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Tuesday, November 3, 2009Ronald F. Clevland - COSBY Ronald F. Cleveland, age 70, of Cosby, passed away, Friday, October 23, 2009.He is survived by his son, Chris Cleveland of Cosby; daughter, Wendy Griner of Lawrenceville, GA; daughter-in-law, Sissie Manning of Cosby; brother, Ralph Cleveland of Elizabethton; eight grandchildren; two great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Memorial service was held 2:00 pm Sunday, October 25, 2009, at Hill Top Baptist Church. Family and friends may sign the guest register on line at: www.manesfuneralhome.com. Manes Funeral Home in charge. 
Lorna May McKinney Garrison - ELIZABETHTON Lorna May McKinney Garrison, a Christian, scholar, author, child welfare investigator, and a loving wife and mother, died at age 72, Sunday, November 1, 2009, at 10:15 a.m.Born August 16, 1937, in Austin, Texas, to Mary Louisa and Aubrey Rue McKinney, Lorna was and will always be her husband’s “Yellow Rose of Texas.” Lorna met her husband, Billy Bob Garrison, 75, on July 3, 1951, at Burgie Drug Store when she and her friend, Ann Hayes Watts, went to have a soda. Billy Bob was the soda jerk behind the counter. He asked her to the July 4th Carnival and nothing could keep the two of them from being together. Although her family moved away to Alabama during her sophomore year, Lorna’s longing to be with Bill Bob, eventually led to her father relocating the family back to Elizabethton. Lorna and Billy Bob married a year after their high school graduation, Class of ‘55. The couple spent their honeymoon years in Roanoke, Va., where Lorna worked as a licensed beautician and her husband worked for GE and played in the farm league baseball. In 1959, the couple welcomed their first born child, Lora Lei Garrison Humphreys, 51, at the Tacoma, Washington Army Base. Relocating to Elizabethton, Tennessee, Lorna and Billy Bob soon welcomed three more children to their home: Sherry Louisa Garrison Wright, 46, Robert David Garrison, 43, and John Garrett (Dusty) Garrison, 37. Lorna became very involved with the community upon her return to what she referred to as her home town, Elizabethton. A member of the Junior Women’s Club, PTA, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Community Theater, Band Boosters, Boy’s Club Basketball and First Christian Church, she continued to cut hair during the era of the bouffant hairstyle where the motto was, “The higher the hair, the closer to heaven.” Conversations with customers on a daily basis left her knowing the human condition all too well, but left her feeling the need to do something about it. At the age of 36, Lorna found a way to cut hair, raise four children, be a wife, stay active in her social life, and spend the next four years attending East Tennessee State University. At the age of 40, Lorna had earned her Bachelor of Social Work, graduating summa cum laude, was also the recipient of the Dean’s Award and was inducted into Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Gamma Mu, and Phi Alpha Honor Societies. Lorna had followed her heart and plunged herself into her career choice, one that she never regretted, children’s services. Working for the state of Tennessee Department of Children’s Services for the next 22 years, she fought tirelessly for the welfare of children, eventually reaching the title of Investigator 3, Tennessee Department of Children’s Services. Her dedication to her career was recognized many times over. Two of her proudest acknowledgements were being named Tennessee Child Protective Services Worker of the Year 80-81 and in 1991, she was recognized by His Excellency, Ned McWherter, Governor of Tennessee, for her Outstanding Service. An avid reader, many of her friends were unaware that Lorna was also a writer. She spent hours researching at libraries, county records buildings, interviewing town locals, and traveling extensively throughout Europe, England, the Middle East, Asia and North America, where she would always find the authentic details of a place she thought perfect for a particular setting. Before she went to bed each night, she always wrote in her journal. Her poetry has been published in the Mockingbird, America at the Millennium and one other book she “didn’t have a copy of nor could she remember the name of it,” but she was proud of it nonetheless. In addition to her poetry, she had a short story published in the Mockingbird, an article published in the Record, and this summer, she completed two manuscripts that she longed to have picked up by a publisher – something her family knows would make her dreams of being a published author a reality. Meticulously organized, Lorna left her family a living will and those wishes are all being honored. But of all the things she wanted the world to know about her was that the MOST important thing in life was FAMILY. Lorna is survived by her husband, her children, her sister, Bonnie Eads, her brother, David McKinney, her grandchildren: Christopher Thorne Potter, Darby Kincaid Humphreys, Amanda Jenkins, Jamie Wright, Isaline Barrington Humphreys, and Madyln Louisa Garrison. Her family also includes her nephews, Calan McKinney, Carson McKinney, Rocky Humphrey and Ricky Garrison; her nieces, Tami Eads Seybert and Jamie Eads Peterson; her son-in-law, Jay Wright; daughter-in-law, Heather Smith Garrison; brothers-in-law, Larry Eads, Tommy Humphreys and Darrell Garrison; sisters-in-law, Heleln Garrison Humphreys, Karen McKinney, and Martha Garrison; and the “unofficially adopted member of the Garrison Clan” known as Uncle Rory, Roderick F. Jones. In lieu of a traditional funeral, a Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday, November 4th, at First Christian Church, Hattie Avenue, Elizabethton, Tennessee, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall from 7:30-9:00 p.m., with the interment being held Thursday, November 5th, at 10 a.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Cemetery, Elizabethton, Tennessee. Pallbearers for the service are her brother, two sons, son-in-law, four nephews and her officially adopted son. Honorary pallbearers: Darrell Garrison, Larry Eads, Ron Haselbeck, Ricky Garrison, Charlie McConnell, Phil McPete, Johnny Heaton, Larry Hutchins, Joel Pierce, and Shelby Miller. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home, 212 N. Main Street, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday to go to the cemetery. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of the service. 
Ruth Wilkinson Miller - ELIZABETHTON Ruth Wilkinson Miller, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2009.Born in Butler, TN, on February 17, 1919, she was one of seven children of the late Hiram Curtis Wilkinson and Katherine Waggoner Wilkinson. She was married to Joseph G. Miller, a minister of the Gospel who was ordained by the Elk River Baptist Church in 1940. In his early years of ministry, Joseph Miller was pastor of churches in Johnson and Carter County, Tennessee, and in the final twenty-two years of his life, he was a frequent interim pastor and Bible study teacher in the area. After the death of her beloved husband Joseph in 1989, Ruth resided in Statesville, NC. Grandchildren Eric and Jason Palmer of Lilburn, GA, preceded her in death. Survivors include her five children: Loren G. Miller and wife, Anna, of Morristown, TN; Rachel Miller Palmer, wife of the late Mack Palmer, of Lilburn, GA; C. Vinson Miller and wife, Patricia, of Waynesville, NC; Hersey E. Miller and wife, Gwen, of Statesville, NC; and Kathrine S. Miller-Todd and husband, Richard, of Des Moines, IA. Surviving grandchildren are Loanne Thompson, Tina Byrd, David Palmer, Lynn Miller, Lori Buckheister, Nan Miller, and Benjamin and Emily Miller-Todd. Great-grandchildren are Lesley Ann, Wesley and Bradley Thompson; and Ashley and Zackery Palmer. A memorial service celebrating Ruth’s life will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4 at First Baptist Church, 815 Davie Avenue, Statesville, NC. At noon on Thursday, November 5, the family will receive friends at the Memorial Funeral Chapel, 212 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, TN, with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Dr. Jeffrey Porter, Senior Minister of First Baptist Church, Statesville, NC, will officiate at both services. Interment will follow in the W.A. Miller Family Cemetery in the Elk River community. Memorials may be made to the Tennessee Baptist Foundation at P.O. Box 728, Brentwood, TN 37204. Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton, TN, is in charge. 
Florine Estelle Osburn - ERWIN Florine Estelle Osburn, age 88, 800 South Mohawk Drive, Erwin, died Sunday, November 1, 2009, in the Center on Aging and Health following a period of declining health.Mrs. Osburn was a native of Hopewell, Virginia and a resident of Erwin from 1937 until moving to St. Louis, Missouri in 1948, and had lived in Cuba, Missouri in the 1950’s. She lived in Nashville for a brief period of time before returning to Erwin following her retirement in 1999. Mrs. Osburn was a daughter of the late Bray Hutt and Mildred Smith Hutt Watts. She, along with her late husband, owned and operatored a combination store, gasoline station, laundromat, and trailer court for many years. Mrs. Osburn attended Ninth Street Baptist Church, Erwin. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Osburn in 2008, and a brother Bill Watts. Mrs. Osburn is survived by: two children: Charlotte Rosenauer and husband Ed, Bloomington, Illinois, and Robert Miller, St. Louis; two sisters: Dotty Oldham, Erwin, and Thelma Kadas, Greensboro, North Carolina; nine grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. from the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Rob Moor officiating. Special music will be provided by Inez Chandler. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Scott Miller, Eric Miller, Ed Rosenauer, Andy Veal, Andrew Veal, and Robert Veal. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at rfledford@earthlink.net. Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is in charge of the arrangements. 743-1380 Joan Colleen Gsell - ERWIN Joan Colleen Gsell, of Erwin, passed away unexpectedly Monday, November 2, 2009, at her home.Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting our website at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Joan Gsell through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650, 423-743-9187. Maude Ayers - ERWIN Maude Ayers, age 85, 100 Deadrick Street, Erwin, died unexpectedly Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the Johnson City Medical Center.Mrs. Ayers was a lifelong Unicoi County resident and a daughter of the late William Asbury and Verna Haynes Metcalf. She retired from Morrill Motors in 1990 following twenty-five years of service. Mrs. Ayers was a member of Evergreen Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Mallie Ayers, in 2000, a grandson, Richard Carl Williams, two brothers, Earl Metcalf and Robert Metcalf and one sister, Kate Loyd. Mrs. Ayers is survived by five children, Shirley Williams, Erwin, Fred Ayers and wife Judy, Erwin, Pat Williams, Erwin, Bill Ayers and wife Kay, Flag Pond and Kay Allen and husband Ernie, Erwin; nine grandchildren, Kathy Beard and Keith, Danny Williams and Laurel, Angela Silvers and Terry, Kayla Tipton, Keith Williams and Tracie, Billie Brackens, Aaron Ayers and Jennifer, Amber Metcalf and Scott, Brandon Allen and Ashley; eight great-grandchildren, Courtney Beard, Mallie Williams, Micheal Williams, Nathan Williams, Aaden Ayers, Braeden Sellers, Holden Sellers, Dylan Allen; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 8:00 P.M. from the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Harold Blankenship officiating. Special music will be provided by Inez Chandler. The graveside committal service will be held Thursday at 11:00 A.M. in Evergreen Cemetery. Family, minister and friends are requested to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 A.M. Thursday. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel and from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the residence. Condolences for the family may be sent to rfledford@earthlink.net. Robert Ledford Funeral Home, 720 Ohio Avenue, Erwin, is in charge of the arrangements. 743-1380 
Beulah G. Hixon - JOHNSON CITY Beulah G. Hixson, age 92, of Johnson City, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009, at the NHC Healthcare Center, Johnson City.She was a daughter of the late Noah Alexander and Callie Robinson Garland and was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. Mrs. Hixson was a member of University Parkway Baptist Church where she has previously been very active serving as Sunday School Teacher, volunteering for Vacation Bible School, and helping in the kitchen during meals. She was a member of the Johnson City Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Hixson is survived by a Niece and Nephews, Brenda Gentry, Johnson City; Richard Jackson, Knoxville, William Jackson, Johnson City, Robert Jackson, Reno, Nevada, James Jackson, Lake Placid, FL. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. The graveside service and interment for Mrs. Hixson will be conducted on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. from Monte Vista Memorial Park. Those who wish to attend the service is requested to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 A.M. The service will be officiated by Dr. Michael Oaks and Pastor James Nipper. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to University Parkway Baptist Church, 219 University Parkway, Johnson City, TN 37604. Condolences may be sent to the family at office@appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is serving the Hixson Family. (423) 928-6111 Carl "Nap" Woodruff - JOHNSON CITY Mr. Carl “Nap” Woodruff, age 88, of Johnson City, died Sunday, November 01, 2009.Mr. Woodruff worked for more than 30 years as a contact representative for the Veterans Administration, mainly at Mountain Home. Mr. Woodruff was a member of Unaka Avenue Baptist Church since 1929. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Survivors include his loving and devoted wife, Ruth Almany Woodruff, of Johnson City. Other survivors include a daughter, Myra Worley and her husband, Joe of Tulsa, Okla; a son, James “Bo” Woodruff of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Allison Worley of Tulsa, and Maj. Bo Worley, his wife, Sheila, and great-grandchildren, Susan and A.J. of Fayetteville, N.C.. Grandchildren, Jeremiah Woodruff, of Los Angeles; Beau Adam, and Ben Woodruff, his wife, Diedre, and Great-grandson, Britan, all of Scottsdale. Mr. Woodruff requested no flowers as a U.S. flag will drape his casket. Memorial donations may be given to Unaka Avenue Baptist Church, 1213 E. Unaka Ave. Family service will be held at the Mountain Home National Cemetery at a later date. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family and viewed at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com or faxed to (423) 610-7177. Arrangements for the Woodruff family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples St., Johnson City, TN 37604. (423) 610-7171 Hester Imogene - JOHNSON CITY Hester Imogene “Jean” Merriss, 79, of Johnson City, passed away on November 1, 2009, at the Johnson City Medical Center.Born in Paris, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Byron and Virginia Livengood Green. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter-in-law: Tammy Merriss. Jean is survived by her husband: John Merriss, Johnson City; daughter: Shauna Stephenson and husband Ralph, Wake Forest, NC; sons: Timothy Justin Merriss, Todd Foster Merriss, both of Johnson City; sister: Hazel Marie Hinkle, Paris, KY; niece: Susan Renee Hinkle; and several special friends. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Merriss will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 603 Sunset Drive, Johnson City at 4:00 PM Saturday, November 7, 2009. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until service time at the church. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com or faxed to (423) 610-7177. Arrangements for the Merriss family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples St., Johnson City, TN 37604. (423) 610-7171 
Jack H. Wells - JOHNSON CITY Mr. Jack H. Wells, age 95, 810 Forest Avenue, Johnson City, TN, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009, at the Johnson City Medical Center.Mr. Wells was born on March 16, 1914 to the late Jesse J. and Agnes Morefield Wells of Knoxville, Tennessee. Two brothers, Walter Burl Wells, Robert Lee Wells and one sister, Mamie Ruth Wells, preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-six years, Elizabeth McCallister Wells of the home, a sister, Betty Atchley Pardue and her husband Rev. Robert Pardue, a nephew, James A. Atchley and his wife Valerie, a niece Rev. Janice Atchley Cate and her husband Rev. Herman F. Cate; three great nephews, four great great nephews and three great great nieces, all of Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Wells, an active member of First United Methodist Church since 1943, served his church in many capacities, including Church School Superintendent, member of the Official Board and Church Photographer. He was an employee of ET&WNC Transportation Co. for over forty years. During this period of time he held the positions of Traveling Auditor, Terminal Engineer and District Manager of the Eastern Division. He was a member of the Johnson City Kiwanis Club with thirty-three years of perfect attendance. He was presented the distinguished George F. Hixson Fellow Award, Kiwanian of the Year Award and served many years as club photographer. He worked tirelessly recruiting workers for the clubs Pizza and Pancake projects. The Funeral Service for Jack H. Wells will be conducted at 2 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2009, in the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Garland Thayer, Dr. Angus Shaw and Rev. Tim Bracken will officiate. Music will be provided by Sandra Smith, organist, Dr. Dorman Stout, Jr., vocalist and Judy Markwood, vocalist. Interment will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12 Noon to 2 PM Wednesday prior to the service. Active pallbearers will be Byron Alexander, Don Hembree, Aldon Speer, Johnny McCallister, Mac Hensley, Jim Williams, Chris Cate and Jim Young. The honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Alan Colyar, David Johnson, James Atchley, Ralph Garland, K.E. Wilhoit, Carl Washam, Dwight Cope, Arnold Whisnant, and members of his Kiwanis Club. Memories and condolences may be sent to the Wells family via www.morrisbaker.com. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, is serving the Wells family. (423) 282-1521 Steven Paul Fisher - JOHNSON CITY Steven Paul Fisher, 58, of Johnson City, passed away Thursday, October, 29, 2009, in the Johnson City Medical Center.He was a native of Johnson City and a son of the late Andrew Bartel Fisher and Mary Souter Fisher. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four brothers, Elmer, Robert, Benny and Gary; one sister, Belle. Stevie resided with the Dawn of Hope and will be missed by his family at the Dawn of Hope. Survivors include; four brothers, Bill, Herbert, Carroll and Francis; one sister, Betty. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Friday, October 6, 2009, from the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Rev. Adam Love will officiate. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Friends may visit at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to www.morrisbaker.com. Arrangements are by Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City. 423-282-1521 
Joseph B. Morrison, Jr. - JONESBOROUGH Joseph B. Morrison, Jr. age 66, of 128 Laurelview Road, Jonesbourgh, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at his home.Joseph B. Morrison Jr. retired from GMAC after close to thirty five years of service. After retiring, he enjoyed fishing, gardening, photographing until his health began to decline. He thoroughly enjoyed the time he spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Joseph was Christian at Bethel Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Jonesborough, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Joseph B. Morrison Sr. and LaNorma B. Howard. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, Brian Keith Morrison of Chattanooga Tenn, and Darryl Eugene Morrison Johnson City; daughters, Vonda (Sissy) Arnett of Clarksville, Tenn. and Tina Morrison of Johnson City; brother, Stephen Morrison of Clinton, MD; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, November 5, 2009, at Bethel Christian Church, 701 Depot St., Jonesborough, TN with Rev. Vincent Dial, Pastor officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:30 PM prior to the services and at other times at the residence. Words of comfort can be sent to the family on our website. Professional services provided by Birchette Mortuary, Inc. www.birchettemortuary.com Eunice Carter - KINGSPORT Eunice Carter, age 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at her home.She was born in Clinchport, VA on September 3, 1920, to the late Worley C. and Jean Pierson. Mrs. Carter was a long time member of the West View Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and much loved Granny. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her husband, Richard E. Carter; her sister, Ruth Pierson Webb; and her brother, Paul Pierson. She is survived by her two sons, Don Carter and wife, Bunny of Johnson City, TN and Paul Carter and wife, Shirley of Kingsport, TN; two grandsons, Clint Carter and wife, Elizabeth of Montgomery, AL and Casey Carter and friend, Holley of Nashville, TN; two great-grandchildren, Brannen Kay Carter and Smith Pierson Carter, both of Montgomery, AL; the mother of the grandsons, Nancy K. Carter; sister-in-law, Launa Pierson; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a very special friend, Sybil Roberts. An entombment service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at 11:00 AM in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Stout, officiating. Mrs. Carter will be laid to rest in Oak Hill Mausoleum No. II. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Mrs. Carter to West View Baptist Church, 1037 Fairview Avenue, Kingsport, TN 37660. An online guest registry may be signed at http://www.oakhillmemorialpark.com/. The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Eunice Carter.
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