2B Kingsport Times-News / Wednesday, April 27, 2016
TODAY’S OBITUARIES RHEA EUGENE BRICKEY , 91, Ft. Blackmore, VA ELMER LEE BRUMMITT , 101, Rogersville W. CARLYE BYINGTON , 83, Nickelsville, VA ELMER G. "KITT" CARSON , 89, Kingsport SHERYL LYNN CANTRELL CHAPMAN , 57, Bulls Gap CHARLIE T. COX , 86, Kingsport JOHN JERRELL, JR. , 68, Bristol, VA JOHN R. "JACK" KING, 91, Kingsport ROBERT LANE, SR. , 81, Gray BRENDA VAUGHN WEST MCKINNEY , 68, Kingsport APRIL MILLER , 70 CAROLYN FAYE MORRIS, 76, Rogersville EDITH OWENS , Kingsport VICTORIA "CAROL" PAYNE, 61, Weber City, VA JANICE G. SAMMONS , 72, Gray THELMA STEWART SLOAN , 92, Kingsport SHIRLEY ANN SPIVEY , 79, Jasper KEVIN LEE SWANNER , 33 MARY LOU THOMPSON , 77 DR. MARLIN C. "DOC" WILSON REGIONAL DEATHS OLLIE CARR BRADLEY, 86, Elizabethton ELMER G. KITT CARSON, 89, Kingsport JIMMY DALE COLLINS, 60, Talbott JESSIE LEE CRAIN, 67, Jonesborough HOWARD F. KIDDER, 93, Jonesborough SHARON LAWS, 58, Johnson City FRED RAYMOND LOCKETT, JR., 91, Johnson City ANNA ELIZABETH PAGE, 27, Knoxville JAMES (JIM) R. WHITTLESEY, 66, Knoxville These obituaries may be read in today’s edition of The Johnson City Press or online at johnsoncitypress.com
John R. "Jack" King KINGSPORT - John Rutledge "Jack" King, 91, of Kingsport, died Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, after a brief illness. Following graduation from DobynsBennett in 1943, he immediately went into the U.S. Army during WWII and served in General George Patton’s 3rd Army in Holland, France and Germany. He graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1949. Jack entered into the family trucking business serving as President of Mason and Dixon Lines, Inc. and as President of Crown Enterprises. Jack was a Regional Director of First Tennessee Bank as well as other area banks. He also served as Director of the Federal Reserve Bank in Nashville, TN. He was Chairman of the Board of Lees-McRae College, on the Development Council at the University of TN, served on the Advisory Board with the Salvation Army, was a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church, served on the Board at Tri-Cities Regional Airport Commission for 25 years, and as Chairman for 12 years. He was also on the Executive Board of The Boys Scout, Sequoyah Council, served on the TN Aeronautics Board. In addition to these, he was director of Northeast State Community College; was a member of the Board of SCORE, was Chairman of the Dobyns-Bennett Field House Project; and was inducted into the Dobyns-Bennett Hall of Fame. He enjoyed antique cars, boating, tennis, flying, fishing, mowing and leaf blowing. He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Ward King and mother, Myrtle C. King; brothers, E. William King and Harold W. King; granddaughter, Genevieve Ferreira; and infant grandson. Jack is survived by beloved wife of 68 years, Jane Shivell King; daughter, Jennifer Ferreira and husband, Jim of Abingdon, VA; son, Robin King and wife, Mary Clair; grandsons, Matt King and wife, Sarah, Sam King and wife, Kelly of Charlotte, NC, Justin King and wife, Brandy of Knoxville, TN, Alex King and wife, Julianna, Sergei Ferreira of Abingdon, VA and Dimitri Ferreira of Abingdon, VA; greatgrandchildren, Peyton King, Jack King and Mason King; sister, Peg Norris; sister-in-law, Martha King; many cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins; many special friends; and his faithful companion, Lizzie. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at 10:30 am at First Presbyterian Church with The Rev. Dr. David A. Cagle and Rev. Sharon Amstutz officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to First Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660, to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital c/o the Brain Tumor Program, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908; The Children’s Hope Alliance, Grandfather Home Campus, 158 Grandfather Home Dr., Banner Elk, NC 28604; or to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the Sullivan County EMS for their kind and expert service. Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an on-line condolence for the family. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport is serving the family of John R. "Jack" King.
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Your 5th Birthday in Heaven. We love you and miss you very much. Until we’re together again, Wayne, Iva, Sandi, Family and Friends
April Miller
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April Miller, 70, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family. You may visit Trinitymemorialcenters .com to send a message of condolence or flowers to the family.
GRAY - Robert Lane, Sr., age 81, of Gray, TN, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 24, 2016, at his residence. To view survivors and arrangement details or to post an online condolence, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook. East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cemetery are honored to serve the Lane Family.
Elmer G. "Kitt" Carson KINGSPORT - Elmer G. "Kitt" Carson, age 89, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord and his wife Mildred (2016) and daughter Janice (2012) on April 25, 2016 at Cornerstone Village. To view survivors and service details or to post an online condolence, please visit our website at easttnfuneral.com or follow us on Facebook.
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Kevin Lee Swanner, Jr. Kevin Lee Swanner, Jr., 33, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family. You may visit Trinitymemorialcenters .com to send a message of condolence or flowers to the family.
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Edith Owens KINGSPORT - Edith Owens, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at her home. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by HamlettDobson Funeral Homes. Please go to www.hamlettdobson.co m to leave an online condolence for the family.s
Janice G. Sammons GRAY - Janice G. Sammons, age 72, of Gray, TN, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 25, 2016. For survivor information and arrangement details or to post an online condolence, please visit our website at easttnfuneral.com or follow us of Facebook. East Tennessee Funeral Home & Cemetery are honored to serve the Sammons Family.
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Mary Lou Beckner Thompson BRISTOL, VA - Mary Lou Beckner Thompson, age 77, passed away on Saturday April 24 2016 at her home in Bristol, Virginia. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Friendship Baptist Church, 20572 Benhams Rd Bristol Va., with the Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. The interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Arrangements have been made with Weaver Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Thelma Stewart Sloan KINGSPORT - Thelma Stewart Sloan, 92, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Wexford House following a lingering illness. She had worked at Harrison Bootery and at various other jobs before leaving the Credit Bureau at the age of 81. Thelma was a member of Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church where she was a dedicated member of the choir. She took great joy in being a jokester, having fun, living life to its fullest and in being creative and crafty. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Sloan; parents, William Isaac Fleenor and Bobbi Fleenor; and siblings, Georgie Coats, Betty Lou Hammerick, Joan Morelock, Junior Fleenor and Robert Fleenor. Thelma is survived by her son, Richard A. Sloan and wife, Lindy; grandsons, Jonathan Sloan and wife, Rachel, and Spencer Sloan; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Sloan, Lucas Sloan and Sophia Sloan; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 1-2:00 pm at Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Jeff Morelock officiating. Burial will follow in Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Sloan, Spencer Sloan, Dustin Coats, George Lawson and Jason Gray. The honorary pallbearer will be Richard Coats. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 207 North Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37604. Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an on-line condolence for the family. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport is serving the family of Thelma Stewart Sloan.
Dr. Marlin C. "Doc" Wilson Dr. Marlin C. "Doc" Wilson passed away on March 28, 2016 in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Boaz, AL in Etowah County, on Sand Mountain. He was raised throughout the south but lived the majority of his life in Etowah, TN starting in October 1949. His last year was spent at Elmcroft of Shallowford assisted living facility in Chatta-
nooga. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxie in 1991, after 45 years of marriage; also by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Wilson who sang, wrote and taught gospel music representing Stamps Baxter Music Company for 45 years. Dr. Wilson was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class of the First Baptist Church in Etowah having joined in January 1950. He previously served as a deacon and sang bass in the choir for over 50 years. Doc was a World War II Veteran serving in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman in the Amphibs invasion of Normandy, France and was awarded the Bronze Star. He also served with the Marines. Dr. Wilson was a past president of the Etowah Lions Club with over 65 years of perfect attendance and received the prestigious Melvin Jones Award. His pet project was sight conservation and he donated thousands of hours and money to help people see better. He was a 60+ year member of the Masonic Lodge # 653, F and AM Mason and a Knight Templar of the York Rite Masons. Dr. Wilson enjoyed making people laugh because it made him feel good also. Doc retired from practicing optometry in December, 1997 after 50 years. He was a member of the American and Tennessee Optometric Associations. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1942 in Kingsport, TN; and Northern College of Optometry in Chicago, IL in 1948. He was a member of the exclusive "Tomb and Key" honor fraternity and attended ETSC in Johnson City, TN Doc is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Jeffrey and Faith Wilson of Meadville, PA; his daughter and son-in-law, Beverlee and Gary Bartley of Chattanooga, TN; five grandchildren, Jonathan, Daniel and Matthew Wilson of Meadville, PA, Kim and her husband Ivan Cagle of Louisville, KY, Kristen Rogers of Atlanta, GA; two greatgrandchildren, Holden and Kyndal Cagle; two stepgrandchildren, Garrett and Christopher Bartley, and two step-great-grandchildren, Lola and Cora Bartley. A private family burial was held. Please join us for a Celebration of Life Service at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016 in the South Chapel of Bordwine Funeral Home with his son, Rev. Jeffrey Wilson officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Etowah First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 317, Etowah, TN 37331 or Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Dr., Chattanooga, TN 37416. We would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Chattanooga, Elmcroft of Shallowford and Rescare Homecare for their loving and compassionate service toward our dad. Bordwine Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. If you are unable to attend you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com.
Rhea Eugene Brickey FT. BLACKMORE, VA - Rhea Eugene Brickey, 91, Ft. Blackmore, VA passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, TN. Rhea was born in Scott County, VA on December 17, 1924 to the late James Samuel and Eliza Nevada Lane Brickey. He was of the Baptist Faith. He worked as a coal miner for 40 years. He played the fiddle with various bluegrass bands, worked at the Methodist Camp in Ft. Blackmore, VA and was an avid coon hunter. In addition to his parents, his wife, Ina Ruth Lee Brickey and several brothers and sisters preceded him in death. Surviving are his daughters, Ina Rhea Miller and husband, Johnny, Gate City, VA, Betty Brickey Johnson and husband, Robert, Piney Flats, TN, Billie Jean Brickey Flanary and husband, Jimmy, Gate City, VA, Robin Brickey Osborne Crowe and husband Robby, Piney Flats, TN and special daughter, Margaret Poole Summey and John Brown, Ft. Blackmore, VA; sisterin-law, Ann Cumbo and husband, Terry, Lewistown, OH; brother-in-law, Raymond Lee, Johnson City, VA; grandchildren, John Miller, Jr., Mickey Miller and wife, Christy, Jeff Flanary and wife, Sherry, Kristi Jeter and husband, Chris, Daniel Osborne, and Rachel Osborne; great- grandchildren, Brady Miller, Sydney Miller, Andrew Jeter, Zachery Jeter, Matthew Flanary; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m.12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016 in the Juanita Falin Memorial Chapel of the Gate City Funeral Home. Burial will follow the visitation at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA. Rev. Aaron Noe with officiating assisted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3, Kingsport, TN and Post #265, Gate City, VA assisted by members of the Virginia Army National Guard Honors Team. Grandsons, John Miller, Jr., Jeff Flanary, Mickey Miller, Daniel Osborne, Matt Flanary and John Brown Summey will serve as pallbearers. Joe Lell, Bob Johnson, Johnny Miller, Jimmy Flanary and Robby Crowe will serve as honorary pallbearers. The Brickey family would like to extend a special thanks to Crystal at Indian Path ICU unit. An online guest register is available for the Brickey family at www.gatecityfunerals.com. Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Rhea Eugene Brickey.