Tennessee, U.S., Delayed Birth Records, 1869-1909
Hattie M. "Joy" Jones
Hattie M. "Joy" Jones, age 91, Asbury Center, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Ms. Jones was a Mitchell County, North Carolina native and a daughter of the late Rev. Hoke Masters and Lockie Bell Garland Masters. She was a homemaker and a retired horticulturist. Ms. Jones was a member of the Boone Trail Baptist Church She was a former member of the West Hills Garden Club. In addition to her parents, her husband, Harold Henry Jones in 1991, two sisters, Virgie McKinney and Stella Tipton and one brother, Early Masters, preceded Ms. Jones in death. Survivors in two daughters, Betty Gouge of Johnson City and Beverly Flanagan of Edgewood, Maryland; one brother, Frank Masters of Bakersville, North Carolina; one sister Beulah Greene of Johnson City; four grandchildren, Mark Gouge, Gina Speropulos and Eric Gouge all of Johnson City and Joseph Flanagan of Edgewood, Maryland; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Notice
Funeral services for Hattie M. "Joy" Jones, age 91, Asbury Center, who died Wednesday, will be held Friday, June 7, 2002 at 7:00 P.M. from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Peter J. Speropulos IV, Chris Hughes and Laura Good officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Saturday at 10:00 A.M. from Monte Vista Burial Park. Active pallbearers who are requested to meet Friday at 6:45 P.M. at the funeral home will be Joseph Flanagan, Michael Flanagan, Eric Gouge, Mark Gouge, Denver King, Nick Speropulos, Peter Speropulos III and Peter Speropulos IV. E-mail condolences may be sent to APPFH@aol.com. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00-7:00 P.M. from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Miss Mae Nidiffer
Miss Mae Nidiffer, 88, NHC Healthcare, 3209 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, formerly of Grande Arms Apartments, Johnson City, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at her residence following a lengthy illness. Miss Nidiffer was a Carter County native and had been a resident of Johnson City since 1923. She was a daughter of the late Cephas Grant and Sarah Elizabeth Myers Nidiffer. Miss Nidiffer was retired employee of E.T. & W.N.C. Transportation Co. She was a member of Central Baptist Church. Miss Nidiffer is survived by two brothers, Earl B. Nidiffer, Johnson City and her twin, Ray Nidiffer, Bluff City; two nephews, Robert Gilley, Wilmington, NC, Dr. Gordon G. Nidiffer, Sarasota, FL; two nieces, Sandra Smith, Johnson City, Brenda Scott, Bristol, VA; several great nieces and great nephews. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice The funeral services for Miss Mae Nidiffer, 88, NHC Healthcare, 3209 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, formerly of Grande Arms Apartments, who died Monday, June 3, 2002 will be held Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at 2:30 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Blankenship officiating. Graveside committal service will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the funeral home by 2:15 PM will be Walter Myers, T.N. Myers, Fred Scott, Charlie Fleming, Kenneth Smith and Ken York. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:30 until 2:30 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.
Garland Cummings Arnold, Jr.
Garland Cummings Arnold, Jr., age 71, 1221 Lowell Street, died Monday, June 3, 2002 at the Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Mr. Arnold was a Kingsport native but had lived in Johnson City most of his life. He was a son of the late Garland C. Arnold Sr. and Mable Nuckles Arnold. He was a retired mechanic having worked for Broadway Gulf and GPS service stations. Mr. Arnold was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, two sisters, Pauline Wright and Lucille Mabrey, preceded Mr. Arnold in death. Survivors include his wife, Mary Price Arnold of the home; two sons, Ron Arnold of Unicoi and Michael Arnold of Newport, Florida; one daughter, Sonjia Smith of St. Cloud, Florida; one brother, Freddie Arnold of Mountain City; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Appalachian (928-6111)
Carl R. Blevins
Carl R. Blevins, 78, 223 Laurels Rd., Johnson City, died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Blevins was a Chucky, TN native and has been a resident of Johnson City for most of his life. He was the son of the late Marion C. and Gertrude Hamm Blevins. Mr. Blevins retired in 1990 as an electronic engineer from Texas Instruments. He was a World War II Navy veteran. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by three sisters, Vesta Kyker, Nona Crum and Clyde Reeser. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy M. Blevins; one son, Ray Blevins, Knoxville; one daughter, Janice Randolph, Johnson City; four sisters, Mae Stroud, Gas City, IN, Marie Shelton, Chucky, Dorothy Luttrell, Brandon, FL, and Evora Pormen, Dunkirk, IN; two granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Appalachian (928-6111)
Funeral Notice
The funeral service for Carl R. Blevins, 78, 223 Laurels Rd., Johnson City, who died Sunday, June 2, 2002, will be conducted Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at 1:00 P.M., from the West Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with the Rev. Clate W. Briggs, Jr., officiating. Graveside committal services will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave. Johnson City, TN 37601, is in charge of arrangements.
Lt. Col. Earnest A. Van Huss, USMC (Ret)
Lt. Col. Earnest A. Van Huss, USMC (Ret), 55, 1835 Sulphur Springs Rd., Jonesborough, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Lt. Col. Van Huss was a native of Washington County and has been a resident here since his retirement in 1989. He was a son of Lucy Garland Van Huss, Johnson City and the late Cecil Van Huss. Lt. Col. Van Huss was a 1964 graduate of Science Hill High School and was a 1968 graduate of East Tennessee State University where he received his B.S. Degree in English. Lt. Col. Van Huss was commissioned into the United States Marine Corp in 1968, when he was assigned to duty in the Republic of Vietnam. He returned to the United States in 1970 where he was assigned to the 8th Marine Regiment at Camp LaJeune, NC. In 1974 he was assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet in the Western Pacific where he participated in the evacuation of Phnom Penh, Cambodia and the evacuation of Saigon. In 1976 he returned to Quantico, VA as a tactics instructor at the Basic School. In 1982 he was assigned as the Executive Officer 1st Battalion 6th Marine Regiment. In 1983 he served as the operations officer for the 22nd Marine Amphibious Unit where he participated in the Liberation of Granada and then deployed to Beirut, Lebanon. In 1984 he was assigned to the Marine Corp Mountain Warfare Training Center where he served as Executive Officer and Base Commander. In 1987 he was assigned to Camp LeJeune, NC as the G-3 II Marine Expeditionary Force until his retirement in 1989. Lt. Col. Van Huss received the Legion of Merit, two Bronze Stars with combat "V", three Navy Commendation Medals and two Combat Action Ribbons during his service time. Following retirement, he taught History, Government and English at Tri-Cities Christian School and Cedar View Christian School until 1999. Lt. Col. Van Huss was currently employed with Mattern & Craig Inc. as a surveyor. He was a member of the 19th Tennessee Volunteer Infantry CSA and the Mountain Empire Modular Railroad Association. Lt. Col. Van Huss formerly served on the board of Abortion Alternatives Christian Services and was a former Eagle Scout. He was a member of Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church, Gray. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife, Barbara Ann Gouge Van Huss; two sons, Clayton Van Huss and Micah Van Huss, both of Jonesborough; three daughters, Katherine Van Huss, Johnson City, Caroline Van Huss, Jonesborough, and Mary Van Huss, Quantico, VA; one brother, Claude Taylor, Narrows, VA; two grandsons, Gabriel Buskill and Alexander Buskill, both of Johnson City; and his mother-in-law, Dixie Gouge, Johnson City. Appalachian (928-6111)
Funeral Notice
The funeral service for Lt. Col. Earnest A. Van Huss, USMC (Ret), age 55, 1835 Sulphur Springs Rd., Jonesborough, who died Saturday, June 1, 2002, will be conducted Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 8:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home, with Dr. Gene Lasley officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at 11:00 A.M., in the Mountain Home National cemetery, with full military honors being accorded by Lima Company 3rd Battalion 24th Marines. Members of the 19th Tennessee Infantry will serve as active and honorary pallbearers. Those planning to attend the committal services are to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 A.M. Wednesday to proceed to the cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to the Abortion Alternatives Christian Services, 817 W. Walnut St. Johnson City, TN 37604. Lt. Col. Van Huss is survived by his mother, Lucy Garland Van Huss, Johnson City; his wife, Barbara Ann Gouge Van Huss; two sons, Clayton Van Huss and Micah Van Huss, both of Jonesborough; three daughters, Katherine Van Huss, Johnson City, Caroline Van Huss, Jonesborough, and Mary Van Huss, Quantico, VA; one brother, Claude Taylor, Narrows, VA; two grandsons, Gabriel Buskill and Alexander Buskill, both of Johnson City; and his mother-in-law, Dixie Gouge, Johnson City. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave. Johnson City, TN, is in charge of the arrangements.
Alice M. Edmonds
Alice M. Edmonds , age 81, 109 Five Oaks Drive, Johnson City died Sunday, May 26, 2002 in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Edmonds was a native of Pulaski, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Earley Malcolm and Nancy Bell Gravley. Mrs. Edmonds was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Wytheville, Virginia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Edmonds in 1993; three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Ruth Hoff, Johnson City, Patsy Jane Huff, Crestview Hills, KY; two sons, Jessie Lent Edmonds, Crestview, FL, George Malcolm Edmonds, DeFuniak Springs, FL; one brother, Earley Eugene Gravley, Pulaski, VA; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
The funeral service for Alice M. Edmonds, age 81, 109 Five Oaks Drive, Johnson City who died Sunday, May 26, 2002 will be conducted Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at 7:00 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Pastor Greg Dobler and Pastor Scott Taylor officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM in Sanders cemetery, Wytheville, Virginia. Those planning to attend the committal service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 AM Wednesday. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Evangelization in Eastern Europe, 901 Wilson Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37604, for the Dawn of Light Home for Boys, Skopje, Macedonia. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Elmer Bruce Eller
Elmer, Bruce Eller, age 91, Appalachian Christian Village, died Thursday, May 23, 2002 at his residence. A native of Johnson County, Mr. Eller was a son of the late Jessie and Eliza Patrick Eller. He was retired from the Wilmington, Delaware Rubber and Hose Company. Mr. Eller was of the Protestant faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sylvia "Pat" Eller and two brothers. Survivors include his son, Issac Franklin Eller, Mountain City; three brothers, Howard Eller, Ray Eller, Jack Eller, all of Johnson City; four sisters, Ruth Clark, Johnson City, Olive Humphreys, Johnson City; Kate Shupe, Mountain City, Maurene Robinson, Wilmington, DE. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
The funeral service for Elmer Bruce Eller, age 91, Appalachian Christian Village, who died Thursday, May 23, 2002 will be held Sunday, May 26, 2002 at 2:00 PM from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Stout officiating. Graveside committal service will follow in Roselawn Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30 PM until 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Mary V. Melvin
Mrs. Mary V. Melvin, age 92, 2022 Sherwood Drive, died Thursday, May 23, 2002 in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness. A native of Scott County, Virginia, Mrs. Melvin was a daughter of the late Willie and Alice Stuart Vickers. Mrs. Melvin worked at Universal Moulding for 20 years and also had operated beauty shops in both Johnson City and Bristol. She was a member of Unaka Avenue Baptist Church. Her husband, Wyndon Martin Melvin preceded her in death in 1999 along with two brothers and three sisters. Survivors include one son, Albert Melvin and his wife, Jewel of Bristol, Virginia; two sisters, Charmie Leonard and Dulcie Hill both of Bristol; two grandchildren, Ronald Wayne Melvin of Bristol, Virginia and Diane Slagle of Bristol; two great-grandchildren, Christopher Slagle and Justin Slagle both of Bristol; several nieces and nephews. Appalachian (928-6111)
Funeral services
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary V. Melvin, age 92, 2022 Sherwood Drive, will be held Friday, May 24, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Pealer officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Saturday at 2:00 P.M. from the Mountain View cemetery in Bristol, Virginia. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. For those wishing to attend graveside services, they are asked to meet at the cemetery by 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be E-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00-8:00 P.M. from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Edward Houston "Hugh" Jones
Edward Houston "Hugh" Jones, age 53, 903 Welbourne, died Monday, May 20, 2002 at his residence. A native of Johnson City, Mr. Jones was a son of the late Dr. Alfred and Janie Houston Jones. Mr. Jones was a stonemason. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Jones was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church and had been attending the Veterans Administration Protestant Chapel. Survivors include his mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Morgan Jones of Johnson City; two daughters, Tammy Kilby of Jonesborough and Stacy Anderson of Elizabethton; three brothers, Clay Douglas Jones of Christianburg, Virginia, Arch Samuel Jones of Knoxville and William Alf Jones of Johnson City; one sister, Cindy Jones Anders of Kodak; one grandson and one granddaughter. Appalachian (928-6111)
Mrs. Mattie A. Shull Hughes
Mrs. Mattie A. Shull Hughes, 77, N.H.C. Healthcare Center, 3209 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, formerly of 1307 Lynnwood Dr., Johnson City, died Thursday, May 16, 2002, at the Johnson City Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Hughes was a Carter County native and has been a resident of Johnson City for most of her life. She was a daughter of the late John and Pearl Taylor Shull. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker. She was a member of Clifton View Baptist Church. Mrs. Hughes was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Edward Hughes, in 1992, three brothers and one sister. Survivors include one son, Wayne Hughes, Johnson City; one daughter, Joann Ramsey, Nolensville, TN; three grandchildren, Christopher Hughes, Dillon, SC, Samantha Gullahorn, San Diego, CA, and Nick Ramsey, Lexington, VA; one great-granddaughter, Morgan Hughes, Elizabethton; several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Appalachian (928-6111)
Edward Elza Phillips
Edward Elza Phillips, age 77, Mountain Home, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 in the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Elizabethton, Mr. Phillips was a son of the late Thomas Monroe and Hessie Weaver Phillips. He was a retired pipe fitter/plumber. Mr. Phillips was of the Christian faith. He was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include one daughter, Tonya Grinde, Charlottesville, VA; three brothers, Bud Phillips, Ron Phillips, Dennis Phillips, all of Carter County; one sister, Jo Tims, Carter County; two grandchildren, Paul and Vista Grinde, both of Charlottesville, VA. Appalachian 928-6111.
Funeral Notice
The graveside service for Edward Elza Phillips, age 77, Mountain Home, who died Wednesday, will be held Friday, May 17, 2002 at 10:00 AM from the Mountain Home National cemetery with a VA Chaplain officiating. There will be no visitation. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Rowland
The funeral service for Anna Pearl Rowland, age 86, 1405 Knob Creek Road, Johnson City who died Tuesday, October 8, 2002 will be conducted Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 8:00 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Dr. Michael Oaks officiating. The graveside committal service will be held Friday at 10:00 AM in Monte Vista Burial Park. Those planning to attend the committal service are asked to meet at the funeral home Friday by 9:30 AM to proceed to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home parlor. Mrs. Rowland is survived by four daughters, Margaret Foster, Gwendolyn Eads and Gail Carmicheal, all of Johnson City, Mary Ellen Reinhardt, Jonesborough; two sons, Grant Aulden Rowland, Jr., Telford and Steve Rowland, Glade Spring, VA; one brother, Hubert Roark, Johnson City; eight grandchildren, Louann Foster Sharp, Johnson City, Lawrence H. Eads, Jr., Gray, Grant Aulden Rowland, III, Jonesborough, Kimberly Carmicheal and Fred Carmicheal, Jr., both of Johnson City, Paul Reinhardt and Charles Reinhardt, both of Jonesborough, Sydney Gwen Rowland, Glade Spring, VA; four great grandchildren, Danny W. Sharp, II and Anna M. Sharp, both of Johnson City, John Henry Eads and Megan Sue Eads, both of Gray; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Stacy Adams, Sr.
The graveside funeral service for Stacy G. Adams, age 64, 4670 Sink Valley Road, Butler, TN who died Tuesday, October 8, 2002 will be held Saturday, October 12, 2002 at 1:30 PM in Morning View cemetery, Bluff City with Dennis Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until 1:00 PM in the funeral home chapel before proceeding to the cemetery. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Hugh Mohler
The funeral service for Hugh B. Mohler, 84, 126 Ridgemont Rd., Johnson City, who died Wednesday, October 02, 2002, will be conducted Saturday, October 5, 2002. at 2:00 P.M., from the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home, with Tim Wallingford, Minister, officiating. Special music will be provided by Mike Imboden and Roddy Byrd. Interment
will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be the Mr. and Mrs. Sunday School Class of First Christian Church, Vance Cheek, Sr. and Vance Cheek, Jr. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00-2:00 P.M. in the funeral home chapel. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Rd., Johnson City, TN 37604, or to the Children’s Hospital at J.C.M.C., c/o Mountain States Health Foundation, 1021 W. Oakland Ave. STE 103, Johnson City, TN 37604. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, TN 37601, is in charge of the arrangements.
Howell Sherrod
The funeral service for Howell Hood Sherrod, M.D., age 84, 1711 Beech Drive, Johnson City who died Tuesday, September 24, 2002 will be conducted Friday, September 27, 2002 at 2:00 PM from Downtown Christian Church with Dr. Jess Johnson and Dr. Edward Fine officiating. A private committal service for the family will be held later in Monte Vista Burial Park. Honorary pallbearers will be the Watauga Orthopaedic Professional Association, State of Franklin Orthopaedic Society, Elders and Deacons of Downtown Christian Church and the ETSU Athletic Department. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 until 8:00 PM from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, is in charge of arrangements.
Betty Kelly
The funeral service for Betty Jane Kelly, age 73, 1642 Allston Drive, Murfreesboro and 720 W. Pine Street, Johnson City who died Monday, September 16, 2002 will be held Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 4:00 PM from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Betty Furches, Rev. Garland Thayer and Rev. William Wells officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Friday at 11:00 AM from Monte Vista Burial Park. Those planning to attend graveside committal services are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:45 AM. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Honorary pallbearers will be the Friendship Sunday School Class of First United Methodist Church. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers that you consider the Betty Kelley Memorial Fund, c/o Bank of America, 2105 North Roan Street, Johnson City, Tn. The family will receive friends Thursday from 2-4:00 P.M. from the East Parlor of Appalachian Funeral Home. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Avenue is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth St. John
Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth “Libby” Bolton St. John, age 88, 802 Woodland Ave, who died Monday, January 13, 2003, who died Monday will be held Thursday, January 16, 2003, at 2:00 PM from Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. David Lovelace officiating. Graveside committal services will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Active pallbearers who are asked to meet at the church by 1:30 PM Thursday will be Charles “Chuck” Bolton, Allen Bolton, Bart Bolton, Gordon Bolton, Matthew Bolton, Alfred Bolton, John T. Roach, Jim Roach, Bob Roach, and Dr. Hemphill. Honorary pallbearers will be the Fellowship Sunday School Class of the church and the Merry Wives. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you consider memorials to the Alter Guild, c/o of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 W. Market St., Johnson City, TN 37601. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:30 until 1:30 PM in the sanctuary of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Condolences for the family may be made online at . Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E Watauga Ave, is serving the St. John family.
Amanda May
Funeral services for Amanda L. “Ducky” May, 92, 400 N. Boone St., formerly of Route 9 Fairhaven Dr., who died Saturday, January 11, 2003, will be conducted Monday, January 13, 2003, in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Dr. Reggie Weems, Rev. Kenn Hecht, and Rev. Eric Godfrey officiating. Pallbearers, who are requested to meet at the funeral home by 7:45pm Monday, will be Don Hughes, Charles Dana Ferguson, Shane Morton, Joe Depew, Jerry Greene, Darrell Booker, Cecil Morton, George Ison, Billy Gardner and David Hughes. The graveside committal service will be held Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 11:00am in Monte Vista cemetery. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the funeral home by 10:30am on Tuesday to proceed to the cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening fron 6:00 to 8:00pm in the East Parlor of the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is in charge of arrangements.
Cline Holtzsclaw
The funeral service for Cline H. Holtzsclaw, age 88, 1105 Sevier St, Johnson City, who died Monday, January 6, 2003, will be conducted Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at 7:00 PM in the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home with Baron Eliason officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2003, at 11:00 AM in Monte Vista Burial Park. Those planning to attend graveside services are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 AM. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 PM in the East Parlor of the funeral home. Condolences may be made at . Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E Watauga Ave, is serving the Holtzsclaw family.
John Christian
Funeral services for John A. “Jay” Christian who died Friday, January 3, 2003, will be conducted Monday, January 6, 2003 at 7:00 P.M. in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Pastor Bud Pate officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday in the Mountain Home National cemetery with Military Honors accorded by the Kingsport V.F.W. Post #3382. Those attending graveside services are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 A.M. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers who are ask to meet at the funeral home by 6:45 P.M. Tuesday are Terry Joe Arnold, Tracy Arnold, Clarence Conant, Troy Christian, Bill Matherly and Jeff Matherly. Honorary pallbearers will be Timothy Stayer and Teddy Cox. The family will receive friends in the East Chapel of the funeral home from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday evening. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family via appfh@aol.com. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of John Christian through Appalachian Funeral Home 800 East Watauga Avenue, Johnson City, TN.
Robert Fagan
Graveside services for Robert Lee Fagan, 908 E. Myrtle Ave., who died Saturday, January 4, 2003 will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. in the Mt. Zion Church cemetery with the Rev. Edward Davis officiating. Those planning to attend graveside services are asked to meet at the cemetery by 9:50. Pallbearers will be selected from friends and family. The family will receive friends from the residence of Mary Ann Abel at 600 E. Fairview Johnson City, TN. on Monday evening. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family via www.appfh.com. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Robert Lee Fagan through Appalachian Funeral Home 800 E. Watauga Ave. Johnson City, TN.
Florence Flanary
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence Arnold Flanary, age 88, who died Monday, will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2003, from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. David Lovelace officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery, Kingsport. Pallbearers will be selected from friends and family and the Fellowship Sunday School class will serve as honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be given to Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church, 201 E Market St., Johnson City, TN 37601. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be made at . Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E Watauga Ave, is serving the Flanary family.
Lexie Hale
Funeral services for Mrs. Lexie M. Hale, age 72, Appalachian Christian Village, who died Monday will be held Thursday, January 2, 2003 at 2:00 PM from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Bishop Robert Hood presiding. Graveside committal services will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family has requested for those who prefer to send memorials do so to the American Red Cross of Johnson City, 69 Wilson Ave, Johnson City, TN 37604 be considered. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be made at . Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E Watauga Ave, is serving the Hale family.
Hazel King
The funeral service for Mrs. Hazel E. King, age 76, Greystone Health Care, who died Tuesday, December 24, 2002, will be conducted Monday, December 30, 2002, at 2:30 PM in the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Doebler officiating. Interment
will follow in Mountain Home National cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 until 2:00 PM from the East Parlor of the funeral home. Condolences for the family may be registered at . Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E Watauga Ave, is serving the King family.
Lester Finley
The funeral service for Lester G. Finley will be conducted Saturday, December 28, 2002, at 11:00 AM at Heritage Baptist Church with Dr. Reggie Weems and Rev. Jim Richmond officiating. Interment
will follow in Washington County Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers are the Sixty Plus Sunday School Class of Heritage Baptist Church, Dr. Robert Allen and staff, Lynnea Hunter, Brent Schneider, and Pierce Sams. The family will receive friends Saturday from 9:30 until 11:00 AM at the church. Condolences for the family may be registered at . Appalachian Funeral Home is serving the Finley family.
Eloise Coffey
Graveside Funeral services for Eloise Ricker Coffey, age 77, 400 N. Boone St., Asbury Center, formerly of 213 Lamont St., Johnson City, who died Friday, December 20, 2002, will be held Friday, December 27, 2002, at 11:00AM in Monte Vista Burial Park with Rev. Harry Richardson officiating. Those wishing to attend are requested to meet at the funeral home by 10:30AM Friday to proceed to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Hall, Brandon Hall, Scott Hall, Jeff Murray, David Cooper, and Josh Smith. For those who prefer, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Northeast Tennessee Chapter, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN, 37604. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:30PM in the East Parlor of the funeral home. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at appfh@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave. is in charge of arrangements.
Billy Belcher
The graveside funeral service for Billy Franklin Belcher will be conducted Friday, December 20, 2002, at 2:30 PM in the Mountain Home National cemetery with Rev. Orea Jones-Wells officiating.
David Byrd
The funeral service for Mr. David S. Byrd, age 81, 2204 Knob Creek Rd., Johnson City, who died Thursday, December 12, 2002, will be conducted Sunday, December 15, 2002, at 2:30 PM in the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home with Dr. Elbert D. Charpie officiating. Interment
will follow in Monte Vista Burial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00 until 2:30 PM in the funeral home parlor. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to Grace Baptist Church 612 Collins Dr., Johnson City, TN 37604. Condolences for the family may be made at . Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is serving the Byrd family.
Mercedes Ball
The funeral service for Mercedes Nicole Ball, 2 month old daughter of Tiffany Ball and Josh Arnold, will be conducted Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at 4:00 PM from the West Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Owens officiating. Graveside committal services will be held Thursday, December 19, 2002, at 12:00 noon in the Bethel cemetery, Princeton, West Virginia. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home chapel. Condolences for the family may be made at . Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 E. Watauga Ave., is in charge of arrangements.
