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Friday, November 6, 2009Gail Boyd - ERWIN ERWIN – Gail A. Boyd, age 74, of Erwin, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the Center on Aging and Health.She was a native of North Carolina and the daughter of the late Kelly and Nina Sullins Buchanan. Gail worked at Nuclear Fuel Services as a Lab Technician. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by son, Martin Boyd. Surviving family of Gail is: Daughter: Karen Tipton, of Erwin; Son: Michael Boyd, of Erwin; Sisters: Jean Naranjo and husband, Med, of Winston-Salem, NC, Shirley Rice, of Spruce Pine, NC, Francis Schwaner and husband, Jake, of Lenoir, NC, Glenda Pittman, of Valdese, NC; Brothers: Wade Buchanan and wife, Jessie, of Seneca, SC, Terry Buchanan and wife, Jane of Valdese, NC, Gary Buchanan, of Spartanburg, SC; and Grandson: Joshua Tipton, of Erwin. Visitation with the family will be held from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Valley Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 12:00 P.M. at Bear Creek Cemetery, Bakersville, NC. Pallbearers will be Scottie Buchanan, Jimmie Buchanan, Danny Thomas, David Buchanan, Chris Buchanan and Kevin Buchanan. 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 Gail A. Boyd through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin, Tennessee 37650. 423-743-9187 Helen Edwards - ERWIN ERWIN – Helen “Faye” Edwards, age 75, 112 Edwards Road, Flag Pond, died Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the Unicoi County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit following a lengthy illness.Mrs. Edwards was a lifelong Unicoi County resident and a daughter of the late Herman and Bethel Shelton Sparks. She was retired from Morrill Electric following thirty-eight years of service. Mrs. Edwards was a fifty year member of Jennie Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Flag Pond Chapter #173. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband of forty-three years, Raymond Edwards, in 1994; a grandson, Raymond Wayne Edwards, in 1999; one brother, Dallas Sparks; and two sisters, Inas Higgins and Geneva English. She is survived by one son, Darrell Edwards and wife, Michelle, Flag Pond; two daughters, Beverly Silvers and husband Stanley, Flag Pond, Sandra Tipton and husband, Gary, Erwin; three brothers, Clarence Sparks and wife, Mary, Edward Sparks and wife, Brenda, all of Flag Pond, and Donald Sparks and wife, Margie, Jonesborough; seven grandchildren, Amanda Benton, Myra Tipton, Matthew Wilson, Sarah Miller, Megan Briggs, Caleb Broyles and Jess Edwards; eight great-grandchildren, Ezekiel, Chevelle and Dora Benton, Chandra Edwards, Micah and Gabriel Miller, Emma Briggs and Raymond Andrew Edwards; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Monday, November 9, 2009, at 2:00 P.M. from Jennie Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church with Dr. Elmon Brown officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to services. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the Robert Ledford Funeral Home Chapel and other times at the residence of a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Gary Tipton, 628 Mill Creek Road, Erwin. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to Jennie Moore Memorial Presbyterian Church, 284 Jennie Moore Road, Flag Pond, TN 37657. 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 
Leona Fishel - ERWIN ERWIN – Leona Bessie Fishel, age 88, of Erwin, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at her home.A native of Unicoi County, she was the daughter of the late Hobart and Gustia Bailey Roberts. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by husband, Andrew Lewis Fishel; brother, Charlie Clyde Roberts; and sister and brother-in-law, Gladys Evelyn and Hillard Street. Survivors of Mrs. Fishel are: Son: Garry Lynn Fishel and wife, Helen, of CA; Daughter: Gwendolyn Ann Young and husband Charles, of Erwin; Sisters: Eulala Nadine Calhoun and husband, Joe, of Birmingham, AL, and Barbara Ann Davis and husband, Ted, of Erwin; Sister-In-Law: Helen Roberts, of VA; Grandsons: Gary Andrew Fishel and wife, Suzanne, and Brian Erik Fishel; Granddaughter: Kimberly Ann Young; Great Grandsons: Mason Fishel and Derek Fishel; Special friends: John Banner, Ben Banner and Josephine Gomes; Several Nieces and Nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Bieberly and staff and Caris Hospice and all the nursing staff and CNA’s. Funeral services for Leona Fishel will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 8:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Valley Funeral Home with the Reverend Garland James officiating. Music will be provided by Harold Luttrell and Ollie Ledford. Visitation with the family will be on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 6:00 P.M. until service time. Graveside services will be on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 11:00 A.M. at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:30 A.M. to go in procession. Pallbearers will be Terry Bradford, Michael Street, Jessie Price, Brian Calhoun, Preston Calhoun and Phillip Quinelley. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed by visiting our Web site. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Leona Bessie Fishel through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin. www.valleyfuneralhome.net, (423) 743-9187 Willa Reid - ERWIN ERWIN – Willa Dean Reid, age 75, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2009, at the Center on Aging and Health.Mrs. Reid was the daughter of the late William Garrison and Margaret Lydia Higgins Hensley. She is survived by Son: Gary Reid and wife, Libera, of Pensacola, FL; Grandchildren: Shannon Reid and wife, Jessica, of Stuttgart, Germany, and Daniela Reid, of Pensacola, FL; Great Grandchildren: Chase Reid, Gabriel Reid and Evan Anderson; Sisters: Mary Peake, of Erwin, and Earlene Rice, of California; Brother: Lloyd Hensley, of Erwin; Special Nephew: Greg Lynch; and Numerous Nieces and Nephews. A memorial service will be held in Barrancas National Cemetery, Naval Air Station, Pensacola, FL, at a later date. 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 Willa Dean Reid through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 North Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650. 423-743-9187 
Joyce Mitchell - GRAY Joyce Ann Mitchell, age 57, Rockingham Rd., Gray, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital after a short illness.She was a daughter of the late Stanley and Bonnie Boyd Gray Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Johnney Glenn Mitchell, of Johnson City. Mrs. Mitchell is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Hobart Mitchell, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Felicia Mitchell and Jeff Leonard, of Gray; one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Mary Mitchell, of Gray; one daughter-in-law, JoAnn Mitchell, of Johnson City; one sister, Valda Gray, of Gray; two brothers, Stanley Gray Jr., of Kingsport, and Fred Gray, of Mount Carmel; four grandchildren, Christopher James Mitchell II, Ashley Marie Lambert, Danielle Hazel Lambert, Destiny Michelle Mitchell; 2 step-grandchildren; Jennifer and Julie Ann; 3 step-great-grandchildren, Brittany, Skye and Garrett; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins; her pets, Tay, Suzy, Bear and Mitzi. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 2-4 p.m. in the Gray Funeral Home Chapel and services will be held at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor J.W. Depew officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Washington County Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Gray Funeral Home is proud to serve the Mitchell family. 423-477-3171 or 239-6622. Barbara Blevins - JOHNSON CITY Barbara Blevins, 70, 606 Pardee Street, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, in the Johnson City Medical Center.Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, is serving the Blevins family. (423) 282-1521 
Eleanor Rudd - JOHNSON CITY Eleanor J. Rudd, age 66, of #4 Warrior Court, Johnson City, TN, went home to be with the Lord suddenly on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at the Johnson City Medical Center.Born December 26, 1942, in Jackhorn, Ky., she was a daughter of Octavie Stewart Clouse, Johnson City, and the late Hayes Bentley. Mrs. Rudd had lived in Ohio for many years before moving to Johnson City. She was a member of Johnson City Baptist Temple. In addition to her father, Mrs. Rudd was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Bentley; and a grandson, Kyle Rudd. Survivors in addition to her mother include her husband of 48 years, Roger L. Rudd, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Anthony Rudd and wife, Terri, Gahanna, OH; two grandsons, Tyler and Ryann Rudd, Gahanna, OH; two sisters, Sharon Tomaskevitch and husband, Joe, Moorpark, CA, Lisa Souther, Pound, VA. Many nieces, nephews, and friends who mourn her passing also survive. The funeral service for Mrs. Rudd will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Friday, November 6, 2009, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Wilkie Brookshire officiating. Music will be under the direction of Steve Souther. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the East Parlor of the funeral home. The graveside service and interment will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 7, at Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be selected from Grandsons and Nephews. Those who wish to attend the graveside is asked to meet at the funeral home at 9:15 A.M. Saturday. The family would like to extend a special thank you for the care given to them and Mrs. Rudd by the Johnson City/Washington County E.M.S. personnel. Condolences may be sent to the family at office@appfh.net. Appalachian Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is serving the Rudd Family. (423) 928-6111 
Mason Hayes - JOHNSON CITY Mr. Hugh Mason Hayes, 74, died on November 5, 2009, at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home.A native of Tom’s Creek, VA, he was a son of the late T.R. & Velva Evans Hayes. Mr. Hayes proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Lynn View High School in Kingsport. Mr. Hayes was a District Manager with McKee Bakery for several years, retiring in 1990. Prior to this, he worked for Galbreath Bread Company in Kingsport. His family fondly recalls enjoying the “benefits” of their dad’s job. He was of the Baptist faith. An avid vegetable gardener who enjoyed sharing his produce with others, he often got his family’s assistance in growing green beans, cucumbers and tomatoes. Mr. Hayes enjoyed walking, drinking coffee, and listening to Country music. Having a big heart, his family remembers his generosity and compassion for people as well as his take-charge leadership qualities. Survivors include a daughter, Tamera H. “Tammy” Bulla, and a son, Timothy M. “Tim” Hayes, both of Johnson City; a sister, Jackie Wilson, The Villages, FL; two grandchildren, Desiree Bulla, Johnson City, and Terry Bulla, Austin, TX; three great-grandchildren, Shannon Adriana Hale, Deja Nicole Hale & Mason Wade Bulla. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Ann Smith Hayes; two brothers, Kenneth D. “Red” & Donald Hayes; and a brother-in-law, William Wilson. A Celebration of Life service for Mason Hayes will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 8, at Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City with Rev. Michael Lester officiating. A Committal service with military honors will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected from family & friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the service hour. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family and viewed online at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Arrangements for the Hayes family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services, 3001 Peoples St., Johnson City. 610-7171 Wilma Mays - JOHNSON CITY Mrs. Wilma “June” Mays, 82, Johnson City, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital after a brief illness.Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The family will welcome friends at 149 Fairridge Rd., Johnson City. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 753-3821 Blanche Sliger - TELFORD Mrs. Blanche K. Sliger, age 81, Telford, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at John M. Reed Nursing Home.Mrs. Sliger was a native of Washington County and daughter of the late Earl & Stella Gentry Hensley. She was a member of New Victory Baptist Church. Mrs. Sliger was a Homemaker. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. Survivors include her husband, Orval L. Sliger, Telford; son and daughter-in-law, Stan & Judy Sliger, Limestone; daughter and son-in-law, Sharron & Keith Simmons, Iowa City, Iowa; 5 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2009, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Lester Morelock officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Interment services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009, at New Victory Baptist Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Tilson, Herman Payne, Wayne Curtis, Lee Cooper, Bud Fellers, Oscar Woodruff, Mike Pain and Fred Bowlin. Memorial donations may be made to New Victory Baptist Cemetery, 527 Conklin Rd., Jonesborough, TN 37659. Condolences may be sent to the Sliger family online at www.dillow-taylor.com. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, 753-3821 Kenneth Campbell - TELFORD Mr. Kenneth E. Campbell, 75, Telford, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the VA Medical Center Hospital.Mr. Campbell was a native of Washington County and the son of the late Charlie and Nellie Humphries Campbell. He was a retired Master Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy. He was of the Baptist faith, attending Cherry Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Bobby Joe Campbell. Survivors include his wife, Helen Crowder Campbell, of the home; one daughter, Candace West and husband, Shane, Oak Ridge; two sons, Richard Campbell and wife, Lynda, Limestone, Kenneth Campbell Jr., Johnson City; one sister, Betty Carter and husband, George; four Grandchildren, Brandi Woodfin and husband, Allen, Kaitlin West, Megan Campbell, Emily West; one Great Grandchild, Kathryn Woodfin; three very special friends, Richard and Kathy Dye and Vaughn Reaves; and Several Nieces and Nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 7, 2009, at Maple Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Clark officiating. The family request that everyone meet at the cemetery just before 10 a.m. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 6, 2009, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Condolences may be sent to the Campbell family at www.dillow-taylor.com. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremations Services, 753-3821
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