Some obituaries of people with Sullivan County ties.
John Isaac Cox Ex-Governor of the State of Tennessee
Frank B. Richards
Frank B. Richards, 86, of Bluff City, TN passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Sullivan County, he was a son of the late Samuel Joseph and Lillie Belle Lyons Richards.
Mr. Richards owned and operated Richards Service Station for a number of years. He was a member of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church. His hobby was restoring old cars.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Clara Glover, and a brother, Henry Richards.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Carmen “Peggy” Jenkins Richards, and two sons and daughters-in-law, Frank Edward and Cathy Richards and Jimmy A. and Pam Richards, all of Bluff City. Six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Richards will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, February 16, at Memorial Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jamie Ferguson, the Rev. David Tydings, the Rev. Scott Greene and the Rev. Elbert Nichols officiating. Music will be provided by David and Mia Richards. Graveside services and interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 17, in the Chinquapin Grove Cemetery. Active pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, will be Frank Richards, Jimmy Richards, David Richards, Andy Richards, Dustin Richards, Brandon Richards, Timmy Smith and Verl Kaylor Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Linville Sams, Robert Lyons, Harmon Glover, William Graybeal, Joe Vance and Joe Lyons. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Tuesday. Condolences to the Richards family may be e-mailed to mfc@chartertn.net
Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Bluefield Daily Telegraph http://www.bdtonline.com/obituaries/local_story_082202717.html
Timothy Scott “Bubba” Barnes
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. — Television producer and videographer Timothy Scott “Bubba” Barnes, whose career in motorsports spanned thirty years, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2008, after battling cancer since 2007. He was forty-eight years old.
A longtime racing enthusiast, Barnes began his television career as a news cameraman with WCYB-TV in his hometown of Bristol, Tenn., and became a cameraman for ESPN's drag racing coverage in 1985. He became one of the original employees of Masters Entertainment Group in Bristol and went on to produce and direct MEG television shows for a variety of networks including ESPN, ESPN2 and SPEED Channel.
Barnes was responsible for all facets of production of MEG's weekly “Inside Drag Racing” series which covered hundreds of events from dozens of racing associations. He also produced the “Street Rodder” weekly series for ESPN and was the chief videographer for “NHRA Heat” and dozens of other shows. As chief videographer for MEG for the past decade, Barnes attended over one hundred events per season and covered a wide range of motorsports. He maintained relationships with thousand of individuals throughout the racing world including drivers, crew chiefs, constructors and officials throughout his career.
Barnes actively participated in sprint car racing and drag racing and was also a capable builder of street rods and Harley-Davidson motorcycles. His knowledge of all aspects of hot rodding was employed in his television productions and helped garner major attention of MEG television shows resulting in several industry awards.
Easily identifiable, “Bubba” Barnes enjoyed the friendship of many of racings' biggest stars. “There was nobody who didn't like Bubba”, said MEF President Ted Jones, “and everybody respected his opinion. He was an integral member of our company and, like the fans and racers who knew him, we will miss him tremendously”.
A native of Richlands, Va., he was the son of the late Fred and Ruth McGlothin Barnes. He was a former member of the Sullivan County Planning Commission and was a member of the National Harley Group. Mr. Barnes was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church.
Survivors include his wife, Kimberly L. Barnes, of the home; a daughter, Megan Lee Barnes, of the home; a son, Brandon S. Barnes, U.S. Air Force, Turkey; a brother, William (Sandy) Marrs and his wife Peggy, Ocala, Fla. and a sister-in-law, Lisa A. Simpson and her husband Ricky, Bluff City, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service for Timothy Scott “Bubba” Barnes will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 23, 2008 in the Sunrise Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Services, Johnson City, Tenn. with Mr. Roland Whittemore and Mr. Brad Perry, ministers, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Stacy Ivester and Sabrina Arnold. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Sunday prior to the funeral service.
Graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 24, 2008 in Poplar Ridge Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Larry (Drums) Brancaccio, Robbie Simpson, Brett Keppner, Joe Gregg, Daniel Arnold, Rickie W. Simpson, Jim (Conrad) Blankenbecler and Travis P. Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Thomas R. Johnson, Dr. James G. Blom and Staff at the Regional Cancer Center, Dr. David Jones, Staff of 5200 Wing Johnson City Medical Center Hospital and the Staff of Master Entertainment Group. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 12:00 noon to go in procession to the cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family electronically by visiting our web site and signing the guest book at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Obituary line: 543-4917. Office: (423) 610-7171
JOHN M. CHESTER
Obit 21 Sept 1900 in “Bonham News” of Fannin Co., Texas: John M. Chester, d. Sunday at res. N. Willow St.; bur. Willow Wild Cem.- Eld. Chas. Carlton; b. SULLIVAN CO., Tn. 1825; grandchildren Aubert and Irene Marcy brought to Bonham in 1895; member Christian Church on Main St.; he was brother to Grandma J.P. Fulkerson.
Submitted by a friend of Sullivan County; taken from microfilm of Fannin Co. TX, “Bonham News” noting other obits that have info one might not get from the census.
BULLOCK, CHARLES E.
BLUFF CITY - Charles E. “Charlie” Bullock, 72, formerly of 549 Bunker Hill Road, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Tom and Bertha Shepherd Bullock. He was a member of Bunker Hill Christian Church and a retired carpenter. He was the widower of Jean Bullock. Surviving are four daughters, Lora Kistner of Bristol VA, Susie Perry and Carol Deloach, both of Bluff City, and Janie Glover of Thomasville, NC; a brother, James Clyde “Andy” Bullock of Bluff City; three sisters, Joyce Hardin of Elizabethton, Evelyn Fox and Peggy Scalf, both of Bluff City; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton. Ernie Depew and Danny Scalf, ministers, will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Jones Cemetery with military honors by Captain Lynn H. Folsom VFW Post 2166.. Everyone will meet at Tetrick Funeral Home Chapel at 1:15 p.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery. Mr. Bullock was also preceded in death by a son, Chuckie Bullock; a granddaughter, Chasity Deloach; and a brother, Bobby Joe Bullock. Among survivors are sons-in-law, Robert Kistner of Bristol Virginia, Conley Perry and Eddie Deloach, both of Bluff City, and Steve Glover of Thomasville. Pallbearers will be Denny Scalf, Kenny Hardin, Tommy Scalf, Kenneth White, Dallas Sams, Kim Perry and Lawrence Perry. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home or at the residence of daughters, Susie Perry, 328 Perry Road, Bluff City, or Lora Kistner, 306 Pearl St., Bristol, VA, at any time. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 31, 1999
Submitted by Sherry W. Reeter.
Pat Ford
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Pat Ford, age 76, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Feb. 15, 2007, at her home.
She was born April 18, 1930, and was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Bowman and Susie Jones Bowman. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a retired employee of Kroger's, with 17 years of service.
She was a member of the Steele Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Ford.
Survivors include daughter, Barbara Hinkle and husband Michael, Blountville; sons, Ralph Nolan Ford and wife Janie, Walt Ford and wife Anita and Allen Ford and Wendy Pfeifer, all of Bristol Virginia; sisters, Annie Pendergrass, Bristol Tennessee, and Lara Ellen Shaver, Bluff City; brother, Walter Thomas Bowman and wife Pauline, Blountville; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Gary Addington and the Rev. Steve Lyons officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Glenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Keith Ford, Brian Ralston, Ed Hinkle, William Helbert, Lee Barnes and Keith Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Ford, Dr. Boccarossa and staff and Dr. Forrest Swan and staff.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Research of Abingdon. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at the Weaver Funeral Home.
Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 2/16/2007.
Submitted by Sherry W. Reeter.
ROBERT HARKLEROAD
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Robert Cureton “Bobby” Harkleroad, 80, died on Friday, Nov. 24, 2006, at his home.
He was born on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1926 in Bristol Tennessee to the late Frank W. and Annette Johnson Harkleroad. He was a lifelong member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church where he assisted as a volunteer helper in Miss Maude's kindergarten class. Many will miss his daily friendly presence at Charlie Brown's Uncle Sam's Loan Office and the Burger Bar.
Survivors include his sister, Frances Harkleroad Trammell; his niece, Terri Trammell Block and her husband Chris and their sons, John Christian Block III and Patrick Trammell Block.
The family will receive friends from 1 until 1:50 Monday afternoon, Nov. 27, 2006, at Anderson Street United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 2 o'clock, with the Rev. Barbara Clark officiating. The committal and interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby's many friends.
The family is grateful for the many kindnesses shown Bobby by caring Bristolians throughout his life.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to Anderson Street United Methodist Church at 954 Anderson St., Bristol, TN 37620.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakley-cook.com or faxed to (423) 764-3770.
Mr. Harkleroad and his family are in the care of Oakley.
Submitted by Sherry W. Reeter.
FRANCIS MARION HAWLEY of Indian Springs, Sullivan County, Tennessee
“Departed this life, after a long and painful illness, at his residence in Sullivan County, on Friday 21st. Captain Francis Hawley a soldier of the Revolution. Capt. Hawley was born in Stafford County Virginia, and came to this county, he was a good citizen, a kind neighbor, an affectionate husband and father, and in the fullest sense of the term, an honest man.”
Submitted by Gary Hawley; as published in the Tennessee Whig, a newspaper printed in Elizabethton, Carter County, Tennessee on 12 March 1840
Ruth (Hawkins) POFF:
Kingsport Time News
May 23, 2003
RUTH POFF, Kingsport
KINGSPORT - Ruth Marie POFF passed away Thursday (May 22, 2003).
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Oak Hill Funeral Home.
Kingsport Time News
May 24, 2003
KINGSPORT - Ruth Marie POFF, 81, went to be with the Lord Thursday (May 22, 2003).
She was born in Scott County, Va. and lived most of her life in Kingsport. She was of the Baptist faith.
Mrs. POFF loved flowers, visiting friends, and family. She enjoyed her family very much.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace R. POFF; sons, Jerry and Jackie POFF; and parents, Della and George Hawkins.
Surviving are her daughters, Jean Amyx and husband Fred, Judy McClain and Louise Branham, all of Kingsport and Brenda Crowe of Gray; son, Ralph POFF and wife Pam, Kingsport; friend, Bobby Dean and special friend, Charles Herron; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Thelma DEPRIEST, Ray Freeman and Maxie MULLINS; brother, Raymond Hawkins; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Mrs. Pouf's home, 520 Weeks Avenue, Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Raymond Hammond's and Pastor Lee Stiler officiating.
Graveside services will follow in Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Allen Amyx, Michael Branham, David McClain, Lance Hobbs, Brandon POFF and Jason Christian.
An on line guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the POFF family.
Submitted by Fannie M. (Hawkins) Monroe
From the Kingsport Times (Kingsport TN) 17 Aug 1920
Mrs. Mary E. Smallwood, wife of Theophilus Smallwood, deceased, died at her home at 9 o'clock Friday morning. She was 64 years old at the time of her death.
Funeral services were conducted from the home at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon by her pastor, Rev. E. O. Woodyard, assisted by Rev. W. S. Hendricks, pastor of the Methodist Church South. Following the services at the home the body of Mrs. Smallwood was interred in the Bachman cemetery by the side of the husband and those of her children who had preceded her to the grave.
Mrs. Smallwood is survived by four sons, four daughters, two sisters and twenty-two grandchildren. She was a woman of sterling character and lovable disposition and had a host of friends in and about Kingsport to mourn her loss.
Those officiating as pallbearers at the funeral were W. C. Marsh, Victor Patton, George Steffey, Guy Devault, John Thomas Roller and Ben Bardill.
Flower bearers were Mrs. Milt Crawford, Mrs. Julia Barker, Mrs. Nannie Reed and Miss Lela Reed.
Submitted by Anne Livingston
BLUFF CITY, Tenn. – Glenna Hitchcock, 94, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A native of Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late Alfred and Mollie Woods Sams. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Bluff City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hitchcock, and nine brothers and sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Arthur Buddy Carrier, Edmund Carrier and Melvin K. Carrier, all of Bluff City; three sisters, Mona Lillie, Nina Effinger and Ann Maines, all of Bristol Tennessee; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, with Mr. Derek Cornett, minister, officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday prior to the service in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home or other times at the home of her son, Edmund Carrier. The graveside service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2009, at Sunrise Cemetery. Everyone is requested to meet at the funeral home at 10:15 to go in procession to the cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be five grandsons and Lenville Sams.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Christian Church of Bluff City, P.O. Box 217, Bluff City, TN 37618. Condolences to the family may be made electronically by visiting www.tetrickfuneralhome.com and signing the guest book.
Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, (423) 538-7131, is serving the Hitchcock family.
Submitted by Sherry W. Reeter