Elizabethton Star Online Edition

Friday, November 06, 2009

Kenneth E. Campbell, 75, of Telford, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2009, at the VA Medical Center Hospital. A native of Washington County, he was the son of the late Charlie and Nellie Humphries Campbell. Mr. Campbell 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 a brother, Bobby Joe Campbell.

Survivors include his wife, Helen Crowder Campbell, of the home; a daughter, Candace West and husband Shane, Oak Ridge; two sons, Richard Campbell and wife Lynda, Limestone, and Kenneth Campbell Jr., Johnson City; a sister, Betty Carter and husband George; four grandchildren, Brandi Woodfin and husband Allen, Kaitlin West, Megan Campbell and Emily West; a great-grandchild, Kathryn Woodfin; three very special friends, Richard and Kathy Dye and Vaughn Reaves; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Mr. Campbell will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 7, at Maple Lawn Cemetery with Rev. Tommy Clark officiating. The family requests that everyone meet at the cemetery just before 10 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 6, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. 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, Jonesborough, (423) 753-3821, is in charge of arrangements.

Thursday, November 05, 2009

Daniel P. Nave

Daniel Paul Nave, 31, Elizabethton, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. He was the son of James Nave and Carla Hardin, both of Elizabethton, and was born in Washington County, Tenn. Mr. Nave was a graduate of Unaka High School and a former employee of The Robinette Company. He attended Roan Street Church of God.

Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Heather Michelle Lewallen Nave, and two sons, Nathan Cade Nave and Phillip Braedon Nave, all of the home; two brothers, Jamie Carl Nave and Timothy Joel Nave, a step-brother, Chad Mashburn, a half brother, Michael Nave, his step-mother, Dianne Nave, two uncles, John Nave and Robert Nave, and his paternal grandmother, Vina Ruth Nave; all of Elizabethton; his parents-in-law, Steve and Rebecca Lewallen, and a brother-in-law, Kevin Lewallen, all of Bristol, Tenn.

The memorial service for Mr. Nave will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at the Roan Street Church of God with Rev. Ken Bewley, Rev. Bill Merritt and Rev. Richard Bailey officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lou Cotter, 415 Washington Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax to (423) 542-9499. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Nave family. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917. Office: (423) 542-2232.

Irene P. Rouse

MARION, Va. — Irene P. Rouse, 80, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Rouse was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Rouse; a daughter, Carolyn Eller; and her parents, S.E. and Clyde Powers.

Survivors include two daughters, Pamela Rouse Miller and husband Jerry of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Barbara Rouse Miller of Marion; three sons, Dennis Rouse and wife Anne of Galax, Bobby Rouse and wife Joann of Marion, and Larry Rouse and wife Porkey of Marion; two sisters, Vergie Dungan of Chilhowie and Ruth Sullivan of Bel Air, Md.; a brother, Garney Powers of Marion; 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rouse will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, November 6, at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Jerry Carver and Rev. Victor Johnsey officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 7, at Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Seaver-Brown Chapel. The family would like to express a special thanks to Dr. Jim McDowell, the Fourth Floor staff and the ER staff at Smyth County Community Hospital. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory, Marion, Va., (276) 783-7107, is serving the Rouse family. Courtesy of Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton.

Violet C. Harrell

Violet Clematius “Mattie” Harrell, 77, Elizabethton, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at Hillview Health Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Roy Alexander and Alaska Hodge Asher. Mrs. Harrell was a homemaker. She was a member of Poplar Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Johnny William Harrell; two brothers, Luther and Howard Asher; and four sisters, Lola Rogers, Juanita Asher, Flossie Fletcher and Eunice Asher.

Survivors include a daughter, Kathy “Candy” Harrell, of the home, and two sisters, Beulah Honeycutt, Elizabethton, and Dee Beam, Greensboro, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Harrell will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Estel Williams officiating. Music will be provided by Peggy Martin. Interment will follow in the Taylor Cemetery (Big Sandy). Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Harrell, Ed Harrell, Joel Honeycutt, James Avery, Randy Lingerfelt and Bosch Associates. Candy would like to express a special “thank you” to Hillview Health Center for all their love and care. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Condolences to the Harrell family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

Eleanor M. McKinney

Eleanor Mae Williams Patterson McKinney, born February 4, 1921 to Carroll M. and Millie Louise Coddington Williams, died Monday, November 2, 2009. She married Dr. George W. Patterson in June 1939 and moved to Rygate, Vt., before moving to California. She and Dr. Patterson moved to Roan Mountain where they operated the Roan Mountain Medical Center for many years. She loved people, art and painting, music and flowers. She loved God and family. We look forward to seeing her in the new Earth. Mrs. McKinney was a member of God’s House Full Gospel Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Myrtle Cushman, and a grandson, Joshua Cunningham.

Survivors include her husband, Jason McKinney; her children, Heather Blakely and husband Jerry, Sand Point, Idaho, Millie Louise Coleman and husband Mike, Portland, Ore., and George W. Patterson III and wife Nancy; her grandchildren, Marlene Buckner, Portland, Ore., Todd Buckner, Seattle, Wash., Jayne Swearingen, Glendale, Ore., Brandy Patterson, Staff Sgt. Hi-Kelly Patterson; and great-grandchildren, Brenten and Haley Swearingen and Kayla Patterson. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

The funeral service for Mrs. McKinney will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 5, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Davis officiating. Music will be provided by the God’s House Singers and Will Evans. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 6, in the Yellow Mountain Cemetery, Newland, N.C. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. Friday to go to the cemetery. Condolences to the McKinney family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Evelyn M. Turbyfill

Evelyn Marie Stansberry Turbyfill, 66, 144 Parsonage Road, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Johnson County, she was a daughter of the late Ulas and Maude Bunton Stansberry. Mrs. Turbyfill had lived a number of years in Carter County. She was a retired employee of North American Rayon Corporation and a member of the Willow Springs Baptist Church. Mrs. Turbyfill was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post No. 2166. Her greatest joy in life was caring for others. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a baby sister, Betty Sue, a brother-in-law, Stanley Allen Bowers, and her godfather, Howard Deloach.

Survivors include her husband of 49 years, Arthur Turbyfill Jr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Tammy and Lindsay Rash II; a son and daughter-in-law, Eric Todd and Heather Turbyfill; a very special sister and best friend, Wanda R. Bowers; grandsons, Josh and his wife Brittany Jones and Andrew Rash; a great-granddaughter, Kaydence; a special friend, Ed Deloach; and her little buddy, TJ.

A private memorial service for Mrs. Turbyfill will be held at a later date. Friends may call on the family at anytime at the residence of Arthur Turbyfill. A very special “thank you” to the doctors and nurses at Sycamore Shoals ICU for all the special care and friendship during her stay. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the local animal shelter. Condolences to the Turbyfill family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Linda M. Scalf

Linda M. Scalf, 65, 739 Sugar Hollow Road, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009, at her residence following an extended illness. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Omer and Alice Wilson Pritchard. Mrs. Scalf was a member of the First Free Will Baptist Church of Elizabethton. She was an RN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Danny Pritchard.

Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, George Scalf III, Elizabethton, and Jeffrey and Terrie Scalf, Jonesborough; a daughter, Rebecca Lewis, Elizabethton; five grandchildren, Christopher Scalf, Angel Fuller Hickman, Marcus Lewis, Derick Lewis and Ciara Scalf; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee Malone, Noah Hickman and Jayden Reed-Scalf; a lifelong partner, Stanley Stover, Elizabethton; two brothers, Landon Pritchard, Elizabethton, and Paul Pritchard, Sullivan County; and two sisters, Edna Faye Stover, Elizabethton, and Charlotte Pritchard, Charlotte, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Scalf will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, November 5, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Greer officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, prior to the service. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 6, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone is welcome to meet the family at 10:15 a.m. Friday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to the Leukemia Society of America, TN Chapter, 442 Metroplex Drive, Suite D-118, Nashville, TN 37211-3112. Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax to (423) 542-9499. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the Scalf family. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917. Office: (423) 542-2232.

Robert A. Trusler

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Robert “Bob” Andrew Trusler, long-time resident of Pensacola, died Friday, October 30, 2009, after a short illness. Bob was born in Elizabethton, Tenn., on January 9, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late William and Nelle Burrow Trusler. His first wife, Wanda Woods Trusler, who was his childhood sweetheart, died in 1973. Bob was also preceded in death by his sisters, Helen, Lucille and Maxine (Billy). Bob retired from Monsanto, formerly Chemstrand, where he worked for 38 years as an electrician. Prior to moving to Pensacola he was employed by the American Bemberg Textile plant in Elizabethton, Tenn. Bob served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was an accomplished athlete, who enjoyed playing high school football and baseball. Later he enjoyed coaching Pony League baseball and was an accomplished billiards player. He was a co-founder of the Monsanto employee credit union.

Survivors include his present wife, Monette Trusler, Murfreesboro, Tenn.; his sister, Mary Fincher, Pensacola; his four children, Robert Andrew “Andy” Trusler, Pensacola, Deborah Carroll, Jacksonville, Michael Trusler (Moki), Surprise, Ariz., and David Trusler, Pensacola; five grandchildren, Chris Trusler, Pensacola, Ben Carroll, Coos Bay, Ore., Elizabeth Carroll, Jacksonville, Ross Trujillo, Farmington, N.M., and Haley Stroshine, Orem, Utah, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Services for Mr. Trusler will be held on Wednesday, November 4. He will be laid to rest at Bayview Memorial Park, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Associate Pastor Dennis Wilson, Olive Baptist Church, will be officiating. Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel, 3351 Scenic Highway, Pensacola, Fla., (850) 432-7805, is in charge of the services.

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

Lorna M. Garrison

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 4, at First Christian Church, Hattie Avenue, Elizabethton, Tennessee, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall from 7:30 to 9 p.m., with the interment being held Thursday, November 5, at 10 a.m. at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, Tennessee. Pallbearers for the service are her brother, two sons, son-in-law, four nephews and her officially adopted son. Honorary pallbearers are 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. Condolences to the Garrison family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of the service.

Melissa M. McMahan

Mrs. Melissa Michelle McMahan, 36, of Roan Mountain, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009, at her residence. A native of Carter County, she was the daughter of Richard Guinn, Roan Mountain, and Kim Lyons Taylor, Elizabethton. Mrs. McMahan was of the Baptist faith and enjoyed being a mother to her three beautiful children. Melissa was preceded in death by her grandmother, Dorothy Guinn, two grandfathers, George Guinn and John Lyons, and one uncle, Johnny Lyons.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. McMahan is survived by her loving husband of 18 years, Jeff McMahan; three daughters, Kaila McMahan, Daniele McMahan and Emma McMahan, all of the home; grandmother, Dorothy Lyons, Elizabethton; step-mother, Barbara Guinn, Roan Mountain; step-father, Terry Taylor, Elizabethton; parents-in-law, C.W. “Topsy” and Ann McMahan, Roan Mountain; three sisters, Johnnie Potter and Heather Taylor, both of Elizabethton, and Sue Ann Foster, Roan Mountain; two brothers, Derrick Guinn, Roan Mountain, and Chad Guinn, Fayetteville, N.C.; and special friends, Marsha Garst, Kendra Farmer, Kathy Johnson, Jessi Whitehead, Stacy Shell and Amanda Heaton. Many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews that she will watch over forever also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. McMahan will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at the Roan Mountain Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Birchfield and Rev. Mark Birchfield officiating. Music will be under the direction of the Cook Family. Interment will follow in the McMahan-Gibbs Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Chad Guinn, Derrick Guinn, Brian Potter, Iasac Johnson, Adam Birchfield, Derrick Birchfield, Tim Morgan and Matthew Shell. Honorary pallbearers will be Dylan Markland, Jerry “Bubba” Potter, Mark Guinn, Joel Guinn, Chris Guinn, Harold Guinn, James Guinn, Jerry Montgomery, Brian McMahan, Jamie Gladden, Mark Gladden, Rick Lyons and Bobbie Dean Hughes. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 1 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, prior to the service, and following the interment at the residence of Ann McMahan. Friends may also call at Melissa McMahan’s residence (423-772-9460) at other times. The family would like to extend a special thank-you to Amedisys Hospice and Dr. Stephen Smith. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to Cancer Outreach Foundation, 206 Abingdon Place, Abingdon, VA 24211. Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax to (423) 542-9499. Tetrick Funeral Home, Roan Mountain, is serving the McMahan family. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917. Office: (423) 772-3928.

Paul A. Williams

Paul A. Williams, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Saturday evening, October 31, 2009, at Wexford House after an extended illness. Paul was born in Elizabethton and had lived in Kingsport for the past 30 years. He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force during World War II. Paul was a retired photographer, having worked at WJHL and WKPT-TV. He was a member of Belvue Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, O. Brian and Nancy Williams, and an infant brother.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Williams of Kingsport; two daughters, Buffy Elizabeth Coleman of Kingsport and Lois Carrier Maurice and husband David of Johnson City; two sons, Wayne Williams and wife Sherry of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Paul Williams Jr. and wife Debbie of Hampton, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Summer Coleman and Jordon Coleman; a sister, Louise Thomas of Jefferson City, Tenn.; a brother, B.C. Williams and wife Rose of California; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Andrew Griffith and Wilma Hutson.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport. A service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Street officiating. Music will be provided by the Lighthouse Quartet. A military graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tenn., with the American Legion Post 3/265 and the Tennessee National Guard conducting the rites. Family and friends who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 15:55 p.m. Active pallbearers will be the Color Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Griffith, John Farthing, Lee Talbert, Allan Broyles, George Snodgrass, Jerry Snodgrass and Harry Snodgrass. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Wexford House staff and residents of the second wing. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Williams family.

Ruth W. Miller

Ruth Wilkinson Miller, 90, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2009. Born in Butler, Tenn., 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, Tenn., and in the final 22 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, N.C. 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, Tenn., Rachel Miller Palmer, wife of the late Mack Palmer, of Lilburn, Ga., C. Vinson Miller and wife Patricia of Waynesville, N.C., Hersey E. Miller and wife Gwen of Statesville, N.C., and Kathrine S. Miller-Todd and husband Richard of Des Moines, Iowa. 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, N.C. At noon on Thursday, November 5, the family will receive friends at the Memorial Funeral Chapel, 212 N. Main Street, Elizabethton, Tenn., with the funeral service to follow at 2 p.m. Dr. Jeffrey Porter, Senior Minister of First Baptist Church, Statesville, N.C., 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. Condolences to the Miller family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel, Elizabethton, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.

Monday, November 02, 2009

Ella M. Greene

Ella Mae Blevins Arrowood Greene, 96, of Johnson City, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at Life Care Center of Elizabethton. Born in Carter County, she was the daughter of the late Isaac L. and Mollie C. Elliot Blevins. Mrs. Greene was a member of University Parkway Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School Class. In addition to her parents, Ella was preceded in death by her first husband in 1977, L.F. Arrowood; her second husband in 1985, R.T. Greene; and by four brothers and three sisters.

Survivors include her sons, Lloyd F. Arrowood, Johnson City, Joseph L. Arrowood and wife Bobbie, Oak Ridge, Bill L. Arrowood and wife Peggy, Unicoi, and Ted R. Arrowood and wife Susan, Tallahassee, Fla. Six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Greene will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Tetrick Funeral Services with Rev. Scott Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour. A graveside service will follow at Roselawn Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of University Parkway Baptist Church. Memorial donations may be made to the Dawn of Hope, 500 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN 37601. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com or faxed to (423) 610-7177. Arrangements for the Greene family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, (423) 610-7171.

Harry R. Russell

Harry Ross Russell, 66, 228 Piney Avenue, Piney Flats, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009, at his residence following a brief illness. Mr. Russell was born in Carter County, Tenn., to the late Henry and Kate Scalf Russell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Luther, Herbert and Robert Russell, and a sister, Helen Treadway.

Survivors include his wife, Nyoka Bryan Russell, of the home; two daughters, Vicki Gurney of Cumming Ga., and Adrianna Potter of Bristol, Tenn.; a son, Brandon Trevor Russell of Piney Flats, Tenn.; two sisters, Ethel Barnett and Lela Davis, both of Elizabethton, Tenn.; a brother, Bill Russell of Elizabethton, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Avery Gurney, Zoe Gurney and Kylie Snead.

The funeral service for Mr. Russell will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, with Rev. Carl Grindstaff officiating. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service, and anytime at the residence. The graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Morning View Cemetery. The minister, pallbearers, family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Active pallbearers will be Rodnesy Wysong, Joshua Plank, Jarrod Curtis, Joshua Cole, Trevor Russell, Avery Gurney, Sam Lyons and Jerry Lyons. Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guestbook or by fax to (423) 542-9499. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, is serving the Russell family. Obituary Line: (423) 543-4917. Office: (423) 538-7131.

Mary B. Fisher

Mary B. Fisher, 83, of Johnson City, passed away quietly to meet her Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Carter County, she was a daughter of the late Monte Lee and Rosa McKeehan Buck. Mrs. Fisher was a 1944 graduate of Happy Valley High School and was a homemaker. She did a lot of volunteer work at several different institutions. Mrs. Fisher was a member of Brick Christian Church. She was an avid football fan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Fisher, in 1989.

Survivors include a son, Harry E. Fisher II, of the home; a grandson, Timothy B. Fisher, Charlotte, N.C.; a brother, David Buck, Johnson City; and two sisters, Anna B. Walker, Johnson City, and June B. Pritchard, Montezuma, N.C. A number of loving nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Fisher will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Mr. Gerald Holly and Rev. Mack Houston officiating. Music will be provided by Marion Mottern. Graveside services and interment will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 4, at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday, will be Herb Curde, Benny Buck, Keith Buck, Cody Buck, Andrew Walker and Cory Walker. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence of a sister, Anna B. Walker. To those who prefer, memorials may be made in memory of Mrs. Fisher to the donor’s favorite charity. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Wednesday. Condolences to the Fisher family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Paul A. Williams

The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, 520 Watauga Street, Kingsport, and also anytime at the residence of his daughter, 1505 Fuller Street. A service will follow at 6 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Street officiating. A military graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, at Highland Cemetery in Elizabethton, Tenn., with the American Legion Post 3/265 and the Tennessee National Guard conducting the rites. Family and friends who wish to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 15:55 p.m. Active pallbearers will be the Color Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Griffith, John Farthing, Lee Talbert and Allan Broyles. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Wexford House staff and residents of the second wing. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the Williams family.

Rodric H. Greenwell

Rodric H. Greenwell, 84, 462 Dry Hollow Road, Elizabethton, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009, at Pine Ridge Care Center. A native of Johnson County, he was a son of the late Rodric and Glenn Smith Greenwell. Mr. Greenwell was a retired employee of Jarl Extrusions. He was a member of Pleasant Beach Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita Greenwell, a son, Charles Greenwell, two sisters, Opal Bowling and Bernice Stout, and a brother, Dale Greenwell.

Survivors include a special niece and caregiver, Barbara Eggers, Elizabethton; a grandson, Seth Greenwell, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; a sister, Louise Stansberry, Telford; several other nieces and nephews; and a special friend and caregiver, Dennis Williams.

Graveside services and interment for Mr. Greenwell will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, in the Grindstaff Cemetery (Stoney Creek). Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday. Condolences to the Greenwell family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Trula T. Hubbard

Trula Troxell Hubbard, 78, of Johnson City, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, October 30, 2009, at North Side Hospital. A native of Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late Andy and Ethel Helton Troxell. Mrs. Hubbard had lived most of her life in Carter County. She was a homemaker. She loved to work in her flower garden and she also loved her cats and dogs that were always by her side. Mrs. Hubbard was an active member of Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Earnest and Bill Troxell, and four sisters, Cozette Younce, Leona Ray, Thelma Goforth and Juanita Roberts.

Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Hubbard, Johnson City, and Sheila Hubbard, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Sammy and Jewel Hubbard, Elizabethton, and Larry and Sonia Hubbard, Johnson City; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sylvia and Lynn Dugger and Nola and Cecil Babb, all of Johnson City. Six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mrs. Hubbard will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 3, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with Pastor Joel Brown and Pastor Terry Horn officiating. The Eulogy will be given by Mr. Michael Bailey. Music will be provided by Louie Blevins and the Younce Family. Graveside services and interment will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, at Roselawn Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family members. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home. Condolences to the Hubbard family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Sunday, November 01, 2009

Gynith L. Morrell

Gynith Lee Morrell, 55, Elizabethton, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in the Johnson City Medical Center after a battle with cancer. A native of Welch, W.Va., she had lived in Carter County for a number of years. She was a former employee of Whites Supermarket and was presently employeed at Food City, where she had worked for the past 10 years. She attended Calvary Church, Johnson City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Willard Morrell, and her father, John Anderson Burnette.

Survivors include a daughter, Michelle Lee Combs, of the home; two sons, Anthony John and Amy Burnette, Elk Park, N.C., and Joseph Isaac Earl Morrell and Lindsey Walker of the home; three grandchildren, Anthony John Burnette II, Haylee Joe Morrell and Kiera Lynn Morrell; her mother, Louise Belcher Burnette, Newland, N.C.; two brothers and their wives, Dewey and Gloria Belcher, Atlanta, and Danny and Rosa Belcher, Bristol, several nieces and nephews and many special friends.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Richard Hilton officiating. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Friends may also call at the residence. It was her wish to be cremated. Condolences may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

John F. Shell

John Frank Shell, 86, 259 Shell Creek Road, Roan Mountain, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, in the Hillview Health Center. A native of Carter County, he was a son of the late John A. and Rebecca A. McClain Shell. He was a retired mechanic with the Brinkley Ford Motor Company, Newland, N.C. Mr. Shell served in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the VFW Post 2166 and the Roan Mountain Masonic Lodge #566. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Ledford Shell, March 7, 2004; an adopted daughter, Marcie Shell; a granddaughter, Melanie Ann Shell; five brothers; and one sister.

Survivors include a daughter, Jacquline Hoss of the home; two sons and one daughter-in-law, John W. and Janie Shell and Jerald Shell, all of Roan Mountain; five grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Lower Shell Creek Christian Church, with Mr. Gerald Holly, Minister, officiating. Graveside service and interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Perry Cemetery. Active pallbearers who are requested to assemble at the church at 6:50 p.m. Sunday and also at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Monday will be Terry Miller, Landon Campbell, Charles Smith, T.J. Shell, John Shell, Jr., Jack Shell, Shane Hoss and Scott Bailey. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to the staff of Hillview Health Center for their excellent care of our father. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday in the Lower Shell Creek Christian Church. Friends may also call at the residence. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Monday. Condolences may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net. Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

Vera N. Morris

Mrs. Vera Virginia Norris Morris, 91, Thomasville, N.C., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in Lexington Health Care Center. She was born in Watauga County, N.C., and was a daughter of the late Richard and Mary Regan Norris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jefferson Morris, in 1969; a daughter, Margaret Ann Braswell, in 1983, a granddaughter, Tracy Annette Morris, in 1970; a brother, Leige and three sisters, Lois, Ruby and Odenia. Mrs. Morris was a former member of Keenburg Free Will Baptist Church. She was a nurse’s aid and was presently a member of Amazing Grace Baptist Church. She loved flowers and loved to garden.

She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Henry Lee and Treva Morris, Thomasville, N.C.; Gary Dwayne and Vickie Morris, High Point, N.C.; Larry Wayne and Gloria Morris, Lexington, N.C.; a daughter, Nancy Sue Morris, Grand Rapids, Mich.; nine grandchildren, Chris, Kelly, Christopher, Rick, Rebecca, Diane, Sabrina, Jerry Wayne and Deane; five great-grandchildren, Amanda, A.J., Emily A., Hunter and Emily M.; a sister, Pearl Hansford, Newport News, Va.; four step-grandchildren, Norma, Trixie, Tammi, Nikki; eight step-great-grandchildren, Sierra, Emily, Savannah, Jasmine, Mikenzie, Dallas, Lynsney and Seth. Several nieces and nephews in Tennessee also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Morris will be conducted on Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton, with Dr. Joe Sorah officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Rick Arnett and Chris Morris, and others will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009, from 2:30–4 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book or by fax to 423-542-9499. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, is serving the family. Office, 423-542-2232, obituary line 423-543-4917.