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MARTHA E. MALONE
age 83, of 1402 East Holston Ave. entered into rest
on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at Asbury Place. She was born January 14, 1926 in Mountain City, TN, was the daughter of the
late Joseph and Maggie Anderson Burkett. Later she relocated to Johnson City for about 10 years, then to Warren. Ohio where
she lived for 35 years and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she worked along with Mary Bledsoe as a kitchen assistant
and as a member of the Church Bowling Team. She returned to Johnson City after the death of her husband and became a member
of Grace Temple Church, Eternal Life Center, where she was a faithful member until her health failed her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Malone
two sons, Robert G. Malone and Charles D. Malone and a daughter, Bettye J (Jackson) Baker and special friend, Mary Bledsoe.
She leaves to cherish her memories four daughters, Susie
(Charles) Rollins, Nancy (David, Sr.) Dugger, Annie M. Hale and Brenda J. Elmore, all of Johnson City, TN a son, James R.
Malone, Johnson City, TN 21 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren and 13 great, great, grandchildren, a sister in-law, Mabel
Goins a host pf nieces, nephews and cousins. Special friends, Nancy Goins, Boston, MA and Mary Goins, Bristol, TN.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday, November 7, 2009
at Grace Temple Church, Eternal Life Center, 208 Garden Drive, Pastor Mark Redd, officiating. Burial to follow at Washington
County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until 1:30 PM prior to the services and at other times
at the residence.
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JOSEPH BOOKER MORRISON, JR
Joseph B. Morrison, Jr. age
66, of 128 Laurel View Road, Jonesbourgh, TN was born on October 13,1943. He
is preceded in death by his mother and father LaNorma Howard and Joseph
B Morrison Sr. He was a graduate of Langston High School.
After graduating from High School, Joseph proudly served
his country as a member of the United States Airforce. He received an Airman Medal of Heroism and several commendations. After
serving his tour of duty, he returned to Johnson City and Major in Journalism at East Tennessee State University
an sucessfully earned his Bachelor Degree. After pursing his major in Journalism
, he worked for Tennessee Eastman, for 15 years, Joseph retired from GMAC for 35 years where he was a Finacial Advisor.
After retiring he enjoyed fishing, gardening, photographing and spending quality time with his
grand children.
Joseph to always to be the best at what can be done, to him life was to always open to suggestions. Our father will be remember
as a person that gave advice,encouragement to all who wanted his guidance and his knowledge. He
also served as a deputy sherriff in Washington County, TN.
He leaves to cherish
his memory, his children, sons Brian K. and wife, Chestena Morrison of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Darryl E. Morrison of Johnson
City:) (daughters) Vonda K. and husband, Harrison M. Arnett of Clarkville, Tennessee,Tina
D. Morrison of Johnson City: brother, Steven Morrison of Clinton, Maryland, Grandchildren, Khalil Morrison, Devont'e
Morrison, Jalen Morrison, Miracle Morrison, all of Johnson City, Alonzo Arnett, Monica Arnett, Joseph Bowles, Torrance
and wife, Jamie Morrison, (great grand daughter) Tamaya Morrison.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, November 5,
2009 at Bethel
Christian Church, 701 Depot St., Jonesborough, TN with Rev.Vincent Dial, Pastor officiating.
Burial to follow at the V. A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home. The family will receive friends from 11:30
AM until 12:30 PM prior to the services and at other times at the residence.
JAMES DAVID THOMAS
James David Thomas, Brooklyn, NY, entered
into rest on Friday, October 23, 2009 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a East New York High School graduate, working in different
fast foods, until his health became to much for him.
Survivors include; his mother, Mary Thomas, formerly of
Mountain City, TN now, Johnson City, TN, two brothers, Michael Thomas, (Toni) and Jeffrey Thomas (Julie), a sister Michelle
Thomas Freeman (Rich), MD, several cousins, neices, nephews and friends.
SERVICES
Memorial
services will be held at
1 PM, Monday,
November 9, 2009
at Birchette Mortuary "Chapel of Love".
There will be no visitation.
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ALONZO CLARK
died Tuesday, September 29, 2009 at Johnson
City Medical Center, after suffering severe head injuries in a single car collision last Monday in Banner Elk, NC. He
was a Lees-McRae College track and field member. The sophomore from Fredricksburg, Va., was a sprinter on the Bobcat track
team, helping guide them to the first Conference Carolinas track and field championships last spring.
Alonzo Clark is survived by his mother, Cheryl Cook,
father, Alonzo Clark, Sr. and siblings, Felicia, Ben, and Michelle.
SERVICES
He will
be returned to Fredericksburg, VA for
funeral services on Saturday, October 10, 2009.
ROBERT LEON "BOBBY" WYDEN
Robert Leon Wyden, Flint, MI entered
rest on Friday, September 4, 2009 in Flint, MI.
Services were held in Flint, MI on Sunday,
September 13, 2009.
GRAVESIDE
SERVICES
will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday,
September 16, 2009 at
Westlawn Cemetery, Johnson City, TN
DAVID LEE FORNEY, SR.
age 65, of 11 Brooklawn Court, Johnson City,
Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at his home. David retired from Tennessee Eastman after close to thirty years of service. After retiring, he enjoyed fishing and boating until his health began to decline. Fondly known as “Paw Paw” and “Uncle David”, he thoroughly enjoyed the time he
spent with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. David
was an Elder at Bethel Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Jonesborough,
Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his father and mother, William and Ray Jamerson
Forney. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Carla Forney; sons,
David Lee Forney, Jr. and Timothy (Malaika) Perry of Johnson City; daughters, Julia (Jeffrey) Thomas of Jonesborough and Melissa
Morrison of Gray, Tennessee; brothers, James (Rose Marie) Forney and Richard Forney; sister, Gwendolyn (Richard) Pierce, all
of Greenville, Tennessee; mother-in-law, Loretta Smith of Johnson City; twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a host
of nieces, nephews, and in-laws.
Special recognition and thanks to the staff at Fercenius Dialysis Center
for the care and support they gave David.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be Friday, September 11, 2009, at Bethel Christian Church Disciples
of Christ in Jonesborough with Pastor Vincent Dial officiating. The family will
receive friends beginning at 11 a.m., and the funeral service will start at 12 noon. Interment will be at Mountain Home (Veteran’s) Cemetery in Johnson
City.
SHIRLEY TAYLOR
608 Bradley Street, Elizabethton, TN went to be with
the Lord, Sunday, September 6, 2009, following a brief illness at Sycamore Shoals Hospital, Elizabethton, TN.
Mrs. Taylor was born in Mountain City, TN, lived in Elizabethton, TN, was employed by American Air Filters,
and was a member of New Zion Faith Center, Johnson City, TN.
Mrs. Taylor is survived by her loving husband, Earl Taylor, sisters, Clara Spurgeon, New Brunswick, NJ, Dimple
Smith, Elizabethton, TN, two special friends, Pearl Smith and Ross Potter, also left to mourn her passing, are numerous relatives
and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Mary Widby and daughter, Sherry Taylor, her brothers, Norman,
St. Clair, Monroe, Sam Ed and Harley Widby,. Mrs. Taylor was a mentor to all of her niece, nephews, and friends. She will
be missed immensely by all that knew and loved her. Special thanks to the Emergency Room staff at Sycamore Shoals Hospital.
FUNERAL SERVICES
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at New Zion Faith Center, 127 Garden Drive,
Johnson City, TN with Pastor E. E. Widby officiating, Burial to follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park, Elizabethton, TN. The
family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM prior to the services and at other times at the residence.
LILLIAN (FIELDS) RYAN
passed away on Sunday, September 6th, 2009 after a
brief illness.
Lillian, born July 20, 1922, was the daughter of the late Maggie and
Charles Fields of Lebanon, Virginia. Lillian was a graduate of the Christiansburg
Institute, a homemaker, and real estate agent.
She is preceded in death by her husband Sam C. Ryan of Abingdon, VA,
and brothers Bascom, Elbert, Howard, Luther, and Fairbanks.
Surviving Mrs. Ryan are
her daughters Margaret Hannah Ryan and Mary Banks, five grandchildren, sister-in-law Eula Fields, and numerous nieces and
nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be conducted at 7 PM
on Friday, September 11, 2009, at Birchette Mortuary Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 PM prior to the service.
Graveside services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, September 12, 2009, at High Point Cemetery, Abingdon, VA.
EUGENE ELLIS GARDNER,
JR.
26,
1100 East Main Street, born April 8, 1983, went to be with the Lord, Monday, August 31, 2009. He was born and raised in New
York City, was the son of the late Eugene Ellis Gardner, Sr. and Melissa Murray Gardner.
Eugene moved
to Johnson City in 2006, where he met the love of his life. He attended Martin Luther King School and graduated from Casses
Technical School in New York City.
Besides his
father he was preceded by his grandparents, Lloyd and Lillian Gardner and grandfather, David Murray.
He leaves
to cherish his memories, his mother, Melissa of Asheboro, NC, his grandmother, Eva Murray, Greenville, NC, his girlfriend,
Courtney A. Gardner, Johnson City, two brothers, Marcellus Murray (Tomeka White), Asheboro, NC, and Dante Gants, Bronx, NY,
a sister, Danielle Gardner (Mike Joseph), New York City, four nieces and two nephews, several aunts, uncles, cousins and a
host of friends..
FUNERAL SERVICES
Funeral services
will be held at 2 PM, Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Grace Temple Church, Eternal Life Center, 208 Garden Drive. with Pastor
Mark Redd officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM prior to the services at the church and at other times
at the residence.
VIRGINIA SYLVERS
Mrs. Virginia Sylvers went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, the eleventh day of August, 2009. Mrs. Sylvers was a lifetime
resident of Washington County, TN. She was the daughter of the late James S, and Margaret Keebler Bridwell.
She was a member of Bethel Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Jonesborough, TN. She was a retired educator in the
Washington County School System. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Foster Sylvers, four brothers, James Jr.,
Clarence, Eldean and Herbert and a sister, Dorothy Rhea.
She leaves to mourn, a daughter, Sandra Virginia Sylvers, of the home, one sister, Edith Earleen Stewart, Murfressboro,
TN, seven nieces and one nephew, a host of great, great/ great and great great, great, great, great nieces and nephew, cousins
and friends. She also leaves a sister-in-law, Cue Esther Bridwell, West Palm Beach, FL.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be held Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 6:30 PM at Bethel Christian Church, 701 Depot
Street, Jonesborough, TN, with Pastor Vincent Dial and Dr. Edgar A. Wallace officiating Interment will be held at 11
AM, Monday at the V. A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until 6:30 PM prior to
the service. Friends may also visit at 201 Depot Street, Jonesborough, TN. Words of comfort can be sent on our website.
CECIL EDWARD BROWN
208
West 8th Ave., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 7, 2009 at the North Side Hospital . He
was a Johnson City , Tennessee native
and the son of the late Payton Brown, Sr. and Willie Mae Russaw Brown, and his step mother, Lillie Brown.
He was preceded in death by his brother, William Payton Brown, Jr., sisters, Naneva Brown Young, Geraldine Brown, and Ella
Mae Swindler, and son Brian Keith Vaughn.
He was a faithful member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church for over 30 years and an active
member of the deacon board. He served in the United
States Army as a sergeant in the Korean
War. He worked for Walker Furniture Company and Bailey & Ferguson Furniture Company for many years. He became
an entrepreneur after leaving the furniture business and was the owner of Cecil
Brown Grocery Store and Brown’s Rental Property. Cecil was always filled with energy and became an active
walker later in life, while being devoted to Mount Olive Church as well as his community.
He is survived by his wife, Queen H. E. Brown, sons, David K. Brown (Carmen), Cecil
E. Brown II, Paul Crawford, and
Kenneth Smith, daughters
Robin M. Hughes and Lori M. Hughes, a host of grandsons and granddaughters, nieces
and nephews
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday,
August 12, 2009 at Mt. Olive Bapist
Church, 810 Montomery St. with Pastor Charles Martin officiating. Burial to follow at the V. A. National Cemetery, Mountain
Home. The family will receive friends frimds from 11 AM until 12 noon prior to the services at the church and at other times
at the residence.
LEONARD RAYMOND THOMAS
Memphis.
TN entered into rest on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 in Memphis, TN. He was born in Mountain City, TN to Katherine White Thomas and
Raymond L. Thomas, Sr. on March 24, 1954.
He was a
Science Hill High School graduate, became a manager of McDonalds. . He enlisted in the U. S. Navy and later became an air
traffic controller. He married his high school soulmate, moved to Memphis and raised their boys.
He was preceded
in death by his wife, Sharon Earnest Thomas, three brothers, Harry, Bobby and David Thomas.
Survivors
include; two sons, Brian and Rico Thomas, four sisters, Mary, Brenda, Elaine and Janie. grandchildren, Mia and Raquan, several
nieces, nephews, and cousins.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will
be held at 12:30 PM, Friday, July 17, 2009 at Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 East Watauga Ave. with Rev. Vincent Dial officiating.
Burial to follow at the V. A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home. The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM until 12:30
PM prior to the services at the church and at other times at the home of his sister, Elaine Brady, 113 West Chilhowie Ave.
MARY ELIZABETH MUSTON
rested from her labor on Tuesday, June 30 at North Side Hospital. She was born on March 16, 1920, to
parents Robert and Ollie Ray. She sold Tupperware and Avon to support her family. The latter she continued to sell and became
top saleswoman in this area. She continued to sell Avon products to her loyal and faithful customers until she could no longer
put the time and effort into her business. She also enjoyed bowling, at which she was very competitive. Mrs. Muston enjoyed
her family and enjoyed the times they shared.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ollie Ray; husband, Mr. Willie Muston; sister, Ruth Weaver;
3 brothers, Alvin, Robert, and Colice Ray; 2 nieces, Mary Elizabeth and Polly Ann; and 1 nephew, Freddie Eugene Weaver.
She leaves to mourn; 2 daughters, Starlet Williams and Lisa Jackson, Johnson City; 1 son, William (Nikita)
Starnes, Nashville, TN; 1 sister, Donna Mae (John) Warren, Detroit, MI; 6 grandchildren, Willie E. Benson, Jr., Cleveland,
TN; Wjualana Benson, Johnson City, TN, Sean Benson, Clarksville, TN; Hope (Bill) Tackett, Lutz, FL; John Jackson, Jr., Neoyshi
(Charles) Johnson; 11 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, and special friends.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be held on Friday, July 3rd at 1:00 PM at Birchette Mortuary, "Chapel of Love". Burial
to follow at Washington County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 1 PM also on Friday at the mortuary.
All other times will be at the home of Ms. Muston, 512 Wilson Avenue.
ADA
ARETHA PEELER AVERY
1832 Todd Drive, former resident of Limestone, TN, celebrated her homecoming, Saturday, June 20, 2009.
She is the daughter of the late Albert and Virginia Stevenson and would also like to give special honor to her Uncle James
and Ada Woodson.
She was employed by the Johnson City Senior Citizens under the retired Senior Volunteer Program for over fifteen
years. She was a faithful member of the Father’s House Church of God in Christ.
She was a graduate of Langston High School, where she played on the basketball team and was a cheerleader.
She was very active in "All God’s Children Club". Her interest include, Black history, Cooking and doll making, but
her first love was family gatherings. She also enjoyed and was blessed with the gift of decorating, she truly had the God
given ability to make things beautiful.
She was preceded in death by her first late husband, Carl Peeler, Jr. and her second husband, Roy Avery, parents,
Albert and Virginia Stevenson, brother, Albert "Tookum" Stevenson, sisters, Alberta "Tina" Thomas and Fannie Mae Campbell,
son, Stanley Peeler.
Survivors include; five sons, Carroll, Rocky "Dee Dee", Dewrell,. Carl III, Peeler and Jason Avery, a daughter,
Jetta Peeler, eleven grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews, five sisters, Savannah Dickson, Virginia "Trixie" Wells,
M. Lucy Edwardson, Virginia Lillian Pirtle, and Annette Stevenson, four brothers, Henry, Fred, Jerry, and Douglas Stevenson.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be held at 12 noon, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Grace
Temple Church, Eternal Life Center, 208 Garden Drive. The family will receive friends from 11 AM until 12 noon prior to the
services at the church. Burial to follow at the V. A. National Cemetery, Mountain Home.
ELLA MAE SWINDLER
1510 East Myrtle Ave. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at the Johnson City Medical Center.
She was a Johnson City native and the daughter of the late Payton Brown, Sr, and Willie Mae Russaw Brown, and her step mother,
Lillie Brown.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Swindler, brother, William Payton Brown, Jr. sisters, Naneva
Brown Young and Geraldine Brown.
She was a faithful member of Thankful Baptist Church.
She is survived by her children, daughters, Pamela Swindler, Phyllis Swindler Noaks (Carlos), Norton, VA,
son, Jonathan Swindler, Knoxville, Tn, granddaughter, Danielle Noaks, grandson, Derek Noaks, brother, Cecil Brown (Queenie),
nieces and nephews.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will be held at 12 noon, Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at Thankful Baptist Church, 1501 East Watauga Ave. with Rev.
C. D. Johnson officiating, Burial to follow at Washington County Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 AM
until 12 Noon prior to the services and at other times at the residence.
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PEARL
MACHEN DAVIS
Mrs. Pearl Esther Machen Davis, 53,
of Barboursville, Virginia, departed this life on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at the University of Virginia Medical Center
in Charlottesville.
She was born July 13, 1956, to the late Reverend David M. and Ida Ola Mae Green Machen in Elizabethton,
Tennessee. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Lydia Machen; and a brother, Sam Machen.
Mrs. Davis was a member
of the Blue Run Church Barboursville, where she served faithfully as Minister of Music and worked with many Community Choirs,
as Choir director and music teacher for those seeking to play the piano.
She is survived by her husband, Gregory Davis;
one son, Marques L. Davis; two daughters, Olacynth N. Davis and Cadessa M. Davis; and one granddaughter, Kyra M. Davis, all
of Barboursville; eight brothers, David and Joel Machen of Houston, Texas, James and Jonathan Machen of Minnesota, Dan Machen
of Germany, Nathaniel Machen of Miami and Mark Machen of Daleville, Matthew of Knoxville, TN, five sisters, Mary Johnson of
Gary, Tennessee, Ann Pritchard and Dorcas Michealson of Minnesota, Ida Machen of Kingsport and Denise Anthony of Frederick;
and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
SERVICES
A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, November
9, 2009, at the First Baptist Church, 738 Park Street, Charlottesville with the Reverend Peggy Brice officiating. Interment
will follow at the Davis Family Cemetery in Barboursville.
Viewing will be held at the funeral home from 12 until 8 p.m.
Sunday, November 8, 2009, and at the church from 1 until 2 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2009.
Satchell's Funeral Service
Inc. of Orange is in charge of arrangements
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ROSA CARSON
Mrs. Rosa Carson
was born on May 6, 1917 in Marion, North
Carolina. She was the second of seven children born to the late Edward and Virginia Murphy.
Rosa attended grade school and high school in Johnson City,
Tennessee. She met and married the late Hugh Carson in Washington D.C., and out of their union three children
were born: Olivia and Jimmy, who preceded her in death, and Charles. Rosa and family relocated to Detroit, Michigan where she resided and worked as a direct
care worker until the age of 89. She was a devoted wife, mother and employee.
Mrs. Carson was raised as a Christian
but later joined the Nation of Islam in 1955, where she devoted her time, life and prayer as a Muslim.
Rosa had friends that she loved and who loved her dearly. She was cheerful, with a great sense
of humor, and was most generous to everyone. She loved her friends and family unconditionally, and gave all that she
could to help and to nurture. After the death of her daughter Olivia in 1969, Rosa assumed
guardianship and raised her grandson Damon Brooks as her son.
On October 22, 2009,
Rosa departed from this earthly realm.
Rosa was preceded
in death by sister, Geneva Murphy Woolwine, and brothers, Robert, Joe, and Clarence Murphy. She leaves to mourn her,
son, Hugh Carson (Charles) and grandson, Damon Brooks, 1 daughter-in-law, Cassandra Carson, 2 sisters, Hattie Session and
Margaret Bumbray and 1 brother-in-law, George Bumbray. In addition, she leaves 4 grandchildren, Yvette, Monique, Charles,
and Serena, 3 great grandchildren, Andrena, Sasha and Jordan, and 1 great-great grandson. She also leaves to cherish
her memory a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.
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DAVID
L. VAUGHT
David L. Vaught, 55, Bloomington, IL, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday
(Oct. 7, 2009) at his home.
His memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's
Church, Bloomington. He was cremated. Carmody-Flynn Williamsburg Funeral Home, Bloomington, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the family.
David was born July 25, 1954, in Johnson City, Tenn., the
son of David L. and Barbara Jean Matthews Vaught Sr. He married
Mariza P. Acosta on July 22, 1981, in the Philippines. She survives.
Also surviving are a daughter, Ethelinde (Ramon Bausley)
Vaught; two sons, Nathaniel Acosta and David "Da-wil" Vaught; four sisters, Andra Vaught, Sonya Price, Barbie (Roland) Price
and Devonna Vaught; a brother, Broderick "Ricky" Vaught; a grandmother, Frances Lavonne Matthews Garrett; a godson, Christopher
Schwartz; three grandchildren, Dalan, Dorian and Edgerrin; several aunts and uncles; four nieces and four nephews; and several
loved ones. He was preceded in death by his parents, two
brothers and two sisters.
David served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years as an aviation
structural mechanic, retiring as a chief petty officer. After retirement, he worked at Bloomington Junior High School as a
hall monitor. He was a member of Godfrey L. Miller Elks Lodge
1776 and Elijah S. Betts 23 Masonic Lodge, both in Bloomington
VALERIE RENE'E DIAL THOMAS
was born
on June 14, 1959 in Columbia, South Carolina to Mr. Ruben Dial and Mrs. Floria
Dial. Valerie was the fourth of five,
but she was the first “little” lady to Ruben, Jr. and Floria Dial.
She received her spiritual foundation at a very early age at the St. Martin De Porres Church. She moved to Atlanta, GA
in 1978 to attend Georgia Tech where she graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. For the last 12 years, Valerie
served as Executive Director of Facilities Services for the Atlanta Public School System.
On August 4, 1991, Valerie was united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. Stan Thomas. They were later divorced, but to this union, one beautiful daughter was born, Micahla Flori Thomas.
Valerie was very outgoing, strong, and independent. She never met a stranger and had
a genuine love for people and especially children that made everyone feel comfortable around her. Because of her love for
people, she was actively engaged in helping and making life better for her daughter Micahla, her family, friends, and any
cause she truly believed in. Valerie never participated in "idle chatter" but enjoyed having intelligent, thought provoking
conversations. She loved life and having fun. Everything she did was from her heart and with love and passion;
everything she touched was completed in excellence. Valerie loved the Lord and
had a very close and intimate relationship with Him. It was His love expressed and shared so freely from her heart towards
others that has left such a huge impact on hundreds of lives.
Valerie leaves many cherished memories in the minds and hearts
of those who knew her. She leaves to cherish with her memory: her daughter, Micahla Floria Thomas; her mother, Mrs. Floria Dial; her father, Mr.
Ruben Dial, Jr; her siblings: Kenny (Tracey) Dial of Columbia, SC, Rev. Vincent (Mary) Dial of Johnson City, TN, and Rubenetta Dial of Columbia, SC.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Quinton Corley Dial. Nephews:
Jabari Sharif Dial, TN and Soma Rashad Moses, SC; nieces: Erin Genece and Khristen
Genelle Dial, TN and Dahn Rene’e Moses, SC; and three great-grand nephews: Julian Murray, TN, Isaiah , and Elijah Dial,
TN and a host of other loving family and friends.
FUNERAL SERVICES
will
be held at 12 noon Monday, October 5, 2009 at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, 6400 Woodrow Ave., Lithonia, GA. Burial will follow at Hillandale Memorial Gardens, Lithonia,
Ga. The family will receive friends form 4 to 6 PM, Sunday at Gregory B. Levett & Sons
Funeral Home, South DeKalb Chapel, 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA. 30034.
HALTON WILBUR WILLIAMS,
JR.
of
West Bloomfield, Michigan passed away on September 28, 2009 at the age of 62.
Visitation is Monday, October 5 from 4-8 PM in the Chapel of Haley
Funeral Directors.
Funeral Services are Tuesday, October 6 at the Church of the Madonna
(1125 Oakman Blvd, Detroit, MI 48238) with a family hour beginning at 10:30 AM and the funeral service beginning at 11:00
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