 2, 2006) at Indian Path Medical Center following an extended illness.

She has been a lifelong resident of Kingsport and attended the Bloomingdale Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Virgil Peters; son, Michael Peters; two brothers, John W. Rogers and C. Keener Rogers; two sisters, Vessie Gilreath and Gladys Houser; and her parents, John M. and Media Mae Ketron Rogers .

She is survived by her daughter, Wenonah "Wendy" McClellan and her husband, Jim of Kingsport; two grandchildren, Donna Quillin and husband Jeff and Robbie McClellan and wife Jennifer; five great-grandchildren, Caylin, Chayla and Heath Quillin and Tori and Taylor McClellan; a brother, Arthur Rogers and wife Pauline; a very special and dear niece, Jeri Houser as well as several other nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport or anytime at the residence, 420 Chadwell Road, Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe W. Byrd, officiating.

Music by Carol Hackler, Patty Fletcher and Jerry Taylor

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at East Lawn Memorial Park, Kingsport. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery by 9:55 am.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the 4th and 5th floor nursing staff of Indian Path Medical Center for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Peters during her illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomingdale Baptist Church, 3220 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - Martha E. Shupe Peters, 62, went to be with the Lord Tuesday (Jan. 7, 2003) at her home after a long and tiresome battle with cancer.

She was born in Scott County on July 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Luther and Alley Stewart Shupe. Mrs. Peters was a born-again Christian of the Baptist faith and a member of Midway Baptist Church.

She was a very special grandmother, mother, wife and friend. She was a very caring and loving woman with a heart of gold and will be missed by all.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Barnette; grandson, Little Bill Hicks; very special daughter-in-law, Jackie Barnette Hutchins; sister, Jeanette Darnell; and brother, J.M. Shupe.

Surviving are her husband of 32 years, Denny Peters of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Bill Hicks of Gate City; son, Eddie Barnette of Gate City; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Tammy and David Thomas of Gate City; grandsons, Scottie and Ronnie Barnette of Kingsport, and Josh Hicks of Gate City; great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Harper and Zachary Thomas; sisters, Mildred McDavid of Gate City, Lucy Barnette, Lois McDavid, Mrs. Ronald (Hilda) Arnold and Debbie Hall, all of Kingsport; brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Carmen Shupe of Duffield, Va., Luther and Francis Shupe, Alex and Linda Shupe, all of Kingsport; very special niece, Patsy Massengill; very close and personal friends, Virginia Pleasant and Frances Shupe.

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 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J.W. Depew officiating.

Music will be provided by the Banks Family, and also Donna Hicks.

Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews: John McDavid, Charles Martin, Wayne McDavid, David Shupe, Butch Shupe and Earl Taylor Jr.

Honorary pallbearers are Johnny Ray Shupe and Jeff Flanary.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

November 19, 1933 - December 19, 2014

Gate City, VA - Martha Elizabeth Peters, 81, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, December 19, 2014 at her residence in the Manville community of Scott County, VA.

Mrs. Peters was born in Scott County, VA on November 19, 1933 to the late Farley and Viola Trivett McDavid.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Preston Peters; sisters, Margaret Tipton, Nina Bise, Dorothy Doran, and Glenna Blankenbeckler; and brothers, Raymond McDavid, Don McDavid, and Farley McDavid, Jr. preceded her in death.

She was a member of Manville Holiness Church.

She is survived by her daughters, Freda Lloyd, Kingsport, TN and Martha Amos and husband, Paul, Kingsport, TN; sons, Dwight Peters and wife, Joy, Kingsport, TN, Dwayne Peters and wife, Sandra, Gate City, VA, and Michael Peters and wife, Jennifer, Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Daniel Lloyd and wife, Carrie, Sarah Lloyd, Nathaniel Amos and wife, Crystal, Scott Amos and fiance, Lauren Durham, Danielle Peters, Grady Peters, Rachel Peters, Zack Winegar, Caleb Peters, Katelyn Peters, and Avery Peters; great grandchildren, Aaron Choplin, Lauren Lloyd, and Taylor Lloyd; sister, Mable Calhoun and husband, Albee David, Kingsport, TN; brother, Harold McDavid and wife, Kendra, Johnson City, TN; a special lifetime friend, Zella Peters, Gate City, VA; along with several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Gate City Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Deon Turner and Rev. Phil Christian officiating. Sherry Christian and Kim and Ronnie Absher will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at the Adams Cemetery, Manville community of Scott County, VA. .Scott Amos, Nathaniel Amos, Grady Peters, Daniel Lloyd, Caleb Peters, Scott Hammonds, Chad Hammonds, and Zack Winegar will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m to go in procession to the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Adams Cemetery in care of Dwayne Peters, 3706 Red Hill Road, Gate City, VA 24251.

Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Martha Elizabeth Peters.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – McDavid, Penley, Lane, Williams, Wolfe, Bays, Ervin, Spears, Kilgore, Stewart)

Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Nellie Cleo Peters, 86, entered into eternal rest on Thursday (Feb. 15, 2001) at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Mrs. Peters was born in Scott County, Va. on Dec. 29, 1914, and was the daughter of the late Ira Andrew and Mary Williams Penley.

She was of the Methodist faith.

Her husband, Roy H. Peters and sisters, Gladys Alley and Nora Hammond preceded her in death in addition to her parents.

Surviving are her sister, Amma Hammonds, Gate City, Va.; her niece, Brenda Meade, Kingsport; along with several other nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Manis and the Rev. Claude Lane officiating.

Music will be provided by the Heavenly Reflections.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family will be meeting at 1:15 p.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the graveside service.

KINGSPORT — A. Wayne Peters, 70, of Kingsport, died on Sunday (May 3, 2009).

He was born on July 22, 1938 in Kingsport. A 1957 graduate of Sullivan High School, Wayne received his Bachelor and Master Degrees from East Tennessee State University. He also served as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He played football for ETSU from 1957-1961, serving as team co-captain. He also played football in the Army for the Fort Benning (Ga.) Doughboys.

Wayne later taught and served as an athletics coach at Chattanooga Brainerd High School, Church Hill High School, Blountville Middle School, Ross N. Robinson and Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he coached football, soccer, track and women’s basketball. As a soccer coach at DB, his teams won two state championship titles in 1984 and 1985.

Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Ketron Peters; an infant daughter, Jennifer Peters; his parents, Rayford "Pete" and Trula Peters; and two sisters, Barbara Rogan and Shirley Murry.

He is survived by his two children, a son, Michael Peters and a daughter, Leslie Peters Tentler and her husband, Robert Tentler, Jr.; one grandson, Michael Brett Peters; a sister and brother- in-law, Sheila Morelock and Roy Morelock; two sisters-in-law and two brothers-in-law, Nina Ketron and husband, Wallace Ketron, Jr. and Wayne Ketron and wife, Bonnie Ketron; several nieces and nephews; and a family friend, Evelyn McConnell.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Kingsport Community Church of God.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Memorial contributions can be made to East Tennessee State University, Box 70267, Johnson City, Tenn. 37614.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Wayne Peters.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - Bernice S. Peters, 62, Gate City, Va., died Monday (April 20, 1992) at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born in Scott County, Va., she retired from the ASC Office in Gate City, Va., and was a member of Gate City United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Flurnoy Peters, March 16, 1991; her parents, Eugene and Nannie Hammonds Snodgrass; and one brother, Ray "Little Slick" Snodgrass.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Brenda) Robinette, Gate City, Va.; three grandchildren; one brother, Garland Snodgrass, Florida.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Gate City Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Bill Slagle and the. Rev. Tony Gonzalez officiating.

Friends will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will be in Peters family cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scott County Life Saving Crew.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUFFIELD, Va. — Bert Carl Peters, 63, Duffield, Va. and formerly of Ft. Blackmore, Va. went to be with the Lord, Thursday (May 8, 2008) at the VA Mountain Home in Johnson City, Tenn.

Mr. Peters was born in Scott County, Va. on February 14, 1945, son of the late Corbin Henry and Nora Lane Peters. He was a veteran of the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Junior Lee Tipton.

Surviving are his sisters Mary Inez Crabtree and husband Bill, Denison, Tex., Linda Faye Tipton, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; nieces Jenna Smith and husband Talmadge, Austin, Tex., Joy Walters and husband Bradley, Denison, Tex.; nephew Paul Crabtree and wife Audrey, Arvada, Colo.; great nephews Corbin and Garrison Walters and Augustus Smith; great nieces Georgia Pearl Walters and Olivia Joy Smith; aunts Ann Quillen, Indiana, Nellie Custer and husband Jim, Missouri and Opal Peters, Kingsport; an uncle Worley Lane, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; along with a host of friends and loving relatives.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the Gate City Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Coy Butler and the Rev. Marvin Egan officiating.

The Clinch River Boys will provide the music.

Military graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Peters Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va., by the American Legion Hammond Post #3 of Kingsport and Post #265 of Gate City, Va. assisted by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard.

Nephews and cousins will serve as pallbearers.

The family will be meeting at the cemetery for the graveside service.

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

KINGSPORT - Cogle B. Peters, 83, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (Feb. 18, 2004).

He was born in Scott County, Va. on Feb. 18, 1921. Mr. Peters was a long-term member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and retired from Eastman Chemical Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Alpha Bledsoe Peters; and three brothers, Burnis, John (J.W.) and Willard Peters.

Surviving are his wife, Ora Peters, of the home; one son, Sammy Peters and wife Judy Cain Peters, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandchildren, Todd Peters and wife Jill of Walkerstown, N.C. and Brian Peters and wife Lori of King, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Stephen and Garrison Peters, sons of Todd and Jill.

Calling hours are from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Cecil Sturgill officiating.

Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Buford Laney, Sam Hagy, Jim Brooks, Gains Hensley, Wade Eldreth, Walter Rhoton and W.C. Taylor.

Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Brown, Eugene Vaughn, Glen Winegar and Dr. Millard Porter.

Memorial contributions may be given to Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1444 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

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

FT. BLACKMORE, Va. -- Corbin Henry Peters, 83, Route 1, Ft. Blackmore, Va., died at 9:30 a.m. Saturday [8/11/1985] at his residence.

A lifelong resident of Scott County, he was a retired farmer and coal miner.  He attended Peterson's Chapel Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Nora Lane Peters, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Bill (Mary Inez) Crabtree, Dennison, Texas and Miss Linda Faye Pet­ers, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; one son, Bert Carl Peters, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; six grandchildren; three sis­ters, Mrs. Edna Smith, Gate City, Mrs. Rosa Carrico, Kingsport and Mrs. Nellie Custer, Alton, Mo.; one brother, Ofaril Peters, Gate City, Va.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Gate City Fune­ral Home and at the residence anytime.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with The Rev. Eritt Darnell and Oscar Peters officiating,

Burial will be in the Peters Cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News, Sunday, August 11, 1985

Submitted by Delmar Fraysier (From Lola (Carter) Hutchins’ Collection)

GATE CITY, Va. — Earnest Preston Peters, 72, of Gate City, Va., went to be with the Lord, Friday (Feb. 15, 2008) after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Preston was born April 2, 1935 in Scott County, Va., and lived most of his adult life in the Manville community. He was the son of Bascom Peters and the late Mae Peters.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Dorothy Adonolfi and Wanda Peters and his brother, Allen Peters.

He was a faithful member of Manville Holiness Church, a carpenter and a farmer. He loved the Lord, and his family and was a friend to all who knew him.

Preston is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elizabeth McDavid Peters, Gate City, Va.; daughters and son-in-law, Freda Lloyd, Kingsport, Martha and Paul Amos, Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Dwight and Joy Peters, Kingsport, Dwayne and Sandra Peters, Gate City, Va., Michael and Jennifer Peters, Fall Branch, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren, Daniel Lloyd and wife, Carrie, Sarah Lloyd, Danielle Peters, Nathaniel and Scott Amos, Grady and Rachel Peters, Zachary Winegar, Caleb and Katelyn Peters; one great grandson, Aaron Lloyd; sisters, Dana Bowen, Gate City, Va., Mary Jo Peters, Gate City, Va., Judy Peters, Greenback, Tenn.; brothers, Cecil and Ruth Peters, Spring Grove, Pa., Claude Peters, Gate City, Va., Harlan and Velma Peters, Kingsport, Gary "Bill" Peters, Hiltons, Va. and Nelson and Brenda Peters, Kingsport; Preston is also survived by many cousins; a host of nieces and nephews; plus many dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence.

Services will be conducted at 6 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Phil Christian and Rev. Deon Turner officiating.

Music will be provided by Kim and Ronnie Absher.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Adams Cemetery, Manville community of Scott County. The family will meet at 10 a.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Pallbearers will be grandchildren and friends.

In lieu of flowers, Preston requested that memorial contributions be made to Adams Cemetery Fund, c/o Dwayne Peters, 3706 Red Hill Road, Gate City, Va., 24251 for upkeep of cemetery.

Gate City Funeral Home is serving the Peters family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. — Elizabeth Canzadie Williams Peters, author of My Home Town, Gate City and Scott County, Va., departed this life on May 19, 2009.

She was born on Aug. 4, 1934.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Obert M. and Sally Alene Lane Williams; sister, Patricia Williams; and brother, Edward Williams.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Mack H. Peters of Gate City, Va.; two daughters, Darlene Smith and husband, Tom and June Sims and husband, Ken of Durham, N.C.; five grandchildren, Brad Estepp, Mandie Lane Meade of Blountville, LaDonna Holloman of Clayton, N.C., Beverly Peters of Chapel Hill, N.C., and Kimberly O’Connor of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; seven great-grandchildren, T.J. Holleman, Katlynn Holleman, Kellan O’Connor, Alyssa Albert and Blake Peters, all of North Carolina, Peyton Estepp and Carter Estepp of Church Hill and Lake Meade of Blountville; brother, Bobby Williams of Manassas, Va.; two life-time friends, Ruby Bright of Weber City, Va. and Harry G. Penley of Gate City, Va.; three extended daughters, Karen Holcomb, Gloria McDavid and Nancy Bays; three very special god sent friends, Zella Gardner, Bernice and Megan Starnes; several nieces and nephews.

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 the Rev. Paul Lane officiating.

Music will be provided by Tom Smith.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to meet at the grave no later than 12:45 p.m. Saturday.

The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Elizabeth Canzadie Williams Peters.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

WEBER CITY, Va. — June Haynes Peters, 80, passed away Sunday (April 20, 2008) at Church Hill Health Care and Rehab.

June worked at City Market in Gate City, Lynn Garden Hardware, Lynn Garden Restaurant, and was also homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Edward Peters; parents, James Kelly Haynes Sr. and Delphia Pierson Haynes; two brothers, Joseph Clyde Haynes, James Kelly Haynes Jr.; three sisters, Lucille Haynes Jennings, Monnie Haynes Babb, Dorothy Haynes McKenzie.

She is survived by her sons, Lynn Edward Peters and wife, Sue, Ronnie Stephen and wife, Kimberly Sivert Peters; brother Glenn Haynes and wife, Gladys, Kingsport; sister, Edith Cox and husband, John, Weber City, Va.; grandchildren, Carrie Peters Dykes and husband, Daniel, Mount Carmel and Shawn Daniel Peters, Bristol, Tenn.; great- granddaughter, Breanna Paige Dykes; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of Ronnie and Kimberly Peters.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Ken Pierce officiating.

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

Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Children's Ministry at Holston View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 2278 Weber City, Va. 24290.

The family extends a special thank you to the faculty of Church Hill Health Care and Rehab on wing B, and C.A.R.I.S Hospice.

Kingsport Times-News
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NORTON, Va. - Emma D. Peters, 70, died Tuesday (April 5, 2005) at her home on Main Avenue.

A native of Ewing, Va., she spent most of her life in Norton. She was a retired LPN nurse from Norton Community Hospital. She was an active volunteer with the Norton Rescue Squad and attended the Hilltop Mission.

She is survived by her husband of over 51 years, Jack Peters Sr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Sam Winegar, Gate City, Va.; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack Peters Jr., Gate City, Va., Gene and Barbara Peters, Morganton, N.C., Jerry and Sandy Peters, Kingsport; 10 grandchildren, Robyn, Jared, April and Lindsey Peters, Sean Wampler, Genie Brickey, Caleb and Kaitlin Peters; two grandchildren, Misty Barber and Erik Winegar; six great-grandchildren, Payton, Ashton, and Katie Wampler, Evan Blaze Brickey, Lela Winegar and Caleb Barber. Other survivors include sisters, Lillian Hampton, Newport News, Va., and Alvonia Miller, Wise, Va.; several special nieces and nephews, and special friends, Rose Vanwinkle and Loretta Rose.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home, Norton, Va.

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

Family and friends will gather at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the funeral home where they then will go in procession to Laurel Grove Cemetery where burial will take place at 11 a.m.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Emmett H. Peters, age 91, of Church Hill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2013.

Mr. Peters was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Navy in the South Pacific. He was employed by Eastman Kodak and retired after 40 years of service. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He attended Marble Point Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Virginia Pierson Peters; and his parents, Dow and Nan Peters; three sisters and two brothers.

He is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Peters; son, David Peters and wife Loretta; two grandsons, Ryan and Christopher; sister, Anne Estep and husband Arthur. He is further survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow with Reverend David Templeton officiating.

A military graveside service will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2013 following the funeral at Oak Hill Memorial Park with the American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City Post #265 according military honors.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Emmett H. Peters.

Oak Hill Funeral Home obituaries at oakhillmemorialpark.com

Submitted by Don Lane

Ernest Talmadge Peters

WEBER CITY, Va - Ernest Talmadge Peters, 80, died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday (March 15, 1992) at the residence after a brief illness.

A lifelong resident of Scott County, he was retired from the Acid Division of Tennessee Eastman Company and was a deacon of West End Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Preston and Jalie Owens Peters; and one brother, Z. T. Peters.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Quillin Peters; two daughters, Mrs. James (Barbara) Barnette and Mrs. J.C. (Margaret) Pendleton, both of Gate City; one son, Clyde E. Peters, Port Arthur, Texas; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Carter, Dungannon, Va., and Lucille Peters, Kingsport; two brothers, Eugene Peters, Glouchester, Va., and Orville Peters, Kingsport.

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

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at West End Baptist Church with the Rev. H. P. Venable officiating.

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

Deacons of the church will serve as pallbearers and grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Burial will be in the West End Baptist Church Cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

COEBURN, Va. - Eva Carmen Peters, 74, passed away Friday (June 2, 2006) at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Va.

She was a retired employee of the Buster Brown Garment Factory and a member of the Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William R. Peters.

Surviving are two daughters, Becky Beverly and her husband, Bruce of Coeburn, Va., and Norma Crowder and her husband, Ken of Norton, Va.; a brother, Gene Gibson of Coeburn, Va.; four sisters, Bernice Holland of Meridian, Miss., Billie Powers of Castlewood, Va., Sharon Plaster of Odessa, Fla., and Jackie Manning of Riverside, Calif.; five grandsons, Aaron Beverly, Cody Crowder, Brandon Crowder, Caleb Crowder and Tanner Crowder; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Sturgill Funeral Home, Coeburn, Va.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Curt Bond officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Greenwood Acres Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy Heat Pump Fund, P.O. Box 1419, Coeburn, Va. 24230, the American Cancer Society, 9 E. Church Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24011 or to the American Diabetes Association, Knoxville Office, 900 E. Hill Ave., Suite 240, Knoxville, Tenn. 37915.

Sturgill Funeral Homes, 310 6th St., Coeburn, Va. is in charge of arrangements.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

Gary Lee “Buster” Peters, 65, of Hiltons, Virginia, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center (Kingsport, TN).

Mr. Peters was born August 23, 1947, in Kingsport, TN. He was the son of the late Arthur Lee Peters and Helen Geneva Warf Peters.

Mr. Peters proudly served his country in the United States Army.

During his lifetime, he worked as a cook and, also, in painting. Buster loved to do any and all kinds of work, such as mowing and landscaping.

Mr. Peters was a born again Christian and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-mother, Mary Ferry; special uncle and aunt, Ruby and Stuart Snodgrass; grandparents, Dow and Nan Peters, and Wayne and Mary Warf; and a sister, Peggy Haynes.

Survivors of Gary Lee “Buster” Peters include his wife, Mary Lou Peters; daughter, Sherry King; stepson, Robby Berry and wife Crystal and unborn grandchild, Caleb Lee; sisters, Linda Price and husband Mack, Jean Collins, Donna Simpson, Kimberly Burkey, and Selena Williams; brothers, Bill Peters and wife Pam, and Johnny Peters and wife Barbara; step-brother, Danny Barrett; and special cousins, Carol and Jack Mullins, Harold and Marie Snodgrass, and Gerald and Phyllis Snodgrass.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Colonial Funeral Home (Weber City, VA). Friends and neighbors may also visit anytime at Mr. Peters’ residence and also at the residence of Linda and Mack Price (Yuma, VA).

A funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2013 in the funeral home chapel. Harold Shoemaker will officiate.

Military graveside services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2013 at Mountain Home National Cemetery (Mountain Home, TN). Military honors will be provided by American Legion Post #3 / #265. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the cemetery prior to the service start time. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and hospice staff at Indian Path Medical Center for their loving care and support of Buster and his family during his time there.

Serving the family of Gary Lee “Buster” Peters is Colonial Funeral Home of Scott County, Inc. (Weber City, VA).

Colonial Funeral Home obituaries at www.colonialfhscott.com

Submitted by Don Lane

LIMESTONE — Glen Kyle Peters, 80, Limestone, passed away Saturday (Aug. 18, 2007) at Johnson City Medical Center.

Born in Sullivan County, Mr. Peters was retired from Kingsport Press after 42 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Germany in World War II. His favorite pastime was camping with his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nobel and Margaret Peters; brothers, Abe, Bill and Carl Peters; sisters, Zella Penley, Estelle Shelley, Floy Shell, Betty Roundtree and Monnie McConnell; grandson, Glen Page.

Glen is survived by his loving wife, Doretta Templeton Peters, of the home; daughters, Linda Easterling and husband, Raymond, Limestone, Barbara Page, of the home; sons, Ronald Peters and wife, Diana, Kingsport, Mark Peters and wife, Sheila, Church Hill; grandchildren, Dale Page and wife, Alison, Leanne Jennings and husband, Michael, Amy May and husband, Eric, Casey Peters and wife, Cassey, Stephanie Peters and Andrew Peters; great- grandchildren, Justin Page, Sabrina Page, Tabitha Page, Philip Page, Sage Jennings, Haley Jennings and Taylor May; sister, Wanda Helms, Weber City; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scott County Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Monday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.

Eulogy by Carl Bowery. Music will be provided by Jim Carter.

Military graveside service will be Tuesday at Holston View Cemetery at 11 a.m. conducted by the American Legion Post 3/265 and Virginia National Guard.

Pallbearers will be Justin Page, Kevin Collins, Larry Gilliam, Eric May, Barry Helms, Michael Jennings, Sage Jennings and Andrew Peters.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Bishop, Granville "G.D." Delmer Peters, 83, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday (Aug. 5, 2007) following a brief illness at Holston Valley Medical Center.

G.D. Peters became pastor of the Apostolic Lighthouse Church Sept. 7, 1952, having served as co-pastor for eight months prior to that date. Today he and Sister Peters are celebrating over 54 years with this church.

Bishop Peters was ordained April 5, 1952, by Bishops L.A. Parent, M.M. Hudson, and B.M. David in Miami, Fla., at the midwinter conference of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ. He had served the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ in the following offices: Chairman of the Southeastern District for eight years, National Sunday School Director for four years, and Assistant General Chairman for four years.

Bro. Peters was the first chairman of the International Apostolic Fellowship, chartered in 1969, and was presently serving as Bishop. He helped form, and became a trustee of, the Apostolic World Christian Fellowship in 1970. Today, over ninety organizations have come together for fellowship with over 10,000 ministers. Bishop Peters was chairman of the Missionary Arm of the AWCF and has been on every continent of the world.

He was educated in Scott County, Va., and Sullivan County, Tenn. He finished high school after World War II at East Tennessee State University, received a Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Indiana Bible College on May 22, 1983, a Honorary Doctorate's Degree in Theology on Sept. 5, 1987, and a Doctorate of Theology Degree on June 7, 1996 Parkersburg Bible College.

Bishop Peters was preceded in death by his parents, J. Patton and Hattie Hammond Peters; sister, Velma Forbes; brothers, Roy Peters, Malcom Peters and Harold "Pete" Peters.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 wonderful years, Lou Culberson Peters, of the home; daughters, Jewel Baker and husband, Stephen, Kingsport, and Gloria Livingston and husband, Dean, Blountville; sons, David Peters and wife, Cindy, Kingsport, and Jonathan Peters, Blountville; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren; brothers, Herman Peters, Kingsport, Rayford Peters, Bristol, Tenn, and Virgil Peters, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Apostolic Lighthouse, Shipp Springs Road, Kingsport.

Funeral service will be Wednesday at 4 p.m. at Apostolic Lighthouse, with Bishop Billy McCool, Bishop Dean Livingston and Lighthouse Elders officiating. Music will be provided by Lighthouse singers, and Shana Livingston.

An entombment service will be conducted following the funeral service at Oak Hill Mausoleum with The Lighthouse Ministry serving as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Denny Livingston, Chris Baker, Brandon Peters, Erik Peters, Jeff Davis, and Rev. Spencer McCool, Jr.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are asked to be made to Lighthouse Christian School at P.O. Box 4158, Kingsport, Tenn. 37665. The school was founded as a dream of Bishop Peters.

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

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GATE CITY, Va. - Harold Burnette Peters, 82, passed away Sunday (Aug. 12, 2001) at the Hospice House in Bristol.

He was born in Lee County on March 28, 1919 to the late William S. (Bud) and Amanda L. Parsons Peters. He was a retired farmer, and was of the the Baptist faith.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II.

Mr. Peters was a graduate of Pennington Gap High School and was well known for his work in the genealogy field.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters, Ethel F. Bright, Eva P. Teichert, and Ruth Cramer; brothers, Billy B. Peters, and Ernest E. Peters.

Surviving are his wife, Betty Ann Peters, Gate City; daughters, Sandra L. Gamber, Winchester, Va., Linda Lou Clegg, Taneytown, Md., Mary E. Grubb, Sykesville, Md.,

Freddie Sue Peters, Sykesville, Md., Joy Lynn Smith, Kingsport; nieces, Shirley Huffman, Miamisburg, Ohio, Lucy Burgan, Jonesville, Va., Ernestine Poe, Jonesville, Va., Caroline Johnson, Baltimore, Md.; nephews, William P. Teichert, Knoxville, William F. Peters, Wurtland, Ky.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., or anytime at his residence.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J.W. Bowen officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holston View Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

Henry C. Peters, Sr., 75, 1845 Garland St., Kingsport, died at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday (March 15, 1995) at his residence.

Born in Scott County, Va., he had been a resident of Kingsport most of his life. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company as an operator in 1980 after more than 39 years service. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

He was a charter member of Christ Fellowship Church in Kingsport.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Josephine Lane Peters.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Naomi Peters, of the home; one daughter, Judy Peters, Kingsport; one son, Henry C. Peters, Jr., Kingsport; three grandchildren; one sister, Winona Cox, Kingsport; one brother, Earl G. Peters, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 8. p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Gregory DePriest officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at East Lawn Memorial Park.

Memoria I contributions may be made to Christ Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 701, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - Louise Starnes Peters, 58, Route 2, Gate City, Va., died Wednesday (March 4, 1992) at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, Va., she retired from Arcata Graphics in the photo department and was of the Methodist faith:

She was preceded in death by her parents, George E. and Gladys May Larkey Starnes.

Surviving are one daughter, Tricia Farthing Redwine, Colonial Heights; one son, Donald Glenn Peters, Church Hill; eight grandchildren; one sister, Georgia Mae Larkey Dishner, Hiltons, Va.; one brother, Conley C. Starnes, Gate City, Va.

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gate City Funeral Home and anytime at the residence of Donald Peters.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. David Wadsworth officiating.

Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

Burial will be in the Lawson Confederate Cemetery, Gate City, Va.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

DUNGANNON - Mrs. Jalie Owens Peters, 81, Route 1, died at Kingsport's Holston Valley Community Hospital after a long illness.

A native of Hancock County, she spent most of her life in Scott County and was a member of McConnell Memorial Methodist Church.

Survivors include daughters Miss Lucille Peters, Kingsport, and Mrs. Mary Carter, Dungannon; sons, Ernest, Gate City, Eugene, Gloster, Va., Orville Peters, Kingsport; a half-brother, James A. Wallen, Ardmore, Okla.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Jalie Owens Peters will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the Gate City Funeral Home with Rev. James A. Boatright, and Rev. Wrightly Sailing officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends Wednesday night.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

(KINGSPORT NEWS Wednesday, January 10, 1973)

Kingsport News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. — Joan Amelia Peters, 72, entered into rest Monday (Feb. 16, 2009) at her daughter’s residence.

She was born in Savage, Md., on Oct. 12, 1936, to the late Bedford Daniel Curry, Sr. and Elizabeth Reilly Curry.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Peters, Sr.; sons, Billy, Jr., Bobby and Danny; brothers, Donald and Bedford Curry, Jr.; sisters, Marion Jeffries and Norma Jean Tilley.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Mike Hagy, Nickelsville, Va., and Mary "Suzy" Eaton and Dustin, Bristol, Tenn.; sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Peters and Mary Davidson, Kingsport, Jim and Phyllis Peters, Gate City, Va.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gerald and Barbara Curry, Maryland, Jack and Mary Curry, Maryland, Leona Earl Calcote, Arizona, Roberta Jeffries, Maryland, Carolyn and Fred Smith, Maryland; grandchildren, Aaron Martin and wife, Renee, Ami, Alicia, Amber, Beth and Jamey Peters, Jessi, Andy and Holly Hagy, Joey Eaton and Colton Blevins; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence of her daughter, Rebecca.

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

Music will be provided by the Lee Smith Singers.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Peters Family Cemetery, Alley Valley community. The family will meet at noon at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

June Virginia Barker Peters, age 70, of Hiltons, passed away Monday, Jan. 24, 1994 at the Brookhaven Nursing Home.

She was born in Scott County. She was a housewife and attended Sunnyside Baptist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star No. 116, Gate City.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James William Peters on Dec. 25, 1984; her parents, Enoch James and Grace Leonard Barker; and one sister.

Her survivors include one daughter, Ruth Ann Blix, Kingsport; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Cora Barker, Hiltons and Lena Mae Harper, Morristown.

Memorial services were conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Colonial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Sproles officiating, and the Gate City Eastern Star No. 116 in charge. Funeral services followed.

Graveside services were conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City.

Colonial Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

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Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Harold E. "Pete" Peters, 82, of Melody Lane, went to be with the Lord late Saturday afternoon (Nov. 22, 2003) at his residence after a brief illness.

Born in Scott County, Va., he had lived in Kingsport since an early age. He was in business for over 21 years, having owned and operated Pete's TV and Appliance.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Mr. Peters attended Community Fellowship Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Patton Peters and Hattie Lucita Hammonds Peters; one sister, Velma Forbes; two brothers, Roy Peters and Malcom Peters.

Survivors include his wife, Julia Mae Reed Peters of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Jean Radford and husband Phil, Kingsport, Brenda Light and husband Bobby, Bristol, Tenn., Donna Warner and husband Don, Morristown, Kay Peters, Kingsport; grandchildren, Steve Franklin, Karen Henard, Scott Franklin, Darryl Light, Brian Light, Jeff Warner and Julie Couch; great-grandchildren, Matthew Franklin, Whitney Hancock, Autumn Harris, Jaden Henard, Wesley Franklin, Savannah Franklin, Alley Franklin, Zachariah Couch; great-great-grandson, Brady Hancock; four brothers, Herman Peters, Kingsport, Radford Peters, Bristol, Tenn., Rev. G.D. Peters and Virgil Peters, both of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor John Shepard officiating and eulogy by Joe Barber.

Music will be provided by the Moccasin Gap Trio and Francie Henard on violin.

Military graveside services will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with Joe W. Byrd, Chaplain, and American Legion Hammond Post #3/365 Gate City Post in charge.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Community Fellowship Baptist Church, Building Fund, 154 Broadwater Ave., Gate City, Va. 24251 or Indian Path Hospice House, 2020 Brookside, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

FALL BRANCH — Leola Peters, 82, of Fall Branch went to be with the Lord on Monday (Feb. 11, 2008) at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in Harlan County, Ky., and had been a resident of Kingsport most of her life. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed the outdoors and working with her plants. She loved her family and lived for her grandchildren and great-granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Peters; her parents, Isom Greene and Martha Mae Noe Greene; three brothers and five sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Katherine Barnette and husband, James of Rock Springs, Martha Williams and husband, Jerry of Fall Branch; two grandchildren, Kim Absher and Lesa Barnette; one step-grandson, Josh Williams; and one great-granddaughter, Brandi Absher; two half-brothers, Joe and Isom (Junior); three half-sisters, Dora Mae, Marie, and Lillian; along with several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. Services will follow with Pastor Thomas R. Benton officiating.

The family will gather at the funeral home chapel at 10 a.m. Friday with committal services to follow in the Section C of Oak Hill Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Michael Sutherland, David Sutherland, Josh Williams, Jerry Williams and Billy Greene.

The family would like to express a special thank you to her caregiver, Pamela Demarrais.

The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Leola Peters.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

EXETER, Va. - Lucille Pippin Peters, 87, joined her husband in eternal life and peace Thursday (Sept. 5, 2002) at Norton Community Hospital.

Born in Roebuck, Va., she was a 54-year resident of Exeter. She was the only daughter of Lula Boardwine Pippin and Drewy P. Pippin, who preceded her in death along with her husband of 66 years, Malcom E. Peters.

Her earlier years were spent working in the Bristol and Kingsport Silk Mills. After moving to Exeter she left her career to raise her family. She loved to cook for friends and family.

She was a Christian and a member of Walnut Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are three sons, Ron Peters, Exeter, Va., Gerald Peters and Jim Peters, both of Big Stone Gap, Va.; one daughter, Reta Sargent, Appalachia, Va.; two brothers, Winford G. Pippin and Charlie M. Pippin, both of Greendale, Va.; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors who will miss her.

Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Bishop G.D. Peters officiating.

Burial will be in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, Va.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Lucille V. Peters, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord on Friday (June 2, 2006) at Indian Path Medical Center following an extended illness.

She has been a lifelong resident of Kingsport and attended the Bloomingdale Baptist Church.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Virgil Peters; son, Michael Peters; two brothers, John W. Rogers and C. Keener Rogers; two sisters, Vessie Gilreath and Gladys Houser; and her parents, John M. and Media Mae Ketron Rogers .

She is survived by her daughter, Wenonah "Wendy" McClellan and her husband, Jim of Kingsport; two grandchildren, Donna Quillin and husband Jeff and Robbie McClellan and wife Jennifer; five great-grandchildren, Caylin, Chayla and Heath Quillin and Tori and Taylor McClellan; a brother, Arthur Rogers and wife Pauline; a very special and dear niece, Jeri Houser as well as several other nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport or anytime at the residence, 420 Chadwell Road, Kingsport.

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Joe W. Byrd, officiating.

Music by Carol Hackler, Patty Fletcher and Jerry Taylor

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at East Lawn Memorial Park, Kingsport. It is requested that family and friends meet at the cemetery by 9:55 am.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the 4th and 5th floor nursing staff of Indian Path Medical Center for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Peters during her illness.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bloomingdale Baptist Church, 3220 Bloomingdale Pike, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

EXETER, Va. - Mr. Malcom Esten Peters, 86, died Monday (June 24, 2002) at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Va., after declining health problems of the last two years.

Born and raised in Scott County, he and his wife had resided for over 50 years in Exeter where he worked for Stonega Coal Company, later to become Westmoreland Coal Company, until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of UMWA Local 1607 District 20.

Before his illness he and his wife enjoyed camping and visiting the local and neighboring states at the flea markets and campgrounds, making many friends where they visited.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Patton and Hattie Hammonds Peters; only sister, Velma Forbes; and eldest brother, Roy Peters.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Lucille Pippin Peters; sons, Ron Peters, Exeter, Va., Gerald Peters and Jim Peters, both of Big Stone Gap, Va.; daughter, Rita Sargent, Appalachia, Va.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, Herman Peters, Rev. G.D. Peters and Virgil Peters, all of Kingsport, and Rayford Peters, Bristol; several cousins; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends who will miss him.

Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Hugh Bowers and the Rev. David Peters officiating.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m to go in procession.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY - Mrs. Margaret Dell Peters, 81, Route 1, Gate City, died at Holston Valley Community Hospital at 3:35 p.m. Sunday [9/14/1974] following a brief illness.

She was a lifelong resident of Scott County and a member of the Alley's Chapel United Methodist Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. R. E. (Monnie) McConnell and Mrs. Jack (Wanda) Helms, both of Gate City, Mrs. Harold (Floy) Shell, Kingsport, and Mrs. Earl (Betty) Rountree, Atlanta, Ga.; three sons, Will Peters, Kingsport, Carl A. and Glen K. Peters, both of Gate City; step-mother, Mrs. Canzadie Lane, Kingsport; one sister, Mrs. Kate Tilson, Kingsport; three half-sisters, Mrs. Omer Hammonds, Gate City, Mrs. Obert Williams and Miss Geneva Lane both of Kingsport; one brother, Garvie Lane, Kingsport; five half-brothers, Burl Lane, Johnson City, Walter Lane, Gate City, Delmar Lane, Kingsport, Odell Lane, Belair, Md., Vernoy Lane, Nickelsville; 22 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren.

Arrangements will be announced later by the Gate City Funeral Home.

Kingsport Times, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1974

Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. — Marlene Jones Peters, 60, of Gate City, a loving wife, mother, mimi and friend, went to be with her Lord on Saturday (Feb. 7, 2009) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a long and courageous journey.

Born in Sullivan County, Tenn. (Kingsport), she had lived in Scott County, Va. since 1971. She was a graduate of Church Hill High School, East Tennessee Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and East Tennessee State University with her Degree in BSN. She was employed as a Registered Nurse with the State of Virginia Health Department. She was a very active member of Gate City United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir, was a member of Hand Bells and Parish Nursing.

She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde R. Jones.

She is survived by her mother, Reatha R. Jones of Church Hill; her loving husband, Roger W. Peters of the home; two daughters, Patti Pierson and husband, Otis of Gate City and Laura Reilly and husband, Eric of Roanoke, Va.; three grandchildren, Luke, Linley and Jack Pierson; brother, Mark Jones of Knoxville; several nieces, nephews and other special family members.

Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Gate City United Methodist Church, 103 E. Walnut Street, Gate City, Va.

A funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. at the church with Rev. Wayne Baker and Rev. Steve Brown officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holston View Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Scott Rutledge, Robert Rutledge, Andrew Jones, Gary Baker, Allen George and Alan Weidenbach.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Wesley Eastridge, Dr. Mark Dasilva, all nurses and PCT on the 3rd floor of Wilcox Hall for their love and kindness, and to Carol and Alan and Bobby and Opal for all of their love and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gate City UMC, (Building Fund) 103 E. Walnut Street, Gate City, Va. 24251 or Scott County Ministerial Association, (Food Pantry), Gate City, Va. 24251.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

KNOXVILLE - Myrtle Lane Peters, 89, 3017 North Hills Blvd., died Thursday [ 8/22/1985 ] at UT Medi­cal Center .

She was a member of Central United Methodist Church in Knoxville and North Hills Neigh­bor Club.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Edith Livingston, Greene­ville, Mrs. Virgie Peake, and Mrs. Lena Compton, both of Knox­ville; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, two great-­great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Maude McDavid, Duffield, Va., and Mrs. Arlie Miller, Kings­port; and a brother, Roy C. Lane, Pennington Gap, Va.

She was predeceased by her husband Pridemore A. Peters; a son, William Ralph Peters; and parents, Lewis B. and Nan Morri­son Lane .

Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Rose Mortuary.

Kingsport Times-News ( ­Fri. Aug. 23, 1985 )
Submitted by Don Lane (from Lola Carter Hutchins’ Collection)  

FT. BLACKMORE - Mrs. Nina Gwyndolyn Peters, 80, of Route 1, Ft. Blackmore , died at Holston Valley Community Hospital Thursday [ 2/24/1977 ] following a lingering illness.

She was a lifelong resident of Scott County and a Methodist.

Survivors include: one daughter, Mrs. Mary Louise Starnes, Morristown , Tenn. , one son, Cline C. Peters; and five grandchildren.

Gate City Funeral Home is in charge.

(Kingsport Times-News / Sunday, February 27, 1977)

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Nora Estelle Peters, 88, our beloved Mother, entered into Heavenly rest on Thursday (Aug. 22, 2002) at Indian Path Medical Center.

Born in Scott County, Va. on May 16, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Tommy Robinson and Mary Delila Lane.

In addition to her parents, her husband, Corbin Henry Peters, preceded her in death.

Surviving are her daughters, Linda Faye Peters, Ft. Blackmore, Va., and Mary Inez Crabtree, Denison, Tx.; son, Bert Carl Peters, Duffield, Va.; grandchildren, Jenna Smith, New Haven, Ct., Paul Crabtree, Denver, Co. and Joy Brown, Denison, Tx.; great-grandson, Corbin Lane Brown, Denison, Tx.; sisters, Monnie Gillenwater, Gate City, Va., Maxie McConnell, Ft. Blackmore, Va., and Annale Quillen, Bluffton, In.; one brother, Worley Lane, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Gate City Funeral Home.

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Coy Butler and the Rev. Eritt Darnell officiating.

The Lee Smith Singers will provide the music.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Peters Cemetery in Ft. Blackmore, Va.

Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers.

The family will be meeting at the cemetery for the graveside service.

JOHNSON CITY - On Saturday (Dec. 3, 2005), Frank Peters passed away after enjoying 58 years of life.

On June 7, 1947, he was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peters, big brother to Liz, Joanne and Mark. He graduated from ETSU and, for 35 years, worked for Nuclear Fuel Services. He was happiest watching his son play ball, building furniture for his daughter, following ETSU basketball, playing golf with his friends, and being anywhere, doing anything with his wife.

His mother, Mrs. Dorothy Peters; his siblings, Mr. Mark Peters, Mrs. Liz Webb and Ms. Joanne Peters; his daughter, Mrs. Jennifer Ratliff; and his wife, Mrs. Lynn Peters, survive him.

Although the sadness of his loss will always remain, his family and friends will find daily opportunities to celebrate the blessing of his life.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the East Parlor of Appalachian Funeral Home, Johnson City.

Services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. from the East Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. John A. Jones officiating.

Special music will be provided by Sheila Vaught.

The graveside committal service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Those planning to attend are to meet at the cemetery.

Active pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the funeral home by 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, will be Ellis Sampson, Donnie Foster, Keith Guinn, Pat Coppell, Bob Hyde, Drew Cradic, Gene Crowder and Jim Miller.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Ekfeld, Jay Allen, Roy McCrary Sr., Roy McCrary Jr., Jerry Oler, Gordon Peterson, Ed McClure, Ben McNabb, Herbie Campbell, Tony Sparks and Ellis Lee Sampson II.

In lieu of flowers and plants, please honor Frank with your donations to either the Southwestern Baptist Church Building Fund, 1112 Cherokee Rd., Johnson City, TN 37604, or to the Hospice Service of your choice.

Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Johnson City, is serving the Peters family.

Kingsport Times-News

Aug 6, 1921 – Mar 14, 2010

KINGSPORT - Ora Elizabeth Peters, 88, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Sunday (March 14, 2010) at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Ora was born to the late Walker and Ellen Hill Starnes in Scott County, Va., on Aug. 6, 1921. She was a lifetime homemaker, who loved her family, her church friends and good gospel preaching and singing. She was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Along with her parents, Ora was preceded in death by her husband, Cogle B. Peters, in 2004; and four sisters, Mattie Bellamy, Joyce Starnes, Beulah Starnes and Lottie Starnes.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Sammy Peters and wife, Judy, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandsons, Todd Peters and wife, Jill, of Walkertown, N.C. and Brian Peters and wife, Lori, of King, N.C.; three great-grandchildren, Stephen and Garrison (sons of Todd Peters) and Madison (daughter of Brian Peters). She is survived by four sisters, Agnes Kilgore, Rose Fritz, Grace Ferguson and Judy Stallard; and four brothers, Roy Starnes, Bob Starnes, Bill Starnes and Charles Starnes.

Friends and family may visit anytime at the home of Oras brother, Roy Starnes. A formal visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow with Pastor Cecil Sturgill and the Rev. Wrightly Salling officiating.

A graveside service will follow the funeral at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Everlasting Life.

Pallbearers will be Lawton Stallard, Bill Starnes, Gary Gibson, Wayne Bellamy, Wayne Mullins, Charles Starnes, Todd Peters and Brian Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Kilgore and Alvin Goins.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Tabernacle Baptist Church, 1444 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.

The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Ora E. Peters.

(Some Scott Co ancestral families – Starnes, Hill, Flanary, Quillen, Davidson, Tate, Lawson)

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

KINGSPORT - Orville Jackson (O. J.) Peters, 83, Kingsport, passed away Thursday (Nov. 23, 2006) at Church Hill Life Care.

Orville retired from Pet Dairy after many years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Norma Cassidy Peters; parents, William and Jalie Peters; brothers, Z. T., Ernest and Eugene Peters; sisters, Lucille Peters and Mary Carter; and one infant granddaughter, Cindy Galloway.

Orville is survived by his daughter, Jonnie Galloway and husband Vernon, Kingsport; son, Tom Peters and wife Anne, Kingsport; three grandchildren, T. J. Galloway and wife Elizabeth, Erin Peters and Michael Peters, all of Knoxville; two great grandchildren, Tyler and Timothy Galloway; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. in the funeral home, with Rev. Jim Mullins officiating.

Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday at 11 a.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Sunday.

Honorary pallbearers will be Wallace Grills, Frank Waldo, Michael Peters, T.J. Galloway, Timothy Mullins and Sam Mullins.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mill Creek Baptist Church building fund, 451 Church Road, Fall Branch, Tenn. 37656.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the Peters family.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

CHURCH HILL -- Paul Harry Peters, 67, Lane St., Church Hill, died at 7:55 p.m. Saturday ( Jan. 7, 1989 ) at Indian Path Medical Center .

Born in McRoberts , Ky. , he was a resident of Weber City , Va. , before moving to Church Hill 30 years ago.

Mr. Peters was a retired brick mason, a Baptist and a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army.

Surviving are his wife, Irene Peters; one daughter, Joyce Overbay , Kingsport ; one granddaughter; one brother, Carl Peters, Weber City , Va. ; two nephews.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Oak Hill Funeral Home.

(Kingsport Times-News, Sunday, January 8, 1989)

(Buried at Oak Hill Cemetery , Kingsport , TN )

(Son of George M. Peters & Lula A. Vermillion; married Irene Kiser)

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Delmar Fraysier

Gate City - Mrs. Melia Peters, 79, lifelong resident of Hiltons, Va. , died at her home here at 4 p.m. Saturday [ 9/7/1940 ]. She was a member of the primitive Baptist church.

Surviving are four children, Mrs. Harvey Herron, Kingsport ; Mrs. Wiley Hensley, Luke Peters and Pat Peters, Hiltons.

Funeral will be at the home Monday at 2 p.m. , with burial in the family cemetery. Officiating clergymen will be the Rev. H. C. Camper and the Rev. Hobert Busic.

(The Kingsport Times, Kingsport,Tennessee, Sunday, September 8, 1940)

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Delmar Fraysier and Don Lane  

NORTON, Va. — Robert Bruce Peters, 84, passed away Sunday (May 31, 2009) at Mountain View Regional Medical Center.

He was of the Christian faith. Bruce was born the second of twelve children to the late Wyatt Hamilton and Dovie Cowden Peters on March 19, 1925 on Kentucky Avenue in Norton. Bruce served his country as a U.S. Marine in the Pacific Theatre during World War II and later as a member of the U.S. Air Force. Bruce later married Rachael Greene and they had four children, Bobby, Mike, Terri and Patty.

In addition to his parents, Bruce was preceded in death by his brothers Ralph, Wyatt, Jr., Gene, Glenn, Don, Ray and Bill; and his sisters, Sue and Betty.

He is survived by two brothers, Jack Peters and Jim Peters, both of Norton, Va.; a host of nephews; sisters-in-law, Peggy Peters and Shirley Peters, both of Norton, Va., Bernice Woods, Radford, Ky.; and a special nephew, Chris Peters of Norton.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Blake Mullins officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by local veterans groups at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Laurel Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

GATE CITY, Va. - Robert Odell Peters, 85, entered into rest Monday (March 8, 2004) at Vanderbilt Medical Center.

He was born in East Stone Gap, Va., on July 21, 1918 to the late William Thomas and Pearl Wallen Peters.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Eddie Peters; sister, Mildred Dye; two brothers, Otis Peters and Talmer Peters.

Mr. Peters served in the 116th Infantry, 2nd BN, 29th Division with the U.S. Army. He retired from Eastman Kodak after more than 37 years of service.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Trustum Peters, Gate City, Va.; two daughters and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Michael Webb, Church Hill, and Joanne Peters, Gate City, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank and Lynn Peters, Johnson City, and Mark and Donita Peters, Gate City, Va.; sister, Clarice Stokes, Gate City, Va.; grandchildren, Jennifer Ratliff and husband, Shane, David Webb and wife, Angela, Beth Howe and husband, Rick; great-grandchildren, Allison Howe, Alyssa and Collin Webb; one niece and one nephew.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home.

I.O.O.F services will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. by Gate City Odd Fellows Lodge #170.

Services will be at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Westley Duncan officiating.

Military graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va., conducted by Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 of the VFW. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for graveside services.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Kingsport Times-News

Submitted by Don Lane

Ronald "Ronnie" Peters

BRISTOL, Va. - Our sweet Ronnie, 52, left us and went to be with his Lord on Tuesday (April 5, 2005) at his residence.

He was born in Washington County, Tenn., and lived in the Bristol area for the past 32 years. Ronnie was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church and loved his church family.

Ronnie was a country gentleman; he was quiet and kind to young and old. He loved hunting and painting.

In heaven those joining him are his father, Jack Peters; twin brother, Donnie Peters; two sisters, Kadie Castle and Belvia Leonard; and a brother-in-law, Arthur Leonard. He leaves behind a broken-hearted family and a world of friends, his little farm and his faithful dog, Jake.

Sad hearts left behind are his sweetheart and wife of 33 years, Mary Sanders Peters; his mother, Ruth Peters; sisters, Chris Hensley and husband, Clint, Pat Hughes and husband, Richard and Betty Jo Self and husband, Steve; brothers, Dick Peters and wife, Betty and Roger Peters; brothers-in-law, G.T. Leonard and Jack Castle; sister-in-law, Wanda Peters; several nieces and nephews.

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

Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Darrell Fritz and Rev. Carl Young officiating.

The committal will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Sanders Family Cemetery in Fort Blackmore, Va.

Pallbearers will be Scotty Salmon, Brian Salmon, Billy Leonard, Barry Leonard, Aaron Leonard, Don Leonard, Brent Barger, Adam Sanders and Sherman Pippin.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Tri-State Baptist Children's Home, 1528 Vance Tank Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

BLOUNTVILLE - Ruby Peters, age 70, of Highway 75, went to be with the Lord Tuesday afternoon ( Aug. 8, 2006 ) at the Select Specialty Hospital , Bristol , Tenn. following a long illness.

She was born Nov. 27, 1935 in Scott County , Va. , but had lived most of her life in Sullivan County . She was the only daughter of the late Henry and Estelle Hensley Bright. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

She was loved by all who knew her and will be remembered forever.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Peters.

Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Barger and husband Stanley of Blountville; sons, Ronnie Peters and Jeffery Peters, both of Blountville; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers, Garvey Bright and wife Phyllis of Gray and Bill W. Bright and wife Nancy of Blountville; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home and anytime at the home of Bill W. Bright, Highway 75, Blountville.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Jerry Shaffer officiating.

Music will be provided by Betty Murray.

Burial will follow in the Peters Cemetery , Hiltons, Va.

Stanley Barger, Delbert Bright, Bobby Bright, Willard Bright and R.S. Bright will serve as pallbearers.

Honorary pallbearer will be Jack Bright.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane  

December 10, 1923 - March 31, 2014

Stella Fields Peters, 90, of Weber City, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday (March 31, 2014) surrounded by her 2 daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends.

She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to go to yard sales with her daughters, out to eat, her needlework (of which she was very generous in giving away) and working in her yard.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, John Kermit Osborne (who was killed in service); her second husband, Elder Fred A. Peters; son, Kermit Charles Osborne; great-grandson, Mason Van Buren; mother, Sophie Dean; five brothers; and many friends.

Stella is survived by her daughters Sophia “Susie” (John) Martin of Church Hill, TN, and Teresa Kay (David) Powers of Surfside Beach, SC (who took care of her until the end); daughter-in-law, June Osborne of Nickelsville; her two sons, Earl Don (Karen) Peters and George Tony (Kathy) Peters both of Kingsport; a sister, Pearl Dean of Nickelsville; her grandchildren, Sophia Marie (David) Webb and children, Michael, Melissa, and Stella (“Izzy”) who was named after her great-grandmother, Chelsie Martin, John (Dawn) Martin Jr., and children, Sierra, Savanna, Hope and Christopher, Dr. David (Korrene) Powers and children, Abishai, Benaiah, Gideon, and Astrid, Honey Van Buren and sons, Ethan and Mathis, Charles and Richard Osborne, Tanner Peters and wife and daughter, Myla, Tara and husband Zack and daughter, Janie, Tabby Peters and son Lucas, Zoe Peters, and Randy Peters and wife, Sandy, and daughter, Alicia, Sonya Peters.

We wish to thank her wonderful neighbors, Mike, Brenda, Coy and Shirley Tipton; sitters, Lesa Larkins, Dawn Martin, Sophia Webb, Dessa Woods, Rhonda Sands, Deborah Hartsock, Rebecca Reynolds, and Caris Hospice workers Vera, Teresa, and Debbie for all the love, care, and compassion they showed Mom in the last 2 weeks of her life.

Funeral services were privately held on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport and burial was at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City.

We know you are finally at peace and rest and are no longer suffering. We love you Mom and will miss you.

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

Submitted by Don Lane  

October 28, 1946 - October 31, 2014

CHURCH HILL - Virginia Helen Peters, 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (Dec. 30, 2003) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.

Mrs. Peters was born in Scott County, Va., and resided most of her life in Church Hill.

She was a member of Marble Point Church in Gate City. She was a wife, mother and homemaker.

Her parents, sisters and brothers preceded her in death.

Surviving are her husband, Emmett H. Peters, Church Hill; daughter, Rhonda Peters, Kingsport; son, David Peters and wife Loretta, Knoxville; two grandsons, Chris Peters and Ryan Peters, Charlotte, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews.

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

Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J. W. Bowen of Marble Point Church of Gate City, Va., officiating.

Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marble Point Church, Gate City, Va.

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

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane

FORT BLACKMORE, Va., April 3, - Last rites for William H. Peters, 68, will be conducted from the home in the Peters community Tuesday at 2:00 o'clock, with the Reverend C. C. Greear officiating. Interment will be in the family cemetery nearby, with friends serving as pall and flower bearers.

Mr. Peters, well-known farmer, died at his home Sunday evening from complications.

He was a native of the community in which he lived, and the son of the late Wales Peters and Elizabeth Frazier Peters. Both parents were members of pioneer families of this section. He was affiliated with the Southern Methodist church and was active in the political and civic affairs of his community.

Surviving are three sons, Wales W. Peters, Detroit, Mich.; Corbin H. and Offeral, both of Fort Blackmore, Va.; five daughters, Mrs. Bessie Lane and Mrs. Alpha Lane, both of Kingsport, Tenn.; Mrs. Edna Smith, Gate City, Va.; Mrs. Rosa Carico, Arlington, Va.; Miss Nellie Peters, Fort Blackmore, Va.

Four brothers survive: R. C. and W. F. Peters of Fort Blackmore, Va.; John Peters, Pennington Gap, Va.; Logan Peters, Gate City, Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Lucy Strong, Pitwood, Ill.; Mrs. Tennessee Peters and Mrs. Myrtle Freeman of Watseka, Ill.; Mrs. Bertha Wycliff, Danville, Ill.; Mrs. Ida Sailing, Gate City, Va.

KINGSPORT TIMES, MONDAY, APRIL 3, 1939

Submitted by Don Lane

COEBURN, Va. - William R. (Bill) Peters, 78, passed away Friday (May 18, 2001) in the Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, Va.

He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force and receiving a Purple Heart.

He was a former employee of Jim Kiser Used Cars, and attended the Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy.

Surviving are his wife, Carmen Gibson Peters, two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Bruce Beverly, Coeburn, and Norma and Kenny Crowder, Norton, Va.; five grandchildren, Aaron Beverly, Cody Crowder, Brandon Crowder, Caleb Crowder and Tanner Crowder; four sisters, Leota Beverly and Ferl Glenn, both of Bristol, Tenn., Thelma Kilgore and Marion O'Dell, both of Coeburn; special loving friend, John Edward Kiser; faithful friend, Everett Funk; and friends and veterans, Wade Fulton and Norman Bussell; several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Sturgill Funeral Home, Coeburn.

Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Curt Bond and the Rev. Charlie Couch officiating.

Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Coeburn. Military graveside services will be conducted by the VFW Post No. 4301 of Norton and D.A.V. Chapter No. 56 of Wise, Va.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy, P.O. Box 1419, Coeburn, Va. 24230.

Kingsport Times-News
Submitted by Don Lane