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WENDELL EUGENE PALMER
 
We regretfully announce the homegoing of
Wendell Eugene Palmer
1112 Kings Springs  Road, Apt. 20
on Sunday, September 5, 2010
at the V. A Medical Center,
Mountain Home.
 
ARRANGEMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE

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C. D. BLANTON
 
We regretfully announce the homegoing of
C. D. Blanton
on Saturday, September 4, 2010
at the Life Care Center of Elizabethton,
 
ARRANGEMENTS ARE INCOMPLETE
 

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HAYDEN W. LONG
 
We regretfully announce the homegoing of
Hayden W. Long
503 West Watauga Ave.
on Thursday, September 2, 2010
at the Johnson City Medical Center.
 
Family will have private services.
 

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CHARLOTTE REBECCA PARKER
 
134 Tucker Lane, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was native of Oak City, NC.   She was preceded in death by a her husband, William, her mother, Fanny, three sisters and five brothers, a grandson, Charles Fobbs in July 2010.
 
She leave to cherish her memory,  daughters,  Gertrude Fobbs, husband Nehemiah, and Shelia Parker, Florida,  sons, William Parker, wife Dorothy, and Gary Parker, wife Chatal, seven grandchildren, Charlene, Rich, Ronzel (Michelle), Jerome, Gary, Jr. and Chary , nine great grandchildren, Ashley, Diamond Dolberry, Quanasia, Ronesha, A. J., Cherie Rick, Jr., Ian and Ethan, sister-in-law, Maggie Dolberry, three brothers-in-law, Alton (Imogene), Allen Parker and Joseph Bryant, several special neices, nephews, cousins and friends.                                                          
 
FUNERAL SERVICES
 
 will be held a 6 PM, Friday September 3, 2010
at Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 East Watauga Ave. with Pastor C. Danny Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from
5 PM until 6 PM prior to the services at the church. She will be taken to Oak City, NC for services on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 and burial at Johnson Cemetery, Oak City, NC.
 
 

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MAGGIE  M. CARROLL
 
Maggie Margaret Carroll,  514 Robinson Drive
entered into rest on Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Asbury Place.
She was a member of Thankful Baptist Church. She was
preceded in death by her husband, James Carroll.
 
She leaves to mourn her passing, nephews,  Chris Cole, of the home, James Spriggs, John Spriggs, Frank Spriggs, all of Ohio, neices, Carol Spriggs, Charlene Spriggs and Lynn Spriggs, all of Ohio. 
 
FUNERAL SERVICES
 
will be held at 12:45 PM, Monday, August 30, 2010 at Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 East Watauga Ave. with Pastor C. Danny Johnson officiating,  Burial to follow at the V. A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home. The family will receive friends from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM prior to the services at the church.

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PAMELA ANNETTE LIVINGSTON BROWN VAUGHN
 

 121 Amherst Circle, Johnson City, TN 37601. She entered into rest Sunday, August 8, 2010 at Sycamore Shoals Hosp., Elizabethton, TN.

She was the daughter of Payton and Mary Brown. She was preceded in death by her father, Payton Brown Jr. and sister-in-law, Audrey Livingston.

She was born March 21, 1967. She was a member of The Father's House Church of God in Christ, Johnson City, TN.

She graduated from Science Hill High School; she went on to receive her beauticians license from Tri-City Beauty College, April 29, 1992 and Dental Assistants License from Thomson Educator Direct, November 14, 2002.

She leaves to rejoice in her homegoing, her husband, Paul W. Vaughn; sisters and brothers, Sylvia (James) Banks, Bristol; Linda (David) Workman, Anthony Livingston; Audrey (Tina) Livingston; Angela (Arthur) Sanders; Vanessa Robinson, all of Johnson City; Saundra (Anthony )Fisher, Nashville; William, Michael, Patricia, Sheila Brown all of North Carolina, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

FUNERAL SERVICES

will be held at 12:45 PM, Monday, August 16, 2010, at Birchette Mortuary "Chapel of Love" with Pastor Ernest E. Widby, Sr officiating. Interment will follow at V.A. National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:45 AM until 12:45 PM, prior to the services  and other times at the residence of her sister,  Linda Workman, 600 Montgomery Street.

 

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ALICE  FRANCES  STEVENSON
 
Mrs. Alice Frances Stevenson "Mamaw", age 69, Jonesborough TN.went home to be with the Lord
Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
 
    She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; a faithful member of Bethel Christian Church.  Mrs. Stevenson was a Langston High School graduate of 1959 and retiredfrom Baxter Pharmaceutical in 1994.
 
    Mrs. Stevenson was a native of Jonesborough TN and the daughter of the late James and Evelyn Greenlee-Murray.  She was also proceeded in death by one brother, James Murray Jr.; and four sisters, Faye M. Chubb, Judy Hamilton, Marion Murray, and Peggy M. Bradley.
 
    She leaves to cherish her memories with her loving husband, Harold; three daughters, Crystal Anderson (Hugh), Mellocent Stevenson -Scruggs, and Carmela Anderson (James); one sister, Jane Murray-Williams (Billy); one aunt Izetta Branch (Brooklyn NY); seven grandchildren, Demetria Stevenson (NC), Brandy Stevenson-Matthews (Maurice), Derek Stevenson Scruggs (Kendra) (Atlanta GA), Corey Anderson, Bryant Anderson, Schantell Anderson (Tampa FL), and Reece Taylor; six great grandchildren, Tyson S. Matthews, Desean Stevenson Scruggs, Dayare Anderson, Whitney Fontenette, Sydney and Carmen Taylor; and also a faithful father-in-law Alfred Greenlee; her most special friend Bertha Swepson; special nieces Angie Bradley, Lori Haston, and great niece Taryn "Pogie Woog" Haston.  friends who kept in touch, Elaine Walker and Mary Hartman.  And a host of nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to all the physicians, nurses, EMS, and Fernisus Techs!  Special thanks to Lisa Odom (Respicare)!
 
FUNERAL SERVICES
   
     will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, August 7, 2010 at Bethel Christian Church, 701 Depot St., Jonesborough, TN with Pastor Vincent Dial officiating. Burial to follow at Washington County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 1 PM prior to the services and at other times at the residence.
 

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WALTER  ALEX  PAGE
 

1309 St. Louis St. entered into rest on Friday, July 16, 2010 at the Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Walter was born February 15, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late Eugene English Page, Sr. and Jimella Tuggle Page Nunley.  He lived the last 30 years in Johnson City, TN, where he worked at the Budd Company, City of Johnson City water department, Bolton Concrete and various other jobs until his health started to decline.  He loved spending time with his family and was especially  excited with the birth of his only granddaughter, Kiyana, whom he adored.

Preceding Walter in death are his parents, Eugene Page, Sr. (1970) and Jimella Page Nunley(2008).

Walter is survived by his loving wife and companion of 30 years, Clara Fields Page, his children Laura Fields, Alexis Page and Lawrence Page, all of Johnson City, Walter Page, Jr. (California) and Charmaine Page (Georgia).  2 brothers, Eugene Page, Jr. (Bobbie) and Melvyn Page (Denise), both of Indiana, 4 sisters, Barbara Jean Price (Colorado), Jimella Ruth Anderson (Minnesota), Sharon Page (Indiana) and Sarah Page (Colorado),  1 Granddaughter, Kiyana Shante' Page and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

 
FUNERAL SERVICES
 
 will be held at 1 PM, Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at Grace Temple Church, 208 Garden Drive with Pastor Mark Redd officiating. Burial to follow at Westlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1 PM prior to the services and at other times at the residence.
 

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CHARLES WILLIAM FOBBS

Charles W. Fobbs, 14 Teague Court, Jonesborough, TN entered into rest on Friday, July 16, 2010. In New York City at The Presbyterian Hospital, a baby boy was born to Nehemiah and Gertrude. He was named Charles William Fobbs. The family later moved to Long Island in Suffolk County, Charles attended Huntington Schools, later Middle School at Our Lady of Mercy and graduating from Holy Family High School.

Charles became enamored with police and police work, He began working in a Security capacity. He received a degree in Criminal Justice at State University of Framingdale, N. Y. In the meantime, he married his High School Sweetheart and they were blessed with a wonderful baby girl, Ashley.

Johnson City was calling for police officers. Charles moved his family to Johnson City in the middle of the night. He was hired and was off to the Police Academy. Charles loved his job as a Police Officer. He was now in his sixteenth year. His fellow officer thought he was good and efficient officer, with a sense of humor.

Charles left this world suddenly, Thursday night or early Friday morning. The causes of death has not yet been determined.

Charles leaves to cherish his memory; his loving parents, Nehemiah and Gertrude, his daughter, Ashley, his devoted grandmother, Charlotte Parker of Johnson City, two great uncles, William Parker of Johnson City, Gary Parker of Springhill, TN, a special aunt, Sheila Parker of Florida, two special aunts, Dorothy Parker of Johnson City, TN, and Chatal Parker of Springhill, TN a host of relatives and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICES

 will be held at 1 PM, Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 East Watauga Ave, with Rev. C. D. Johnson, Pastor officiating, Burial to follow at Washington County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1 PM prior to the services.

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ERROL WAYNE (RENO) REDD
 

Errol Wayne (Reno) Redd, departed on June 30, 2010; born on September 28, 1956, son to Bishop Aaron Redd, Sr and Mrs. Shelby Redd of Johnson City, TN. Preceded in death by a brother, Karl Franklin Redd, attended Science Hill High School, enlisted in the US Marine Corp, attended Grace Temple Church Eternal Life Center.

 Survivors include, other than his parents: brothers, Aaron, Jr; James Michael; Terry Douglas; and Mark Anthony Redd; all of Johnson City, TN, children: Sherika Copney, Sharpburg, GA; Telisha Copney, Johnson City; Deonna Fields, Atlanta, GA; & Nicholl Hightower, Boston, MA; also includes (11) grandchildren & (3) great-grandchildren,

 
FUNERAL SERVICES
 
will be held at 12 noon, Saturday, July 3, 2010 at Grace Temple Church, 208 Garden Drive. Burial to follow at Westlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until 12 noon prior to the services at the church and at other times at the home of his parents, Bishop and Mrs. Aaron H. (Shelby) Redd, Sr. 303 Jackson Ave.

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DASHI SHAMONE JONES
 
 Dashi Shamone Jones, 803 Long St. returned home to be with God. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at her residence. She was daughter of Emma Mae Simmons. She was preceded in death by her father, David Jones, and a brother, Mark Simmons.. She was born February 9, 1977, attended Science Hill High School, was in the band and was employed by Sprint. She was a member of Brown’s Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church, Elizabethton, TN.

She leaves to cherish her memory: a daughter, Kirstin Deas, sisters, Marshika Simmons and Tammy Yett, brothers, Donelle Hill, Darryl Hill, and Scott Jones, her mother, Emma Mae Simmons, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives.

FUNERAL SERVICES

will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Brown's Temple A. M. E. Zion Church, Elizabethton, TN. Interment to follow at Westlawn Cemetery, Johnson City, TN. The family will receive friends from 1 PM until 2 PM prior to the services at the church and at other times at the home of her mother, Emma Simmons, 728 Watauga Ave, Elizabethton, TN.

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JEANNINE  "Gigi" FORNEY 

Ms. Jeannine "Gigi" Forney entered in to rest on Wednesday, June 16, 2010. She was a native of Johnson City, TN and the daughter of the late Ruby J. Forney Taylor and James L. Young. She was a member of the deaf community.

She leaves to rejoice in her home going, two sisters, Viola "Renee" Forney and Gwendolyn Taylor of Johnson City, TN. five brothers, Jeff Forney (Sandi) Tempe, AZ, Dwight Forney, Dwayne Forney, John "Fred" Taylor and Maurice Taylor all of Johnson City, TN. Along with several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends near and far.

SERVICES

  will be held at 1 PM, Monday, June 21, 2010 at Cornerstone Church, 120 Cornerstone Drive. The family will receive friends and family, Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 2389 Lakewood Drive between 6 PM and 9 PM. Words of comfort can be sent to the family on our website

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LUCY MAE BARNER
 

Ms. Lucy Mae Barner, 83, 2393 Lakewood Dr, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Johnson City Medical Center. Ms. Barner was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Elease Hamilton. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by three sisters; Elizabeth Fields, Molly Hamilton, Gwendolyn Parks, one brother, Richard Hamilton, one daughter, Dorothy Barner and three sons; Buford Barner, Larry Barner, and William Barner.

 

Ms. Barner was a native of Greene County, Tennessee and a member of Grace Temple Church were she was baptized in Jesus Name and filled with the Holy Ghost. She frequently also attended Church of Our Lord Jesus. Lucy loved her family and enjoyed cooking large meals, working in her garden and arranging flowers. She was a homemaker.

   

She leaves to mourn her passing four children, daughters, Lucinda Barner, of the home; Irene Hamilton, Greenville, TN; Sons, James Luke Barner, George Edwards Barner (Mattie), both of Johnson City, TN; one sister, Shirley Dunn, one brother, Alexander Hamilton (Gail) both of Johnson City, TN. Eight grandchildren; Judy Hamilton Steen (Arthur), Joyce Hamilton, Christine Hamilton, Micheal Hamilton (Carol), Lamar Rollins (Amber), Charles Rollins (Ciara),  Rebecca Barner (Chris), Dewayne Barner (Jean); 16 Great grandchildren, 10 great great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.  Special  Friend,  Margaret Peters. 

                           

FUNERAL SERVICES

 

 will be 1:00 pm, Monday, June 7, 2010 at Grace Temple Church with Pastor Mark Redd officiating. Burial to follow at Pruitt Hill Cemetery in  Greeneville, TN. The family will receive friends Monday, June 7, 2010 from 12:00-1:00 pm at Grace Temple Church 208 Garden Dr, Johnson City, TN, and other time at the home, 2393 Lakewood Dr.

 
 

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JEWELL BOYD HAYNES
 

Jewell Boyd Haynes, 83, went home to be with his Lord on Monday May 31, 2010 at his residence in Bristol, TN.

 

Mr. Haynes was the son of the late Walter E. and Verlie G. Haynes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Yvonne N. Haynes and grandson James A. Hill Jr.

 

He leaves to mourn his passing five children, daughters, Beatrice L. McKinney (Charles), Charmie J. Rosenbaum (Tommy), June R. Haynes (Robert), Stephanie G. Haynes and son, David L. Haynes (Mary). sisters, Lana Daggs (Wayne), Sarah Young (Michael), both of Bristol, TN, brothers, Lawrence Haynes (Daisy), Warren, OH and Malcolm Haynes (Mary), Florida.

Grandchildren, Carmen, Toi, Ling, Brooke, Brandi, Bryan, Jordan, and Staci; seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

 

FUNERAL SERVICES

 

will be held at 12:30 PM, Saturday, June 5, 2010, at Birchette Mortuary, “Chapel of Love.” Burial to follow at Tri- Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville, TN. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM prior to the services at Birchette Mortuary and at other times at the home of daughters, Beatrice McKinney 1500 East Fairview Ave., Johnson City, TN and Stephanie Haynes, 314 McDowell St., Bristol, TN
 

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GERALDINE HODGE

Geraldine  Hodge, 79, of Sanford , passed away Sunday, August 29th, 2010 in Longwood. Geraldine was born in Jonesboro , TN on April 16, 1931, the daughter of the late Walter and Hattie (Dobbins) Stuart.

She lived in New York , then moved to Sanford in 2001 from Johnson City , TN.  She was a nurses aid at Creedmore Hospital in New York and loved to do crossword and jig saw puzzles, enjoyed Sudoku and traveling.   She was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend to many.

She is predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Eugene (Bus), Samuel (SD), James, Clarence (Bo) Stuart, Helen Lundy, Mary (Ootsie) Nelson, Mellinee Drakeford and Ada Murray; and one son John Hodge.

Geraldine is survived by her children; Gerald (Jerry) Hodge of Washington D.C., Kevin Hodge of Atlanta , GA ; Nelson Bradley, Danny Hodge and James (Pud) Warren all of Johnson City , TN ; Victor (Vic) Hodge of Sanford, FL; Brenda Davis and Melline (Mel) Hodge both of Sanford , FL ; lots of grandchildren and great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews and friends.

The family will have a celebration of life at a later time.

Brisson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Please sign the family guest book at www.brissonfuneralhome.com.

 

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FINAS AARON GOODWIN, SR.

Finas Aaron Goodwin, Sr. was born to David and Dorothy Oneida Goodwin on December 30, 1944 in Knob Noster, Missouri. He has made Marietta, Ga. his home for the last 28 years. He departed life on August 18, 2010. Finas attended school in Knob Noster. Soon after graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the Navy in 1984. He retired from the US Postal Service in 2008.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Dorothy Washington, Aileen Hill, Janet Goodwin, and Maetta Fitts, and brothers Walter and John David Goodwin.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 41 years Esther Rollins Goodwin, daughter Kizzy A’Deshi Goodwin of Marietta, sons Finas Aaron Goodwin, Jr. (Michelle) Augusta, Ga., Kevin Eugene Goodwin (Jennifer) of Marietta,  and Alexander Goodwin of Marietta, grandsons Yuri McMurray, Finas Goodwin lll, Christian Goodwin,  and Kevin Goodwin Jr., granddaughters Erin A’Desha Goodwin and Julia Goodwin. Brothers Ernest (Kim) of Columbia, SC, Donnie (Dawn)Goodwin, Elzie Goodwin Sr. (Curtise), and Clay Goodwin of Knob Nobster, Mo., William Lee Goodwin of Warrensburg, Mo. sisters Marella Butler  (Adolofus) of Sedalia, Mo. and Velma Lee of Knob Noster, Mo.  Sister-in-laws Van Rollins of Lithonia, Ga., Jean M. Anderson of Spring Hill, Fl., Clarissa "Cissy”Allen of Stone Mountain, Ga. and a host of nieces and nephews,  and a special friend and cousin Nancy Powell.  

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday August 24 at 11am at Hanley-Shelton Chapel 473 Lawrence Street Marietta, Ga.The family will receive friends on Sunday August 22 from 6pm-8pm at Hanley-Shelton Chapel and other times at the home.

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Anna Marie's Florist  
905 W Watauga Ave Johnson City TN, 37604
Phone: (423) 434-2500
Brown's Florist  
2310 W WALNUT ST Johnson City TN, 37601
Phone: (800) 392-9830
Alternate Phone: (423) 928-4411
Website: http://www.brownflorist.com
Broyles Florist  
214 E. Mountcastle Dr. Johnson City TN, 37601
Phone: 800-423-7979
Alternate Phone: 423-929-2100
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Holyfield Florist  
1712 E Oakland Avenue Johnson City TN, 37601
Phone: (800) 856-4716
Alternate Phone: (423) 282 3131
Website: http://www.holyfieldflorist.com
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1000 South Roan Street Johnson City TN, 37601
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