Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Reid S. Wilson
Reid S. Wilson, 74, 137 Snyder Road, Gray, Tn, retired pastor of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church, died Sunday morning, March 24, at NHC Healthcare in Johnson City,TN. Immediate survivors include his wife, Marjorie Wilson, of the home; four daughters, Kathie Wilson-Parker, Independence, VA., Betsy McKeeby, Lake Mary, FL. and Donna Moores, St. Paul, MN. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00-8:00PM in the funeral home chapel and Tuesday from 12:30-2:00PM at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church.
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The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00PM Tuesday in the church sanctuary. Interment
will follow in Monte Vista cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, Johnson City, TN. Churches where he served; First United Methodist Church, Independence, VA, Piney Flats United Methodist Church Building Fund, Piney Flats, TN, or to the Holston Conference Legacy of Commitment Pension Fund in his memory. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, is in charge of arrangements. (423)928-6111
James C. Barnes
James C. Barnes, age 83, North Johnson City, died Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness. Born in the Boones Creek community of Washington County, Mr. Barnes was a son of the late Jacob and Lillie Maude Murray Barnes. Mr. Barnes was a retired employee of Tennessee Eastman. He was a member of the Boones Creek Christian Church. Two brothers and five sisters preceded Mr. Barnes in death. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Cress Barnes of the home; two daughters, Teresa D. Barnes-Hinton of Scottbridge, Georgia and Janis S. Barnes- Skidmore of Fishers, Indiana; three sisters, Kate Gentry of Johnson City, Christine Crowe of Jonesborough and Muriel Bradley of Johnson City; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Appalachian (928-6111)
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The funeral services for James C. Barnes, age 83, North Johnson City, who died Wednesday, will be held Friday, March 22, 2002 at 3:00 PM from the Boones Creek Christian Church with David Clark, minister officiating. Graveside committal services will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected from friends and family. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:30 until 3:00 PM from the sanctuary of Boones Creek Christian Church. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Minnie Hopson
Minnie Hopson, age 76, 512 Pardee Street, Johnson City died Monday, March 18, 2002 in Lakebridge Health Care Center following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Hopson was a native of Chuckey, TN and a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was a daughter of the late W.A. and Rhoda E. Misamore Chapell. Mrs. Hopson was a retired waitress. She was preceded by her husband, James Paul Hopson in 1975; one brother, Arlie Chapell; two sisters, Marie Bailey, Ruth Blake. Survivors include one son, William Robert Hopson, Johnson City; two sisters, Blanche Henley Gray and Lilly Houser, both of Washington County; three grandchildren; Tina Michelle Wagner, Cynthia Lynn Widner, both of Johnson City, Toni Renea Holly, Jonesborough; four great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Appalachian 928-6111.
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The funeral service for Minnie Hopson, age 76, 512 Pardee Street, Johnson City who died Monday, March 18, 2002 will be held Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 2:00 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. A.G. Wagner officiating. Private committal service will follow in Peterson cemetery, Unicoi. Mrs. Hopson was preceded by her husband, James Paul Hopson in 1975; one brother, Arlie Chapell; two sisters, Marie Bailey, Ruth Blake. She is survived by one son, William Robert Hopson, and his wife, Brenda, Johnson City; two sisters, Blanche Henley Gray and Lilly Houser, both of Washington County; one sister-in-law, Iola Chapell, Chuckey, TN; three grandchildren; Tina Michelle Wagner, Cynthia Lynn Widner, both of Johnson City, Toni Renea Holly, Jonesborough; four great grandchildren, William Wagner, Hannah Ledford, Jordan Wagner, all of Johnson City, Sarah Holly, Jonesborough; several nieces and nephews. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Jeff Leonard
Jeffrey Alan Leonard, 40, Johnson City, died Saturday, March 16, 2002, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Leonard was a Johnson City native, grew up in Piney flats, and lived most of his adult life in Johnson City. He was a son of William Carroll and Sandra Miller Leonard, Piney Flats. Mr. Leonard was employed as a paramedic in the emergency room at Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport. He was formerly employed with the Sullivan County EMS for 12 years as a paramedic and also served as a field training officer as well as a quality assurance coordinator. Mr. Leonard was a former volunteer Rescue Squad member in Bluff City for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Kingsport Life Saving Crew and had served on the faculty at Northeast State Community College, Blountville, where he taught as an EMS instructor. Mr. Leonard was a 1979 graduate of Sullivan East High School and had attended E.T.S.U. He was a member of New Bethel Presbyterian Church, Piney Flats. Mr. Leonard served on the Program Committee of the Board of Directors of the Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center, Banner Elk, NC, and was instrumental in establishing the High Adventure Program and the Camp for Diabetic Children. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Summers Lyle and Myra Belle Leonard, and his maternal grandparents, John F. and Mildred E. Miller. Survivors, in addition to Mr. Leonard's parents, include his brother and sister-in-law, Gary Wayne and Amy Laura Leonard, Johnson City; one nephew, Jacob Wayne Leonard, Johnson City; one niece, Jessica Brooke Leonard, Johnson City; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Appalachian (928-6111)
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The funeral service for Jeffery Alan Leonard, 40, Johnson City, who died Saturday, March 16, 2002, will be conducted Monday, March 18, 2002, at 7:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home, with Dr. Andrew Spence, officiating. Graveside committal services and interment
will be held Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at 10:30 A.M., in the Monte Vista Burial Park, Johnson City. Those planning to attend the committal services are to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 A.M. Tuesday to proceed to the cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to be at the funeral home by 6:45 P.M. Monday, will be Jim Carter, Paul Crumley, John Dabbs, Tom Ellington, Jim Garbe, Kevin Nichols, Reed Thomas and Jim Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Sullivan County EMS-EMA, Kingsport Life Saving Crew and the Kingsport Fire Department. The family will receive friends Monday from 5:00-7:00 P.M. in the Funeral Home chapel. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to the New Bethel Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 592 New Bethel Rd. Piney Flats, TN 37686 or to the Holston Presbytery Camp and Retreat Center, P.O. Box 428 Banner Elk, NC 28604. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Summers Lyle and Myra Belle Leonard, and his maternal grandparents, John F. and Mildred E. Miller. He is survived by his parents, William Carroll and Sandra Miller Leonard, Piney Flats, his brother and sister-in-law, Gary Wayne and Amy Laura Leonard, Johnson City, one nephew, Jacob Wayne Leonard, Johnson City, one niece, Jessica Brooke Leonard, Johnson City, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave. Johnson City, is in charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Bonnie Brown
Bonne K. Brown, age 87, 1503 Muskhogean Drive, Johnson City died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at her residence. Mrs. Brown was a native of Augusta County, Virginia and had been a resident of Johnson City for 35 years. She was a daughter of the late Marion and Josie Phillippe Phillippe. Mrs. Brown was a homemaker. She was a member of Watauga Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Brown in survived by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Morton A. Brown, of the home; one daughters, Annaleah Brown, Kansas City, MO; three brothers, Oscar Phillippe, Staunton, VA, Wilmer Phillippe, Waynesboro, VA, Paul Phillippe, Staunton, VA; three sisters, Della Atkinson, Staunton, VA, Robertine Petrie, Verona, VA; Katherine Harvey, Brooksville, FL. Appalachian 928-6111.
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The funeral services for Bonnie K. Brown, age 87, 1503 Muskhogean Drive, Johnson City who died Wednesday, March13, 2002 will be conducted Saturday, March 16, 2002 at 1:00 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. George Rolling officiating. Graveside committal service will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. For those who prefer, the family requests that memorials be made to Haven of Mercy, 123 W. Millard Street, Johnson City, TN 37604. The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements. www.apppalachianfuneralhome
Jack C. Gordon
Jack C. Gordon, age 47, Johnson City, died Wednesday, March 13, 2002. Mr. Gordon was a native and lifelong resident of Johnson City. He was a son of Charles O. Gordon, Sr., and Evelyn Anderson Gordon, Johnson City. Mr. Gordon was president of Bydand Corporation, Johnson City, Tri-City Beverage, Johnson City and Peace River Citris Groves, Zolfo Springs, Fl. He was the former Vice-President and Controller of Gordon's Incorporated. Mr. Gordon graduated in 1972 from Science Hill High School. In 1977 received his B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. He received his Masters Degree in Business in 1979 at Virginia Tech where he was a member of the German Club. Mr. Gordon was a former member of the Salvation Army Board of Directors, the Johnson City Lions Club and a member of the Herstleigh Club. He was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Lucy Carriger Gordon, of the home; two sons, Christopher Darell Gordon and Matthew Lawrence Gordon, of the home; one daughter, Kelsey Lucille Gordon, of the home; two brothers, Charles O. Gordon, Jr., Highpoint, NC, Robert P. Gordon, Charlotte, NC; three sisters, Mary Alice Hardin, Johnson City, Lucretia Gordon, Williamsburg, VA, Evelyn Gordon, Greeneville, TN; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Appalachian (423) 928-6111.
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The funeral service for Jack C. Gordon, age 47, Johnson City who died Wednesday, March 13, 2002 will be conducted Friday, March 15, 2002 at 2:30 PM in the sanctuary of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Ken Henderlight officiating. Committal services and interment
will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers, who are asked to meet at the church by 2:15 PM, will be Tim Lawson, Tony Seaton, Mike Miles, Jim Murphey, Jim Maxwell, Jeff Blackburn, Alan Davidson, Mark Davidson, Lewis Dunevant, Troy Miller, Greg Lyon, Patrick Sturgill and Dennis Williams. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00-2:30 PM at the church. For those who prefer, the family requests that memorials be made to, Salvation Army, 208 Ashe Street, Johnson City, TN 37604, Building Fund at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1336 Johnson City, TN 37605, Building Fund at First Christian Church, 200 E. Mountcastle Road, Johnson City, TN 37601 or charity of your choice. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Milton E. "Coach" Barnes
Milton E. "Coach" Barnes, age 57, 343 Dean Archer Road, Jonesborough died, Monday, March 11, 2002 in Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Barnes was a native of Washington County and a resident of Johnson City for most of his adult life. He was a son of J.W. and Verna Mae Copas Barnes, who reside in Fall Branch. Coach Barnes was a teacher and coach in the Johnson City School System for 32 years. He taught Physical Education and coached Track and Basketball at Liberty Bell and also taught at Fairmont Elementary and Towne Acres Elementary before retiring from Woodland Elementary. Mr. Barnes received his B.S. Degree in Education from East Tennessee State University in 1967. He was a member of Boone Trail Baptist Church and the Christian Friends Sunday School Class. Mr. Barnes was preceded in death by one sister, Jean McNeeley. In addition to his parents, Mr. Barnes is survived by his wife, Becky Ann Barnes, of the home; one daughter, Stephanie Nicole Sams, Johnson City; two nieces and three nephews, all of North Carolina. Appalachian 928-6111.
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The funeral service for Coach Milton E. Barnes, 57, 343 Dean Archer Rd., Jonesborough, who died Monday, March 11, 2002, will be conducted Wednesday, March 13, 2002, at 8:00 P.M., from the sanctuary of Boone Trail Baptist Church, with the Rev. Ira Cunningham, officiating. Special music will be provided by the church. Graveside committal services will be held Thursday, March 14, 2002, at 11:00 A.M., in the Washington County Memory Gardens. Those planning to attend are to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 A.M. Thursday. Active pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the church by 7:45 P.M. Wednesday, will be Charlie Muse, Johnny Broyles, Joe "Sonny" Brown, Gerald Cox, Lamar Dean, Frankie Haws, Buddy Hardin and Johnny Legg. Honorary pallbearers are the staff of the McLeod Cancer and Blood Center of East Tennessee, Members of the Christian Friends Sunday School Class of Boone Trail Baptist Church, fellow coaches and teachers of the Johnson City School System. For those who prefer, the family requests that memorials be made to the Building Fund of Boone Trail Baptist Church, 1985 Carroll Creek Road, Gray, TN 37615 or American Cancer Society, Wesley Plaza, Suite 2, 2513 Wesley Street, Johnson City, TN 37601. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 4:00-5:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM in Boones Trail Baptist Church. Coach Barnes is survived by his wife, Becky Ann Barnes; his daughter, Stephanie Nicole Sams, and her husband, Christopher Todd Sams, his parents, J.W. and Verna Mae Copas Barnes; two nieces and three nephews. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, is in charge of arrangements.
Florence Sue Hobbs
Florence Sue Hobbs, age 78, 3087 Knob Creek Road, Gray, died Monday, March 4, 2002 at the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. A native and life long resident of Washington County, Mrs. Hobbs was a daughter of the late R.B. and Myrtle Leonard Clark. Mrs. Hobbs was a homemaker. She was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church. A son, Jimmy L. Hobbs preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Jack F. Hobbs of the home; one daughter, Jackie H. Oliva of Jonesborough; two sisters, Lois Bowman and Evelyn Woody both of Johnson City; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Appalachian (928-6111)
Funeral Services
The funeral services for Mrs. Florence Sue Hobbs, age 78, 3087 Knob Creek Road, Gray, will be conducted Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at 3:00 P.M. from the Boones Creek Christian Church with Bob Allen and David Clark, ministers, officiating. Burial will follow in the Boones Creek Christian Church cemetery. Active pallbearers who are asked to meet at the church by 2:30 P.M. will be Barry Bingham, Edward Bowman, Ryan Broyles, Lynn Hobbs, Rick Little and David Mackey. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be given to the Building Fund, c/o Boones Creek Christian Church, 312 Christian Church Road, Gray, Tn. 37615. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00-3:00 PM from Boones Creek Christian Church. Condolences may be e mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Col. Nathan S. Hale
Col. Nathan S. Hale, age 74, 196 Bayless Road, Jonesborough, died Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his residence. Col. Hale was a native of Fleming, Kentucky and a son of the late Robert I. and Bernice C. Hale. Col. Hale received his undergraduate degree from Milligan College and his Master's Degree from East Tennessee State University and completed work from the University of Tennessee. He was principle of Sulphur Springs High School from 1957-1971. Col. Hale was principle of Daniel Boone High School from 1971 until 1980. He was Superintendent of Washington County Schools from 1980 until 1984. He was elected to the Washington County Board of Education in 1986 and served as chairman from 1992 until 1994. Col Hale was a decorated Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952-1983 and retired with the rank of full-bird Colonel. Col. Hale was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. He was a member of the American Heart Association, Masonic Lodge, Shriner's, VFW, American Legion and lifetime member of Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association and Retired Officers Association. Col. Hale was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley Hale, two brothers, John Hale and Benjamin Hale; one sister, Roberta English. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor C. Hale, of the home; two sons, Warren Cutshaw Hale, Jonesborough, Nathan Scott Hale, Fairview, TN; one daughter, Melony Johnson, Knoxville; one step-son, Greg Clark, Knoxville; three sisters, Doris DeSilva, Columbia, SC, Eunice Reynolds, Louisville, KY, Imogene Brown, Morganton, NC; one special niece, Jennifer Peters; ten grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral Notice
Private graveside funeral services for Col. Nathan S. Hale, age 74, 196 Bayless Road, Jonesborough will be conducted in Mountain Home National cemetery with Rev. Vic Wallace officiating and Full Military honors. Active pallbearers will be Marine Corps Junior ROTC Cadets of Daniel Boone High School and Navy Corps Junior ROTC Cadets of Davy Crocket High School. Honorary pallbearers will be Grant Rowland and School Board Members. A public memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Daniel Boone High School In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Nathan S. Hale Fund, Attn: Sherry @ Central Office, 405 W. College Street, Jonesborough, TN 37659. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-9:00 PM in the chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. Col. Hale was preceded in death by a special niece, Jennifer Peters and his best friend, Mounty Hale. Condolences can be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Irene Giles
Knoxville, TN- Irene Giles, age 80, 1301 Green Court, Sevierville, died Thursday, February 28, 2002 at Baptist Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Giles was a native of Dickinson County, Virginia and had been a resident of Johnson City for most of her life before moving to Sevierville in the late 1980's. She was the daughter of the late Morgan and Mary Fuller Duty. Mrs. Giles was a homemaker. She was a Baptist. Mrs. Giles was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Giles, Jr. in 1993. Survivors include, two sons, Robert Giles, Sugar Land, TX and Albert Giles III, Greeneville, TN; one daughter, Janice Wade, Greenville, SC; seven grandchildren, Phillip Brown, Alpharetta, GA, Lisa Ingram, Macon, GA, Kelly Stover, Greenville, SC, Sharon Giles, Bristol, VA, Donna Giles, Nashville, Alyssa Giles, Knoxville, Darren Giles, Sugar Land, TX; several great grandchildren. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Irene Giles, age 80, 1301 Green Court, Sevierville, who died Thursday, February 28, 2002 will be conducted Sunday, March 3, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Ownby officiating. Private interment
will be Monday in Tri-City Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 918, Johnson City, TN 37605. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Coach Julian D. Crocker
Coach Julian D. Crocker, Sr., age 93, 2018 Sherwood Drive, No. 201, Johnson City, TN died Wednesday, February 27, 2002 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Coach Crocker was a native of Camden, TN and had lived in Nashville and the Middle Tennessee area before moving to Johnson City in 1948. He was a son of the late John Dorsey and Mary Theodocia Wyly Crocker. Coach Crocker graduated in 1927 from Central High School, Nashville where he was president of the student body. He received his B.S. Degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1931 where he served as class president and was captain of the football team. He received his Master's Degree from Peabody University in 1939. He was an instructor at the Columbia Military Academy from 1939 until 1944. He served as Athletic Specialist U.S. Navy V-12 College Training Program during World War II. Coach Crocker was football and basketball coach in the Middle Tennessee High Schools prior to joining the faculty of East Tennessee State College in 1948, where he was Professor of Physical Education, Head Track Coach and Assistant Football Coach. He retired in 1973 after 37 years of teaching and coaching in Tennessee schools. Coach Crocker served as a member of a coaching committee that organized and directed Football Coaching clinics, that became a forerunner of the TSSAA sponsored clinics in later years. He was inducted into the ETSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985, and also into the Middle Tennessee State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991. Coach Crocker organized and directed the First Fellowship of Christian Athletes program in the Tri-City area. He was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church since 1948, where he was a member of the S.C. Williams Sunday School class and had served on the administrative board, Board of Trustees and Recreation Committee in past years. Coach Crocker was preceded in death by his wife of more than 65 years, Mary Harrison Crocker in 1997; two brothers, John Thomas Crocker and Lindell Crocker; one grandson, Kevin Maxwell Crocker, (1976-1996). Survivors include his son, Dr. Julian Doss Crocker, Jr., and his wife, Donna Gilliss Crocker, both of Templeton, CA; three grandchildren, Kelly Crocker, San Francisco, Karen Crocker Snell, Boston, MA and Kameron Doss Crocker, Arcata, CA; several nieces and nephews. Appalachian Funeral Home, Johnson City, TN (423) 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
The funeral service for Coach Julian D. Crocker, Sr., age 93, 2018 Sherwood Drive, No. 201, Johnson City, TN who died Wednesday, February 27, 2002 will conducted Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 12:00 PM from the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home with the Reverend David Lovelace officiating. Private graveside service for the family and pallbearers will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the funeral home by 11:45 A.M. Saturday will be, John Robert Bell, Jerry Robertson, Harry Harmon, Horace Hartman, Bud Copp, Reece Teague, Milan Tucker, Joe Waltan, Lonnie Sharpe, Hal Littleford, John Seward, Sr. and Coach Dave Walker. Honorary pallbearers will be Betty J. Martin, Grace Sharpe, Sarah and Bruce Shipley, Louise and Bob Garrett, Cornelia Clark, Doris Hardin, Joe Keefauver, U.G. Whited, Mary Lou and Bill Williams, Carolyn Johnson, Dr. Burgin Dossett, Racheal and George Kahler and Dr. George Kahler, Jr., the Reverend Dr. Paul E. Brown, Sr., Dr. Paul E. Brown, Jr., M.D, and Former ETSU Athletes. The family will receive friends Saturday, from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon in the funeral home parlor. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to, The Kevin Crocker Memorial Scholarship Fund, San Luis Obispo County Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1580, San Luis Obispo, CA 93403. Coach Crocker was preceded in death by his wife of more than 65 years, Mary Harrison Crocker in 1997; two brothers, John Thomas Crocker and Lindell Crocker; one grandson, Kevin Maxwell Crocker, (1976-1996). Survivors include his son, Dr. Julian Doss Crocker, Jr., and his wife, Donna Gilliss Crocker, both of Templeton, CA; three grandchildren, Kelly Crocker, San Francisco, Karen Crocker Snell, Boston, MA and Kameron Doss Crocker, Arcata, CA; several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601, is in charge of arrangements.
Ethelyn Lockett Cox
Ethelyn Lockett Cox, age 93, Colonial Hill Retirement Center, 3207 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, died Tuesday, February 26, 2002 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Cox was a native of Bristol, VA and had been a resident of Johnson City since 1909. She was a daughter of the late Emmett Cornelieus and Hattie Jane Kidd Lockett. Mrs. Cox graduated from Science Hill High School in 1925 and graduated from East Tennessee Teacher's Normal School (ETSU) in 1929. She taught English and French in Magnolia, North Carolina and Fort Smith, Arkansas also taught one year at Science Hill High School. She was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church for more than 80 years where she helped organize the Bertha Range Circle and served on the Alter Guild. Mrs. Cox was a member of the Merry Wives and was a member and Past President of The Book Club. She was a charter member of the Better Homes and Garden Club. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, J. Lafe Cox in 1960; her daughter, Linda Lee Cox Haynes; sisters, Mary Lockett Wagner and Pearl Lockett Kimbrough; brothers, Fred R. Lockett, Sr., and Floyd "Buck" Lockett, Sr. She is survived by one son, Jack L. Cox, Johnson City; seven grandchildren, Leigh Ann Haynes Zaytoun, and Susan Haynes Little, both of Raleigh, NC, Mary Kathryn Haynes Matthys, Goldsboro, NC, Elizabeth Anna Cox, Knoxville, Caroline Cox Suess, Smyrna, GA, Jackson L. Cox, III, Washington, DC and Morgan W. Cox, III, Johnson City; five great grandchildren; one niece, Terry Kimbrough Brown, Memphis, TN; two nephews, Bucky Lockett and Fred Lockett, Jr., Johnson City. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
A service of remembrance and celebration for Ethelyn Lockett Cox, age 93, Colonial Hill Retirement Center, 3207 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City who died Tuesday, February 26, 2002 will be conducted Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 4:00 PM in the sanctuary of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. The Reverend Ken Henderlight and the Reverend Douglas Grove-DeJarnett will officiate. Music will be provided by the Reverend Douglas Grove-DeJarnett, Jane LaPella and Ann O'Quinn. Honorary pallbearers will be The Merry Wives. A private committal service for the family will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. The family will receive friends Friday, March 1, 2002 from 5:00 until 7:00 PM in the chapel of Munsey Church. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to, The Music Ministry of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market St. Johnson City, TN 37601, or to the charity of your choice. Mrs. Cox was preceded in death by her husband, J. Lafe Cox in 1960; her daughter, Linda Lee Cox Haynes; sisters, Mary Lockett Wagner and Pearl Lockett Kimbrough; brothers, Fred R. Lockett, Sr., and Floyd "Buck" Lockett, Sr. She is survived by one son, Jack L. Cox, and his wife, Sheila, both of Johnson City; one son-in-law, Lawrence B. Haynes, Raleigh, NC; seven grandchildren, Leigh Ann Haynes Zaytoun, and Susan Haynes Little, both of Raleigh, NC, Mary Kathryn Haynes Matthys, Goldsboro, NC, Elizabeth Anna Cox, Knoxville, Caroline Cox Suess, Smyrna, GA, Jackson L. Cox, III, Washington, DC and Morgan W. Cox, III, Johnson City; five great grandchildren; one niece, Terry Kimbrough Brown, Memphis, TN; two nephews, Bucky Lockett and Fred Lockett, Jr., Johnson City. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Robert William Leach
Robert William Leach, age 55, 525 Summitt Drive, Jonesborough, died Friday, February 22, 2002 at his residence following a lengthy illness. A native of Johnson City, Mr. Leach was a son of Georgia Ruth Snodgrass Leach and the late Roy Watson Leach who died in 1981. Mr. Leach was employed at East Tennessee State University where he was computer co-coordinator in the Information Technology Department. He was a veteran having served with the U.S. Navy. Mr. Leach was a member of the East Unaka Christian Church. Survivors in addition to his mother include his wife, Ruth Ann Guinn Leach of the home; two sons, Scott Douglas Leach of Jacksonville, Florida and Brett Larimer of Unicoi; one daughter, Jennifer Renee Finch of Henderson, North Carolina; one brother, Ed Leach of Johnson City; one sister, Judy Ann Leach Kelly of Kingsport; seven grandchildren. Appalachian (928-6111)
Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Robert William Leach, age 55, 525 Summitt Drive, Jonesborough, who died Friday will be held Monday, February 25, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Wayne Emery, minister officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. from Monte Vista Burial Park. For those wishing to attend graveside services they are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:00 A.M. along with pallbearers, Johnny Barnes, Roy Collins, Joe Deakins, Keith Harvey, Wayne McKeehan, Richard Mettler and Marcus Ratliff. In lieu of flowers a memorial trust fund has been established in the behalf of the grandchildren of Mr. Leach. Those wishing to make memorials are asked to send them to Peoples Community Bank, c/o Robert Leach Grandchildren's Fund, 300 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee 37604. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Guinn Leach; his mother, Georgia Ruth Snodgrass Leach; two sons, Scott Douglas Leach and wife Heidi, Brett Larimer and wife, Connie; one daughter, Jennifer Renee Finch and husband, Scott; one brother, Ed Leach and wife, Gina: one sister, Judy Ann Leach Kelly; seven grandchildren, Billy, Karlie and Timothy Leach, Meagan Finch, Brittany, Ashley and Katie Larimer; two nephews, Michael and Eric Leach; special aunt, June Rohm. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at appfh@aol.com. The family will receive friends Monday from 5-7:00 P.M. from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements/
Martha Cross Lacy
Martha Cross Lacy, age 89, formerly of 2101 Christian Lane, Johnson City, died Friday, February 22, 2002. Mrs. Lacy was a native of Sullivan County and a lifelong resident of the Johnson City area. She was a daughter of the late Rice H. and Nancy Mottern Cross. Mrs. Lacy was a graduate of Milligan College and a former School Teacher in Sullivan County. She also served as a field representative for Milligan College. Mrs. Lacy was a faithful member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church of Sullivan County and the First Christian Church in Johnson City for 75 years. She was a member of the Loyal Women's Sunday School Class. She was active in many church and civic affairs. Mrs. Lacy was preceded in death by her husband, Steve B. Lacy in 2000; two brothers, Olin Cross and Rice H. Cross, Jr.; two sisters, Marjorie Ralph and Dorothy Torbett. Survivors include one son, Michael Stephen Lacy, Johnson City; three brothers, Kyle Cross, Sulphur Springs, Duane Cross, Johnson City and Bill Cross, Piney Flats; six grandchildren, Gloria M. Dudney, Johnson City, Robert M. Lacy, Chattanooga, Stephen M. Lacy, Andrew M. Lacy, Alexandra T. Lacy, Victoria A. Lacy, all of Johnson City; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Martha Cross lacy, age 89, formerly of 2101 Christian Lane, who died Friday, February 22, 2002 will be conducted Monday, February 25, 2002 at 2:30 PM in First Christian Church with Dr. Gene Wigginton, Dr. Dan Cross and Dr. Leonard Wymore officiating. Interment
will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Robert lacy, Stephen Lacy and Andrew Lacy, also nephews, Dan Cross, Richard Torbett, Phil Torbett, Gary Ralph, Ric Cross and John Patton Ralph. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 1:00 PM until the service time. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to First Christian Church, 200 E. Mountcastle Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601 or Milligan College, P.O. Box 750, Milligan College, TN 37682. Mrs. Lacy was preceded in death by her husband, Steve B. Lacy, on February 3, 2000 and two brothers and two sisters, Olin Cross, Marjorie Ralph, Dorothy Torbett and Rice H. Cross, Jr. She is survived by her son, Michael Stephen Lacy and his wife, Leslie Ann Russo Lacy of Johnson City; three brothers, Kyle Cross, Sulphur Springs, Duane Cross, Johnson City and Bill Cross, Piney Flats; six grandchildren, Gloria M. Dudney, Johnson City, Robert M. Lacy, Chattanooga, Stephen M. Lacy, Andrew M. Lacy, Alexandra T. Lacy and Victoria A. Lacy, all of Johnson City; three great grandchildren, Elizabeth L. Dudney, Leslie A. Dudney and Nicholas Stephen Dudney, all of Johnson City. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Vaniece Rowland Brumit
Vaniece Rowland Brumit, 84, of 2716 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, died Thursday, February 7, 2002, at the SunBridge Care - Hillside Center in Kingsport. Mrs. Brumit was a native of Yancey County, North Carolina, a former resident of Johnson City and had lived in Kingsport since 1950. She was a daughter of the late George Arthur and Texas Hensley Rowland. Mrs. Brumit was a homemaker. She was a member of the Litz Manor Baptist Church. Mrs. Brumit was preceded in death by her husband David D. Brumit in 1988 and one sister, Bernice Rowland and four brothers, Powan Rowland, Aulden Rowland, Weland Rowland and John A. Rowland. Survivors include two sons, David G. Brumit, Kingsport, J. Art Brumit, Buena Vista, VA; four grandchildren, Art Brumit, Jr., Bob Brumit, David Brumit and Julie Brumit; four great grandchildren; one sister, Jessie Lea Wine, Lauderdale Lakes, FL; one brother, Earl Rowland, Cocoa, FL. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice The funeral service for Vaniece Rowland Brumit, age 84, 2716 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport, who died Thursday, will be conducted Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 2:00 PM from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Montgomery and Rev. Alan Buckles officiating. Interment
will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:30 PM until the service hour. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Emmogene King Adorante
Emmogene King Adorante, age 78, Durham-Hensley Nursing Home, Chuckey, died Friday, February 1, 2002 at her residence following a lengthy illness. A Johnson City native, Ms. Adorante was a daughter of the late Conley Trigg King, Sr. and Lilly Mae Stepp King. Well known in Johnson City and surrounding areas in the banking industry, Ms. Adorante retired as Vice-President of Home Federal Savings and Loan where she worked for 30 years. Prior to joining Home Federal, she worked in the office of Price Administration during WWII. Ms. Adorante was active in civic affairs, having served as officer in the youth and family unit of the Virginia police department and was a member of the National Associaton of Insurance Women. She was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church and was secretary of the Builders Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by five sisters, Louise King, Gordon Teilman, Cleo Jory, Vera Mae King and Mary Wilma King. Survivors include three sons, Michael Adorante, Kansas City, KS, Joseph L. Adorante, Afton, John Adorante, Knoxville; one brother, Conley Trigg King, Jr., Richmond, VA, two sisters, Vivien Ely, Richmond, VA and Betty Pickel, Memphis, two grandsons and four granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
Memorial services for Emmogene King Adorante, age 78, Durham-Hensley Nursing Home, Chuckey, who died Friday, February 1, 2002 will be held Friday, February 8, 2002 at 8:00 PM from Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. David Lovelace officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37604 or to the Alzheimer's Association, Northeast Division, 207 N. Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37604. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Friday at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Courtesy of Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City.
Viola McCoy Thompson
Mrs. Viola McCoy Thompson, age 94, 605 Longview Drive, Johnson City died Friday, February 1, 2002 at her residence following a lengthy illness. A native of Sprigg, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Nancy Jane Hatfield McCoy. Mrs. Thompson was a homemaker. She was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Thompson in 1993 and one brother. Survivors include two sons, Barney Thompson, Knoxville and Ronald Lee Thompson, Orlando, FL; one daughter, Gwen Jean Slone, Paducah, KY; one sister, Dorolyn Newburg, Nashville; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Mrs. Viola McCoy Thompson, age 94, 605 Longview Drive, Johnson City who died Friday, February 01, 2002 will be held Sunday, February 3, 2002 at 3:00 PM from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Dr. Dwight Kilbourne. Graveside committal services will be held Monday at 10:00 AM from Mountain Home National cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30-3:00 PM from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
