Scott County Historical Society
Scott County, Virginia
Obituaries
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Billy Borden Thacker Ft.
Blackmore, VA - Billy Borden Thacker, 67, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away,
Sunday, November 4, 2012 at his residence. Billy
was born in Scott County, VA on February 5, 1945 to the late Elmer
Borden "Dee" and Eva Mae Spangler Thacker. He
was a veteran of the United States Army and was retired from Westmorland
Coal. He attended Wood Riverview Baptist Church, Ft. Blackmore, VA. In
addition to his parents, his brothers, Freddie Lee Thacker and Danny
Wayne Thacker and half brother, Gene Lane preceded him in death. Surviving
are his wife, Shirley Ann Thacker, Ft. Blackmore, VA; daughter, Jennifer
Nickels and husband, Travis, Church Hill, TN; son, Richard Thacker and
wife, Allison, Wise, VA; grandchildren, Maggie Mae Nickels, Elijah
Nickels, Gideon Nickels, and Matelynn Thacker; half brother, Porter Lane
and wife, Barbara, Wise, VA; along with several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends from 5-7p.m., Wednesday, November 7, 2012 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.
Cecil Kern and Rev. Joe Greear officiating. P.J. and Amanda Johnson will
provide the music. Military
graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, November 8,
2012 at the Thacker Family Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, VA by the American
Hammond Post #3, Kingsport, TN and Post #265, Gate City, VA assisted by
members of the Virginia Army National Guard Honor Guard. Family and
friends will serve as pallbearers. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Billy Thacker. Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Elmer Bordon "Dee" Thacker FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Elmer (Dee) Bordon Thacker, 83, entered into rest Friday (April 28, 2006) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Wise county, Va. on October 28, 1922, he is a son of the late Vollie and Rosa Johnson Thacker. Mr. Thacker retired after 33 years as a Coal Miner. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Mae Spangler Thacker; a son, Freddie Lee Thacker; brothers, Vollie, Homer, Henry, Ira, Hansford and Vilas Thacker; and a stepson, Gene Lane. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Shirley Thacker, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; and Danny Wayne Thacker and Lois Lane Thacker, Gate City, Va.; stepson and daughter-in-law, Porter and Barbara Lane, Wise, Va.; one sister, Ada Gillenwater, Miamisburg, Ohio; one brother, Noah Hagman Thacker, Norton, Va.; grandchildren, Richard and Allison Thacker, Jennifer and Travis Nickels, Wayne and Michelle Thacker and Melinda Thacker; two great-grandchildren, Elijah Nickels and Makayla Thacker; five step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Gate City Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. today. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Walker Darnell and Rev. James Mann officiating. Music will be provided by James "Babe" Lawson, Toke Hensley and Phillip Elliott. Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon on Monday in the Thacker Family Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will meet at the cemetery for graveside services. Gate City Funeral Home is serving the Thacker family. Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Estill Marie (Fields) Thacker KINGSPORT
- Estill Marie Fields Thacker , 83, of 808 Teasel Drive, Building C-4,
Apt. 4, went to be with her Savior at Born
in Mrs.
Thacker is preceded in death by her former husband, Hubert Thacker ; two
brothers, Eldridge (A) Fields and Jasper (Bud) Fields; five sisters,
Myrtle Hensley, Pearl Housewright, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Stokes, Mary Lou
Fields and Cornie Fields. She was a loving and devoted mother, Mamaw and
Granny. Surviving
are two daughters and a son-in-law, Barbara Lawson and Nancy and Carl
Fields, both of Kingsport; four sons and daughters-in-law, Hubert Bobby
and Shirley Thacker , Gate City, Eldridge (Bill) and Ann Thacker , Fall
Branch, Wayne and Sue Thacker , Church Hill and Gary Thacker ,
Kingsport; a special sister-in-law, Irene (Tea) Winegar, Church Hill; 12
grandchildren, Michael Thacker , Daniel Thacker , Robert Thacker , Roy
Junior Thacker , Robin Browder, Russell Thacker, Jennifer Hale, Vivian
Mitchell, Rebecca Spivey, Jason Thacker , Tammie Fentress and Todd
Fields; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including, a
special niece, Joyce Loftin and her husband, Flynn, North Carolina. Calling
hours are from Services
will be conducted at Burial
will follow graveside services at Pallbearers
will be grandsons and nephews.
Hubert Bobby Thacker May 25, 1938 - January 25, 2015 Gate City, VA - Hubert Bobby Thacker, 76, Gate City, VA passed away, Sunday, January 25, 2015 at NOVA Health and Rehab, Weber City, VA. Mr. Thacker was born in Scott County, VA on May 25, 1938 the son of the late Hubert and Estil Fields Thacker. He was retired from Square-D Electrical. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Eldridge and Wayne Thacker preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife with whom he had just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary, Shirley J. Thacker, Gate City, VA; sons, Mike Thacker and wife, Angie, Kingsport, TN, Daniel Thacker and wife, Sherri, Gate City, VA, and Robby Thacker and wife, Tricia, Kingsport, TN; grandchildren, Angel Thacker and fiance, Cody Dishner, Nikki Repass, Savannah Repass, Trey Repass, Aurora Repass, and Kylie Repass; sisters, Barbara Lawson, Kingsport, TN and Nancy Fields, Kingsport, TN; brother, Gary Thacker and Betty Horton, Duffield, VA; sisters-in-law, Sue Thacker, Church Hill, TN, Faye Duncan, Clinchport, VA, and Dorothy Cunningham, Kingsport, TN; brothers-in-law, Bobby R. Lane, Clinchport, VA and Jerry Lane, Vacaville, CA; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, January, 27, 2015 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 Brother Larry Tolley officiating. Family and friends will provide the music. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at the Crabtree Cemetery in the Yuma community of Gate City, VA. Mark Spivey, Rob Hammond, Zachary Fentress, Randy Powers, Cody Dishner, Chris Newsome, Trey Repass, and Todd Fields will serve as pallbearers. Charlie Love, Ed Reed, Bobby Gilliam, W. T. Jones, and Dale Bellamy will serve as honorary pallbearers. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Hubert Bobby Thacker. Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Linda Karen (Catron) Thacker Karen Thacker is survived by her loving
husband of 43 years, Roy K. Thacker; a daughter, Amy Thacker and
husband, Randy (Gate City, VA); sons, Brian Thacker and wife, Vivian
(Mount Carmel, TN), Justin Thacker and wife, Jackie (Gate City, VA);
grandchildren, McKayla Johnson, Marcus, Kayla, Zachary, Emily, Lindsey,
Chandler, and Chasity Thacker; sister, Jean Wheelock and husband, Grant
(Summerville, SC); a brother, James W. Catron and wife, Francis
(Kingsport, TN) along with several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday ( Carter- Minervia Ann (Jenkins) Thacker FALL
BRANCH - Minervia Ann Jenkins Thacker died Friday ( Born
Preceding
her in death were her father and step-mother, Ervin and Marie Jenkins;
one sister, Betty Marie Jenkins; special father and mother-in-law,
Hubert and Estell Thacker; grandparents, Lucian and Clara Jenkins, and
Warner and Virgie McDavid; and several aunts and uncles. Surviving
are her childhood sweetheart and husband since August 30, 1958, Eldridge
"Bill" Thacker of the home; son, Roy Junior Thacker, Fall
Branch; daughter, Robin Browder and husband, Terry, Kingsport; mother,
Dorothy Faye Kindle, Gate City, Va.; sister, Clara Lou and husband Burns
Robinson, Pound, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, James and Linda
Jenkins, Manassas, Va.; half brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger Jenkins,
Larry and Mary Jenkins, and Jeff and Nettie Jenkins, all of Front Royal,
Va., Clay and Eddie Anderson, Jacksonville, Fla., and Jackie Anderson,
Kingsport; grandchildren, Torrie and Stephen Goad, Dustin Thacker, and
Faith Browder; two great-grandchildren, Marganna Goad and Seth Goad;
step-grandchildren, Tiffany Browder Cox and husband, Mickey, and Whitney
Browder; step-great-grandchild, Riley Nicole Cox; special in-laws,
Barbara Lawson, Nancy and Carl Fields, Bob and Shirley Thacker, Wayne
and Sue Thacker, and Gary Thacker; special aunts and uncles, Naomi and
Jim McLaney, Piney Flats, Anna Mae Jenkins, Gate City, Va., and Herbert
and Betty McDavid, Gate City, Va.; several nieces and nephews,
great-nieces and great-nephews, special cousins and cousins-in-law; and
a special sisterly cousin, Phyllis Baker and husband Junior Baker. Calling
hours are Services
will be conducted at Graveside
services will be held at Family
and friends will serve as pallbearers. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Outreach
Associates,
Mollie J. (Dockery) Thacker Born in Mrs. Thacker was of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband, Ira Thacker (April 24, 1985); sisters, Ona
Kendricks, Maude Hartgrove; brothers, Warren Dockery, Jim Dockery, Meeks
Dockery and Brownie Dockery. Surviving are daughter and son-in-law, Jerri (Jeralena)
Johnson and Larry, Indianapolis, Ind.; son and daughter-in-law, the Rev.
Charles Ricky Thacker and Shelby, Kingsport; grandchildren, C. Wayne
McGee, Barry S. McGee, Ann Willoughby, Mark E. Roemer and Crystal
Thacker; six great-grandchildren; sister, Edith Gilliam, Duffield, Va.;
brother, Lucion Dockery, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from Services will be conducted at Graveside services will be conducted at Serving as pallbearers will be Billy Thacker,
Bill Gillenwater, Jim Cox, Worley Sexton, Barry Scott McGee and C. Wayne
McGee. The family will meet at the funeral home at
Pearl Belle (Darnell) Thacker NORTON, Va. — Pearl B. Thacker, 77, died Monday (Feb. 9, 2009) at her home. She was a member of the First Apostolic Faith Church of God in Norton and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the church. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the DAV Chapter 56 in Wise. She loved bowling and was an avid quilter. She was preceded in death by an infant son, David Allen Thacker; parents, Houston and Anna Mae (Wright) Darnell; sister, Bessie Darnell; granddaughter, Faith Larae Thacker; brothers, Ed Darnell, Denver Darnell and Ralph Darnell. She was the beloved wife of 58 years and 8 months to Milford Thacker, Norton, Va.; a precious mother of Danny Ray and Beth Thacker, Richmond, Va., Patricia and Michael Robbins, Norton, Va., Teddy and Lisa Thacker, South Carolina, Benny and Nancy Thacker, Fredericksburg, Va., Ray and Missy Thacker, Big Stone Gap, Va., Danny Boy Thacker, Jr., Norton, Va.; a sister to Ruth Payne, Norton, Va.; a wonderful grandmother to 18 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a special caregiver and granddaughter, Candie Robbins Gilliam; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday evening at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Farmer, Pastor Jimmy Mitchell and Doug Scott officiating. Graveside committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. atoday at the White Oak Gap Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. today at the funeral home to travel in procession to the cemetery. Kingsport Times-News Pearl Ruth (Moore) Thacker KINGSPORT - Pearl Ruth Moore Thacker, 81, formerly of East Center Street, went to be with the Lord at 9:03 a.m. Tuesday (May 20, 2003) at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness. She had been a resident of Sunbridge Hillside Nursing Home for the past 18 months. She was born in Hawkins County (May 27, 1921) and had resided in Kingsport since 1942. She had regularly attended Lynn Garden Evangelical Methodist Church for several years until declining health. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. She was a special and generous person to all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harmon Junior Thacker (1952); her parents, Charlie and Elsie Davis Moore; sisters, Myrtle Moore and Annie Mae Moore; brothers, Willie Moore, Kelly Moore, Dave Moore, Harry Moore, Blaine Moore and Frank Moore. Surviving are her daughters, Pat Bowen and husband Dewayne, Kingsport, Harmalene Thacker, Kingsport; grandson, Michael Bowen, Gainesville, Fla.; sisters, Mrs. Ethel Thacker and husband R.V., Church Hill, and Mrs. Mary Carter, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Friends may also call anytime at the daughter's residence, 1400 Bridwell St., Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Wayne Baker and the Rev. Buddy Legg officiating. Music will be provided by J.W. Depew. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10 a.m. The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Sunbridge Hillside Nursing Home and Indian Path Medical Center. Kingsport Times-News Terrill Lane Thiele Obituary from Kingsport Times-News for descendants of Scott Co Ancestors KNOXVILLE - Terrill Lane Thiele, died Tuesday evening (Oct. 5,1999) at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. Born in Nora Springs, Iowa, he was the son of the late Mabel and Evert Thiele of Iowa. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and held graduate degrees in engineering from Iowa State University and Washington University. After retiring from McDonnell Douglas, where he worked on the Apollo Space Program, he came to Knoxville as an engineer with TVA until his retirement in December 1994. He was a devoted husband and father. Surviving are his wife, Linda Lane Thiele ; sons, Marcus Thiele and Mayne Thiele , Knoxville; daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Dr. Ben Blalock, Starkville, Ms; sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Lauren House Richardson, Knoxville, Dr. Matt and Amy Kassem Richardson, Knoxville and Michael and Peggy Thiele, St. Louis; grandsons, Quillen Blalock, Nathaniel Blalock and Grant Richardson; sister, Suzann Sailer, Iowa Falls, Iowa; mother-in-law, Bonnie Lane, Kingsport; brother-in-law and wife, Dr. Don and Ingrid Lane, Kingsport; sister-in-law and husband, Patsy and Dr. Bill Potter, Kingsport; niece and husband, Amy and Greg Steisslinger, Morristown; nephews, Andy Potter, Knoxville, Stephen Lane, Johnson City and Charles Lane, Indianapolis. Calling hours are from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at West Hills Baptist Church Chapel. A memorial service will be private. Memorials may be made to West Hills Baptist Church, 409 N. Winston Road, Knoxville, Tenn. 37909 or the Cedar Bluff Branch of the Knoxville Public Library, 9045 Cross Park Drive, Knoxville, Tenn. 37922. Rose Mortuary, Mann Heritage Chapel, Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Don Lane Alta Faye (Davidson) Thomas April 28, 1946 - March 22, 2016 Alta Faye Davidson Thomas, age 69, of the Yuma community in Scott County, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. She was a LPN at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital for 36 years. She was a loving daughter, sister and aunt and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her father, Clifford Elmer Davidson. She is survived by her mother, Lydia Davidson; sister, Edith Tate (Harold); nieces, Rebecca Green and Sarah Jones (James); nephew, Andy Tate (Amanda); great-nieces, Kaylee Green, Kyndall Green, Briana Jones; and 2 soon to be great- nieces, Natalie Jones and Aubree Tate; several aunts and many cousins. The family would like to thank the doctors and nursing staff of Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital ICU and Wilcox Hall 3rd floor for their loving care and support for Faye and her family. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City, VA. Funeral services will begin at 7:00 pm with Preacher Samuel Newland and Pastor Scott Fields officiating and eulogy by nephew, Andy Tate. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Holston View Cemetery. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral home in Weber City, VA, is proudly serving the Thomas family. Carter-Trent/Scott Co Funeral Home obituaries at cartertrent.com Submitted by Don Lane Amaleta E. Thomas GATE CITY, Va. — Amaleta E. Thomas, 83, entered into rest May 4, 2009 at her residence. She was born in Scott County, Va., on May 21, 1925, to the late Bobbie and Bertha Herron Thomas. Including her parents, she was preceded in death by her half-sister, Ona Mae Williams; half-brother, Earl Thomas and an infant brother; one half-nephew and two half-nieces. Ms. Thomas retired after 41 years of service with the Scott County School System. Survivors include two step-nephews, one step-niece and a special friend and caregiver, Mary Christian. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Shannon Salyer officiating. Music will be provided by Ruth Bray and Wayne Bledsoe. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday 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 family and friends. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Thomas family. Kingsport Times-News Ezekiel W. Thomas BRISTOL,
Va. - Ezekiel D. [W.] Thomas, 61, died Tuesday (Oct. 13,1987) in Oak Forest,
Ill. He
was a former resident of Bristol, Va. but had resided in Chicago for the
last 37 years. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and member of First
Baptist Church, Chicago. Surviving
are his wife, Mrs. Josephine Thomas, Chicago, Ill.; one daughter Mrs. Eunice
Warrens, Chicago, Ill.; one son, Joel Thomas, Chicago, Ill.; three
grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Mae Morris, Oxen Hill, Md., Mrs. Irene
Goodall, Laurel, Md., Miss Lucinda Thomas and Mrs. Judy Frank, both of
Bristol, Va. and Mrs. Frances Riddle, Upper Marlboro, Md.; three brothers,
William and George Thomas, both of Bristol, Va. and Marvin Thomas, Emory,
Va.; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Robinson Mortuary, Bristol, Va. Services
will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Gate City Church of Christ with
Brother Nathaniel Johnson officiating. Burial
will be in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. (
I got interested that Ezekiel W. Thomas was brought from Chicago to be
buried in Holston View cemetery, so I searched for connections. He was born
12/30/1926 in Scott Co, VA, son of Kyle and Frances Thomas. His family was
listed in the census as black or mulatto. I traced his family through Scott
Co census records to his grandfather Edward Thomas, b. 1857, who appeared in
the 1880 census as a mulatto step-son of John and Liza Thomas. So far, I
have not checked records other than census records.) Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane (from J.N. Adams’ collection) Goldie V. “Betty” (Wolfe) Thomas Oct 6, 1936 – Feb 21, 2015 CLIO, Mich. — Goldie V. (Betty) Wolfe Thomas of Clio, Mich., 78, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by family. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio with Pastor Ed Emmerling officiating. Private burial was conducted in West Vienna Cemetery. Friends called at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Contributions were made to the Arthritis Foundation (Rheumatoid Arthritis), American Cancer Society, or the charity of one’s choice. Betty was born on Oct. 6, 1936, in Flint, Mich., to the late Goffrey and June (Coberly) Wolfe. She was a 1955 graduate of Shoemaker High School in Gate City, Va. Betty married Julius Thomas on Dec. 4, 1971, in Clio. Betty retired from Buick Automobile Manufactured by General Motors on May 1, 1992, with 28 years seniority and was a member of the United Auto Workers Local #599. In Kingsport, Tenn., Betty worked in the Kingsport Times newspaper photography department darkroom as a technician and was a photographer for Olan Mills Studios. She was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star Defunct Chapter in Kingsport, Tenn. Betty was an avid reader. She loved animals and was a very proud and active donor with Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine. She also loved Major League Baseball and always cheered for the Detroit Tigers baseball team. Surviving are husband, Julius Thomas Clio; twin brother, Goffrey V. “Jack Wolfe Kingsport, Tenn. ; half-sisters, Carol Drymon of Arizona and Cheryl Drymon of California; nieces, Kathy (Dan) Skinner of Linden, Florence (Steve) Fras of Grand Blanc, Suzanne (Roy) McGee of Las Vegas, Roxanne Thomas of Arizona, Rhonda Bryant of Virginia, and Victoria Ludwig of Virginia; nephews, Eric Thomas of Clio and Albert Jr. (Laurie) Thomas of Fenton; and brothers-in-law, Albert (Joetta) Thomas of Clio and Ross (Marilyn) Thomas of Clio. (Some Scott Co ancestral families – Wolfe, Collins, Powers, Carter, Quillen, Stallard, Addington) Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Leslie (Eads) Thomas Leslie
Eads Thomas, formerly of Mrs.
Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, J. Gaines Thomas; her
parents; and two sisters. Surviving
are a daughter, Mrs. Sam (Marie) Hall, Calling
hours are from Services
will be conducted at Graveside
services will be conducted at Memorial
contributions may be made to Appalachian Christian Village,
Opal M. (Dills)
Thomas CLINCHPORT,
Va. - Mrs. Opal M. Thomas, 77, Route 2, Clinchport, Va., Robinette Valley
community, died at Holston Valley Hospital & Medical Center Wednesday
(June 22, 1988). She
was a native of Scott County, former employee of Borden Mills and member of
Speers Ferry Evangelical Methodist Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Thomas, in 1981; and her
parents, John and Elizabeth Dills. Surviving
are one sister, Mrs. Helen Barker, Clinchport, Va.; a half-sister, Mrs.
Betty Alexandra, Portland, Ore.; a half-brother, Joe Diamond, Hood River,
Ore.; three nieces and one nephew. Calling
hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber
City, Va. and anytime at the residence in Robinette Valley. Services
will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev.
Bobby Olterman officiating. Nephews
and friends will serve as pallbearers. Burial
will be in Holston View Cemetery. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane (from J.N. Adams’ collection) William Fred Thomas KINGSPORT - William Fred
Thomas, 79, Forest View Road, died Monday afternoon ( He retired from Eastman
after 40 years of service as a sheet metal fabricator. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Herbert and Lula Mae Thomas; sisters, Beatrice McConnell
and Jessie Brenner. Surviving are his wife of
43 years, Thelma Jennings Thomas; one daughter, Bobbie Bishop and
husband Jim, Kingsport; grandchildren, Kim Pierce and Barry Wayne
Bishop; nieces, Judy Foster and Jackie Seckman; nephews, Jerry Lawson
and Dennis McConnell. Calling hours are from Services will be conducted
at Entombment will be
immediately after the service in Oak Hill Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Jerry
Lawson, Anthony Cox, Darrell Cox, Dennis Cox, Michael Miller and Gregory
Jennings. In lieu of flowers, please
make donations to St. Jude Children's Hospital,
William Herber Thomas William Herber Thomas, 57,
of 1528 Suncrest Drive, died in A native of Surviving are his widow,
Mrs. Lula Hartsock Thomas; two daughters. Mrs. Jessie Jones, North
Hollywood, Calif., and Miss Beatrice Lawson, Kingsport; one son, Fred
Thomas, brother, C L. Thomas, The funeral will be at The Rev. Paul Martin and
the Rev. Ralph Cook will officiate. Burial will be In Modern Woodmen who will
serve as pallbearers are Hughie
McGee, Charles Rutter, Joe Chafln, Samuel Roller, Charles Massengill, J.
C. Huskey, Jeff Herron and J. D. Loudy. The body will not be
returned to the home. The family will receive friends at the funeral
home and at the home. (from obituary in (partial copy submitted by
Delmar Fraysier.)
Ernest H. Thompson (I do not have his ancestry so do not know if he was part of the Scott Co Thompson family. But his former wife, Mary Carroll Thompson, was a granddaughter of Samuel H. Lane of Scott Co. dwl) APPALACHIA, Va. — Ernest H. Thompson, 65, passed away Sunday (Jan. 11, 2009) at Bristol Regional Hospital. He was a former employee of Westmoreland Coal Company and a former member of the U.M.W.A. Ernest is survived by his former wife of 32 years, Mary Thompson; two daughters, Lisa Forney of Appalachia, Lana Hileman of Appalachia; son, Ernest Lee Thompson of Appalachia; six grandchildren; several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home today from 6 to 8 p.m. before services. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Garrett Lee officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Roy A. Green Funeral Home, Appalachia, is in charge of arrangements. Kingsport Times-News Hazel (Williams) Thompson GATE
CITY, Va. - Hazel Thompson, 73, of Route 6, passed away Monday (Nov. 1,
2004) at Wellmont Hospice House. She was
born in Scott County on April 8, 1931 and was the daughter of the late
Clint and Ola Catron Williams. She was a homemaker. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Hubert Thompson in 1986. Surviving
are her daughter, Angela Thompson, Gate City, Va.; grandchildren, Jason
Necessary and Isiah Williams; brother, Cecil Williams, Gate City, Va.;
nephews, David and Danny Williams. Calling
hours are 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. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with
Bro. Cecil Necessary officiating. Burial
will follow at Holston View Cemetery. Serving
as pallbearers will be Wendell Quillen, Scotty Williams, Robbie
Hammonds, Jim Long, and Bruce Sexton. In
memory of Mrs. Thompson, contributions may be made to the family. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Henry Harrison Thompson CLINCHPORT, Va. - Henry Harrison
Thompson, 75, went to be with the Lord on Monday ( Born He was a lifelong resident of He was a His love of family and music will always
be remembered and treasured. In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, M. Louise Russell Thompson,
in 1998; three brothers, Roger, Bill and John Thompson; two half
sisters, Roxie Russell and Naoma Pannell. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law,
Phyllis and Fred Rhodes, Gate City, Va., Fonda and James Hurd,
Kingsport, Jane Kinkead, Clinchport; sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie
and Wanda Thompson, Gate City, Roger Thompson, Norton, Va., Johnny and
Vera Thompson, Duffield, Va.; grandchildren, Kevin Hurd, Christie
Thompson, Drew, Dustin, Ariel and Savannah Thompson, Whitney Compton,
Candace Kinkead, Jennifer and Michelle Thompson, Matthew Anderson;
great-grandsons, Caden Wade and Jayden Clendenin; sisters, Della Decker,
Manassas Park, Va., Marie Murray, Mineral Bluff, Ga., Shirley Perrone,
Zephyrhills, Fla., Fleda Chairmont, Byron, Ga.; brothers, Bascom
Thompson, Zephyrhills, Fla., Jim Thompson, Mineral Bluff, Ga., Tommy
Reed, Fairfax, Va.; many nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from Services will be conducted at The music will be provided by J.W. Depew.
Burial will be in Serving as pallbearers are James Hurd,
Kevin Hurd, Fred Rhodes, Ricky Clendenin, Jason Wade, Ben Rogers and
Drew Thompson.
Holly Thompson KINGSPORT - Mr. Holly Thompson, 93, passed away February 19, 2004 in the Indian Path Medical Center. Holly was born in Scott County, Va., and had resided in the Kingsport area over 62 years. He was a son of the late Taylor and Thenty (Hoover) Thompson. He was a retired brick mason and a retired member of Brick Layers Union Local No. 8. Mr. Thompson was a member of the Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus. In addition to his parents, six brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Holly is survived by his wife, Orpha Thompson; two daughters, Mrs. Clark (Maxie) Cox of Kingsport and Helen Skeleton of Church Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, George E. and Lou Thompson, Hugh and Faye Thompson, all of Kingsport and Donnie and Rose Mary Thompson of Wake Forest, N.C.; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel and anytime at the residence, 612 Cox Hollow Road. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel with Elder Everette Lett and Elder Fred Redman officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of the Apostles. Grandsons will serve as honorary pallbearers. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Thompson family. Kingsport Times-News James Elbert Thompson James Elbert Thompson, 73, Old Beason Well Road, died Saturday (April 4, 1992) at Indian Path Hospital. He was a native of Clinchport, Va. and had lived in Kingsport for several years. He was a veteran of World War II and was retired from the Mead Corporation. He attended Morrison City Christian Church. He was a son of the late James Elbert and Ruth Johnson Thompson. . Surviving are his wife, Virginia Talbert Thompson; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Walsh, Bristol, Tenn., and Genevieve Teigue, Long Island, N.Y.; one son, Kenneth Thompson, Kingsport; three grandchildren; five sisters, Dorothy Thompson, Augusta, Ga., Madeline Poston, Mary Gott, and Joan Goff, all of Atlanta, Ga., and Carolyn Smith, Kingsport. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Scott County Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Bob Underwood, minister, officiating. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery. Kingsport Times-News James Robert Thompson May 19, 1927 - October 10, 2014 Weber
City- James Robert Thompson, 87, of Weber City, peacefully went to be
with the Lord at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Friday night
(October 10, 2014). James
was saved at an early age and lived a devoted Christian life with much
love for all his family. He was born in Freemont, Virginia on May 19,
1927 to the late Charles Robert Thompson and Donnie Gertrude Thompson.
He attended Dungannon High School and received a BS degree from ETSU.
James served in the U S Army mostly in occupied Germany following World
War II. He retired from the Scott County Department of Social Services
after 36 years of service. He was very devoted to his clients, often
going the “second mile” to assist them. He was soft spoken and had a
loving heart for all children. James was proud to be a Mason and a
Shriner and worked indirectly with the Community Chest. He attended
Salley’s Chapel for many years where he sang in the choir. He and
Kathleen sang for 50 years with gospel quartets, most being with the
original Moccasin Gap. In
addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Olene
Thompson and brothers, Fred and Ralph Thompson. James
Robert Thompson is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Kathleen
Stallard Thompson; daughters, Kim (Mike) Lyons (Colonial Heights),
Vickie (Johnny) Morelock (Fall Branch); grandsons, Jason (Kristi) Lyons
(Bristol), Lucas (Sonia) Lyons (Charlottesville, VA); granddaughters,
Alyssa Williams, Morgan Morelock, and Lucy Jayne Morelock (all of Fall
Branch); a great grandson, Ira James Lyons; brothers, Cecil Thompson
(Ohio) and Chucky Thompson (Maryland); his sister, Nell (Bill) Courtney
(Maryland) along with several nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. Calling
hours will be held on Monday (October 13, 2014) 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 Monday (October 13, 2014) at 7 p.m.
in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Lester Morelock and Pastor George
Winegar officiating. Music will be provided by Salley’s Chapel Choir
and Elizabeth Snodgrass. A
military graveside service will be conducted by the American Legion
Hammond Post # 3/# 265 on Tuesday (October 14, 2014) at 10 a.m. at
Holston View Cemetery with family and friends serving as pallbearers. A
special thanks goes out to all who helped with James’ care at Elmcroft
Assisted Living, Nova Rehab & Health Care Center, Wellmont Holston
Valley Medical Center and Wellmont Hospice for all the kindness shown to
the family. A heartfelt appreciation goes to those who “sang” him
home. Carter-Trent/Scott
County Funeral Home is serving the Thompson family. (Some Scott Co ancestral families
– Thompson, Hicks, Mann, Cowden, Bowen, Duncan, Hill) Carter-Trent/Scott
Co Funeral Home obituaries at cartertrent.com Submitted
by Don Lane John Alderson Thompson Jr .Oct. 19, 1921 - Aug. 13, 2013 John Alderson Thompson, of New Orleans, Louisiana, born in Rogersville Tennessee on October 19, 1921, died August 13, 2013. He was a veteran of WWII and served as a radio operator with the Army Airways Communications System in the China Burma India Theater of Operations. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Business Administration and the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence. After passing the bar he practiced law in Tennessee and served in the Tennessee Legislature and in the Tennessee Constitutional Convention of 1953. He also served on the Town Council of Rogersville and was a past president of the Rogersville Rotary Club. In 1959 he moved to California and practiced law in San Francisco for 27 years with the law firm of Mullen & Filippi and at the time of his retirement in 1988 was a senior partner. After his retirement Mr. Thompson served as Judge Pro Bono of the Municipal Court of San Mateo County, as an Arbitrator for the State Bar of California and as a Special Master for the State Bar. He was the author of two mystery novels. Based on the service of his great great great grandfather, Archibald Thompson, in the Revolutionary War, he was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Alderson Thompson, Sr., Mae Edwards Thompson and his wife Eileen Weston Thompson. He is survived by his daughters, Juliette of New Orleans, Louisiana and Justine of Orlando, Florida. He was a lifelong member of the Rogersville Presbyterian Church. A wake will be held at the Schoen Funeral Home in New Orleans located at 3827 Canal Street on Thursday, August 15th from 6-8 pm. Funeral services will be held at the Colboch-Price Funeral Home located at 101 West Main Street, Rogersville, Tennessee on Saturday, August 17th with a viewing from 9-10 am followed by services at 10 am. Interment will follow in McKinney Cemetery. (SOURCE: COLBOCH-PRICE FUNERAL HOME, ROGERSVILLE, TENNESSEE, 14 AUG 2013 and KINGSPORT TIMES-NEWS KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE, 15 AUG 2013) (Grandson of James S. Edwards and Susan (Quillen) Edwards; Great-Grandson of Ewel Henderson Quillin and Sarah (Wood) Quillin) Find A Grave Memorial# 115431535 Submitted by Don Lane Lois Ellen (Egan) Thompson CLINCHPORT, Va. -- Lois Ellen Egan
Thompson, 75, Route 4, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday (Sept. 15,
1998) at Holston Valley Medical Center. Kingsport Times-News Margaret Louise (Russell) Thompson CLINCHPORT, Va. - Margaret
"Louise" Russell Thompson , 69, Route 3, went to be with the
Lord at Born in She was preceded in death by her mother,
Eula Walker Russell in Jan. 1982; and a brother, Earl Clayton Russell in
Sept. 1997. Surviving are her husband of over 53
years, Henry H. Thompson , of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law,
Phyllis T. and Fred J. Rhodes, and Jane T. Kinkead, all of Gate City,
Va., and Fonda T. and James R. Hurd, of Kingsport; three sons and
daughters-in-law, H. Lonnie and Wanda Thompson , Gate City, Va., Roger
G. and Janie Thompson , Coeburn, Va., and Johnny H. and Vera Thompson ,
Duffield, Va.; 10 grandchildren, J. Kevin Hurd, Christie M. Thompson ,
Drew, Dustin, Ariel, and Savannah Thompson , Whitney Compton, Candace
Kinkead, Jennifer and Michelle Thompson and Matthew Anderson; her
father, James H. Russell, Duffield, Va.; a sister, Mrs. J.D. (Opal)
Brown, of Baileyton; two brothers, William H. "Bill" Russell,
of Baileyton, and Joe G. Russell, of Kingsport; and several nieces and
nephews. Calling hours are from Services will be conducted at Graveside services and burial will be
conducted at Pallbearers will be family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the
American Diabetes Association,
Mary Edna (Summey) Thompson Mrs.
Mary Edna Summey Thompson, 66, Kingsport, TN passed away, Wednesday,
March 21, 2012 at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs.
Thompson was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA on April 6, 1945, the daughter of
the late Brickey and Lottie Grubb Summey, but lived most of her life in
Kingsport. She
was employed at Walgreens on Stone Drive where she was loved by anyone
who knew her. She was a loving wife, mother, and a proud, happy
grandmother. In
addition to her parents, her sister, Gladys Dockery and brothers, Troy,
Charlie, George, Ted, and Ralph Summey preceded her in death. Surviving
is her husband, Harold Thompson, Kingsport, TN; son, Mack A. Welch, Jr.
and wife, Sonya, Kingsport, TN; grandson, Donald John (D.J.) Cox,
Kingsport, TN; step grandson, Jeremy A. Cox, Kingsport, TN; brothers,
Jerry Summey and wife, Judy, Kingsport, TN, Brickey Summey, Jr. and
wife, Anita, Gate City, VA, and Claude Summey, Kingsport, TN,
sisters-in-law, Carol Marie Summey, Lewisberry, PA and Pat Summey,
Church Hill, TN; a special nephew, Larry Wayne Dockery, VA; along with
several other nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2012 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 Evangelist
Kenneth Neeley officiating. Graveside
services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at the
Begley Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, VA. Family and friends will serve as
pallbearers. Family
and friends are asked to meet at Gate City Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m.,
Saturday to go in procession to the graveside service. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mary Edna
Thompson. Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Nancy Jane Thompson The
Rev. C. W. Reedy and Rev. Giles D. Cross will conduct the service.
Burial will be in Friends
will be received at the Miss
Thompson formerly was of Mendota, and her two grandmothers still live in
this section of the state — Mrs. Salachia Thompson at Hiltons and Mrs.
Martha James at Stonega. (KINGSPORT
TIMES, Thursday, July 4, 1968)
Orbin Thompson May 3, 1901 – Mar 2, 1994 APPALACHIA
Va. - Orbin Thompson, 92, 124 Powell St., died at 3 a.m. Wednesday
(March 2, 1994) at Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Va. He
was a native of Scott County, Va., but had lived in Appalachia, Va. most
of his life. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was a former employee
of Southern Railroad, former miner and a former plumber for the town of
Appalachia, Va. Surviving
are seven daughters, Mrs. Deloris Wells, Mrs. Opal Collins, Miss Sandra
Thompson, Miss Kathryn Thompson, all of Appalachia, Va., Mrs. Joann
Riley, Bluff City, Mrs. Ruble Taylor, Big Stone Gap, Va., Mrs. Marcella
Ayers, Norton, Va.; six sons, Gary Thompson, Eugene Thompson, Clayton
Thompson, all of Big Stone Gap, Va., Earnest Thompson and Douglas
Thompson, both of Appalachia, Va., Ralph Thompson, Fairless Hills, Pa.;
18 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Calling
hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Gilliam Funeral Home Chapel. Services
will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the
Rev. Robert Morelock officiating. Sons
will serve as pallbearers. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane Orpha (Wilson) Thompson KINGSPORT — Orpha Thompson, 89, of Kingsport, passed
away Thursday (Oct. 4, 2007) at Indian Path Medical Center. Kingsport Times-News Rosie Edith (Lane) Thompson Rosie
Edith Lane Thompson, 66, died Saturday ( She was
a native of Scott County, Va. and a daughter of the late Hop and She was
of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett
Thompson. Surviving
are one son, Gary Thompson, Kingsport; three grandchildren; one sister,
Mrs. Wilford (Kathleen) Williams, Gate City; five brothers, Leonard
Lane, Robert Lane, Ray Lane, and Henry Quillen, all of Gate City, and
Ezra Eugene Lane, Fort Washington, Md. Calling
hours are from Services
will be conducted at Friends
and relatives will serve as pallbearers.
Ruth
Johnson Thompson AUGUSTA,
Ga. – Ruth Johnson Thompson, 94, 305 Kings Chapel Road, died Monday,
(Nov. 4, 1991) at Humana Hospital in Augusta. She was
a native of Scott County, and had lived in Augusta since 1989. She had
25 years of service as a volunteer at Holston Valley Hospital and
Medical Center. She was
a member of the Church of Christ in Augusta. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James Elbert Thompson in 1979. Surviving
are five daughters, Mrs. Madeline Poston, Snellville, Ga., Miss Dorothy
Thompson, Augusta, Mrs. Carolyn Smith, Kingsport, Mrs. Mary Gott and
Joan Goff, both of Atlanta, Ga.; one son, James Thompson, Kingsport; 14
grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two
half-sisters, Venus Carrier and Mae Lane, both of Kingsport; and one
half-brother, Wright Johnson, Gray. Calling
hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Scott County Funeral Home in
Weber City. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Paul Forshey, minister, officiating. Grandsons
will serve as pallbearers. Burial
will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holston View Cemetery. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane (from J.N. Adams’ collection) Grady Lee Thorpe GATE CITY, Va. - Grady Lee Thorpe, 69, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday (Oct. 25, 2005) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Scott County, Va., April 16, 1936, to the late Edward and Della Grizzle Thorpe. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray, Harold, Vernon and Ricky Thorpe. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Sue Woods Thorpe, Gate City; daughters, Rhonda Watts and fiance, John Parnow, Kingsport, Lisa and husband, Keith Quillen, Gate City, Alice Neal, Sneedville, Patricia and husband, Vincent Weston, Kyles Ford; sons, Jeffrey and wife, Molly Thorpe, Kingsport, Teddy Tharp and fiancee, Rebecca Brooks, Gate City, Bobby Thorpe, Gate City, and Toby Thorpe, Kingsport; sisters, Regina Ramey, Sue and husband, Tom Payne, Janice and Ricky Williams, all of Kingsport; brothers, Billy and wife, Shirley Thorpe, Cecil and wife, Helen Thorpe, all of Kingsport; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. John Brewster officiating. Music will be provided by the Sizemore Quartet. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at McDavid Cemetery, Bishop Town. 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. Memorial contributions may be made to Gate City Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Gate City, VA 24251 to help with funeral expenses. Kingsport Times-News Pauline (Williams) Thorpe HILTONS, Va. — Pauline Thorpe, 60, Hiltons, Va., entered into rest, Saturday, (Feb. 16, 2008) at her residence after a brief illness. Mrs. Thorpe was born in Scott County, Va. on Aug. 2, 1947, daughter of the late William Henry and Ora Myrtle Williams. In addition to her parents, her husband, Ray Chester Thorpe; her daughter, Peggy Ann Thorpe; sister, Virginia Williams Mclean; and her brother, Malloy Carty, preceded her in death. Surviving are her sons, Robert Thorpe and fiancée, Annette Sweeney, Kingsport, Terry Thorpe, Gate City, Va., Don Thorpe and wife, Samantha, Gate City, Va., Jack Thorpe and fiancée, Melissa Dockery, Kingsport, Jeffery Lane, Hiltons, Va.; and daughter, Joyce Lane, Duffield, Va.; special grandchildren, Erica Falin, Brittany Thorpe, Cody Thorpe, Megan Thorpe, Kristen Thorpe, Jared Garrett, Michael Thorpe, Blake Thorpe, Joseph Coffey and Summer Coffey; sisters, Irene Light, Big Stone Gap, Va., Nancy Williams, Kingsport, Yvonne Viney and Georgia Melton; brothers, Herman Williams, Nickelsville, Va., Randy and Lonnie Williams; along with several nieces and nephews, friends and loving neighbors. Pastor Will Shewey will conduct graveside services at 2 p.m. Monday at the Thorpe/ Bishop Cemetery in the Bishop Town community of Scott County, Va. The family will be meeting at the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. for the graveside service. The family wishes to convey a very special thank you to Alex Hawkins, Charles, Linda and Will Shewey, Hospice Nurses, Rebecca Templeton and Iva Price, Rhoton and Smith Furniture, family and friends, Harold and Marie Snodgrass and loving neighbors, Pam and Harvey Bellamy for all of their love and support. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Thorpe family. Kingsport Times-News Robert C. Thorpe KINGSPORT — Robert C. Thorpe, 42, of Kingsport, entered into rest June 16, 2009, at Indian Path Medical Center. Robert was born May 8, 1967, in Sullivan County, Tenn., to the late Ray Chester Thorpe and Pauline Thorpe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Ann Thorpe. Surviving is his wife, Annette Sweeney Thorpe, Kingsport; son, Michael Thorpe; brothers, Terry Thorpe, Don Thorpe, both of Gate City, Va., Jack and Melissa Thorpe, Kingsport and Jeffery Lane, Hiltons, Va.; sister, Joyce Lane, Duffield, Va.; and special niece, Erica Falin, Duffield, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Will Shewey officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Thorpe/Bishop Cemetery in Bishop Town community of Scott County, Va. The family will meet at 10 a.m. at the funeral home for the graveside service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kingsport Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 3952, Kingsport, Tenn. 37664. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Thorpe family. Kingsport Times-News Toby Lee Thorpe SNEEDVILLE — Toby Lee Thorpe, born Aug. 15, 1982, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Saturday (May 16, 2009). Toby was saved at an early age and was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Sneedville. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Minnie Massengill of Eidson and Edward and Della Thorpe of Clinchport, Va.; father, Grady Thorpe of Speers Ferry, Va.; sister, Alice Neal of Sneedville and infant brother, Tony Lee Presley. Survivors include mother, Anna Marie Massengill, of Sneedville; sisters and brother-in-law, Patricia and Vincent Weston of Kyles Ford, Lisa Thorpe of Gate City, Va. and Rhonda Thorpe of Kingsport; brothers, Teddy Eugene Thorpe of Virginia, Bobby Thorpe of Virginia, Gary Presley of Blackwater, Va., Junior Presley of Virginia and Teddy Lynn Presley of Virginia; many special relative and friends. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the McNeil Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Craig Hall officiating. Special music will be provided by the Gibson Family. Interment will be in the Moneyhun Cemetery in Eidson. McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville in charge of arrangements. Kingsport Times-News Diana (Blevins) Throckmorton Diana Blevins Throckmorton, 62, entered into
rest, far too early, on Diana is survived by her husband Ernest
Throckmorton of Lynchburg VA; daughters Melissa Susan Hallman of
Virginia Beach VA, and Sarah Ellen Throckmorton of Lynchburg VA; Son-in
law Dr. K. LeGree Hallman of Virginia Beach VA and step-granddaughter
Hannah. She is survived also by brothers Monroe of Dungannon VA and Don;
and sisters Pauline Montgomery of Kingsport TN, Jessie Orr of Wise VA,
and Patricia Williams of Gray, TN. Others include two dear maternal
aunts Jeanette Henry and Emily Franklin; and many nephews and nieces, as
well as, several great nephews and nieces. She was loved, respected, and admired by her
family, friends and co-workers. She was a graduate of She loved antiques and spent much of the free
time of her life acquiring, restoring and enjoying the treasures of the
past. Her passion extended from small tea cups to the restoration of a
home built in 1817. She also enjoyed the interior design and decoration
of homes. It brought joy to her to be asked to assist others in
obtaining the beauty they desired for their homes. Gardening was a
pleasure of hers. She enjoyed many hours of working with flowering
plants wherever she lived. But all of these personal pleasures paled when
compared to the importance of her family. She always provided love,
care, guidance, and support to the members of her family — every day,
in good times and bad. These gifts she provided throughout her life will
surely sustain her family throughout the remainder of their lives. She
will be greatly missed. The immediate family will receive family and
friends from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm at the Gate City Funeral Home on
Thursday, May 12, 2011. Funeral services for Diana Blevins Throckmorton
will be held The family requests in lieu of flowers a
donation be made to an organization greatly admired and appreciated by
Diana; The Challenged Sports Exchanged Incorporated of Condolences may be mailed to Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries Albert Lee Tichenor BIG STONE GAP, Va.
— Ret. Sgt. 1st Class, Albert Lee Tichenor, 82, went to be with the
Lord on Friday (Nov. 14, 2008) at Heritage Hall Health Care in Big Stone
Gap. Kingsport
Times-News Bertie (Egan) Tichenor BIG STONE GAP, Va. - Bertie Egan Tichenor, 72, passed away Monday (May 24, 2004) at Wellmont-Lonesome Pine Hospital following an extended illness. She was born in Powell Valley, Va., and resided in Big Stone Gap her entire life. She was a seamstress for the former Big Stone Gap Sewing Factory and the Norton Garment Company, combining for 17 years of service. She was an Avon representative with 14 years of service. She was a member of Durham's Chapel Church in the Crackers Neck community. She was preceded in death by her parents, Armina Blanche (Reedy) Egan and Ulysses Grant Egan. Surviving are her husband of 54 years, Albert Lee Tichenor; her son, Robert Tichenor and wife, Patti, Johnson City; her daughter, Peggy T. Lambert, Big Stone Gap; seven grandchildren, Danny (Amy) Lambert Jr., Valerie (Jerry) Huffman, Shelly (Doug) Hirsch, Heather (Pete) Ramos, Matt McCauley, Kris McCauley and Kathy Harper; eight great-grandchildren, Austin Huffman, Hailee Huffman, Miracle Monroe, Breanna Harper, Dalton Hernandez, Hanna McCauley, Eric Hirsch and Rachel Hirsch; two brothers, Millard (Sally) Egan, San Diego, Calif., and James "Jay" (Judy) Egan, Big Stone Gap; two sisters, Irene (Jack) Sorah, Johnson City, and Doris Laney, Fayetteville, Tenn.; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Holding Funeral Home in Big Stone Gap. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jonah Ray Shoop officiating. Burial will follow in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Danny Lambert Jr., Donny Jenkins, Walter Rollins, Jerry Huffman, Roger Kus, and James Gill. Kingsport
Times-News Roy Wayne Tignor Big
Stone Gap, VA - Roy "Wayne" Tignor, 63, born April 24, 1946,
answered God's call to come to Heaven on August 3, 2009. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Maggie Tignor and brother,
Doug Tignor. He
was a lifetime native to Southwest Virginia, residing in Clinchport and
Big Stone Gap, VA. All knew him as a loving and devoted father, papaw,
brother, uncle and friend. He loved to hunt and fish. He especially loved
talking and being with the ones he loved. "He was a good man." He
recently retired from Robinette Steele and previously from Eastman
Chemical Co. Survivors
include one daughter and son-in-law, Shonda and Nick Leinbach; grandson,
Dayne, 7 ˝ and granddaughter, Rylee, 19 mos, all of Gray, TN. Also
surviving are his siblings, Bill Tignor, Gate City, VA, Guy Tignor,
Duffield, VA, Linda Bowen, Duffield, VA and Judy Brockwell, Waynesboro,
VA; several nieces and nephews. Family
will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009 at Gate City
Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. in the Gene Falin
Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Evangelist Garry Hood and
Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating. A
private burial will be held for the family at a later date. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Tignor family. Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Alfred Ray Tipton Sr. Alfred Ray Tipton, 53, 2105 Lucinda Rd., died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday [6/7/1973] at Holston Valley Community Hospital after several months illness. He was born in Gate City, Va., had spent most of his life in Kingsport and had been an employee of the Kingsport Power Company for 28 years. He was a member of the Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the Vermont Ruritan Club. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Nina Tipton, of the home; two sons, Alfred Tipton Jr. and James W. (Jay) Tipton, both of the home; mother, Mrs. W. A. Tipton, Kingsport; two sisters, Mrs. Ted (Gaynell) Ketron, Fall Branch, Mrs. John (Mabel) Donihe, Kingsport; two brothers, Robert Lee Tipton, Gray, Tenn., Bill Joe Tipton, Kingsport; three nieces and six nephews. Carter's Chapel Funeral Home is in charge. ----------------------------------------- Funeral services for Alfred Ray Tipton age 52, of 2105 Lucinda Road will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Winston Sweeney and Rev LeRoy Eldridge officiating. The body will remain at Carter's Chapel where the family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday, and will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Carter's Chapel Funeral Home is In charge of arrangements. Kingsport Times, Friday, June 8, 1973 Submitted by Don Lane Anna Lee (Johnson) McReynolds Tipton She was born in She was a homemaker and a
member of She was a loving wife, mother
and grandmother who had a deep appreciation for her family. She was preceded in death by
her sisters, Clinas Kilgore and Juanita Ervin; and brother, Taft
Johnson. Survivors include her husband
of 42 years, Bill Joe Tipton, of the home; daughters, Sue Litton and
husband Harry of Mobile, Ala., and Rachel Hoovan and husband Charles of
Kingsport, Jenny Osborne and husband Mel of St. Simons Island, Ga.; one
son, Rocky McReynolds and wife Carol of Green Cove Springs, Fla.; 10
grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild;
three sisters, Clara Hileman of Castlewood, Va., Louise Fields of Dante,
Va., Carol Jennings of Castlewood, Va.; several nieces, nephews, cousins
and other family also survive. Calling hours are from Services will follow at The burial will be Sunday at Grandchildren will serve as
honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, please make
donation memorials to the The family wishes to thank the
Wellmont Hospice organization for the care and concern given to Anna and
allowing her to remain at home with her family. Carter-Trent/Scott
Barbara Jean (Bishop) Tipton (November
14, 1946 - August 31, 2013) Duffield
VA – Barbara Jean Tipton, age 66 of Duffield, VA passed away on Saturday,
August 31, 2013 at Wellmont, Holston Valley Hospital. Born in Kingsport, TN
on November 14, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Willie Eugene Bishop
and Lona Rasnick. She
was also preceded in death by her sister Alice Smith. Mrs. Tipton had
retired from Holston Medical Group after 29 years of service due to health
reasons. She loved camping and the outdoors, spending time with her
grandchildren and enjoyed Nascar. She attended The Old Brick Church. She
is survived by her husband of 50 years Jackie L. Tipton; three sons and
wives Gregory Tipton, Duffield, Randy Tipton (Kristin), Duffield, Tracy
(Traci), Church Hill; two loving grandchildren Randy Tipton II and Lauren
Tipton; three sisters and husbands, Deborah Bishop Burkhart, Duffield,
Sherry Miller (Roy), Carlsbad Ca. and Karen Barksdale (Brad), Hemet Ca.;
three brothers and wives, David Bishop (Sharon), Norco Ca., Mark Bishop,
Pleasanton Ca., Joseph Bishop (Pat), Murrieta Ca.; A special nephew and wife
Tony and Kaye Tipton, along with several nieces and nephews also very
special friend Mary Lou Cox. The
family will receive friends Tuesday, September 3, 2013 from 4 to 8 PM at
Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA and anytime at home. Funeral service
will follow at 8 PM with Brother Joe Hill and Pastor Jerry Hickman
officiating with music provided by Whittney and Israel Crawford. Graveside
service will be held Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 11 AM in the Holston
View Cemetery, Weber City VA. Pallbearers will be, Tony Tipton, Larry
Tipton, L.C. Lane, Travis Lane, Howard Tipton and Kenny Bledsoe The family
wishes to extend special thanks to the nursing staff of Wilcox Hall W-3
floor, also friends and co-workers. Colonial
Funeral Home, Weber City, VA is serving the family of Barbara Jean Tipton. Colonial
Funeral Home obituaries at www.colonialfhscott.com Submitted
by Don Lane Barbara Jean (Smith) Tipton KINGSPORT
- Barbara Jean Smith Tipton, 71, went to be with the Lord ( She
was born in Barbara
was employed as an accountant for over 35 years and retired from Hanes
and Associates Accounting Firm due to ill health. She
was a member of Harmony Presbyterian Church. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Tipton; parents, W.O. Smith
and Lelia Victoria Myers Smith. Surviving
are her daughter, Lee Ann Tipton McCraw and Johnny Sims, Kingsport; son,
Gary Lynn Tipton and wife Beulah, Kingsport; sisters, Betty Stallard
Schrock and husband Arnie, Mount Carmel and Sue Ramey, Kingsport;
sisters-in-law, Ethel Moffitt, Kingsport, and Bea Ryder, Pensacola,
Fla.; grandchildren, Bobby Tipton, Kimberlie Ann Tipton, Stephanie
McCraw, Timothy McCraw, Randy Patrick, Teresa Wallen and Wayne Patrick;
eight great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and
cousins. Calling
hours will be from Services
will be conducted at Burial
will follow in Pallbearers
will be Jeff Ramey, Tim McCraw, Bobby Tipton, Mark Stallard, Barry
Stallard, John Jennings, Greg Jennings and Scott Ramey. In
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's
Beulah
Virginia (Hammonds) Tipton GATE
CITY, Va. - Beulah Virginia Hammonds Tipton, 72, passed away Thursday
evening (Oct. 28, 2004) at her residence following an illness. She
was born in Scott County, Va., on Nov. 20, 1931, the daughter of the
late Isaac Coatney Hammonds and Florence Bell Gilliam Hammonds. She
was a homemaker and attended Tipton Chapel Freewill Baptist Church where
she attended as long as her health permitted. She was a dedicated
Christian who always expressed her love for Jesus Christ. She
was a loving mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by all. The
family would like to extend a special thanks to everyone who cared for
our mom during her illness. She
was preceded in death by her husband, Garland Eugene Tipton; two
brothers, William "Bill" Hammonds and Earl "Jack"
Hammonds; three sisters, Myrtle Hogston, Lakie Edna Hammonds and Gladys
Lane. Surviving
are her daughter, Katherine "Kathy" Clark and husband Robert,
Nickelsville, Va.; sons, Rev. Marshall D. Tipton and wife Edna, Hiltons,
Va., Ricky I. Tipton and wife Deborah, Gate City, Va., and Dennis S.
Tipton, Spartanburg, S.C.; 12 grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; a brother, Rev. Lubert Hammonds and wife Polly,
Clinchport, Va. Calling
hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Tipton Chapel Freewill Baptist
Church. Friends may also call anytime at the residence. Services
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. Jimmy
Combs and the Rev. M.D. Hyatt officiating. Graveside
services will be following the services at Tipton Chapel Church
Cemetery, Gate City, Va. Grandsons
will serve as pallbearers. Carter-Trent/Scott
County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Billie
Janell ( KINGSPORT - Billie J. Taylor
Tipton, 69, Jackson Place, went to be with the Lord late Thursday night
( Born in She was of the Baptist faith and was retired from She was preceded in death by an infant son; her
parents, Kyle Taylor and Surviving are one son, Michael
Tipton Sr. and Jacinda, Church Hill; four grandchildren, Michael Allen
Tipton Jr., Bethaney Renee Tipton, Christopher Jordan Tipton and Sierra
Daniell Tipton; two sisters, Marie Wallen, Kingsport, Lois Prince,
Nashville; two brothers, Tommy Taylor, Gate City, Va., and Jerry Taylor,
Church Hill; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from Services will be conducted at Graveside services will be at Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Bobbie Jean (Akers) Tipton January 1, 1935 - November 8, 2014 Bobby
Jean Tipton, 79, Fall Branch, went to be the Lord, on Saturday, November 8,
2014 at Life Care Center of Gray. Born in Stoney Creek, VA, she had resided
in Fall Branch for most of her life. She was a member of Pyburn Freewill
Baptist Church. Bobby Jean had a great love for flowers and was always known
as an extremely hard working lady. She
was preceded in death by her husband, James “Tip” Tipton; son, Richard
Dean Tipton; two daughters, Vickie Gail Tipton, and Timmie Gail Tipton;
granddaughter, Shanna Renea Jones; parents, Lloyd and Mary Akers; brother,
Elza Akers; and three sisters, Evelyn Baker, Pauline Begley, and Ina Begley. Bobby
Jean is survived by three daughters, Peggy Jones and husband, Jimmy, Sandy
Pauley and Paula Smith; son, James “Jimmy” Tipton and wife, Sheila;
seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Claude Buford Akers
and wife, Ruby; and several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends on Tuesday, from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlet-Dobson
Funeral Home, Fall Branch. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 with
Pastor Phil Kestner officiating. The
graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday at 11:00 am at First
Baptist Church of Fall Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be grandsons. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Baptist Church
of Fall Branch Cemetery Fund, 1525 Highway 93, Fall Branch, TN 37656. (Some
Scott Co ancestral families – Akers, Lane, Harrison, Rhoton, Estep, Sloan) Hamlet-Dobson
Funeral Home obituaries at www.hamlettdobson.com Submitted
by Don Lane Callie Gaynell “Nell” (Spivey) Tipton Nell
Spivey Tipton, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday,
February 16, 2012 at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Mrs.
Tipton was a lifelong resident of Scott County and was of the Baptist
faith. She retired from Modern Bakery in 1975. Mamaw enjoyed watching
Twin Springs High basketball and football. She
was preceded in death by her parents William (Bill) and Clara Templeton
Spivey; her husband Charlie E. Tipton; her daughter, [sic,
granddaughter?] Cassandra McDavid; her brothers Sylvester, Dewey,
Eugene, Cecil Ray, Jim, Orbin, Kelly and John; a sister Emma Williams
and her daughter-in-law, Mary Sue Casteel Tipton. She
is survived by her sons, Kenny (Jackie) Tipton and [sic, grandsons?]
Marvin Tipton both of Gate City and Kenny W. (Angela) Tipton of Church
Hill, TN; her daughter [sic, granddaughter], Melinda (Gilbert) Lockhart
of Kingsport, TN; her grandchildren Greta (James) Shelton of Church
Hill, TN, Kim Tipton of Gate City; seven great grandchildren; two
great-great grandchildren; her sisters Minnie Lane of Gate City and
Janette Carter of Hiltons, VA; numerous nieces, nephews and a special
friend, Bill Ledger. The
family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:15 P.M. in the
Colonial Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 7: 30 P.
M. with Dr. Edward C. Dillowe officiating. A committal and burial
service will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday in the Mountain Home
Veteran’s Administration National Cemetery in Johnson City, TN with
Dr. Amos Lockhart officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at
the funeral home at 9:30 AM to go in procession to the cemetery. Family
and Friends will serve as pallbearers. The family wishes to extend a
special thanks to Wellmont Hospice and Hospice House, the nurses, nurses
aides and everyone else for the special care given to Nell and thanks to
all for the kind thoughts and prayers. Colonial
Funeral Home of Weber City, VA is serving the family of Nell Spivey
Tipton. (There
may be some errors as indicated that show some grandchildren as
children?) Colonial
Funeral Home obituaries at www.legacy.com Submitted by Don Lane Carl Henderson Tipton Carl
Henderson Tipton, 83, of Mr.
Tipton was a retired senior laboratory technician and had been employed
with Union Carbide Nuclear Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
from He
lived in Born Mr.
Tipton is survived by his son, Carl K. Tipton and his wife, Mirvine K.
Tipton, of Dandridge; two grandchildren, Carl Scott Tipton and his wife,
Amy W. Tipton, of Jefferson City, and Granvil Garrett of Kingston; and
two great-grandchildren, Whitney Tipton and Andrew Tipton, both of
Jefferson City. His
wife, Katherine L. Tipton, died The
funeral and Masonic services were held Saturday, Aug. 16, in the chapel
of Weatherford Mortuary. The Rev. Michael T. Johnson officiated at the
funeral. A
graveside service was held Sunday, Aug. 17, at The
family requests that any memorials be in the form of donations to (From
The Oak Ridger, Oak Ridge, TN of Monday, August 18, 1997) The Oak
Ridger Charles Kay Tipton Dec 22, 1933 – Mar 16, 2014 Blountville,
TN - Charles K. Tipton, 80, Blountville, TN passed away, Sunday, March 16,
2014 at the Life Care Center, Gray, TN. Mr.
Tipton was born in Scott County, VA on December 22, 1933, son of the late
John Everet and Margaret Ellen Bledsoe Tipton. Charles
was a painter and a veteran of the United States Army and Army National
Guard. He
is survived by his sisters, Clettia Moore, Blountville, TN and Jewell
Vanzant and husband, Lynton, Kingsport, TN; brothers, John E. Tipton, Jr.
and wife, Elsie, Bloomingdale, TN, Roy C. Tipton and wife, Deloris,
Kingsport, TN, and James H. Tipton and wife, Jean, Kingsport, TN; along with
several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, March 18, 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. Jimmy Tipton
officiating. The Tipton family will provide the music. Graveside
services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at
Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Jerry Bledsoe, Mark Moore, Rick
Moore, Frank Bachman, Ronnie Vaughn, and Howard Townsend will serve as
pallbearers. Family
and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. The
family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the nurses and staff of the
Life Care Center, Gray, TN for their love and care of Charles. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Charles Kay Tipton. Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted
by Don Lane Charles Rufus "Tip" Tipton KINGSPORT - Charles R. (Tip) Tipton, 68, 536 Kincaid St., passed away Monday morning (May 21, 2001). He was born in Scott County, Va., on June 26, 1932, and was a veteran of the Korean conflict, having served in the U.S. Army. He was retired from Steadman Construction. Mr. Tipton was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable A. Tipton; parents, Kelly and Ellen Carter Tipton; one brother and one sister. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Michael and Debbie Tipton, Larry and Brenda Tipton, all of Gate City, and Tony Tipton, Jonesborough; and a very special person, Kaye Dykes; granddaughter, Whitney Tipton; grandson, Adam Tipton; sisters, Hazel Herron, Gate City, Nannie Bishop, Wilma Sloan and Peggy (Lucille) Tipton, all of Clinchport; brothers, Guy Tipton and Jack Tipton, both of Clinchport; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence. Services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel on Thursday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Eckel Herron officiating. Music will be provided by Moneyhuns. Burial will be in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Serving as pallbearers will be Ricky Stewart, Steven Stewart, Keith Wallen, Mike Lane, Neal Faust and Gary Arwood. Kingsport Times-News Charlie Ray Tipton KINGSPORT - Charlie Ray Tipton, 60, Gravely Road, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000) at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County on Dec. 16, 1939, he was the son of the late James Harvey and Lillie Estell Bishop Tipton. He was a retired engineer with Rail Link Railroad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lillie Mae Thacker; two brothers, Claude Lee Tipton and Ivan Eugene Tipton. Surviving are his wife, Ginger Lea Mellons Tipton, of the home; daughters, Kwan Tipton, Kingsport and Reva Tipton, Clinchport, Va.; sons, Bobby Ray Tipton and wife Linda, Richmond Hill, Ga., Brian Ray Tipton and Brett Ryan Tipton, all of the home; grandchildren, Chris Tipton, Matt Tipton, Austin Tipton and Dustin Robinson; sisters, Phyllis Osborne, Dungannon, Va., Mrs. Wayne (Judy) Pendleton, Mrs. Jimmy (Joyce) Dockery and Pam France, all of Gate City, Va.; brothers, James Tipton and wife Mary, Rye Cove, Va., and Ralph Tipton, Sullivan Gardens; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and other times at the residence. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Kenny Adams and Evangelist Rick Bowser officiating. Music will be provided by Donna Light, Susie Kerney and Denise Wooten. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Rollins Cemetery (Rye Cove community). Pallbearers will be Johnny Ketron, Mark Ketron, Greg Harvey, Kenny Young, Brad Cole and Dustin Manis. The family will meet at the funeral home at noon to go in procession to the cemetery. Kingsport Times-News Claude Cecil Tipton Claude
Cecil Tipton, 92, Gate City, VA passed away, Friday, March 15, 2013 at
his residence. Mr.
Tipton was born in Scott County, VA on August 11, 1920 to the late James
Henry and Laura Jane Hammonds Tipton. He was retired from Holston
Defense after many years of service and was a member of Kaylor's Chapel
Church. In
addition to his parents, his sisters, Myrtle Edwards and Sallie Head;
and brothers, Ray, Ezra, Kelly, Johnny, Harvey, and Lilburn Tipton
preceded him in death. He
is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Miller Tipton, Gate City,
VA; daughters, Kathy Burke and husband, Bobby, Gate City, VA and Vanessa
Polly, Newport News, VA; son, Gregory "Buck" Tipton and wife,
Brenda, Church Hill, TN; grandchildren, Kristi Burke, Brian Barnette,
Brian Burke, and Brent Polly; great grandchildren, Jakob Roper, Cecilia
Roper, Keeley Burke, and one expected great grandchild; along with
several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17,
2013 at 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. Bill Tignor and Rev. Ray Dockery. Kaylor's Chapel Quartet will
provide the music. Graveside
services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2013 at
Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, VA. Brian Barnette, Brian Burke,
Brent Polly, Jerry Head, Bill Pat Tipton, Doris Wayne Tipton, and Jakob
Roper will serve as pallbearers. George McDavid, "Monk"
Rhoton, Zane Starnes, and Steve Polly will serve as honorary
pallbearers. The
family will meet at Gate City Funeral Home at 12:15 p.m. to go in
procession to the graveside service. The
family wishes to thank Dixie Qualls and the staff of Total Home Care and
Hospice, Big Stone Gap, VA for all their love and support of Mr. Tipton. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Claude C. Tipton. Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted
by Don Lane Clarence Imogene Tipton February 26, 1929 - March 28, 2015 Gate City, VA - Clarence Imogene Tipton, 86, Gate City, VA passed away, Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Brookhaven Manor, Kingsport, TN. Ms. Tipton was born in Scott County, VA on February 26, 1929, a daughter of the late James Clarence and Kate McDavid Tipton. In addition to her parents, her sister and brother-in-law, Frances and Carson “Gene” Todd; and niece, Melissa Lane preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Shirley Tipton, Kingsport, TN; nieces, Sharon Dean and husband, Terry, Kingsport, TN, Susan James and husband, Eddie, Castlewood, VA, Kathy Taylor and husband, Dwight, Gate City, VA, Sara Austin and husband, Denny, Gate City, VA, and Michelle Stapleton and husband, Randall, Church Hill, TN; nephews, Michael Todd and wife, Jo, Kingsport, TN and Mark Todd and wife, Brenda, Gate City, VA. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 30, 2015 at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA with Rev. Randall Stapleton officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. The family wishes to thank Amedysis Health, Brookhaven Manor Nursing Home, and the Brian Center (NOVA) for the care given to Imogene during these last few years. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Imogene Clarence Tipton. Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Dennis Ray Tipton Apr 5, 1952 – Nov 5, 2012 On
November 5, 2012, Dennis Ray Tipton, age 60, left this earth. Dennis
was born in Kingsport, TN. He
resided briefly in War, WV and resided for 15 years in Summerville, SC
before returning to the Kingsport area.
He was educated at East Tennessee State University in Johnson
City, TN and entered the teaching profession in 1974. Dennis
was born to serve. He was
an educator, a brother, an uncle, and friend to those left behind. Dennis had battled ALS for over two years. Dennis
was loved as a teacher. This
was evidenced by the number of students and former students who showed
up for a candlelight vigil and
many gave testimonials about the impact he had on their lives.
Outpouring of condolences came from colleagues and
administrators. We have
also heard from many of his caregivers and attending nurses at Duke
University Hospital. One
friend said that although he was a great teacher he was an even better
man. Dennis
was also a caregiver and moved in to help his mother in her final years.
He was always there when called on by family and friends.
He loved books and had a great wit. A
graveside service will be scheduled later. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch Ingle Tipton, Jr. and
Thelma Ernestine Taylor Tipton, and by a sister Donna Kay Wheelock.
Dennis is survived by three brothers, Jerry, Steve, and Jeff,
Steve’s wife Vickie, who Dennis thought of as a second sister, one
niece, three nephews, and many members of his extended family. Tri-Cities
Funeral Home obituaries at www.tcfuneralhome.com Submitted
by Don Lane Dorothy Ruth (Lane) Tipton WEBER
CITY, Va. -- Mrs. Dorothy Ruth Tipton, 64, 147 Locust St., Weber City,
died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday (March 19, 1987) at Indian Path Hospital. A
lifelong resident of Scott County, she was a member of Lawson's Memorial
Church and a former employee of Tennessee Eastman Co. Surviving
are her husband, Luther Ellis Tipton, Weber City; mother, Mrs. Ethel
Carter Lane, Gate City; two daughters, Mrs. Bobby (Judy) Bingham and
Mrs. James (Janice) Rhoton, both of Kingsport; two sons, E. Wayne
Tipton, Kingsport, and Wendell W. Tipton, Weber City; three
grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Edsel (Virginia
Lucille) Smith, Kingsport, and Mrs. Marvin (Minnie) Benton, Gate City; a
brother, Earl Patton Lane, Weber City. She
was preceded in death by her father, W. G. Lane. Calling
hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Gate City Funeral Home. Services
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel
of the funeral home with the Rev. Herman Quillen, assisted by the Rev.
Claude Lane, and the Rev. Dean Smith officiating. The
Men's Bible Class of the church will serve as pallbearers. Burial
will be in Holston View Cemetery. Kingsport
Times-News, Friday, March 20, 1987 Submitted by Delmar Fraysier Elizabeth (Clevenger) Tipton KINGSPORT
— Elizabeth Tipton, 85, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, (Sept.
14, 2007) at her residence.
Ellen Lillian (Carter) Tipton CLINCHPORT, Va. - Ellen Lillian Tipton , 91, Route 4, died Wednesday (March 15, 2000) at her residence. She was born in Scott County, Va., on July 26, 1908 to the late Jim and Elizabeth McDavid Carter. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Tipton ; son, James Maurice Tipton ; daughter, Margaret Elizabeth Tipton ; brothers, Bill, James and Gene Carter; sister, Edna Bishop; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. Surviving are daughters, Nannie J. Bishop, Mrs. Delmar (Wilma) Sloan and Peggy Tipton , all of Clinchport, Va., Mrs. Otis (Hazel) Herron, Weber City, Va.; sons, Guy Tipton and Jack Tipton , both of Clinchport, Va., and Charles Tipton , Kingsport; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Maude King, Pennington Gap, Va., Ruth Bishop and Lucille Bishop, both of Clinchport, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., or anytime at her residence. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Evangelist Pat Hammonds and the Rev. Eckel Herron officiating. Music will be provided by the Mabe Quartet. Graveside services will follow at Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tracy Tipton , Delmar Sloan Jr., Tony Tipton , Billy Egan, Howard Tipton , L.C. Lane and Michael Tipton . Kingsport Times-News Elsie E. (Peters) Tipton CLINCHPORT, Va. - Elsie Peters Tipton, 86, of Route 4, passed away Friday (June 24, 2005), at Brookhaven Manor in Kingsport. She was born in Scott County, Va., on Feb. 17, 1919 and was the daughter of the late Samuel Logan Peters and Edna Flanary Peters. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Tipton Jr. in November, 2003; sisters, Claudia Mann and Clara Hamilton; brother, Cecil Peters. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, D.W. and Joyce Tipton, Clinchport; grandchildren, Angie and husband Brad Davenport, Leah and husband David Culbertson; great-grandchildren, Jace Davenport, Shea Culbertson, Clay Culbertson; step-granddaughters, April White and Nikki Gardner; step-great- grandchildren, Megan and Paige Gardner, Alexis and Emily Short; sister, Ruby Crooke, Weber City, Va. Calling hours are 1 to 2 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City, Va. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Holston View Cemetery with Rev. Layton Bentley officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to Adventa Hospice, 2612 N. John B. Dennis Hwy., Suite 3, Kingsport, TN 37660. Kingsport Times-News Fleedia Mae (Neeley) Tipton MOUNT
CARMEL — Fleedia Mae Tipton, 72, passed away Monday ( Mrs.
Tipton was a native of Scott County, She
was preceded in death by her husband, Gorden I. Tipton; her parents,
William Henry Neeley and Bonnie Barlett Brown; one brother, Bruce
Neeley. She
is survived by two daughters, Sharon Cox, Church Hill and Trish Jones,
Mount Carmel; three grandsons, Shane Jones, Hunter and Logan Cox; three
brothers and sisters-in-law, William Kinnie and Linda Neeley, Bountville;
Don Neeley, Gate City, Va., and Jerry and Shirley Neeley, Pulaski, Va.;
one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and I J. Sloan, Kingsport; special
friends, Reece and Helen Morelock. Special thanks to Wellmont Hospice
House and staff, especially Misty and Renee who gave such loving care to
Mom as well as many close friends. Calling
hours are from Services
will be conducted Wednesday at Graveside
services will be conducted Thursday at Johnson
Funeral Home is serving the Tipton family.
Garland
Eugene “Dee” Tipton GATE
CITY, Va. - Garland Eugene (Dee) Tipton, 69, of Route 1, departed this
life Sunday morning (July 9, 2000) at his residence. He was
a native of Scott County and a retired carpenter with Lyle Construction. He was
a long-time member and deacon of Tipton Free Will Baptist Church. He was
preceded in death by his parents, William Wrightly and Dora Sanders
Tipton; sisters, Hazel Tipton Jennings and Dorothy Jewell Tipton;
sister-in-law, Margaret McDavid Tipton. Surviving
are his wife, Beulah Virginia Hammond Tipton, Gate City; daughter and
son-in-law, Mrs. Robert (Kathy N. Tipton) Clark, Gate City, Va.; sons
and daughters-in-law, Marshell D. and Edna Mae Tipton, Hiltons, Va.,
Ricky I. Tipton, Gate City, Va., Dennis S. Tipton, Piney Flats, Tenn.;
sisters, Mrs. D.B. (Fay) Long, Kingsport, Mrs. Junior (Sue) Owens, Mrs.
Elber (Oakie) Ramey, both of Gate City, Va., the Rev. M.D. (Maggie)
Hyatt, Jonesborough, Tenn., the Rev. Joe (Thelma) Pressnell, Cherau,
S.C.; brothers, Howard Tipton, Ray and Ruby Tipton, Joe and Geneva
Jarrett Tipton, Paul and Anne Tipton, all of Gate City, Va.; nine
grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Tipton Chapel and anytime at the
residence. Services
will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Rev. M.D. Hyatt and
the Rev. Jimmy Combs officiating. Burial
will be in Tipton Chapel Church Cemetery. Pallbearers
will be Charlie Clark, James Tipton, Jason Tipton, Fred Wenkler,
Nathaniel Akers, David Tipton, Bobby Tipton, Chris Hammond, Ralph Esrep
II and Brian Hammond. Honorary
pallbearers will be Glen Oaks, Joseph Akers, Anthony Estep, Nathaniel
Brewer, Brandon Tipton and Bradley Hornebeck. Arrangements
by Scott County Funeral Home. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Georgia Ellen (Bishop) Tipton CLINCHPORT, Va. - Georgia B. Tipton , 73, Route 4, went to be with the Lord Monday (Dec. 14, 1998) at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Tazewell, Va., and had resided in Clinchport most of her life. She was a homemaker and attended Brick Church. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter and infant son; parents, Lincoln and Laura Gilliam Bishop; three sisters and two brothers. Surviving are her husband, Guy Tipton , Clinchport, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and L.C. Lane, Clinchport, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Teresa Tipton , Clinchport, Va.; grandchildren, Travis Lane and Jason Tipton ; great-grandchild, Sarah Lane; sister, Pearlie Bishop, Kingsport; brother, James H. Bishop, Church Hill; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6:30 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. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joe Hill and the Rev. Cecil Kern officiating. Music will be provided by Walking By Faith. Burial will be at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Pallbearers will be Fred Wolfenbarger, Wayne Hill, Don Kerns, Joe McDavid, Billy Egan and Jack Tipton . Kingsport Times-News Georgia Irene (Lane) Tipton KINGSPORT - Georgia Irene Tipton, 78, went home to be with her Lord on Friday (Aug. 25, 2006). Mrs. Tipton was a Sullivan County resident for more than 55 years. She graduated from Gate City High School in 1945, where she was the class salutatorian. She formerly worked for S.H. Kress Company for 12 years and she attended Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church where, she enjoyed teaching and preaching God's word. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Leota Bellamy Lane; four sisters, Frankie Bishop, Polly Boy, Avie Pierson and Gladys Starnes; and one brother, Rev. Everett Lane. She is survived by Omer Tipton, her loving husband of 55 years, who was by her side when she went home to be with her Lord; a daughter, Sharon Hicks and her husband Tony; one grandson, Daniel Hicks; one sister, Colleen Fields; longtime and dear friends, Myrtle Pierson Carter, Nancy McConnell and Stephanie Osborne; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Services were held on Monday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jeff Davis officiating. Music will be provided by members of Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church and Billy Gillespie. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jerry Fields, Charles Fields, Chester Fields, Roger Fields, Kenny Tipton, Marvin Tipton and Randy Osborne. Honorary pallbearers will be Lionel Bishop, Rex Wood and Hugh Brummett. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kingsport Times-News CHURCH
HILL - Gorden I. Tipton, 72, of Church Hill, passed away Tuesday ( Mr.
Tipton was a native of Scott County, Gorden
was a man of strong faith who was deeply loved and respected by all who
knew him. His greatest joy was his grandsons. He was an avid outdoorsman
who loved to hunt, fish and garden. He
was preceded in death by his father, Lucian Tipton; and one sister,
Kylene Joyner. Survivors
include his loving wife, Mae Neeley Tipton, Church Hill; two daughters
and son-in-law, Trish Jones, Mount Carmel, Sharon and Brian Cox, Church
Hill; three grandsons, Shane Jones and wife, Kelli, Hunter and Logan
Cox; his mother, Lena Tipton, Gate City; very special nephew, Dwight
Joyner; and several nieces. A
special thanks to Dr. Dan Carroll, Dr. Steven Tomski, Dr. Jack Goldstein
and Dr. Hiram Patel for their loving and tender care and a special
thanks to his special nurse, Tammy DeSpain, the nurses and doctors of
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, whose love, kindness and
compassion made his illness more bearable for him and his family. Calling
hours are from Services
will be conducted Thursday at Graveside
services will be conducted Friday at The
family requests those desiring may make memorial contributions to the
Church Hill Rescue Squad.
Jack Hall Tipton KINGSPORT
- Jack H. Tipton, 70, died early Thursday morning ( Born
in He
was employed in machine shop and as a welder, having been employed as a
welder offshore oil rig in He
attended He
was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch Ingle Tipton and Roxie Ann
Fletcher Tipton; one brother and one sister. Surviving
are one daughter, Ms. Lee Ann McCraw, Kingsport; one son, Gary Lynn
Tipton and wife Beulah of Kingsport; mother of his children, Barbara
Jean Smith Tipton of Kingsport; grandchildren, Robert Tipton, Kimberly
Ann Bennett, Stephanie McCraw and Timothy McCraw; four
great-grandchildren and three stepgrandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel
Moffitt of Kingsport and Mrs. Beatrice Ryder of Pensacola, Fla.; two
special nephews, John Jennings of Atlanta, Ga., and Greg Jennings of
Kingsport; several other nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from Services
will be conducted at Music
will be provided by the Gospel Aires. Graveside
services will be conducted at Pallbearers
will be Tim McCraw, Bobby Tipton, Jeff Ramey, Mark Stallard, Barry
Stallard, Jesse Ball, Daniel Steele and Tim Clevenger.
James Canary Tipton RYE COVE, Va. - James Canary Tipton, 68, entered into rest Tuesday (March 27, 2001) at his residence. Born March 30, 1933 in Scott County, Va., Mr. Tipton was a son of the late Harvey and Estle B. Tipton. He was a native of Scott County and retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. Tipton was of the Baptist faith and a member of Bishop Memorial Freewill Baptist Church. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Lee Tipton; sister, Lillie Mae Thacker; brothers, Ivan, Claude and Charlie Tipton. Surviving are his wife, Mary Rhoton Tipton, of the home, Rye Cove, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry James and Rosemary Tipton, Ft. Blackmore, Va., Scotty Wayne and Tammy Tipton, Gate City, Va.; four grandchildren, Presley Tipton, April Tipton, Jamie Tipton and Libby Tipton; one brother, Ralph Tipton, Sullivan Gardens; four sisters, Phyllis Osborne, Dungannon, Va., Judy Pendleton, East Carters Valley, Pam Tipton France, Gate City, Va., and Joyce Dockery, East Carters Valley; several nieces and nephews and many close friends. Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Gate City Funeral Home in the Juanita S. Falin Chapel. Friends may pay their respects at the home. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Gordon McBride, the Rev. Ray Dockery and the Rev. Willie Ashworth officiating. Music will be provided by the Moccasin Gap Quartet. Burial will follow the service at Rollins Cemetery, Rye Cove, Va. Pallbearers will be Dr. John Collins, Larry Jones, Merel Hass, Mike Jones, Brian Jones, Tony Bowen, John Bennett and Robert Gilliam. Kingsport Times-News James
G. “Tip” Tipton I Aug
9, 1931 – Feb 20, 2001 FALL
BRANCH - James G. (Tip) Tipton I, 69, of Church Road, died unexpectedly at 3
a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 20, 2001) in the Emergency Room of Holston Valley Medical
Center. Born
in Scott County, Va., he had been a resident of Fall Branch for 28 years. He
was a farmer all of his life, and was employed at Kingsport Livestock Market
for 20 years. Mr.
Tipton was the son of the late Howard and Gladys Ketron Tipton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard; two infant daughters, Vickie and Timmie; and a granddaughter, Shanna Renea Jones. Surviving
are his wife, Bobby Jean Tipton, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Jimmy
(Peggy ) Jones, Mrs. Freddie (Sandy) Pauley, and Ms. Paula Tipton-Smith, all
of Fall Branch; one son, James (Jimmy) Tipton, II, and wife, Shelia, Fall
Branch; seven grandchildren, Jamie and Jason Jones, Chayne Pauley, Brandon and
Caitlin Tipton, and Gwen and Rusty Smith; one great-grandson, Maxwell Connor
Jones; three sisters, Betty Hicks, Blountville, Mrs. Clyde (Mabel) Honaker,
Kingsport, Wanda Tankersley, Kingsport; one brother, Ralph E. Tipton,
Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hamlett-Dobson, Fall Branch Chapel,
or anytime at the home. Services
will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor
Phillip Kestner officiating. The
graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church of
Fall Branch Cemetery. Those planning to attend the service should meet at the
cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Friday. Grandsons
will serve as pallbearers. Memorial
contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, Cemetery
Fund, c/o Mrs. Carmel Lady, 405 Bank Drive, Fall Branch, Tenn. 37656. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane James Harve Tipton August 10, 1929 - March 15, 2016 Gate City, VA - James Harve Tipton, 86, Gate City, VA passed away, Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Tipton was born in Scott County, VA on August 10, 1929. He was the son of the late Thurman Harve and Albie Josephine Bates Tipton. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the World War II era. In addition to his parents, his sisters, Lentha Templeton and Kathleen Edwards; and brothers, Roy, Charlie, Howard, Omer, Nelson, Ellis , William, and Cecil Tipton preceded him in death. Surviving are his children, Thelma Jane (T.J.) and Tim Archer, Kingsport, TN, Edith Faye (Edie) Lane, Kingsport, TN, Charlie (Darrell) and Reta Tipton, Church Hill, TN, James (David) and Cindy Tipton, Duffield, VA, and Carol Ann and Levi Waddle, Weber City, VA; sisters, Rosa Farthing, Kingsport, TN and Pauline Thompson, Weber City, VA; special grandson, Wayne Smith III, Weber City, VA, with whom he had a special bond. They were like two peas in a pod. Mr. Tipton was very proud from the day Wayne was born. He never got to see Wayne graduate Medical School, but he will be watching from Heaven. His survivors also include several other grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Friday, March 18, 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. Jimmy Combs officiating. Charles and Lorie Mellons will provide the music. Military Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the Tipton Cemetery, Bellamy Town Community of Scott County, VA near Mr. Tipton’s family home, by the American Legion Hammond Post #3, Kingsport, TN and Post #265, Gate City, VA assisted by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Funeral Honors Guard. Levi Waddle, Wayne Smith III, Christopher Tipton, Eric Tipton, David Jennings, Mark Tipton, and Tim Archer will serve as pallbearers. Bill Tipton, H.C. Lane, Bob Lane, and Eddie Mellons will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at Gate City Funeral Home at 10:15 a.m., Saturday to go in procession to the graveside service. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of James Harve Tipton. Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane James Kelly "Rudy" Tipton February 6, 1938 - April 8, 2015 Weber City, VA - James Kelly “Rudy” Tipton, 77, Weber City, VA passed away, Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center. Rudy was born in Scott County, VA on February 6, 1938 to the late Kelly Doctor and Lillie Mae Kinkead Tipton. In addition to his parents, his brothers, Fred, Charles, Junior Lee, and Edward “Doc” Kinkead preceded him in death. He is survived by his sisters, Mary Rhonda Hall, Weber City, VA and Myrtle Pauline Ramey, Ft. Blackmore, VA; brother, Willie Mac Tipton, Church Hill, TN; brother-in-law that was more than just a brother-in-law, John Jordan; special nieces, Sissy Babb, Ft. Blackmore, VA and Diahanna Peters, Ft. Blackmore, VA; special nephew, Nathan Hall, Weber City, VA; several other nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m, Friday, April 10, 2015 at the Edwards Cemetery in Hill Station community of Scott County, VA with Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating. Toke Hensley and James “Babe” Lawson will provide the music. Marty, Harold, Diahanna, and Sissy will serve as pallbearers. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of James Kelly “Rudy” Tipton. (Some Scott Co ancestral families – Tipton, Kinkead, Salling, Hill, France, Starnes, Darter, Flanary, Williams, Quillen, Tate, Lane, Lawson) Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Jerry Wayne Tipton July 26, 1947 - March 27, 2014 On
March 27th, 2014, Jerry Wayne Tipton, age 66, left this earth. Jerry
was born in Kingsport, TN. He had resided in Atlanta, GA since 1980. He was
educated at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN graduating
Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree and pursued his MBA from
the University of Tennessee. Jerry briefly entered the teaching profession
in 1968 before going to work for the Kingsport Boys Club in Kingsport, TN. It was
there he found his calling and made the boys clubs his life's work. After
several positions at the Kingsport club, he was promoted to Executive
Director, and in 1980 left the Kingsport club to accept a position as
Director of Operations for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.
Jerry served as Executive Vice President before being promoted to President
and Chief Professional Officer in 1994. Jerry retired from this position in
2009. Jerry
received the national Professional Excellence Award in 1993. He was named
Executive of the Year - Southeast in 1996, and the National Executive of the
Year in 1997. In October 2002, he received the Distinguished Service Award
from Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Jerry was inducted into the Georgia
Hall of Fame in October of 2012. Jerry
was an educator, a brother, an uncle, and friend to those left behind. Jerry
was a caregiver, along with his siblings, for his mother and father in their
final years. He was always there when called on by family and friends. He
loved art, books, traveling, and had a great wit. Jerry was also a dog lover
and kept many dogs by his side during his life. A
graveside service will be scheduled later. Jerry
was preceded in death by his parents, Enoch Ingle Tipton, Jr. and Thelma
Ernestine Taylor Tipton, by a sister Donna Kay Wheelock, a brother Dennis
Ray Tipton, and a nephew Terry Wayne Wheelock. Jerry
is survived by two brothers, Steve of Summerville, SC, and Jeff of
Creedmoor, NC, Steve's wife Vickie, one niece, Heather Wheelock of Louden,
TN, two nephews Mark Tipton of Annapolis, MD and Robert Tipton of Atlanta,
GA, and many members of his extended Boys Club family. H.M.
Patterson & Son-Spring Hill Chapel, Atlanta, GA at
www.hmpattersonspringhill.com Submitted by Don Lane John
Everette Tipton Jr. June 21, 1931 - December 28, 2014 John
Everett Tipton Jr, went to be with the Lord (Sunday December 28th 2014)
at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. John
attended Hilltop Mission Baptist Church. He proudly served his country
in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from the Kingsport
Foundry after 42 years of service. John
was a quiet, simple man who loved his grandchildren; and loved to travel
and see nature. It
is of great comfort to the family to know that in 2000, John gave his
heart and life to the Lord. He
was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Tipton Sr and Margaret
Ellis Bledsoe Tipton, and brother, Charles Kay Tipton. He
is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elsie Tipton; two daughters,
Debbie Mallett, Church Hill and Barbara Willis and husband Steve of
Kingsport; three grandchildren, Alan “Little Alan” Crawford, Amanda
“Mandy” Castle and Ashley “Boots” Blevins; one great grandchild,
Avery Blevins; two sisters, Clettia Moore and Jewell Vanzant and husband
Bud; two brothers, Curt Tipton and wife Delores and James Tipton and
wife Jean; along with several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends from 5 till 7pm Monday at Scott County
Funeral Home. A service will follow at 7 with Rev. Roy Darnell
officiating. Music will be provided by the Tipton Family. A
graveside service will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday at Holston View
Cemetery with military graveside rites presented by the American Legion
Post 3/265 with words given by his nephew Preacher Jimmy Tipton.
Pallbearers will be Alan Crawford, Ron Castle, Grayson Castle, Jerry
Rivard, Darrell McKinney, Matt Blevins and Steve Willis. Those who plan
to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 1:50pm. Carter-Trent/
Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Tipton family. (Some
Scott Co ancestral families – Tipton, Bledsoe, Pendleton, Lane,
Templeton, Lawson, Taylor, Hill, Williams) Carter-Trent/Scott
Co Funeral Home obituaries at cartertrent.com Submitted
by Don Lane Johnny Lee Tipton KINGSPORT — Johnny Lee Tipton, 58, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord at 5:10 p. m. Sunday (Nov. 13, 2011) at Holston Manor following a brief illness. Born in Kingsport on Jan. 26, 1953, a son of the late Laney Everett and Ruby Elizabeth Henry Tipton, he has resided in this area his entire life. Johnny was of the Baptist faith and had been employed by Kiwanis Towers. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lynn Tipton. Survivors include his brother, William Edward Tipton of Kingsport; numerous cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p. m. Wednesday at Tri-Cities Funeral Home, 2630 Highway 75, Blountville, Tenn. 37617. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel with Pastor Johnny L. Gibson officiating. Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a. m. Thursday in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Those attending committal services are asked to assemble at the graveside by 10:45 a.m. Thursday. Tri-Cities Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family. Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Julia Marie (Leonard) Tipton GATE CITY, Va. -- Julia Marie Leonard Tipton, 81, 110
Ena St., died Wednesday (March 4, 1998) at Holston Valley Medical Center
after a lengthy illness. Kingsport Times-News Junior Lee Tipton FT. BLACKMORE, Va. - Junior Tipton, 58, entered into rest (March 23, 2007) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, Va. on Aug. 29, 1948, he is a son of the late Kelly Doctor and Lillie May Kinkead Tipton. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a sister, Beulah Bishop; three brothers, Charles and Fred Tipton and Everett Kinkead. Surviving is his wife, Linda Faye Tipton. Ft. Blackmore, Va.; a son, Junior Lee Tipton II (Captain) and wife, Megan, Mt. Carmel; step-daughter, Lori Head, Church Hill; three sisters, Myrtle Ramey and husband, Junior "Did" of Ft. Blackmore, Va., Shirley Jordan and husband, Johnny, Kingsport, and Rhonda Hall and husband, Carl of Weber City, Va.; two brothers, Willie Tipton and wife, Phyllis of Church Hill, and James Kelly Tipton of Gate City, Va.; one grandson, Elijah Jordan Tipton; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Monday, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Coy Butler and Rev. Edward Gillenwater officiating. Pine Grove Harmony, New Vision and Toke Hensley, James (Babe) Lawson and Phillip Elliott will provide music. Burial will be Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in the Peters Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will be meeting at cemetery for graveside service. Gate City Funeral Home is proud to be serving the Tipton family. Kingsport Times-News Laney Everett Tipton KINGSPORT
- Laney Everett Tipton, age 85 (today), passed away Thursday ( Laney
was born in Scott County He
attended the Laney
was retired from the Tennessee Eastman Company. Other
than his parents, Laney was preceded in death by four brothers, Howard,
Noah, Orvin and William; and his sisters, Bernice, Emma and Ruth. Laney
is survived by his wife, Ruby E. (Henry) Tipton of the home; three sons,
Eddie, Johnny and Bobby Tipton, all of Calling
hours will be from Graveside
services will follow in the Family
and friends will serve as pallbearers. East
Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Tipton family.
Linda (Baldwin) Tipton KINGSPORT - Linda Baldwin Tipton, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (Jan. 24, 2004) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, Va., she had lived in Kingsport for several years. She was a very loving mother of six children and a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a retired cook and night manager for Chuck's Drive-In. She had a lot of friends who she loved and especially the officers of the Kingsport City Police Department. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Tipton; a daughter, Martha Tipton; her parents, Willard Monroe Baldwin and Laura Stanley Baldwin; and a son-in-law, Danny Hunley Sr. Surviving are her four daughters, Shirley Busler and husband Dale, Kingsport, Janice Price, Rogersville, Wanda Hunley, Kingsport, and Vickie Helbert and husband Jerry, Kingsport; two sons, Donald Ray Tipton, and Ronald Kay Tipton and wife Shiela, all of Kingsport; 22 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Mary Laney of Kingsport; many cousins; and a very special companion, China, her 5-year-old pet. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at the Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Family and friends may also call at the homes of her son, Donnie, and her daughter, Shirley, 110 Fairway Street, Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Gary Hood and the Rev. Otto Gibson officiating. Music will be provided by the Hood Family Quartet. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Hall Cemetery, Rye Cove, Va. Pallbearers are Ronald Tipton, Jerry Helbert, Jerry Lee Helbert, Jeffrey Carter, Kevin McVey and Scott McVey. Kingsport Times-News Lizzie Kate (McDavid) Tipton GATE
CITY, Va. - Kate McDavid Tipton, 93, entered into rest Monday (April 26,
2004) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with her family by her
side. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ingle McDavid and Mattie Jane
Horton McDavid. Including
her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Clarence
Tipton; three sisters, Eugenia, Lillian and Viola; three brothers,
Claude, Kelly and Glen. Survivors
include three daughters, Shirley Tipton, Frances Todd, Imogene Tipton,
all of Gate City, Va.; one brother, Oakley McDavid, Clinchport, Va.; six
granddaughters, Sharon Wade, Susan Reed, Kathy Taylor, Sarah Austin,
Michelle Stapleton, Melissa Lane; and two grandsons, Michael and Mark
Todd; 18 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren and one on
the way, one step great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home. Services
will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of
the funeral home with Mark Todd, the Rev. Larry Morelock and the Rev.
Randall Stapleton officiating. Music
will be provided by the granddaughters. Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber
City, Va. Pallbearers
will be family and friends. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Luther Ellis Tipton WEBER CITY, Va. - Luther Ellis Tipton , 75, died Wednesday (Jan. 13, 1999) at his residence. Born in Scott County, Va., on April 18, 1923, he was a son of the late Harve and Albie Bates Tipton . He retired from Tennessee Eastman after 42 years of service and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He was of the Christian faith. He was a member of Lawson Memorial Church since the beginning of the church. He also served as a Sunday school superintendent and leader of the church quartet. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Tipton , in 1987; son-in-law, Bobby Bingham; sister, Lentha Templeton; three brothers, Nelson, Charlie and Roy Tipton ; two half brothers, Cecil and Willie Tipton . Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Charlotte Tipton , Sullivan Gardens, and Wendell and Connie Tipton , Weber City, Va.; two daughters and son-in-law, Judy Bingham and Janice and James Rhoten, both of Kingsport; three sisters, Kathleen Edwards, Ft. Blackmore, Va., Rosa Farthing, Kingsport, and Pauline Thompson, Clinchport, Va.; three brothers, Omer Tipton , Kingsport, James and Howard Tipton , both of Gate City, Va.; four grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; a great-grandson; a step-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Herman Quillen and the Rev. Claude Lane officiating. Music will be provided by Lawson Memorial Quartet. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holston View Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Military graveside services will be conducted by the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post No. 3382 of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawson Memorial Church, c/o Janice Rhoton, 518 Bell Ridge Road, Kingsport, TN 37665 or to the Scott County Lifesaving Crew, P.O. Box 1088, Gate City, VA 24251. Kingsport Times-News Mary Elizabeth
(Flanary) Lane Tipton Mary
Elizabeth Tipton, 69, of Bristol, Virginia, died Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1996,
at her home. She
was a former resident of Scott County and had lived in Bristol for the
past 25 years. She
was a member of Horton's Chapel Church. Survivors
include one daughter, Mrs. Conrad (Virginia) Smith, Kingsport; her
mother, Virgie Miller, Clinchport, Va.; four sisters, Evelyn Williams,
Bristol, Tennessee, Mrs. A. W. (Peggy) Jones, Memphis, Mrs. Delmer
(Reba) Duncan and Mrs. Johnny (Helen) Bowen, both of Clinchport; three
brothers, Ken Miller, Jonesborough, Tenn., John Miller, Blountville, and
Jerry Miller, Bristol, Tennessee; three grandchildren; four
great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Gate
City Funeral Home is in charge. Bristol
Herald Courier, Thursday, October 17, 1996 Submitted
by Delmar Fraysier Mary Ruth (Stanley) Tipton (June 21, 1941 - September 6, 2013) Mary
Ruth Tipton, age 72, Gate City, went to be with the Lord on Friday,
September 6, 2013 with her family by her side, at Wellmont Holston
Valley, Wilcox Hall, Kingsport TN. Mary was born June 21, 1941 in Fort
Blackmore, VA and was the daughter of the late Bill and Ruth Stanley. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Gary Wayne
Tipton; Daughter-In-Law, Lori Tipton; Brothers Cecil and Claude Stanley;
Sisters-In-Law Bertha and Modella Stanley; Brother-In-Law Ralph Carter;
and the father of her children, Howard Tipton. Mary was a loving mother,
sister, and grandmother. She
will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was of the
Baptist faith and regularly attended church held at Clinch View Manor
Apartments when she was able. She is
survived by her sons, Tim (Cheryl) Tipton, Ricky Tipton and Gregory A.
Tipton; granddaughter, Brandi (Matt) Bland; grandson Jordan E. Tipton,
and a special great granddaughter Mackenzie Tipton, all of Gate City VA;
step grandchildren Nikki and Alex Stuwa; step great grandchildren,
Destiny and Harley Stuwa; sisters Jewell (Glen) Daughterty, Duffield,
VA, Marie (Cecil) Jessee, Powell, TN, Faye (Jr) Hill, Glenda (Danny)
Kern; brother Phillip (Peggy) Stanley, Duffield VA, also several nieces
and nephews The
family will receive friends at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City VA on
Monday September 9, from 6 to 8 and any time at the home of Tim Tipton.
Funeral service will follow with the Rev. Joe Hill and Elder Pat Davis
Jr. officiating. Music will be provided by Kathy Fugate and the Edens
Family. Pallbearers will be Dennis Stanley, Roger Carter, C. H. Jessee,
Christopher Salling, Jeremy Francis and Allen Stanley. Honorary
pallbearers will be Bill Pat Tipton and Curt Arnold. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday September 10, 2013 at 11 AM, Hall Cemetery, Stanley Town Community of Scott County VA. Those wishing to attend graveside services are asked to meet at the funeral home no later than 10:00 AM. Mary
had requested that the family thank all of the residents at Clinch View
Manor Apartments who helped her, especially Paul Carrico, James Kelly
Tipton and Lovely Bowen, also Mountain Region Home Health who took very
good care of her and a special thanks to Dr. Winegar and his staff at
Holston Medical Group. The family would like to thank Wellmont, Wilcox
Hall Hospice and Amedisys for taking good care of her. Colonial
Funeral Home, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the Mary Ruth Tipton
family. Colonial
Funeral Home obituaries at www.colonialfhscott.com Submitted
by Don Lane Michael
Anthony Tipton December
18, 1974 - October 4, 2014 Michael
Anthony Tipton, 39, Johnson City passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014
at his home. A native of Kingsport, he is the son of Michael Tipton and
Wanda Sexton Lady. Michael attended First Christian Church in Johnson
City, Grace Freewill Baptist Church in Johnson City and Bethel Apostolic
Church in Kingsport. He enjoyed playing on the church softball team. He
spent his time with his family, who he adored, and loved camping,
fishing, riding country roads and hunting. Michael
is preceded in death by several grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Those
left to cherish his memory include his wife, Kristy Tipton of the home;
daughters, Kaitlyn Tipton of Kingsport, Meadoe Lamberson of the home and
Brianna Austin of Gate City, VA; daughter by choice, Skyler Stamper of
Johnson City; mother, Wanda Lady of Bristol; mothers by choice, Brenda
Tipton of Weber City, VA and Judy Lester of Johnson City; father,
Michael Tipton of Weber City, VA; fathers by choice, Dan Lady of Bristol
and Larry Lester of Johnson City; grandparents, Shirley and Coy
“Pop” Tipton; brother, Daniel Tipton of Kingsport; and several
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The
family requests your presence to Honor the Life of Michael Anthony
Tipton at 7:00PM on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Tetrick Funeral &
Cremation Services, Johnson City with Pastor Curtis Hurt and Pastor
Garland Tipton officiating. Music will be under the direction of Holly
Falin and Rick Osborne. The family will greet guests to share memories
from 5:00PM until the service hour at the funeral home. A
Graveside Service will be held at 12:00PM on Saturday, October 11, 2014
at Tipton Hammonds Cemetery, Manville, VA. Everyone is asked to meet
there at 11:50AM. Pallbearers will be Wade Falin, Jessie Wilson, Tony
Hammonds, Rick Osborne, Jerry Evans and Dan Spivey. Honorary pallbearers
are Greg Tipton, Dennis Ayers, Ed Tipton, Rick Ayers, Jeff Tipton,
Herman Sexton, David Sexton, Bobby Sexton, Scottie Sexton and Jason
Tipton. Tetrick
Funeral & Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN
37604 (423) 610-7171 is honored to serve the Tipton family. Tetrick
Funeral Home obituaries at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com Submitted
by Don Lane Mollie Jo (Davidson) Tipton KINGSPORT
- Mollie Jo Davidson Tipton, 49, 818 Oak Street, entered into rest
Friday (Sept. 28, 2001) at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was
preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Ethel McNutt Davidson;
sister, Ruby Salyers; brothers, Larry Wayne and Thomas Carrol Davidson. Survivors
include her son and daughter-in-law, Steven and Jennifer Tipton,
Surgoinsville; granddaughter, Brittany Tipton; stepmother, Mae Lane,
Duffield, Va.; sisters, Joyce Skeens, Wauseon, Ohio, and Rena McGaha,
Woodville, Ohio; brothers, Otis Davidson, Kingsport, and Kenny, David
Allen and John Henry Davidson, all of Weber City, Va.; several
stepsisters and stepbrothers; 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 niece, Donna Davidson, 108 Unaka
Street, Mount Carmel. Services
will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home with
the Rev. Jimmy Combs and the Rev. Aaron Edens officiating. Graveside
services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in the Tipton Family Cemetery. The
family will meet at the funeral home at 12 noon Monday. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane Ralph Isaac Tipton KINGSPORT - Ralph Tipton, 71, entered into rest Tuesday (Oct. 18, 2005) at Greystone Health Care Center, Blountville. He was born in Scott County, Va., on July 18, 1934 to the late James Harvey Tipton and Lillie Estelle Bishop Tipton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Pierson Tipton, and second wife, Anna Ruth Hall Tipton; sister, Lillie Mae Tipton Thacker; brothers, Eugene, James, Charlie and Claude Lee Tipton; stepson, Jeff Patrick. Mr. Tipton worked for Love Railroad at Holston Defense for over 30 years. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Jehovah Barrett; two sons and daughter-in-law, Steve and Linda Tipton and Michael Tipton; grandsons; Cody Tipton; a very special grandson, Dustin Barrett; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Phyllis Osborne, Dungannon, Va., Pam Tipton France, Judy and Wayne Pendleton, Joyce and Jimmy Dockery, all of Gate City, Va.; three sisters-in-law, Mary Tipton and Cenna Tipton, both of Clinchport, Va., and Ginger Tipton, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence. The family will also be receiving family and friends at his sister's residence, Joyce Dockery. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Alvin Skelton officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Holston View Cemetery. The family will meet at 1:15 p.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. The family wishes to give a special thanks to Jason Bragg, Elizabeth Pierson and to all his caregivers. Kingsport Times-News Ray Fayette Tipton Jr. CLINCHPORT, Va. - Ray Tipton Jr., 83, died Friday (Nov. 21, 2003) at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport. He was born in Scott County, Va., on April 17, 1920. Mr. Tipton retired from Tennessee Eastman Company. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray Tipton Sr.; and mother, Sally Edwards Tipton. Surviving are a son, D.W. and wife Joyce Tipton, Clinchport; two granddaughters, Angie and husband Brad Davenport, and Leah and husband David Culbertson; great-grandchildren, Jace Davenport, Shea Culbertson and Clay Culbertson; stepgreat-grandchildren, Megan Gardner, Paige Gardner, Alexis Short and Emily Short; one sister, Geneva Brickey, Gate City, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Combs officiating. Graveside services will be Monday at 11 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Warner Ray Brickey, Michael Brickey, Roger Brickey, Billy Nash, Odean Nash, G.E. Nash, Gary Gardner and Cecil Austin. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Tipton, Paul Crooke, Brad Davenport and David Culbertson. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720. Kingsport Times-News Ray F. Tipton Clinchport, Va. , July 30 ,1955, Ray F. Tipton,58, died at his home, Route 1, Clinchport, at 12:10p.m. Saturday after a lingering illness. He was a veteran of World War I and a lifetime resident of Scott County. Surviving are the widow, Mrs. Sally Edwards Tipton; one daughter, Mrs. Geneva Brickey, Clinchport; one son, Ray Tipton Jr., Clinchport,; Two sisters, Mrs. Sally Head, Gate City and Mrs. Myrtle Edwards, Clinchport; five brothers, James and Kelly of Clinchport, Johnny of Unicoi, Tenn., and Ezra and Cecil of Gate City. Also two half-sisters, Mrs. Lizzie Arnold, Gate City, and Mrs. Pearley Tipton of Kingsport; two half-brothers, E.W. Tipton, Kingsport, and Thomas Tipton, Gate City; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at 2p.m. at the Old Brick Church, Rye Cove, with the Rev. Lucian Lane and the Rev. Roy Jenkins officiating. Burial is to be in Holston View Cemetery, where the Kingsport VFW post will have charge of graveside services. The body will be removed from Scott County Funeral Home to the residence at 5p.m. Sunday. Kingsport Times News Ricky Ivan Tipton April 30, 1959 - January 31, 2016 Ricky Ivan Tipton, 56 of Gate City, passed away Sunday (January 31st, 2016) at Indian Path Hospital. He was born and has lived most of his life in Scott County. He drove a semi truck for many years. Rick was a humble man; and for many years he lived a different life but made a turn around and gave his heart and life to the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Beulah Tipton and the mother of his children, Cindy Linton. He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Tipton Wilson and son, Timothy Tipton; five grandchildren; two brothers, Dennis Tipton and partner, David Gibson and Marshall Tipton wife Edna Mae and sister, Kathy Clark and husband Robert and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3pm Wednesday (February 3, 2016) at Tipton’s Chapel Baptist Church. A service will follow at 3pm with Pastor Mike Gilliam officiating. Carter-Trent Funeral Home obituaries at www.cartertrent.com Submitted by Don Lane Robert Lewis Tipton April 26, 1970 - July 22, 2015 Sergeant First Class Robert “Bobby” Lewis Tipton, 45, left his earthly home on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home in Catlettsburg, KY. He was born on April 26, 1970 in Kingsport, TN. During his senior year of high school he joined the Army Reserves. He worked for the City of Kingsport for several years before joining the United States Army full time, where he served for 24 years until his death. Bobby was very honored and proud to serve his county, with three tours overseas. Bobby was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Halbert and Vergie McCraw; paternal grandparents, Jack and Barbara Tipton; great-grandmother, Lelia Smith; special uncle, Charles “Ronnie” McCraw; and step-brother, Randy Patrick. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Massey Tipton, of KY; mother, Helen Tipton of KY; father and step-mother, Gary and Beulah Tipton of Kingsport, TN; daughters, Becky Tipton of Fall Branch, and Brittany Gilbert and husband, Kelsie of OR; sister, Kimberlie Tipton of GA; one niece and nephew of GA; one grandson and granddaughter of OR; three stepsons and one step-daughter of KY; two special cousins, Stephanie McCraw Miller and husband, Travis of VA, and Timothy McCraw and wife, Samantha of Kingsport; half-sister, Ocie McCarty of Blountville; half-brother, Buddy McCarty of Blountville; step-sister, Teresa Patrick Marshall of Kingsport; step-brother, Wayne Patrick of NC; one aunt; two great-aunts; and many cousins and friends. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 31, 2015 from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett- Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, TN and at other hours at the residence of Gary Tipton. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jerry Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Bobby’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908, or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 75817, Topeka, KS 66675. Hamlet-Dobson Funeral Home obituaries at www.hamlettdobson.com Submitted by Don Lane Robert Lynn Tipton KINGSPORT
— Robert Lynn “Bobby” Tipton , 52, of Kingsport, passed away
Tuesday ( He
was a lifelong resident of He
was preceded in death by his parents, Laney Everett and Ruby Elizabeth
Henry Tipton . He
is survived by his wife, Melinda H. Tipton , of the home; two brothers,
Eddie Tipton and Johnny Tipton , both of Funeral
services are incomplete and will be announced later by Carter-Trent
Funeral Home, Carter-Trent
Funeral Home,
Ruby Elizabeth (Akers) Tipton GATE CITY, Va. - Ruby Elizabeth Akers Tipton, 65, of Route #1, departed this life early Monday morning (April 2, 2001) at her residence. She was a native of Scott County, Va., and a homemaker. Ruby attended Tipton Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Patrick Hagan Akers and Ada Bell Lane Akers. Survivors include her husband, H.R. (Ray) Tipton, Gate City; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Tipton and David Peters, Gate City; sons and daughter-in-law, Randall Tipton, Greeneville, Ronnie and Tammy Tipton, Gate City; grandchildren, Lorie Ann Murray and Burk Murray, both of Gate City, Jamie Leigh Ann Burke and Adam Burke, both of Kingsport, Christhpor David Peters, Gate City, Cpl. Larry Randall Tipton, Jr., Okonawa, Japan, Amanda Suzanne Peters, Gate City, Mathew Ray Tipton, Greeneville, Crystal Gwen Tipton, Greeneville, Brandon Keith Tipton, Gate City; great-grandchildren, Haley Elizabeth Burke, Kingsport, Andrea McKenna Murray, Gate City; brothers, James Akers and Glen Akers, both of Gate City. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and any time at the residence. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Claude Lane and the Rev. Jimmy Combs officiating. Music will be by the Tipton Family Singers. Burial will follow in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Pallbearers will be Bruce Brewer, Jeff Hux, Joe Christon, Paul Jennings, Larry Huff, Howard Tipton, Joe Tipton and D.B. Long. Kingsport Times-News Ruby Elizabeth (Henry) Tipton KINGSPORT
— Ruby Elizabeth Henry Tipton, 84, of Kingsport, entered eternal rest
at Born
in Mrs.
Tipton was a homemaker and a member of In
addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 56
years, Laney E. Tipton in 2004; and by two brothers, Emory Henry and
Gentry Henry. She
is survived by three sons, William E. Tipton, Johnny L. Tipton and
Robert L. Tipton and wife, Melinda all of Kingsport; several nieces and
nephews. The
family will receive friends from Services
will follow at Burial
will follow graveside services at Those
wishing may make memorial contributions to East
Lawn Funeral Home, your dignity memorial provider, is serving the Tipton
family.
Sara Elizabeth "Lizzie" (Hammonds) Tipton Gate
City, VA - Sara Elizabeth "Lizzie" Tipton, 97, went home to be
with the Lord Sunday, September 27, 2009 at the Brian Center of natural
causes. A lifelong native of Scott County. She was born on April 10, 1912 to the late Newt Hammonds and Nancy Estepp Hammonds. She attended church at Tipton's Chapel and Clinchport. In
addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Johnnie M. Tipton; a daughter, Annette Haynes; son-in-law, Harlan
Davidson; one sister, Lula Jennings; two brothers, Bradley and Johnny
Hammonds. She is
survived by her daughters, Marlene Davidson and Phyllis Combs and
husband, Jim; sons, Bobby G. Tipton and wife, Vickie, John Gary Tipton
and wife, Wilma; ten grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, seven
great great grandchildren; sisters, Nannie Jones, Etta Spivey and
Shirley Tipton; brothers, Bill, Odell, Robert C., Ben, Ray, Jimmy and
Gene Hammonds. The
family will receive friends and condolences from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday,
September 30, 2009 at Gate City Funeral Home and at the home of Jim and
Phyllis Combs at their residence in Manville off Bellamy-Tipton Road.
Services will be at 7 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the
funeral home with Rev. Aaron Edens and Rev. Garland Tipton officiating.
Music will be provided by the Edens Family Singers. Graveside
services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 1, 2009 at the Tipton
Family Cemetery, Gate City, VA. Those who wish to attend the graveside
service are asked to meet at the cemetery. Family
and friends will serve as pallbearers. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Tipton family. Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Alice Jones Tittsworth Church Hill- Alice Jones Tittsworth, 88, of West Carters Valley Road, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday (Oct 1, 2003). She was a member of Greenvale Baptist Church and a homemaker, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. Preceding her in death were her husband Will K. Tittsworth; parents, Albert and Callie Horton Jones; son, Buford Tittsworth; daughter, Ernestine Grim; brothers, Paul, Victor, and Earl Jones; stepmother, Marybell Jones and granddaughter, Vicky Tittsworth. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Vance and Sharron Tittsworth, Church Hill; son-in-law, Lloyd Grim, Church Hill; five grandchildren, Ramona Fletcher, Tammy Baker, Sherry Price, Mike Grim, all of Church Hill and Mark Tittsworth of Gray, Tenn.; 11 great-grandchildren' two half sisters, Mrs. Jimmy (Mary Elizabeth) Haynes and Mrs. Tim (Frances) Taylor, both of Gate City, Va: half- brother, Bill Jones, Church Hill; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Bob Cloud officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ben Tittsworth, Tom Tittsworth, H.S. Bellamy, Dewey Lane Jr., Bill Lane, and Don Carter. Kingsport Times-News George W. Tittsworth Gate City, Va. — (Spl.) — Funeral services for George W. Tittsworth, 76, prominent Scott County farmer and livestock grower who died at noon Wednesday at his home in Holston Springs, will be held at 2 p. m. Friday at Prospect Church In Yuma. Burial will be in Holston View, with nephews acting as pallbearers and neighbor women as flower bearers. Kingsport Times; Dec. 19, 1947 Howard Leon Todd GATE CITY, Va. - Elder Howard L. Todd, 79, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening (Aug. 22, 2002) at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a member of Zion Baptist Church and was a retired minister. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Russell Todd and Elizabeth Davis Todd; sister, Betty Kerns; and brothers, Jimmy Todd, Benjamin Todd, Gene Todd and T.R. Todd. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Madeline Eads Todd, Gate City, Va.; daughters, Deborah Davenport, Kingsport and Donna Malone and husband Paul Malone, Bristol, Va.; grandchildren, Lisa, Tim and Matt, Todd and wife, Robbie; great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael and Kenzie; former son-in-law, John Davenport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence of a daughter, Deborah Davenport, 500 Fleetwood Drive #2, Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul Blessing officiating. Eulogy will be given by Paul Malone. Music will be provided by the Todd Sisters and Bud Hulsey. Burial will be at Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Truman Jones, Mike Todd, Randy Kerns, Mack Price, Junior Salyer, John Davenport, Carroll Baker and Denny Austin. Kingsport Times-News Blanche (Quillen) Tolliver May 28, 1912 – Oct 3, 1997 LIMESTONE - Blanche Quillen Tolliver, 85, 2309 Old Ducktown Road, Limestone, died at 12:10 a.m. Friday (Oct. 3, 1997) in Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Waylands, Va., she had been a resident of Greene County since 1945. Mrs. Tolliver was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She was the daughter of the late Floyd and Pearl Chapman Quillen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hayes B. Tolliver; a sister, Edith Martin; and two brothers, John Quillen and Joe Clyde Quillen. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Louise) Payne, Greeneville, Mrs. Joe (Jane) Luster, Kingsport, Mrs. Helen Turnmire and Mrs. Richard (Judy) Harrison, both of Limestone; nine grandchildren; one step-grandson; eleven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Lona Dickson and Mrs. Bessie Arnold, both of Kingsport; two brothers, Hubert Quillen and Ray Quillen, both of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Lorene Dickerson. Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Fall Branch Chapel of the Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, or anytime at the home. Services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Darrell Slagle officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Greene Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital Memorial Program, P.O. Box 1000, Memphis, Tenn. 38148-0552. Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Billy Jason Tomlinson Duffield,
VA - Billy Jason Tomlinson, 35, Duffield, VA passed away, Thursday,
January 16, 2014 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Billy
was born in Wise, VA on December 11, 1978 to Jack and Brenda Tomlinson. He
was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Nannie and Andy
Tomlinson and his maternal grandparents, Holly and Branche Berry; aunt,
Lillie Fletcher and Uncle Roy Tomlinson. Jason
is survived by his daughter, Haley Lynn Tomlinson, Duffield, VA; son,
Jason Tyler Tomlinson, Duffield, VA; mother of his children, Misty
Mcelyea, Duffield, VA; mother, Brenda Lynn Tomlinson; father, Jack
Tomlinson; sister, Jackie Lynn Johnson; special aunt, Rosie Hensley and
a special nephew, Matthew Johnson, who loved his " Uncle J";
along with a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. The
family will receive friends from 4:30-7 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014
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
Evangelist Kenneth Neeley, Otto Gibson and Pastor Charles Rhoton
officiating. The Hood Family will provide the music. Graveside
services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2014 at the
Tomlinson Cemetery in the Purchase Ridge Community of Scott County, VA.
Tyler Tomlinson, Joe Sturgill, Lloyd Mendenhall, Robert Berry, Larry
Berry, Billy Falin, Troy Roberts and Cameron Clamon will serve as
pallbearers. Jeff Henderson, Charles Fletcher and Eddie Fletcher will
serve as honorary pallbearers. Family
and Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Billy Jason
Tomlinson. Gate City
Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted
by Don Lane Carl James Tomlinson KINGSPORT - Carl J. Tomlinson, 83, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday (July 30, 2006) at Indian Path medical Center. Mr. Tomlinson was born in Scott County, Va. to the late William P. and Nannie Elizabeth Tomlinson. He was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church for 33 years and was a faithful member of the Upper Room Sunday School class. He retired from the CE Division of Eastman Chemical Company after 43 years of service. Mr. Tomlinson was a Navy Veteran, having served his country proudly during World War II. He held memberships in the Gate City Masonic Lodge and the Gems and Minerals Society of Greater Kingsport. He was a past antique dealer and an avid gardener. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tomlinson was preceded in death by his son, Phillip Tomlinson; and a sister, Addalle Creech. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Jeannette Tomlinson, of the home; two sons, David Tomlinson and wife Mearvic, Shanghai, China and Carl J. (Jim) Tomlinson and wife Maria, Miami, Fla.; two daughters, Angela Bellamy and husband Mike, Kingsport, and Virginia Medeiros and husband Raymond, Merritt Island, Fla.; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fred Tomlinson and wife Vada, Kingsport, and Frank Tomlinson and wife Betty, Gate City, Va.; one aunt, Gladys Phillips of Kingsport; and many nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, or anytime at the family residence. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. at the church, with Rev. Robert Smith officiating. Entombment services will be held on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. Those who wish to attend the entombment services are asked to meet at Oak Hill Mausoleum #IV at Oak Hill Memorial Park, at 12:15 p.m. The Charles DeWitt Byrd Post No. 3382 of the VFW will conduct the military rites. In-lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in honor of Mr. Tomlinson to the Colonial Heights United Methodist Church Building Fund. The staff of Oak Hill Memorial Park, Funerals and Cremations is honored to serve the family of Mr. Carl J. Tomlinson. Kingsport Times-News Cecil
Carol Tomlinson WEBER Born on He retired in 1993 as a chemical operator at
Eastman Kodak. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in
death by his brother, Joe Tomlinson. Surviving are his wife, Nina Bates Tomlinson; son,
Phillip Carroll Tomlinson; daughters, Amy Rose and Whitney Tomlinson;
stepdaughter, Lucretia Collins and husband James; seven grandchildren
and one great-grandchild; sister, Diana Powers and husband Jimmie; and a
host of nieces, nephews and friends. Calling hours are from Services will follow the calling hours in the
funeral home chapel with Pastor Roc Collins officiating. Committal services will be held at Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in
the family's name to the First Baptist Church of Gate City, Va.
Claude Tomlinson Gate City, Va.—(Spl— Claude Tomlinson, 52, died Friday at 5:15 a. m. at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Elwood Bishop, at Duffield. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. at Peters Chapel Church at Duffield with the Rev. Claude Taylor in charge. Burial will be in the family cemetery at Jasper, Va. Mr. Tomlinson is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Robert Easterling of Norton; two brothers, John of Natural Tunnel and Charles Tomlinson of Duffield. A lifelong resident of Scott County, he was a son of the late Whitt and Lula Warfe Tomlinson. A farmer by occupation, he was a veteran of World War I and was a member of the Primitive Baptist church. Kingsport Times-News; Nov. 17, 1947 Echol Marion Tomlinson Aug 30,
1900 – Feb 7, 1994 BIG
STONE GAP, Va. - Echol Marion Tomlinson, 93, 760 Shanee Ave., died at
5:30 a.m. Monday (Feb. 7, 1994) at Heritage Hall. Nursing Home, Big
Stone Gap, Va. A
native of Scott County, Va., he moved to Wise County at age 10. He was a
member of the Big Stone Gap Assembly of God, and was a former employee
of the town of Big Stone Gap, and Fraley's Inc. as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Nancy Christian Tomlinson; and three sons. Surviving
are his wife, Maggie Taylor Tomlinson, Heritage Hall Nursing Home, Big
Stone Gap, Va.; two daughters, Nancy Tomlinson, Kingsport and Betty J.
Manious, Big Stone Gap, Va.; two sons, Glenn Tomlinson, St. Augustine,
Fla. and Billy Joe Tomlinson, Big Stone Gap; Va.; eight grandchildren
and 18 great-grand-children; one sister, Mrs. Pearl Grindstaff, Big
Stone Gap, Va. Calling
hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Gilliam Funeral Home, Big Stone
Gap, Va. Services
will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with
the Rev. Hugh Bowers officiating. Friends
and neighbors will serve as pallbearers. Burial
will be in the Glencoe Cemetery, Big Stone Gap, Va. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane Frances Mae (Robbins) Tomlinson KINGSPORT - Frances Mae Tomlinson, 86, Kingsport, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday (March 27, 2007) at her residence following a long illness. She was born in Scott County, Va. and lived in Kingsport for most of her life. Mae was retired from Ridgefield Country Club where she worked as a cook. She was treasurer and a faithful member of Long Island Primitive Baptist Church. She was a member of the salvation Army Home League. Mae was a daughter of the late William and Flora (Bowen) Robbins. She was also preceded in death by her husband Fugate Tomlinson; sons, Charles Arthur Tomlinson and Larry Tomlinson; daughter, Vena Tomlinson; granddaughter, Connie Tomlinson; sister, Mollie Ball; two half-sisters; and brother, Wilson Dock Robbins. She is survived by her four daughters, Shirley Willis and husband Richard, of Johnson City, Sylvia Carden of Carters- ville, Ga, Billie Sue Dykes and husband, Junior, of Kingsport, June Sutherland and husband Russell, of Gray, and Jewell Phillips of Mt. Carmel; one sister; Vivian Hughes of Baltimore, Ohio; two brothers, Jerry Robbins of Kingsport, and Ed Robbins of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Calling Hours will be held at Carter-Trent Funeral Home Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted at the funeral home at 6 p.m.Wednesday, with Chaplain Richard Willis officiating. Graveside service will be held at East Lawn Memorial Park at 12 p.m. on Thursday. Friends and family are asked to meet at cemetery at 11:55 a.m. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Tomlinson family. Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Franklin Delano "Frank" Tomlinson March 31, 1933 - October 19, 2014 Gate
City, VA - Franklin Delano Tomlinson, 81, Gate City, VA passed away,
Sunday, October 19, 2014 at his residence. Mr.
Tomlinson was born in Scott County, VA on March 31, 1933 to the late
William and Nannie Elizabeth (Chapman) Tomlinson. He was retired from
A.F.G. Industries. He
was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Gate City where he
served as a Deacon for many years. Frank
was an avid outdoorsman who loved teaching his grandchildren to fish and
hunt. In
addition to his parents, his sister, Adellee Creech and brothers, Fred
Tomlinson and Carl Tomlinson preceded him in death. He
is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Godsey Tomlinson, Gate
City, VA; sons, Frankie Tomlinson and wife, Deanne, Austin, TX and Mark
Tomlinson, Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Matthew Tomlinson, Austin, TX and
Andrew Tomlinson, Atlanta, GA; along with several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, October 23, 2014 at
the Gate City Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00
p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev.
Andy Barnes, Rev. Roc Collins, and Rev. Jeff Deboard officiating. The
Gate City First Baptist Quartet will provide the music. Graveside
services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 24, 2014 at
the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Matthew Tomlinson, Andrew
Tomlinson, Bobby Godsey, Jimmy Daves, Doug Humphreys, David Hill, and
Greg Chapman will serve as pallbearers. The Deacons of the First Baptist
Church of Gate City will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family
and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The First Baptist Church
of Gate City, 307 E. Jackson Street, Gate City, VA 24241. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Frank D.
Tomlinson. (Some Scott Co ancestral families
– Tomlinson, Chapman, Miller, Wolfe, Hill, Edwards, Carter, Pendleton,
Walling, Smith, Stallard) Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted
by Don Lane Fred J. Tomlinson Fred J. Tomlinson, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 28, 2011, due to complications from an aneurysm. A native of Scott County, Virginia, he had lived in Kingsport most of his life. Fred served in the U. S. Marine Corps tactical fighter squadron during World War II. After leaving the military, he worked at Johnson-Hilliard, where he retired after 42 years of service. Fred was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Lions Club, the V.F. W. and various other organizations. Preceding him in death were his brother, Carl Tomlinson; and sister, Addalee Creech. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Vada Page Tomlinson; two daughters, Connie T. Warner and husband Jim of Oxford, Connecticut; Judy T. Urquhart and husband Jim of Phoenix, Arizona; one son, F. Alan Tomlinson and wife Virginia Hunt Tomlinson of Kansas City, Missouri; four grandchildren, William Fredrick Warner, James Alan Warner, Judy Tomlinson Ledbetter, and Lisa P. Harms; brother, Franklin D. Tomlinson and wife Betty G. of Gate City, VA; and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call anytime Saturday (July 30th) through Monday (August 1st) at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Services will be private. Burial will be at Holston View Cemetery with military honors presented by the American Legion Posts #3/265 and the V. A. National Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 5001 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64118-4697 or Crossroad United Methodist Church, 299 Bays Cove Trail, Kingsport, TN 37660. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home obituaries at www.hamlettdobson.com Submitted by Don Lane Jeannette Arminta (Blackburn) Tomlinson (husband b. Scott Co.) KINGSPORT — Jeannette Blackburn Tomlinson, 82, went to her heavenly home, Wednesday (Jan. 7, 2009) after an extended illness. She previously resided in Gate City, Va., and had lived in the Colonial Heights community of Kingsport for 35 years. Jeannette loved and was devoted to all her family and friends. Before her illness she was an active member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and the Upper Room Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her spouse, Carl Tomlinson; a son, Phillip Tomlinson; and a sister, Norma Jean Odum. Surviving are a son, David Tomlinson and spouse Maravic, of Dubai U.A.E; a daughter, Angela Bellamy and spouse Mike, of Kingsport; a daughter, Ginger Medeiros and spouse Raymond, of Merritt Island, Fla.; a son, Jim Tomlinson and spouse Maria, of Miami, Fla.; grandchildren, Michelle, Nicole, Ryan, Richard, Justin, Sydney, Danyule, Jacob, C. J., and Nina; great-grandchildren, Meredith, Mason, and Melanie; and brothers and sisters, Tom Blackburn, Barbara Richardson, Yvonne Carter, all of Kingsport, Christine Jones and Keith Blackburn, of Gate City, Oran "Bird" Blackburn and Ruth Ann Fugate, of Hiltons, Va., Frank Blackburn, of Williston, S.C., Joe Blackburn, of Maryville, Tenn., and Roberta Stewart, of Lutz, Fla. The family will receive friends any time at the home of the daughter, Angela Bellamy and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the church with the Rev. Tom Seay officiating. Entombment will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 6027, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, is serving the family of Jeannette Tomlinson. Kingsport Times-News Laura Jean (Clendenin) Tomlinson Oct 27, 1919 - Apr 4, 2014 Laura
Jean Tomlinson, 94, Kingsport, TN passed away, Friday, April 4 2014 at
the residence of her daughter. Mrs.
Tomlinson was born in Scott County, VA on October 27, 1919 to the late
Will and Lou Stacy Clendenin. She was
of the Methodist faith and attended Purchase Ridge Methodist Church. In
addition to her parents, her husband, R.C. Tomlinson, Sr.; her son,
Charles Tomlinson; sister, Gertrude Clendenin; and brother, Ed Clendenin
preceded her in death. She is
survived by her daughters, Frances Sanders, Kingsport, TN, Ramona Boy,
Kingsport, TN, and Frankie Bishop, Kingsport, TN; son, R.C. Tomlinson,
Jr. and wife, Saundra, Duffield, VA; 10 grandchildren; 15 great
grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Johnnie Tomlinson Stowell, Orlando, FL;
along with several nieces and nephews The
family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Sunday, April 6, 2014 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 Evangelist
Kenneth Neeley officiating. The Weber City Baptist Church Singers, Kari
White, Josh Taylor, and Melinda Taylor will provide the music. Graveside
services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 7, 2014 at the
Tomlinson Cemetery in the Purchase Ridge community of Duffield, VA. Tim
Fields, Jeff Sanders, Barrett Sanders, Dustin Bishop, Brandon Bishop,
Leland Sanders, and Chris Repass will serve as pallbearers. Donnie Page,
Bradley Arthur, and Matthew Church will serve as honorary pallbearers. Family
and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the graveside service. The
family wishes to give special thanks to Dr. Westley Eastridge and staff
for their care of Mom, and to Beth Bishop for the love and care she
provided. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Laura
Tomlinson. Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Lily (Berry) Tomlinson METARIE, La. - Lily Berry Tomlinson, 74, died Thursday (March 26, 1992) at her residence. She was a native of Scott 'County, Va., and was a retired registered nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Tomlinson; her parents, John and Belle Berry; three brothers and seven sisters. Surviving are one daughter, Pauleah Tomlinson Corruthers, Metarie; two granddaughters; and one sister, Ruby Berry Smith, Clinchport, Va. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fair Hope, Ala. Courtesy of Scott County Funeral Home. Kingsport Times-News Nina (Bates) Phillips Tomlinson July 23, 1947 - February 18, 2016 Nina Bates Phillips Tomlinson, 68, of Weber City, VA, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, February 18, 2016 at her residence after a long illness. She was born in Morrison City, lived in Kingsport most of her life and had lived in Weber City, VA for the past twenty years. Mrs. Tomlinson retired from Holston Valley Medical Center as a secretary after several years of service. She also was a former employee of Hood’s Treasure Basket and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Tomlinson enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, doing needle point and making floral arrangements. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Tomlinson; parents, Cecil Vernoy & Ethel Steele Bates; brother, Don Bates and nephew, Dewayne Goebel. Surviving are her daughter, Lucretia Phillips; fur baby “Rudy;” sister, Wanda Goebel and husband, Dallas; niece, Jeretta Johnson and husband, Mitch and good friend, Lorelie Phillips. The family will receive friends from 4 – 6 pm Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 pm in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel with Pastor James Hagy officiating. A Graveside Service will be held at 2 pm Monday, February 22, 2016 at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Good Shepherd. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery. Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services is honored to serve the family of Nina Tomlinson. Oak Hill Funeral Home obituaries at OakhillFH.com Submitted by Don Lane Phillip Mark Tomlinson PLANO, Texas - Phillip Mark Tomlinson, 43, Plano, Texas, died Thursday, (May 23, 1991,) at HCA Medical Center, Plano, Texas after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, he was owner and CEO of Enviropak Corporation. He was a 16 Year veteran of the United States Navy and an active parent at Plano East SHS. Surviving are his wife, Judy Dale Spivey Tomlinson; two daughters, Michelle Tomlinson and Nicole Tomlinson, both of Plano, Texas; his mother and father, Carl and Jeanette Blackburn Tomlinson, Kingsport; two brothers, David Tomlinson, Kingsport and Carl Tomlinson, Miami, Fla.; two sisters, Angela Bellamy, Kingsport and Ginger Tomlinson, Guam. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at Ted Dickey Funeral Home Chapel, Plano, Texas with, the Rev. Ralph Burke officiating. Burial will be in the Plano Mutual Cemetery. Kingsport Times-News Ralph Donald "R.D." Tomlinson CHURCH HILL — Ralph Donald Tomlinson, 71, entered into rest Tuesday (Nov. 15, 2011), at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born Dec. 15, 1939, in Clinchport, Va., he was the son of the late Thomas and Dora E. Smith Tomlinson. He served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960 and was a retired employee of Eastman Chemical Company in 2000. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed and always remembered by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by two half-brothers, James O. Rhoton and Clifton Rhoton. Surviving are his wife, Linda S. Tomlinson, Church Hill; son, Larry K. Tomlinson, Mount Carmel; granddaughters, Sydney N. Tomlinson and Lindsey G. Tomlinson; five sisters, Jean Rose and Mrs. Ellra (Faye) Kindle, both of Clinchport, Va., Minnie Rose, Kingsport, Mae Tomlinson and Annie Tomlinson, both of Gate City, Va.; several nieces and nephews. The family would like to express a very special thank you to the staff of Holston Valley Medical Center Wilcox Hall oncology floor, attending physicians, the staff of Amedisys Hospice Services, friends and neighbors for their support during this time. Ralph’s wishes were for his body to be donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at James H. Quillen College of Medicine East Tennessee State University, in hopes of expanding the research of Metastatic Melanoma. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Road, Suite 102, Johnson City, Tenn. 37601. Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Rusha Lee (Farmer) Tomlinson Mrs. Rusha Lee Tomlinson, 89, Kingsport, TN
passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Tomlinson was born in Scott County, VA on
In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband, She is survived by her daughters and
sons-in-law, Jean Bright and husband, Jerry, Rogersville, TN, Clarice
Brummett and husband, Dale, Kingsport, TN, Myrtle Starnes, Kingsport,
TN, Ollie Miller and husband, Ron, Kingsport, TN, Ruth Baker and
husband, Robert, Blountville, TN; sons and daughters-in-law, Edward
Stapleton and wife, Rita, Jefferson City, TN, Darl Stapleton and wife,
Wanda, White Pine, TN, John Stapleton and wife, Darlene, White Pine, TN,
Glen Stapleton and wife, Charlotte, Kingsport, TN; 50 grandchildren;
several great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; sisters,
Lola McDuff and husband, William, Fall Branch, TN, and Irene Isley,
Kingsport, TN; brother, Billy Ray Farmer, Kingsport, TN; along with
several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from Burial will follow at Gate City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com William Mitchell “Will” Tomlinson CLINCHPORT
- William (Will) Mitchell Tomlinson, 72, Route 3, died in Kingsport's
Holston Valley Community Hospital Tuesday.
[2/26//1973] He was a retired farmer and coal miner, and was a Methodist. Survivors
include his widow Mrs. Ginsey Carter Tomlinson; and a son, Jack
Tomlinson, Pleasanton, Calif. Gate
City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. --------------------------------------------- Funeral
services for William Mitchell Tomlinson of Route 3, Clinchport, Va. will
be held Thursday March 1 at Pattonsville United Methodist Church at 2:30
p.m. with the Rev. Paul Lane officiating. Nephews will serve as
pallbearers. Burial will be in the McKinney·Carter Cemetery. The body
will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends
from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday night & will be taken to the church one hour
before the service. Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kingsport
Times-News, Feb 1973 Submitted
by Jewel Giles Horton Harrell Edith Mae (Gibson) Toney BIG STONE GAP, Va. — Edith Mae Gibson Toney, 94, entered into eternal rest Thursday (May 28, 2009) at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, Va. She was born in Stickleyville, Va. to the late Arlin and Minnie Jones Gibson. She lived most of her life in Big Stone Gap, Va. and was a lifelong member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Big Stone Gap, Va. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, and two grandchildren, two brothers, and four sisters. Surviving are six sons, Andy Toney, John Toney, Eddie Toney, Joe Toney, Jr. all of Big Stone Gap, Va., David Toney of Batavia, Ohio, and Fred Toney of Coeburn, Va.; three daughters, Bernice Noumoff of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mary Freeman and husband, Mac of Villa Hills, Ky., Shirley Noonan of Loveland, Ohio; 17 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren and on great great grandchild; brother, Charles Gibson and wife Jean of Pinellas Park, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; many loving friends and neighbors. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday (June 1, 2009) at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Les and Father Tim Drake officiating. Entombment will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1821 Holton Avenue East, Big Stone Gap, Va. 24219 or to the Charity of your choice.
Kingsport Times-News Helen Jenette (Lowe) Peters Touton WEBER CITY, Va. - Helen Peters Touton, 70, entered into rest Friday (June 3, 2005) at her residence. Mrs. Touton was born in Scott County, Va., on May 5, 1935, daughter of Lantha Williams Lowe and the late Clarence M. Lowe. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert C. Peters. Survivors include her husband, Frederick Raymond "Ray" Touton Jr., Weber City; daughters, Susan Peters, Weber City, and Jenny Lynne Peters, Gate City, Va.; son, Frederick Raymond "Rick" Touton III and wife, Jenny Fry Touton, Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandsons, David Gardner, Mark Gardner and Frederick Raymond "Eric" Touton IV and wife Kim; mother, Lantha Williams Lowe, Gate City, Va.; sisters and brother-in-law, Jackie and Joe Bellamy, Gate City, Va., and Phyllis Lowe, Gate City, Va.; brother and sister-in-law, Lowell and Jean Lowe, Church Hill; special cousin, Mildred Williams Peters, Weber City; beloved nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Kenneth Pierce officiating. Averil Peters and Kenneth and Phyllis Pierce will provide the music. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Peters Family Cemetery, Gate City, Va. Family and friends will be meeting at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. to go in procession to the graveside service. Josh Castle, Jason Castle, Chris Peters, Kevin Peters, Chad Robinette, Clay Robinette and Frank Light will serve as pallbearers. Kingsport Times-News Betty Jo (Vicars) Townsend Dec 20, 1931 – Mar 14, 2011 KINGSPORT - Betty Jo Vicars Townsend was born on Dec. 20, 1931, and passed away on March 14, 2011, at her home following an extended illness. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, James Loyd Vicars and Gladys Mowdy Vicars; and a special niece, Debby Crane. Survivors include her husband, Richard L. Townsend; daughter, Tamara Lynn Barbour and husband, Tom, of Staunton, Va.; two sons, Randall Townsend and wife, Linda, of Silver Spring, Md., David Townsend and wife, Sandra, of Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Andrea Weller and husband, Rob, Leah Barbour of Richmond, Va., Robby Barbour of Georgetown, S.C., Alisha and Daniel Townsend of Silver Spring, Md., Jillian Townsend and Joseph Bourque IV of Kingsport; a great-granddaughter, Sophia Weller of Richmond, Va.; sister, Ruth Vicars Crane and husband, Ralph Jr. of Kingsport; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Joann Townsend of Clarksville, Md. Betty was a graduate of Blountville High School and a member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church and she was a graduate of Bible Study Fellowship. She was employed by Bell Atlantic Telephone Company in Washington, D.C., and Silver Spring, Md. Betty was a homemaker with a gift of hospitality, who welcomed many quests into her home. She also cared for those less fortunate or gravely ill. Betty was an avid gardener who loved the outdoors. She and her husband traveled extensively, she learned to ski when she was 50 years old. Memorial services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at the Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church with Mike Culbertson, lay minister officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church building fund, 6044 Orebank Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37664. The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Betty Jo Vicars Townsend. (Some Scott Co ancestral families – Vicars, Fields, Penley, Lark, Bays, McClellan, Williams, Kilgore, Elliot, Kimbler, Lane, Estep) Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Jewel Marie (Maddox) Townsend KINGSPORT - Jewel Marie Townsend , 62, Little Valley Road, went to be with the Lord Thursday evening (Sept. 23, 1999) at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Emboden, Va., she had resided in Kingsport all of her adult life. She retired from the Sullivan County School System. She was a member of Walkers Ford Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Tammy Renay Townsend ; her parents, Roy and Annie Marie Collier Maddox; and two brothers, Carl Emmitt Maddox and Youdale Maddox. Surviving are her husband, the Rev. Gaither L. Townsend , of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Jeanett Hayes, Kingsport and Wende and Craig Bass, Kingsport; four grandchildren, Chelsey Hayes, Lindsey Hayes, Kayla Hayes and Allie Bass; five sisters, Lucille Manis, Fay Hensley and husband, Gene, Betty Davis, Deanna Maddox and Carol Collins, all of Kingsport; one brother, Bobby Maddox, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Friends may also call anytime at the residence, 2204 Little Valley Road. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Elmo Owens and the Rev. John Crawford officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery at 2:55 p.m. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Kingsport Times-News Uthema (Bowen) Townsend DUFFIELD, Va. — Uthema B. Townsend (Mamaw), 82, of the Stanleytown community, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday (May 20, 2009) at her residence. She was born in Scott County, Va., was a homemaker and a member of Mabe Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Townsend; parents, Lewis and Catherine Willis Bowen; four sisters and one brother. Surviving are her daughters, Charlotte Ensley and husband, Robert, Duffield, Va., Lily Bledsoe and husband, Thomas, Duffield, Va., Barbara Calton and husband, Gerald, Duffield, Va., Debbie Jarrett and husband, Coy, Gate City, Va., Kathy Gilliam and husband, Randall, Duffield, Va. and Vickie Townsend, Duffield, Va.; sons, Rev. Lonnie Townsend and wife, Norma, Duffield, Va., Roy Townsend and wife, Nancy, Gate City, Va., Jerry Townsend and wife, Martha, Duffield, Va., Roger Townsend, Duffield, Va., David Townsend, and wife, Tina, Duffield, Va., and Joe Townsend and wife, Kim, Duffield, Va.; 23 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren; sister, Virgie Bowen, Duffield, Va.; brother, Arthur Bowen, Duffield, Va.; special friends, MD and Maggie Hyatt. She is expecting a great-grandson and great-great- granddaughter both in July. Calling hours are from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel on Sunday at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Jerry Scalf, the Rev. MD Hyatt and the Rev. Tim Rhoton officiating. Music will be provided by the Scotty Norton Family. Pallbearers will be grandsons and honorary pallbearers will be great-grandsons. Burial will follow in the Townsend Family Cemetery, Stanleytown community, Duffield, Va.
Kingsport Times-News Wanda Joyce (Summie) Trepanosky CLEARWATER, Fla. - Mrs. Wanda "Joyce" Summie Trepanosky, 60, died Sunday (March 7, 2004) at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Scott County, Va., and a daughter of the Pearlie Begley Summie, Gray, and the late Oriville Summie. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, infant Gerald Summie and Billy Summie; and sister, Sharon Summie Townsend. Mrs. Trepanosky lived most of her life in Gray, living in Florida the past 18 years. She was an employee of the former North Electric in Gray and worked for Wal-Mart in Clearwater Fla., for the past eight years in the gardening department. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, David Trepanosky, of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia and Keith Landaker, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Tracy Guadalupe, Hillsborough N.C., Laurie and Phil Castle, Gray, and Trudy Carroll, Clearwater, Fla.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmie and Shelby Summie, David and Diane Summie and Bobby Summie, all of Jonesborough; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Darrell Dixon, Staffordsville, Ky.; brother-in-law, Mike Townsend, Elizabethton; mother-in-law, Marian Coxson, Masury, Ohio; sister-in-law, Charlotte Summie, Sulphur Springs; nine grandchildren Jodie Landaker, Gennie Landaker, Corey Fillers, Christie Fillers, Brittany Baker, Alex Rogers, Kaley Castle, Shawn Kallis and Mariah Carroll; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough and other times at the residence of her mother. Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenvale Missionary Baptist Church in Gray with the Rev. Paul Manis and the Rev. Bill Ponder officiating. Interment will follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Pallearers will be family and friends. Kingsport Times-News Johnny
Ray Trent Oct 21, 1952 – May 20, 2014 Johnny
Ray Trent - Ft. Blackmore, VA Johnny
Ray Trent, 61, Ft. Blackmore, VA died at his home surrounded by his
friends and family on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Johnny
was born in Kingsport, TN on October 21, 1952 to the late John H. and
Margaret Massie Trent. He graduated from Milligan College in 1976 and
immediately started his teaching career in 1977 until his retirement 34
years later. He was a teacher and coach in Scott County, VA. Johnny
was largely involved in the establishment of the Little League of Scott
County. He was a member of the Virginia State Tournament Umpire
Association, a State Officer in the Little League Association, and he
also officiated many high school sports events. Johnny was also a leader
in the community. He was a volunteer for the Scott County and
Nickelsville Rescue Squads, and a member of the Virginia Education
Association (VEA). Johnny
enjoyed his time traveling and spending time with his family and his
friends. He
is survived by his children, Jennifer Trent Begley and boyfriend, Justin
Stanley, Ft. Blackmore, VA and Nicole Trent and “adopted” daughter,
Amber Adams, Wise, VA; granddaughter, Alisha Begley; grandson, Levi
Begley; brother, Ronnie Trent and wife, Carol, Ft. Blackmore, VA;
sisters, Patsy Hartsock and husband, Leslie, Kingsport, TN and Margie
Trent of Lexington, NC; nieces, Becky Hosein and husband, Wahid, Church
Hill, TN and Robin Cole and husband, James, Gate City, VA; and nephew,
Ryne Trent, Ft. Blackmore, VA. The
family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2014 at the
Gate City Funeral Home and other times at his residence. Funeral
services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 24, 2014 in the
Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Bob Richards,
Rev. Larry Beavers, and Rev. L.W. Salling officiating. The New Grace
Trio will provide the music. Burial
will follow the service at the Childress Cemetery, Dungannon, VA. Junior
Begley, Jesse Carpenter, Larry Gillenwater, Travis Dorton, Bobby Castle,
Ryne Trent, Larry Epperson, and Eddie Sluss will serve as pallbearers.
Bob Huff, Ted Young, Ricky Beavers, Clyde Beavers, Randy Beavers, J.M.
Dorton, John Fred Trent and Ronnie Dorton will serve as honorary
pallbearers. Gate
City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Johnny Ray
Trent Gate
City Funeral Home obituaries at www.gatecityfunerals.com Submitted by Don Lane Mrs. Julia Trent FORT BLACKMORE - Mrs. Julia Ann Trent, 91, of Route I, Ft. Blackmore, died at Holston Valley Hospital at 4:55 a.m. this morning, after a short illness. She was born in Pike County, Ky., and had spent most of her life in Scott County, Va. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Louise M. Elliott of Kingsport; three sons, John and Earl Trent, both of Ft. Blackmore, Bob Trent of Norfolk, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Cynthia Powers of Coeburn; 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Kingsport Times-News Julia Ann Trent Born Mar. 28, 1879 Died Jan 22,1970 Services Ft. Blackmore Methodist Church Saturday, Jan 24, 1970 2:00 pm Clergymen Rev. Ray Stafford and Rev Wrightly Salling Music Interment Trent Cemetery in Fort Blackmore, Va Survivors Daughter Mrs. Lousie M. Elliott , Kingsport, Tn Sons John H. Trent Fort Blackmore Earl Trent Fort Blackmore Bob Trent Norfolk, Va Sister Synthia Powers Coeburn Va 17 grandchildren 23 Great grandchildren Pallbearers Friends The family will receive friends at ethe funeral home Thursday and Friday nights. The body will be taken to the church 1hr before sevice. Submitted by Rebecca Trent-Hosein
CHURCH HILL - Lisa Ann Huckaby Cupit, 40, of 1035 Virginia St., passed away suddenly Friday (Dec. 13, 2002) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Lisa Ann was a lifelong resident of Church Hill and attended Mount Zion United Methodist Church. She graduated from Church Hill High School and received her bachelor's degree in nursing from ETSU. She served in the U.S. Army for 10 years as a nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Trent ; her father, Earl Huckaby; and cousin, Randy Huckaby. Survivors include two daughters, Trisha and Stephanie Cupit of the home; father of her children, Steve Cupit, Clanton, Ala.; her mother and stepfather, Betty and Larry Hamilton, Church Hill; one sister, Tammy Birchfield, Church Hill; brother, Casey Huckaby, Church Hill; two stepsisters, Lisa Grindstaff, Rogersville, and Angie Johnson, Kingsport; special niece, Tina Flannigan, Church Hill; three great-nephews; several other nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home in Church Hill, and anytime at the home of her mother, Betty Hamilton, 275 Ross Town Road, Church Hill. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Mount Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Andy Sensabaugh and the Rev. Alvin Skelton officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Hurd, Dustin Alley, Darrell Parson, Jeff Parson, William Pearson, Lynn Parson, James Feagins and Travis Johnson. Honorary bearers will be Clarence Huckaby and Tommy Huckaby. Memorial contributions may be sent to Betty Hamilton, 275, Ross Town Road, Church Hill, Tenn. 37642.
Kingsport Times-News Lokiel (Ketron) Lokiel was born on She was employed at Borden Mills "J.P.
Stevens" in her earlier years and then at Kay Uniform. After
retiring, she sewed and did alterations for everyone who knew her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded
in death by her husband of 53 years, William A. Trent; an infant son,
Howard Wayne Trent; and her adult son, Ronald Gale Trent; a grandson,
Barron Shane Dawn; great-granddaughter, Chantae Desmin Ketron; two
sisters, Wertie Ketron Edwards and Marie Ketron Hartgrove; her brothers,
Bordie "Dee" Ketron and Milton Ketron; her nephew, Leslie
Hartgrove; and sister-in-law, Dorsie Ketron. Lokiel is survived by her two daughters,
Janice McNutt and husband Wayne, and Sloane "Wanda" Mullins;
grandchildren, Jeff Ketron and wife Sharon, Tim Ketron and wife Joy,
Teresa Cook and husband Jackie, Chris Ketron and wife Susan, Todd Dawn
and fiancée India Cubinski; her great-grandchildren, Brian Ketron and
wife Susan, Carrie Ketron, Logan Cook, Seth Ketron and Faith Ketron; her
two great-great-granddaughters, Drew Ketron and Macy Ketron; and one
great-great-grandson, Cade Ketron; sister-in-law, Rose Ketron of Ohio;
and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Her special friends and caregivers
were Sloane Mullins, Charlotte Hartgrove, Donald Ray Moore, Eula Keller,
Harvey and Loraine Shepherd, Bob and Shirley Stokes. Calling hours are from Services will be conducted at Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday
at Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeff Ketron,
Chris Ketron, Tim Ketron, Todd Dawn, Brian Ketron, In lieu of flowers, Lokiel requested that
donations be made to the Andrew Memorial Chapel Community Church
Building Fund, 5012 Andrew Street, Kingsport, TN 37660 or to the Herman
United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Ivajean Gilreath, 736
Chadwell Road, Kingsport, TN 37660. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the
Robert Lee Trent Funeral services for Robert Lee Trent will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Fort Blackmore Methodist Church with Rev. Vance Sherwood and Rev. Wrightly Salling officiating. Burial will follow in the Trent Family Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home where the family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. tonight and Tuesday night. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kingsport Times-News Robert Lee Trent Born June 8,1910 died March 2,1974 Survivors Son Jack Trent U.S. Army Falls church VA Sister: Mrs. Curtiss Elliott, Kingsport Tn Brothers : Earl Trent John Trent both of Fort Blackmore, VA 2 grandchildren Pallbearers : Friends Services Fort Blackmore United Methodist Church Wednesday March 6,1974 2:00pm Clergymen Rev Vance Sherwood Rev Wrightly Salling Music Quartet Interment Trent Cemetery in Fort Blackmore VA The family will Receive friends at the funeral home 7-8 pm Monday night and the 7-9 pm Tuesday night and the body will be taken to the church 1 hr before service. Submitted by Rebecca Trent-Hosein Tony Blake Trent CHURCH HILL - Tony Blake Trent, 46, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Father's Day (June 16, 2002) at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Church Hill, where he graduated from Church Hill High School in 1973. He had also graduated from Bristol University in 1982. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Bascum Trent; his mother, Edna Wilder Trent; two brothers, Dudley Trent and Baxter Trent; and his father-in-law, Earl Clayton Huckaby. As a loving husband, father and brother, he left behind his loving wife, Lisa Huckaby Trent; two stepdaughters, Trisha Cupit and Stephanie Cupit; two daughters, Maegan Trent and Katelyn Trent; two brothers, Van Trent, Gray, and Phil Trent and his wife Jo Ann, Kingsport; four nephews and two nieces; four great-nephews and four great-nieces; mother-in-law, Betty Lou Hamilton; sister-in-law, Tammy Lou Burchfield; brother-in-law, Casey Earl Huckaby, all of Church Hill. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill. Friends may also call at the home, 1035 Virginia St., Church Hill. Kingsport Times-News William
Arnold William
Arnold Trent, 78, 226 Chadwell Road, died at Born
in Surviving
are his wife, Lokiel Trent, of the home; two daughters, Janice Ketron,
Kingsport, and Mrs. David (Wanda) (Sloane) Mullins, Fort Myers, Fla.;
five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Eliza
Crawford, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from Services
will be conducted at Grandsons
will serve as pallbearers. Graveside
services will be conducted at
Wanda Joyce (Summie) Trepanosky CLEARWATER, Fla. - Mrs. Wanda "Joyce" Summie Trepanosky, 60, died Sunday (March 7, 2004) at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was a native of Scott County, Va., and a daughter of the Pearlie Begley Summie Gray, and the late Oriville Summie. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, infant Gerald Summie and Billy Summie; and sister, Sharon Summie Townsend. Mrs. Trepanosky lived most of her life in Gray, living in Florida the past 18 years. She was an employee of the former North Electric in Gray and worked for Wal-Mart in Clearwater Fla., for the past eight years in the gardening department. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed gardening. Surviving in addition to her mother are her husband, David Trepanosky, of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Shelia and Keith Landaker, Mt. Gilead, Ohio, Tracy Guadalupe, Hillsborough N.C., Laurie and Phil Castle, Gray, and Trudy Carroll, Clearwater, Fla.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmie and Shelby Summie, David and Diane Summie and Bobby Summie, all of Jonesborough; sister and brother-in-law, Teresa and Darrell Dixon, Staffordsville, Ky.; brother-in-law, Mike Townsend, Elizabethton; mother-in-law, Marian Coxson, Masury, Ohio; sister-in-law, Charlotte Summie, Sulphur Springs; nine grandchildren Jodie Landaker, Gennie Landaker, Corey Fillers, Christie Fillers, Brittany Baker, Alex Rogers, Kaley Castle, Shawn Kallis and Mariah Carroll; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Jonesborough and other times at the residence of her mother. Services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Greenvale Missionary Baptist Church in Gray with the Rev. Paul Manis and the Rev. Bill Ponder officiating. Interment will follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Pallearers will be family and friends. Kingsport Times-News Lesa Robin (Hillman) Tritt DUNGANNON, Va. — Lesa Robin Hillman Tritt, 49, of Big
Stoney Creek, escaped the bondage of this earthly life to make Heaven
her home on Monday (Nov. 17, 2008). Kingsport Times-News Dorothy Louise (Howington) Trivette September 7, 1951 - May 21, 2015 Dungannon, VA – Dorothy L. Trivette, 63, of Dungannon, VA passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at her residence. Born in Dungannon VA on September 7, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Carl Howington and Rachel Ramsey Howington. Other than her parents Dorothy was also preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Trivette and a sister Betty Stallard. She was employed by Scott County School System as a Cook. Dorothy loved to read and spend time with her grandson. She loved the Lord and studying her bible, she attended Cassells Chapel Church. Mrs. Trivette is survived by a daughter, Jerri Lynn Trivette, a son Tracey C. Trivette and a Grandson Bentley Cooper Trivette all of Dungannon; sisters Judy Gillenwater (Clifford) and Sara Culbertson, both of Dungannon and Linda Lane (Don) of Rye Cove; a brother Milford Howington of Dungannon; a sister and brother-in-law Judy and Ray Blevins - Dungannon; a sister-in-law Faye Trivette - Nickelsville, also several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Friday, May 22, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA and anytime at the residence. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Rev. James Mann, Rev. Larry Beavers and Bro. Dale Hall officiating. Music will be provided by The Cassell Chapel Singers and The Gibson Three. Graveside service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 11 AM in the Temple Hill Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 AM to go in procession. Pallbearers will be Family and Friends. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Dr. DeMotts and his staff. Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Dorothy L. Trivette. Colonial Funeral Home obituaries at www.colonialfhscott.com Submitted by Don Lane Jerry Lee Trivette Mar 3, 1946 – Jul 22, 2002 DUNGANNON, Va. - Jerry Lee Trivette, 56, passed away Monday (July 22, 2002) at his residence. He was born in Wise County, Va., on March 3, 1946 and was the son of the late Tracy and Melva Dooley Trivett. He had worked as a loader operator for the Va. Dept. of Highways (Ft. Blackmore Division). Mr. Trivette was a member of Dungannon Freewill Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Faye Trivett; brothers, Jack Trivett and Eugene (Buck) Trivett. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy L. Howington Trivette, of the home; daughter, Jerri Lynn Trivette, Snellville, Ga.; son, Tracey Carl Trivette, of the home; sister, Judy Trivett Blevins, Dungannon, Va.; brother, Bobby Trivett, Nickelsville, Va.; special aunt, Edna Lucas; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at Dungannon Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Taylor officiating. Music will be provided by Upward Way. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services. Burial will be at Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood, Va. Pallbearers are Phil Osborne, Jeff Hunt, Jack Taylor, Monroe Blevins, Tom Sluss and Larry Beavers. Charlie Osborne and Ray Grear will serve as honorary pallbearers. Kingsport Times-News Submitted by Don Lane L. Eugene “Gene” Trondsen FRANKLIN,
Veteran
of the U.S. Navy; Graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel
Hill; Retired salesman with Trondsen Leather Company; Charter Member and
Elder of Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church. Preceded
in death by parents Trond and Valeria Dowless Trondsen. Survived
by wife of 46 years, Betty Hillman Trondsen; son, Woodrow E. Trondsen;
daughter, Nancy (Don) Warden; grandchildren, Don, Jonathan and Ellen
Warden all of Franklin, Tenn.; sister, Linnea T. Chesser of Wilmington,
N.C. Funeral
services will be conducted at Graveside
services will be conducted at Honorary
pallbearers will be Memorials
may be made to Historic Franklin Presbyterian Church. Visitation
will be Williamson
Memorial Funeral Home, 615-794-2289.
Betty Sue (Page) Rhoton Truman DUFFIELD, Va. — Betty Page Truman, 75, passed away
Tuesday (Nov. 18, 2008) at Ridgecrest Manor in Duffield. Kingsport Times-News Norman Carroll Trussell GREENVILLE, S.C. - Norman Carroll Trussell, 63, of 328 A Old Dunham Bridge Road, died on Friday (Feb. 23, 2007) at Greenville Memorial Hospital. He was born in Sullivan County and was the the son of Vesta Mae Pierson Trussell and the late Charles George Trussell. He retired from Greenville County Schools, Mitchell Road Elementary and attended Marathon Community Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Trussell. He is survived by his wife, Judy Horne Trussell, of the home; his mother of Kingsport; three children, Norman Carroll (Scott) Trussell, Sonya Gilliam and Anthony Trussell, all of Kingsport; three step-children, Tammi Smith and James Hill, of Townville and Angel Cater, of Anderson; a brother, Charles Trussell of Kingsport; five grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Home. Graveside services will be on Wednesday at 1 p.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park, where family and friends may assemble at the funeral home from 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. East Lawn Funeral Home, your local dignity memorial provider, is serving the Trussell family. Kingsport Times-News Vesta Mae (Pierson) Trussell KINGSPORT
— Vesta Mae Trussell, 94, made her transition to the other side, Feb.
2, 2012, at Indian Path Medical Center. Born
in Scott County, Va., Vesta was a long-time resident of Kingsport. She
retired after many years of service with the City of Kingsport School
System – Food Service. Vesta attended Kendrick’s Creek United
Methodist Church. In
addition of her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,
Charles George Trussell, Sr.; son, Norman Trussell; and grandson,
Jeffrey Trussell. Survivors
include her son, Charles Trussell, Jr. of Kingsport; five grandchildren,
Anthony, Scott, Terry, Sonya and Renee; three great-grandchildren ; one
great-great-grandchild; one brother, Rufus Pierson of Kingsport; one
daughter-in-law, Thelma Ellenburg of Greenville, S.C.; and special
friends, Mike and Kay Hale. The
family will receive friends from 5 until 7 p.m. Monday at East Lawn
Funeral Home. A
celebration of life service will follow at 7 p.m. in the funeral home
chapel with Rev. Susan Lankfork officiating. Graveside
services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at East Lawn Memorial Park. In
lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s
Children’s Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. East
Lawn Funeral Home is honored to serve the Trussell family. Kingsport Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane
Winifred Helen (Bishop) Miller Tuggle NORTON, Va. - Winifred Miller Tuggle, 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday (Sept. 14, 2001) at her home in Abingdon, Va., following an extended battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Scott County, Va. and made her home in Big Stone Gap and Norton for many years. She had resided in Abingdon since 1986. Mrs. Tuggle was a devoted and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. She worked as a hairdresser for a number of years. She was involved for several years in the Norton Citizens' Band Radio Club and bowled on several league teams. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth Mosley and Conley Bishop; her first husband of 42 years, Deward B. Miller; infant son, Jerry Lynn Miller; a granddaughter, Rachelle Surrett; three sisters, Estella Moore, Margaret Allen, and June Durham; two brothers, Earl Bishop and Eugene Bishop. Surviving are her husband, Charles Tuggle, Abingdon, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Carol Miller, Wise, Va.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Glenn Wells, Duffield, Va., and Nancy and Eugene Collins, Newberry, S.C.; three grandsons, Michael Surrett, Newberry, S.C., Eddie Wells and wife, Melissa, Roanoke, Va., Deven Miller, Wise, Va.; two great-grandsons, Todd and Zachery Surrett, Newburgh, N.Y.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Frank and Esta Bishop, Sulphur, La., and Coy and Jo Bishop, Kingsport; one sister, Angelea Wells, Rye Cove, Va. Also, Mrs. Tuggle was cared for by Naomi Barrett, RN, Denise Davidson, LPN and Paige Debard, CNA. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hagy-Fawbush Funeral Home of Norton, Va. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Allen officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Big Stone Gap, Va. Kingsport Times-News Harlow Cornelous Tunnell Harlow C. Tunnell, 84, Hawkins County, formerly of Green County, went to be with the Lord Friday (Oct. 11, 2002). He was a farmer and retired from Dodge of Rogersville in 1979. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a Christian and a member of Greenvale Baptist Church and attended Magnolia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Turffa and Robert C. Tunnell; five brothers, Gilbert, Cubert, Elmer, Alvia, George Haskel and William "Bill" Tunnell; grandson, Mark Randall Newman. He is survived by his wife of 58 years of marriage, Mary Dell Frazier Tunnell, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Charles and Kay Caldwell, Kermit and Edith Bentley, Mark and Velma Newman, all of Surgoinsville; one son and daughter-in-law, Harlow C. Jr. and Carolyn Tunnell of Rogersville; four grandchildren, David Caldwell and Robin Lee, Neil Tunnell and Kristy T. Fields; five great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters; a stepgrandson, Greg Price; brother, Robert Tunnell of Van Hill; aunt, Sally Roberts, of Greenville; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville and anytime at the home of Charles and Kay Caldwell, 420 Watterson Gap Road, Surgoinsville. Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Fain Arnold and the Rev. Bryon Thurman officiating. Hawkins County Color Guard will conduct military graveside services at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens immediately following funeral services. Kingsport Times-News Mary Dell (Frazier) Tunnell ROGERSVILLE
- Mary Dell Frazier Tunnell, 88, of Rogersville, passed away Thursday
(April 21, 2011) at Church Hill Health Care. She was
a born again Christian from the age of 11 and an active member of Longs
Bend Baptist Church until declining health. She was born Aug. 20, 1922,
in Scott County, Va. She was
preceded in death by her husband, Harlow C. Tunnell, Sr.; grandson, Mark
Randall Newman; parents, Bower and Lawrence Frazier; brother, Henry C.
Frazier; sisters, Shirley Oaks, Willie Ruth Quillen, Maggie Tipton, Ima
Jean Frazier and Geneva Deaver. She is
survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Charles and Kay Caldwell,
Kermit and Edith Bentley, Mark and Velma Newman, of Surgoinsville; son
and daughter-in-law, Harlow C. Jr. and Carolyn Tunnell of Rogersville;
four grandchildren, David Caldwell, Robin Lee, Neil Tunnell and Kristy
Woodby; step-grandson, Greg Price; seven great-grandsons and one great-
granddaughter; two sisters, Allie Fair and Earnest Blair of Gate City,
Va., and Nancy Jane Ketron of Gray; a special brother-in-law, Cleveland
Tipton of Gate City, Va.; a number of nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff of Church Hill Health Care. The
family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. today at Christian- Sells
Funeral Home in Rogersville. Funeral services will follow at 3 p.m. with
the Rev. J.B. Hughes officiating. Burial
will follow at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted by Don Lane Emma Sue (Darnell) Dougherty Turlington AUBURNDALE, Fla. - Emma Sue Turlington , 75,
died Sunday ( Mrs. Turlington was born in Gate City, on
February 20, 1924. She came to Auburndale in 1969 from She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin
L. “Pappy” Turlington . Surviving are two sons, Roger Dougherty,
Auburndale, and Daniel Dougherty, Memorial services will be held Friday at
Billy Morison "Bill" Turner In Memory of Billy Morison "Bill" Turner January
29, 1929 - February 17, 2013 Billy
Morison "Bill" Turner, age 84, of Kingsport, passed on to be
with the Lord, on Sunday, February 17, 2013 at the Holston Valley
Medical Center. Mr. Turner was a native of Ft. Blackmore in Gate City,
Virginia, and the son of the late Jim and Bessie Jane Fraiser Turner. He
was a graduate of Shoemaker High School and proudly served in the United
States Army and then served for 5 years in the United States Air Force
as a jet mechanic during the Korean War. He retired from Mead Paper
after 42 years of service. Mr. Turner was a Christian and attended Red
Hill Baptist Church in Gate City, VA and was a charter member and past
president of the East Tennessee Corvair Club. He loved restoring old
cars, attending car shows, going on drives with his club, and eating
hamburgers. He was noted for making his special chili, along with other
dishes. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his
brothers: Claude Turner and James H. Turner; and a sister, Thelma
Freeman. Survivors
include his wife of 59 years, Betty Coley Turner; daughter, Cathy
Turner, North Carolina; son, Mark Turner, Kingsport; granddaughter,
Christina Paul, of North Carolina; brother, Howard Turner, Mokena, IL,
along with several nieces and nephews. The
family will receive friends on Thursday, February 21, 2013 from 5:00
p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the chapel of East Lawn Funeral Home. A
Celebration of Life Service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor James
Vernon McDavid, officiating. Music will be provided by Robert Sizemore.
Burial will be held on Friday, February 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with full
military honors by The American Legion Hammond Post #3 and Gate City
Post # 265, in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Virginia. Nephews will
serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be A. L. King, George
Teague, Howard Hudson, Don Jessie, Michael Price, Bob Froseth, A. H.
Holbrook, and Lowell Thompson. Everyone is asked to assemble at the
cemetery by 12:45 for the service. The
family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be
made to the building fund at Red Hill Freewill Baptist Church, 1674 Red
Hill Road, Gate City, VA, 24251 or to a charity of your choice. East
Lawn Funeral Home and Memorial Park is in charge of the arrangements and
is honored to serve the Turner family. East Lawn Funeral Home obituaries at www.eastlawnkingsport.com Submitted
by Don Lane Canara L. Turner Apr 5,
1904 – Feb 22, 1994 Canara
L. Turner, formerly of Weber City, Va., died at 2 a.m. Tuesday (Feb. 22,
1994) at the residence of his daughter, Imogene Hillman, 849 Mimosa
Drive, Kingsport.
. Born
in Haysi, Va., he lived all his adult life in Ft. Blackmore, Va., before
moving to Weber City in 1979. He was a retired merchant from Ft.
Blackmore Hardware. Mr.
Turner served as deacon at Pine Grove Baptist Church for many years and
attended Fellowship Chapel in Ft. Blackmore. After moving to Weber City,
Va., he He
was preceded in death by hls wife, Elsie Owens Turner, March 1991; three
sisters and four brothers. He
was the son of the late John and Rachel Hay Turner. Surviving
in addition to a daughter is two daughters, Mary T. Gray, Kingsport and
Maxine T. Quillen, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; six grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Gate City Funeral Home. Services
will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in A, B, and C at the funeral home
with the Rev. Gerald Hopkins and Evangelist Garry Hood officiating. Pallbearers
will be grandsons. Kingsport
Times-News Submitted
by Don Lane Faye (Wampler) Turner October 24, 1923 - April 19, 2015 Nickelsville, VA – Faye W. Turner, age 91 of Nickelsville, VA passed away on Sunday April 19, 2015 at her residence. Born in Nickelsville, VA on October 24, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Walker William Wampler and Ackland Broadwater Wampler. Other than her parents Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Ivan Edgar Turner; brothers Garnie and Lowell Wampler; grandsons, Kevin Turner and Jason Turner. She was a homemaker and a member of Copper Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She attended Nickelsville Baptist Church in later years. Those left behind to treasure her memories are her sons, Dewane Turner of Nickelsville and Ronald Turner and wife Karen of Gate City; grandsons, Michael Turner, Nickelsville and Greg Turner and wife Jessica, Nickelsville; great-grandchildren, Allison Turner and, Justin Turner, both of Gray TN, Reese Turner, Church Hill; a special niece Susan Horne and husband Greg, Blountville, and a great nephew, Jonathan Horne and wife Amy, Chattanooga TN; a special caregiver Bobbi Head, Nickelsville. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 5 to 7 PM at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA, and at her home during daytime hours. Funeral service will follow at 7 PM with Rev. Steve Collins and Rev. Faith Ramer officiating. Music will be provided by Janis Herron. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at 11 AM in the Holston View Cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home no later than 10:15 AM. Pallbearers will be Michael Turner, Greg Turner, Justin Turner, Charlie Bill Gray, Doug Salyer, and Greg Horne. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Nickelsville Community Meals of Love, 306 Pond Hill Ln. Nickelsville, VA 24271 Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family of Faye W. Turner. Colonial Funeral Home obituaries at www.colonialfhscott.com Submitted by Don Lane Helen Gladys (Fields) Turner KINGSPORT - Gladys Fields Turner, 87, 165
Bluebell Drive, died Sunday morning ( Born in She was a member of She was preceded in death by her husband,
William Edward Turner; son, William Phillip Turner; her parents; two
sisters, Reatha Sams and Lucy Carter; brother, Jess Willard Fields;
son-in-law, James T. Crockett. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law,
Jeanne Turner Hunnicutt and husband Mack, Gate City, Va., Sylvia Turner
Crockett, Kingsport; one son, Alan Randall Turner and wife Lisa,
Kingsport; daughter-in-law, Gay Nell Turner, Kingsport; nine
grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two
sisters, Ellen Shelton, Weber City, Va., and Emma Williams, Church Hill;
several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were from Services were conducted at Burial followed in Pallbearers were grandsons and elders of In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may
be sent to
Marie Rassie (Tiller) Turner KINGSPORT — Marie R. Turner age 84, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Sunday (May 31, 2009) at Indian Path Medical Center. She was born in Dickenson Co., Va. She was a member of Darthula Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Samuel Turner; parents, George and Maxine Barton Tiller; grandson, David Turner; sisters, Blanche Woods, Ruby Tiller and Clara Odle; brother, Opie Tiller; and son-in-law, Harry Vermillion. Surviving are daughter, Charlotte Vermillion, Kingsport; son, Darris Turner and wife, Peggy, Gate City, Va.; grandchildren, Pamela Gramberg and husband, Art, Jackie Vermillion and wife, Jill, Jimbo Turner and wife, Tabetha; great-grandchildren, Kristen Gramberg, Chelsea Gramberg, Tyler Vermillion, Abby Turner and McKenzie Turner; sisters, Thelma Rector, Kingsport, Mildred Whitt and husband, Elijah, Kingsport; special foster son, Jim Hicks and wife, Donna, Pigeon Forge; special family friend, Barbara Anderson, Blountville; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 5 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City and anytime at the residence of Charlotte Vermillion. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jim Mullins officiating. Music will be provided by Darthula Church Choir. Pallbearers will be EG McGlothlin, David Morrison, Don Smith, Sam Hartsock, Jack Vermillion and Gene Vermillion. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Odle, George Odle, Benny Vermillion, Larry Thompson, Joe Taylor and Don Gillenwater. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Holston View Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to Darthula Baptist Church building fund, 1741 Lunsford Mill Rd., Hiltons, Va. 24258 Kingsport Times-News Mary Ruth (Osborne) Turner JEFFERSON A longtime Mrs. Turner was born May 20, 1922 in
Blackwater, Va., to the late James K. and Molly Horton Osborne. She
graduated from Mrs. Turner began her lifelong career in
education teaching in a one-room schoolhouse in Mrs. Turner is survived by daughter, Ellen
Gutierrez of Dandridge, Tenn.; grandchildren, Roberto and Viviana
Gutierrez of Nashville, and Jason Gregory of Anchorage, Alaska; brother,
Aaron and wife Charlotte Osborne of Castlewood, Va.; sisters, Esther
Roop of Dayton, Ohio, and Evelyn and husband Dick Muller of Lexington,
Ky.; sister-in-law, Nita Bond of Coeburn, Va.; numerous nieces and
nephews; generations of Carson-Newman College alumni whom she taught and
many friends in Jefferson County. A memorial service will be held at The family will receive friends at the church
before the service.
Peggy Ann (Maddux) Turner Peggy
Maddux Turner , died suddenly Thursday morning ( She
was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin J. Maddux; a
brother, Calvin (Jimmy) Maddux Jr.; a half sister, Pauline Blalock. Surviving
are her husband, Robert J. Turner , Kingsport; two sons, Robert J.
Turner Jr., Atlanta, Ga., and David R. Turner , Nashville; a daughter,
Cindy J. Turner , Kingsport; two sisters, Jane Wade, Kingsport, and
Martha Walker, Kingsport; two half sisters, Lena May Wall, Pensacola,
Fla., and Louise Hobbs, Hiltons, Va.; several nieces and nephews. Calling
hours are from A
memorial service will be conducted at Memorial
contributions may be made to DKA Foundation, Memorial for Peggy Turner ,
Lee Roy Turner GATE
CITY, Va. - Mr. Lee Roy Turner, 71, Gate City, Va., was born on March
31, 1935 in Scott County, Va. He departed this life on Thursday morning
( He
visited He
graduated from He
was preceded in death by his parents, Peareline and Lois Patton Turner;
one sister, Mrs. Zelma Moore; and three infant grandchildren. He
is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beatrice Turner, of the home; two
daughters, Mrs. Joni (C.K.) Hughes, Kingsport, and Dr. Teri Hunter,
Johnson City; four grandchildren, Mr. Marcus Hughes, Mrs. Jada McGee,
Kingsport, Mr. Lee Bravell (LaToya) McClintock, and Mr. Casey J.
McClintock, Johnson City; one sister, Mrs. Carolyn (Ollie) Billingsley,
Chicago, Ill.; three aunts, Ms. Laura Gaines, of California, Ms. Betty
Wolfe and Mrs. Elizabeth (Oscar) Simpson, Gate City, Va.; two
sisters-in-law, Ms. Wanda McMiller and Ms. Dorothea McMiller, Kingsport;
four great-grandchildren, Jamie, Haley, and Dalvin Hughes, and Alexis
Davis; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The
family will receive friends from Funeral
services will be conducted Monday at Interment
will be conducted on Tuesday ( Robinson
Funeral Services, Kingsport, is serving the family.
Signal J. (Pearcy) TurnerCLINCHPORT, Va. - Signal J. Turner , 65, went to be with our Lord on Saturday (Sept. 4, 1999) after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Turner was a homemaker and a member of the Flag Pond Community Church. She was preceded in death by a loving husband, Roy C. Turner in 1993; father, Elmer Pearcy in 1992; mother, Allie (Sutherland) Pearcy in 1980. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Steven Brogan, Clinchport; son and daughter-in-law, Roy D. and Brenda Turner , Clinchport; three grandchildren, Cynthia Evans, Nicholas Turner , Tiffany Turner ; two great-grandchildren, Joel and Kayla Evans; three sisters, Naomi Shelton, Big Stone Gap, Va., Charlotte Bledsoe, Pattonsville, Va., Faye Powers, Richmond, Va.; three brothers, Fred Pearcy, big Stone Gap, Va., Ralph Pearcy, and Harley Pearcy, both of Pattonsville, Va.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m today at Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City and anytime at the residence of the daughter. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Neeley and the Rev. Ewing Gilliam officiating. Music will be by Jeral Pearcy, Igary Pearcy and Danny Moneyhun. Pallbearers will be Ray Shelton, Chris Woods, Jerry Byington, Kyle Spivey, Jeff Glass, and Fred Arwood. Burial will be at Pearcy Family Cemetery, Pattonsville, Va. Kingsport Times-News Hannah Ruth (France) Tyler KINGSPORT - Hannah Ruth France Tyler, 70, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Monday (Oct. 10, 2005) at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was of the Baptist faith. Her inspiring, kind heart, loving spirit and strong faith will live on in the blessed hearts of those who knew her. Hannah was an unconditional loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt. She was born in Scott County, Va., on March 2, 1935, to the late James Junior and Lula Byrd France. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Odie Albert Tyler; and two brothers, Guy Roosevelt and Garland Keith France. She is survived by her two daughters, Patricia K. Guy, and Connie Vicars and husband Ronnie, both of Kingsport; two sons, Jack Tyler and wife Debbie, Fall Branch, and Michael Tyler, Kingsport; grandchildren, Chandise Fink, Christina Lucas, Clint Gardner, Michelle Dennison, Angela Guy, Pastor Travis Tyler, Tiffiney Tyler, Ronnie Vicars, Randy Vicars and Jessee Vicars; five great-grandchildren; special sister-in-law, Ruth France, and brother-in-law, Bill Woods. Also several nieces, nephews and a host of friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport. Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 7 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Victor Wallace and Rev. Carl Strickler officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at Old Kingsport Cemetery on Thursday at 11 a.m. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:55 a.m. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements. Kingsport Times-News Odie Albert Tyler Odie Albert Tyler , 66, 2024 Netherland Inn Road, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Monday morning (July 13, 1998) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Scott County (Fairview community), Va., he moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was a retired brick mason and a member of B.A.C. of America Local No. 8 Union for 40 years. He was a Christian and attended several churches. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Lizzie Robbins Tyler ; two brothers, Jimmy Tyler and Billy Tyler ; and five sisters, Margie Davenport, Annie Grubbs, Barbara Webb, Edna Bowery and Laura Woods. Surviving are his wife, Hannah France Tyler , of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Connie and Ronnie Vicars and Patricia Guy, all of Kingsport; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jack and Debbie Tyler , Fall Branch, and Mike Tyler , Kingsport; 10 grandchildren; a sister, Ruby Reed, Blountville; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours were from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Friends may call anytime at the residence, 2024 Netherland Inn Road. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Eckel Herron and the Rev. Roger Herron officiating. Burial will follow at Old Kingsport Cemetery. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers. Kingsport Times-News Wilma Ruth (Robinette) Tyler KINGSPORT - Wilma Ruth "Granny" Tyler, 93, 313 Amber St., formerly of Fairview, Va., passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center Thursday (July 25, 2002) after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Franklin Taylor and Verna Robinette; her husband, William ‘'Bill''Tyler; three brothers; two sisters and one great-great grandson. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Billie Sue and James H. Berry, Clinchport, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Glen and Margaret Tyler, Kingsport; two granddaughters, Rhonda Bryant and Tanya Morse; four grandsons, Dale, Gale, James W. "Bo'' Berry and Glen Tyler, Jr.; two sisters, Cora Robinette and Lina Schuessler; two nieces, Phyllis Mays and Margaret Koft; one nephew, Nick Schuessler; 20 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren; and many friends. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home. Friends may visit the homes of family members at anytime. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel with Brother Danny Sykes and Brother Jonathan Lovelace. Music will be provided by Eddie McMillian. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at the Berry Family Cemetery, Big Ridge community. The family will be meeting at the cemetery or at the funeral home at 12 noon. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Memorial contributions may be made for her sisters in c/o of Dale Berry, Route. 3, Box 33B1, Clinchport, Va. 24244. Kingsport Times-News |