Current Services for Morris-Baker Funeral Home

Ruth Honeycutt

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Ruth Honeycutt, age 76, died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Johnson County a daughter of the late Walter Norris and Mabel Crowe Norris. Mrs. Honeycutt was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clarence Honeycutt; one daughter, Christine Laws and husband Daryl of Johnson City; four sons, Dallas Honeycutt and wife Nancy of Jonesborough, Daryl Honeycutt and wife Jeannette of Jonesborough, Dale Honeycutt and wife Bonnie of Johnson City, and Mark Honeycutt of Johnson City; eight grandchildren, Debbie Williams and husband Travis, Angie Honeycutt, Jeff Laws and wife Erica, Brandy Copas, Dustin Honeycutt, Jennifer Honeycutt, Amber Honeycutt, and Josh Honeycutt; three great grandchildren; one brother, Stanley Norris of Cincinnati, Ohio; special friends, Jim and Brenda Ward; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Monday evening, September 6, 2010, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the Morris Baker South Chapel. A funeral service for Mrs. Ruth Honeycutt will follow at 7:00 pm in the Morris Baker South Chapel with Pastor Jack Maupin officiating. Burial will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at 9:00 am in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 8:45 am on Tuesday morning for the graveside service. The family would like to say a special thanks to Medical Center Hospice, Dr. Paul Brown, Jennifer Anderson, Sarah Reed caregivers, and Ivy Tester nurse. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, 423-282-1521, is in charge of arrangements.

Jewel Mayes

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Mrs. Jewel D. Mayes, 76, 4108 Englewood West, Johnson City, passed away Saturday September 4, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Mayes was a native of Kingsport who had lived most of her life in Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Amos Dennison and Mary Taylor Dennison. In addition to her parent’s one son, Anthony Wade Mayes; one daughter, Teresa Ann Archer; several brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. Mrs. Mayes was a homemaker and was a member of the Boones Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include: her loving husband of fifty-six years, Chuck Mayes ; one daughter, Rachel Swoboda and her husband Butch of Johnson City; one son, Jeff Mayes and his wife Sonya of Lakeland, Florida; one brother, JW Dennison and his wife Colleen of Gray; one sister, Roe Wilhelm of Kingsport; one son-in-law, John Archer of Gray; two grandchildren, Josh Archer and Ashley Pelaez; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mrs. Jewel D. Mayes will be conducted at 2 PM Monday September 6, 2010 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Rev. William H. Dingus will officiate. The graveside committal service will follow in the Washington County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 PM Monday prior to the service. The family would like to thank Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Mrs. Mayes. And the American Cancer Society for their support during this very difficult time

I. Ingram

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me. I. David “Dave” Ingram, age 76, passed away Friday, September 3, 2010 at his residence. He was the son the late Dewey Ingram, Sr. and Mae Street Ingram. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife and best friend Shelby Ingram, whose love and care helped him through so many difficult times. One loving son, Jonathan D. Ingram, MD of Lafayette, LA.; one brother, William Ingram and wife Shirley; two sisters, Lois Ingram Shaffer and husband Clyde, and Joyce Ingram; several nieces and nephews; one special nephew, Jerry Jenkins and wife Rachel. Mr. Ingram attended Appalachian State University, ETSU and Loyola University, earning both BA and MA degrees. He was a retired teacher and counselor from the Kingsport City School System. Mr. Ingram was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City. An avid conservationist, hiker and white water paddlers, he belonged to several organizations supporting those activities. An ambition of his was to write an account on “Rivers an rocks in those rivers that have known me.” To all my fellow paddlers and hikers, I will see you on the other side waiting at the “put in.” The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and gratitude to Dr. Angela Dispenzieri of the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, Dr. Ray Lamb and Dr. Brian Nerren of Johnson City, TN. A celebration of life service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Johnson City, TN at 5:30 pm Sunday, September 5, 2010 with Louis Imsande, Rev. Tom Bier and Dr. Jonathan Ingram officiating. A private interment will be held in North Carolina. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 105 South Boone Street, Johnson City, TN 37604.

Nell Fox

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Mrs. Nell Rhea King Fox, 92, 115 Woodlawn Drive, Johnson City, passed away Wednesday September 1, 2010 in the Lakebridge Health Care Center. Mrs. Fox was a native of Carter County who lived most of her life in Washington County. She was the daughter of the late J. Perry King and Sally Carrier King. In addition to her parent’s her husband, Ross E. Fox; one son, John H. Miller III; one sister, Orda Ellis; one grandson, Matthew Flint Miller; one great grandson; Juda Seth Miller also preceded her in death. Mrs. Fox retired from East Tennessee Mills as a Floor Manager. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: one daughter, Anne Kerr of Johnson City; one brother, Samuel S. King of Greeneville; one sister, Nancy J. Williams of Oak Ridge; six grandchildren; nineteen great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Mrs. Nell Rhea King Fox will be conducted at 2 PM Tuesday September 7, 2010 in the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Rev. Reece Harris and John E. Miller will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Tuesday prior to the service.

Tempie Honeycutt

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Tempie Honeycutt, widow of Frank Honeycutt, died on Monday, August 30, 2010 at the Appalachian Christian Village where she had resided for the past several years. She was born on May 22, 1920 in Mitchell County, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Gibbs and Martha Honeycutt. Mrs. Honeycutt was one of ten children all deceased, with the exception of one devoted brother, Dallas Honeycutt of Johnson City. Special relatives who will cherish her memory include, Teresa Gregory, Brenda Carden, Barbara Clark and Melba Goulding all of Johnson City; others are Rose Crafton Sparks and Edna Blevins of Winston-Salem, NC; Finnie Kipping of Murfreesboro, TN; and Betty Jo Leonard of Roanoke, VA. “Aunt Temp” as she was known to her numerous nieces and nephews, was a kind, loving person who approached life with a giving, gentle spirit. Her sense of humor and ability to “look on the bright side” will be remembered with joy by her loved ones. She took pleasure in “walks down memory lane” and enjoyed family reunions where childhood stories were shared with love and laughter. She was especially proud of young people in her family and enjoyed celebrating the weddings, births and graduations of close and extended relatives. Although unable to attend church for the past few years, she openly professed her faith by stating, “I’m saved and ready to go.” The family will receive friends Wednesday, September 1, 2010, from 11:00 am until 12 Noon in the Morris Baker South Chapel. A celebration of Mrs. Tempie Honeycutt’s life will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at 12 Noon in the Morris Baker South Chapel with Henry McCarthy and Rev. Robert T. Edmonds officiating. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, 423-282-1521, is in charge of arrangements.

Margaret Goodin

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Margaret Louise “Dink” Goodin, age 79, a former resident of Johnson City died Monday, August 30, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Asheville, North Carolina. She was born in Johnson City a daughter of the late Thomas Wade Bulla and Dollie L. Oliver Bulla. She was a retired registered nurse from the Johnson City Medical Center and briefly at Northside Hospital. Mrs. Goodin was a member of Grace Free Will Baptist Church and remained active in the Grace Free Will Baptist Church Ladies Auxiliary until moving to Asheville in 2002. Mrs. Goodin was preceded in death by her husband James “Jim” Goodin, one sister, Frances Bulla Garland, and two brothers, William Bulla and Kenneth Bulla. She is survived by her daughter, Judi McAbee and husband Michael; one son, Keith Hinkle and wife Beverly; two grandsons, Mark Smith and Brandon Hinkle; one step grandson, Dustin McAbee and wife Lisa; two granddaughters, Ashley Haun and husband Kirk and Amie Smith; one step granddaughter, Wendi McAbee; two great grandchildren, Taylor and Alden Haun; two step great grandchildren, Jake and Eli McAbee; two sisters, Linda Kinley of Kingsport, TN, and Lillie Brown of Knoxville, TN; three brothers, David Bulla, Jay Bulla both of Johnson City, and Kyle Bulla of Peachtree City, GA; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, September 1, 2010, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the Morris Baker South Chapel. A funeral service for Mrs. Margaret Louise “Dink” Goodin will follow at 7:00 pm in the Morris Baker South Chapel with Pastor Curtis Hurt officiating. Burial will be held Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Troy Weise, Karen Greer, and Sue Alvis. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, 423-282-1521, is in charge of arrangements.

Betty Heaton

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Betty Ann Heaton, age 72, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 30, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Carter County, Tennessee a daughter of the late Sanford McKinney and Ruth Shell McKinney. Mrs. Heaton was a member of the Gray United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Reasoner’s Sunday School Class and was on the Bereavement Committee. She was a sponsor for the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. She is survived by her husband Ed Heaton; one son, Keith Heaton and wife Judy of Kannapolis, NC; one daughter, Sherri Wilson and husband Ron of Unicoi, TN; three brothers, Bill McKinney and wife Lucille and Eddie McKinney both of Roan Mountain, TN, and Sanford McKinney, Jr. and wife Rosemary of Kingsport, TN; three sisters, Ethel Tegtmeyer and husband Darrell of Jonesborough, TN, Carolyn Johnson and husband Dick of Elizabethton, TN, and Cheryl Miller and husband R.L. of Elizabethton, TN; five grandchildren, Max Bacon, Kelly Heaton, Jon Heaton, Lauren Bacon, and Austin Wilson; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, September 1, 2010, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Gray United Methodist Church. A funeral service for Mrs. Betty Ann Heaton will follow at 7:00 pm with Rev. Jim Goddard , John Hitechew and Rev. Jodie Ihfe officiating. Burial will be held Thursday, September 2, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Johnson Cemetery in Roan Mountain, TN. Pallbearers will be family and friends. A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:00 am Thursday morning. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude’s Childrens Hospital in Memphis. Morris-Baker Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2001 Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, 423-282-1521, is in charge of arrangements.

Iva Saylor

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Iva Nell Saylor, 72, of Johnson City, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at her residence. She was a native of Johnson City, daughter of the late Henry Clay and Georgia Cleota Snyder Baird. Iva was in sales for the Paint and Lacquer Supply Company. Survivors include: her husband, E. D. Saylor of the home; two brothers, Thomas Baird of Johnson City and Henry Baird of Morristown; two sisters, Reba Freeman and Jewel Shipley both of Johnson City.Friends may call at the home.

Joyce DePew

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Joyce Miller DePew, 74, formerly of 605 Carter Sells Road, Johnson City, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the Lakebridge Nursing Home. She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late Clyde and Trula K. Murr Miller. Joyce was a communications specialist running the communications for East Tennessee State University for many years. She attended the Princeton Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, her husband Bill DePew in 1977; also two brothers preceded her in death. Survivors include: three sons and two daughters-in-law, Roger L. and Joan DePew of Cookeville, Michael Jeffrey and Melody DePew of Celina and Bill P. DePew of Fort Myers, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Dawn and James “Eddie” Perkins of Johnson City; a sister, Iva June Davis-Fogle of Ft. Myers, FL; four grandchildren, Christopher, Adam and Joshuah DePew and Heather Kreischer; four great grandchildren, Benjamin DePew, Landen and Arianna Kreischer and Katelyn DePew; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the South Chapel of the Morris – Baker Funeral Home under the direction of Rev. Randy English and Rev. Charlie Frazier. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at seven. A committal service will be conducted on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the Happy Valley Memorial Park at 11:00 a.m. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. to leave in procession. Active pallbearers will be: Adam, Chris and David DePew, Kent and Kevin Miller and James Eddie Perkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Joshuah DePew and all other nephews and Rick Norris.

Lucinda Bond

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT

Mrs. Lucinda Ann Bond, 54, 1402 Ridgecrest Road, Johnson City, passed away Saturday August 28, 2010 at her residence. Mrs. Bond was a lifelong resident of Johnson City. She was the daughter of the late Walter Pat Jack and Charlene Swingle Jack. Mrs. Bond was self- employed. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include: her loving husband of thirty-four years, Bill Bond of the home; one daughter, Tiffany Bond; a special grandson, Braydon Bond who will always be a reminder of Lucinda’s love for her family. The funeral service for Mrs. Lucinda Ann Bond will be conducted at 7 PM Thursday September 2, 2010 in the First United Methodist Church. Rev. Garland Thyer will officiate. The graveside committal service will be conducted at 10 AM Friday in the Monte Vista Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be: Robin Hodge, Robin Lyle, Joe Bill Hodge, John Bond, Paul Harris and Darren Harris. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 PM Thursday prior to the service.