Good Morning! Saturday, November 21, 2009
Editions:
| 
Today's Front Page |
eJCPress |
Facebook |
Twitter |
Coupons |
Today's Front Page |
eJCPress |
Facebook |
Twitter |
Coupons |
|
Search obituaries by name of deceased: Search obituaries by publication date: (YYYY-MM-DD) Search obituaries by keyword: |
Friday, October 30, 2009
Hensel “Hank” Johnson - ELIZABETHTON ELIZABETHTON – On Saturday, October 24, 2009, Hensel L. “Hank” Johnson, age 88, of Elizabethton, TN, passed from the arms of his devoted family at home into the arms of his heavenly Father and was reunited with his beloved wife of 54 years, Alma Grace “Tincy” Love Johnson, who preceded him in death on March 9, 2000.In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, A. Cling and Eleber Johnson; two sisters, Alma Powell and Eva Bennett; three brothers, Ed, Oden and George Johnson. To his family he is affectionately known as “Hink,” a loving husband, brother and uncle, our family patriarch, who we love, admire, respect and will miss beyond measure. Hink leaves behind to honor and cherish his memory his sister, Dorothy Cole; his brother-in-law, who cared for him as a brother, Howard Love and wife, Mary; nephews, Jack Love, Russell Love and wife, Kathie, and Rick Love; his special great niece and nephew, Denise and Joel Norris, who were blessed with the honor and privilege of caring for him for the past nine and a half years; his pets, who shared their love, affection and toys, Winfrey, Gracie and Moses. Other nieces and nephews also survive. A faithful Christian servant, Hensel was dedicated to the spiritual guidance and leadership of Borderview Christian Church and God’s Kingdom. He was a member for 63 years, serving as a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years and on the church board as a deacon or elder for 36 years. He was an inspiration and witness to countless individuals both prior to and throughout his 15 year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Uncle Hink was a soldier of his faith, having put his trust in God and his family, he fought with the utmost courage, dignity and grace. Hensel graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1940. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1942. He loved his country and proudly served as a member of the US Pacific Fleet Radio Unit in Combat Intelligence during WWll. He was honorably discharged in 1945. Upon returning from the war, Hensel worked in the accounting and payroll department at Bemberg in Elizabethton, TN. He later owned and operated a service station and restaurant in Hampton, TN. He made the decision to sell his business as it took him away from church service too often. Hensel worked the remainder of his career with and retired from the US Post Office in Elizabethton, TN. We wish to express our gratitude to Dr. Todd Whitaker, Dr. Fernado Bendfeldt and wife, Audry, Dr. Scott Caudle, Dr. Robert Clemons and Dr. Charles Witkowski for their compassionate care for Uncle Hink as well as their care and support of us over the past several years. We would also like to thank James and Ardy at Lincare; Lori at Mediserve Medical; and Jama, Jennifer, Marsha and Wendy at Tri-County Medical Supply. Thank you to Dr. Phil Jones and nurse, Teri; nurses Martha, Kim, Carolyn, Amber, Ros and the other ICU nursing staff at North Side Hospital; Deb, Glenn and other members of the respiratory team also at North Side; and Sarah, Misty, Cindy, Doris and Elizabeth at Amedisys for their exceptional care and support during the past few weeks. We owe a debt of gratitude to our dear friend and Hank’s buddy, David Collins, to our minister, Kirk Langston, to Paulette and Walter Norris and Irene Lewis for so generously giving of their love and time in visiting Uncle Hink and in helping us care for him. We also wish to express our love and appreciation to our church family for lifting Uncle Hink and us up in prayer and, despite the toll of his illness, continued to faithfully demonstrate their love and respect by honoring and remembering him on birthdays, holidays, special occasions and just because. It mattered to him, and to us, more than you know. Services honoring Hensel L. “Hank” Johnson will be held Saturday, October 31, at Borderview Christian Church, 1338 Bristol Hwy., Elizabethton, TN. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service beginning at 3:00 p.m. Graveside services will be conducted on Sunday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. Those wishing to go in procession to Happy Valley Memorial Park are requested to meet at Memorial Funeral Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Joel Norris, Denise Norris, David Collins, Russell Love, Rick Love and Walter Norris. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Love, Jack Love, Lawrence Pearson, the elders, deacons and elders emeritus of Borderview Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Borderview Christian Church Special Projects Fund. We wish to thank Junior Stalcup and Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton, TN, for serving our family. 
Margaret Love - ERWIN ERWIN – Margaret Darlene “Tony” Love slipped peacefully into the arms of her Lord, October 28, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital.She was born and lived her entire life in the Embreeville Community. She was the daughter of the late Homer “Buck” and Violet Greene Howard. She attended Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, William Robert Love, in 2005; and a grandson, Tyler Cameron Love, in 2003. She is survived by 3 Daughters and Son-in-law: Sharon Love Freeman and husband, Charles, of Erwin; Debra Paul, Johnson City, Michelle Edwards, Flag Pond; Son and Daughter-in-law: Ricky and Linda Love, of Erwin; Grandchildren: Candy Rice and husband, Michael, of Erwin, Amber Freeman, of Erwin, Lance Paul, of Jonesborough, Kingsley Paul, of Johnson City, Channing Love, of Erwin, Ashley Freeman, of Erwin; Great grandchildren: Emily Rice, of Erwin, Whitney, Kenneth and Zachery Paul, of Jonesborough; Uncle: J.W. Greene, of Johnson City; Sisters-in-laws: Emma Graham, of Chuckey, Shirley Love, of Erwin; Brother-in-law: Curtis Love, of Jonesborough; Several nieces and nephews also survive. Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2009, in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home and other times at Mrs. Love’s residence, 112 Bumpass Cove Road, Erwin, TN 37650. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. at Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church with the Reverend Otis Banks officiating. Music will be provided by Voice of Gospel and Nikki Roberts. Graveside services will follow service at Love Family Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Eric Greene, Luke Whitson, Earl Greene, Clarence Greene, Tex Murray, and Phillip Baldwin. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Lockner, Ellis Ewing and the Men of Embreeville Cove Missionary Baptist Church. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting our Web site at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Margaret Darlene “Tony” Love through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin, Tennessee 37650. 423-743-9187 Jo Ann Richardson - JOHNSON CITY Mrs. Jo Ann Fox Richardson, 72, 1112 Ridgecrest Road, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009, at her residence.Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, is serving the Richardson family. (423) 282-1521 
Billie Dye - JONESBOROUGH Billie Graham Kinkead Dye, 77, Jonesborough, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 28, 2009, at the Johnson City Medical Center.She was a native of Bristol, Virginia, daughter of the late William Carlyle and Maude Lucille Fouch Kinkead. Billie was a retired nurse for the Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mt. Home, where she won the LPN of the year in 1993. She also was a member of the AFL-CIO. Her church membership was at the Harrison Christian Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Marshall Garnett Dye, in 2004; a daughter, Frances Yvonne Dye Wilcox; a son, Stephen Alvin Dye; a brother, Earl Hall; a grandson, Jeremy Dearstone; and a granddaughter, Dawn Michelle Wilcox; several nieces and nephews. Survivors include: two daughters and a son-in-law, Marsha Garnetta and Rothie Brackins, of Church Hill, Sherry Jean Arthur, of Johnson City; a sister, Ann Hutton, of Charlotte, NC; a brother, Allen Knox Kinkead, of Arlington, VA; eight grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, October 30, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the Harrison Christian Church under the direction of ministers Paul Helphenstein and Robbie Phillips. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until time of service at 7:00 p.m. A committal service will be conducted on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at the Monte Vista Memorial Park at 1:00 p.m. Active pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law, Mike Brackins, Ed Brackins, B.J. Cannon, Dayton Shepherd Jr., Jamie Edwards and Joe Whitaker. Honorary pallbearers will be: Allen Knox Kinkead and Rothie Brackins. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the Morris-Baker Funeral Home by 12:30 p.m. in order to leave in procession to the cemetery on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Harrison Christian Church, 2517 Browns Mill Road, Johnson City, TN 37604. Special thanks to: Rachael Monderer M.D., the nursing staff of JCMC 4200 wing and the Respiratory Therapy Staff. Online condolences are available at: www.morrisbaker.com. In charge of arrangements: Morris—Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601 or (423) 282-1521. Mary Hicks - UNICOI UNICOI – Mary Sue Hicks, age 63, 208 Lee Street, Unicoi, died Thursday, October 29, 2009, at her residence following a brief illness.Mrs. Hicks was an Erwin native and a former resident of Baltimore, Maryland, for several years before returning to Unicoi County in 1982. She was a daughter of the late Grady and Nellie Carver Briggs. Mrs. Hicks was a homemaker and a former C.N.A. in Home Health Care for many years. She was a Christian. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hicks was preceded in death by her brother, Stephen Briggs; and a granddaughter, Shannon Nicole Jones. She is survived by her husband of seventeen years, David L. Hicks; one son, Terry Scott Jones and wife, Darleen, Baltimore, Maryland; two daughters, Bonnie Kay Riley, Sherrodsville, Ohio, and Rhonda Kostovica and husband, John, Pennsylvania; one sister, Rita Clyburn and husband, Bill, South Carolina; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The graveside service will be held Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. in Martin’s Creek Cemetery with the Reverend J. Todd Kingrea officiating. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Family, minister, pallbearers and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 A.M. Saturday to proceed to the cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. in the Unicoi Funeral Home Chapel. Condolences for the family may be sent to rfledford@earthlink.net. Unicoi Funeral Home, 4428 Unicoi Drive, Unicoi, is in charge of the arrangements. 743-1381
|
|
Printer-friendly version
Email