James Arthur "Jimmy" Harrill Foster remembrance

 

KINGSPORT - James Arthur "Jimmy" Harrill Foster, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Jimmy was born in Kingsport, TN on July 25, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. He was a member at Shades of Grace in Kingsport and had attended since their opening in 2014. 

Jimmy loved to sing and help people in the community, and to spend time with his loving wife, Polly and his fur babies, Wolferton, Pupperton, Rachel Rose, Lilly Bell Tell, Big Black and Baby. 

He was a journeyman foundryman for many years and worked a variety of jobs inside of Eastman Chemical Company. Jimmy's greatest joys in life was his love for his Lord and Savior, his wife, his children, and grandchildren; all of whom he was so proud of; and his furbabies.

In addition to his birth parents Jimmy is preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Ann Hodge; son, Jeremiah E.J. Foster; stepson, James W. Feathers; mother-in-law, Sylvia Louise Moseley; and several brothers and sisters.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Polly Ann (Moseley) Foster; stepdaughter, Rose of Sharon (Feathers) Thacker and her husband, Jason; stepson, Paul Feathers; daughter, Tonya Harrill; son, Nathanial Foster; grandchildren, Grace Ann (Thacker) Ramey and husband, Anthony, Alisha Nicole Robinson, Anabelle Rose Thacker, Kelly Rose Scanlan and her husband, Gage, Dawson Kell Thacker and his wife, Tara, Creed Thacker, Nevada Harrill, Hazel Harrill, Antwan Nicholson, Trey Bush, Tonio Chambers, Quamesha Chambers, Junior Chambers; great grandchildren, Lyric Rose Scanlan, Laveah Page Scanlan, Lydia Grace Ramey, Lillyana Faye Scanlan, Zoey, Leana, Adalynn, Laylay Chambers, Jamari Carter, ; brothers, Sanford Hodge Jr., and Keenan "Teaspoon" Mason; sisters, Mary Cornelius and Gloria Hodge;  sister-in-law, Mildred "Millie" Moseley Crawford; brother-in-law, Raymond Moseley and his wife Erin; as well as many extended family members, and dear friends.

The family would like to say a special thanks to Jimmy's caregivers at Church Hill Nursing Home for their love and care, and to Alan Hicks and the staff with Restore Life USA  in Elizabethton, and to Brian Arrowood and the staff at Johnson-Arrowood Funeral Home in Church Hill for the love and compassion they have shown during this difficult time. 

A visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Shades of Grace United Methodist Church in Kingsport, TN. 

A memorial service will follow the visitation with Pastor Will Shewey, Pastor Regina Shelton, and Pastor Melissa Malcolm officiating.

Remembrances of Karen Young Gonzales

 

                            

 

Karen Hope Young Gonzales remembrance

 

Celebration of Life of Karen Hope Young Gonzalez

   October 31, 1954 – May 14, 2025

Karen Hope Young Gonzalez was born to the late Howard W. Young and Mary Elizabeth Young in Kingsport, TN on October 31, 1954.  She was called to her eternal reset on May 14, 2025.

Karen, a woman of deep faith, gave her life to Christ at an early age and devoted herself to a life centered on daily Bible study and prayer, serving in church ministries and engagement.  Her faith was the bedrock upon which she built her life, guiding her through the trials and tribulations of this world.  She held fast to the belief that with God, all things are possible.

Karen was educated in the Kingsport City Schools systems graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School, having recently attended her 50th class reunion.  She moved to Cleveland in 1980 with her son Brandon to join the family, retiring from the Cuyahoga County Department of Public Works in 2014.  Karen joined her sisters in Knoxville, Tennessee after retirement but never lost the pull of her beloved Cleveland so she returned in 2024 to be with her son.  Her church family and friends welcomed Karen home.

I Corinthians 13:13 “And now these three remain:  faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.”  Karen embodied this scripture, living a life rich in faith, brimming with hope and overflowing with love.  Karen was preceded in death by her parents and her nephew Preston E. Peters.  She leaves behind to cherish her beautiful memories:  her beloved son, Brandon Marquis Gonzalez;  her grandchildren, Samaria, Samir and Harmony of Cleveland;  and her siblings; Charlotte (Gary) Maxwell of Kingsport;  Howard Young, Jr. (Euclid);  Phyllis (Jim) Nichols of Knoxville;  Linda Reid of Knoxville;  and Gregory (Kim) of Stockbridge, GA.

“Auntie Karen” is mourned by her nieces and nephews: Bryan (Jackie) Young,  Robyn (Marcia) Young,  Ashley Young; Tiffany (Patrick) Powell and Allison Toich;  Deidtra Reid, Brittany (Cleo) Nettles; Jason Young, Charles N.Young, Ryan Young, Miles Young and Morgan Young;  and several grandnieces and nephews;  and a host of friends, church members and classmates.

As we say farewell to Karen Hope Young Gonzalez, we do not dwell on the sorrow of her parting, but rather rejoice in the knowledge she has been received into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ.  She has fought the good fight, she has finished the race, she has kept the faith.  Let her life be a loving reminder that while she is missing from our presence;  she will be forever in our hearts.  We will remember how greatly each of us loved her, and how she loved us all.

Visitation

Calhoun Funeral Home Lake Shore Blvd.

17010 Lake Shore Blvd.

Cleveland, OH 44110

216-738-0300 

Friday 5/30, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Service

Christian Assembly

25595 Chardon Road

Richmond Heights, Ohio 44143

(216) 261-4214 

Saturday 5/31, 11:00 am

Wake to begin at 10:30 am

Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board Meeting scheduled

 

The Sons and Daughters of Douglass Alumni Board will meet on Saturday morning, May 24, 2025 in its regularly scheduled meeting.

Note the special meeting time of 10 AM.

Board members and interested parties will finalize plans for the upcoming Douglass School Reunion on July 4th, 5th and 6th of this year.

The board meeting will be in the conference room, 2nd floor of the V.O. Dobbins Sr. Community Center Complex tower, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport, TN.  Again, the meeting will begin at 10 AM.

Please be on time.

Karen Hope (Young) Gonzales announcement

Karen Hope (Young) Gonzales passed away on Thursday, May 15th in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was the fourth daughter of Howard and Mary Young, formerly of Kingsport.  

Funeral arrangements are being made by the family right now, and will be announced shortly.  

Please keep the family and friends in your prayers.  

Phyllis Long-Brooks remembrance

 

Phyllis Brooks remembrance

 May 13, 2025

Phyllis Long-Brooks was born July 1, 1934 to Anna (Stafford) and Dewey Long in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Phyllis was a 1952 graduate of the Douglass High School, located in the Riverview community, Kingsport, Tennessee. 

Her sons are George Long of Jacksonville, Florida, and one that transitioned, Raymond Dennis Long of Kingsport.  

Her granddaughters are Nichole DeMesa, Sherreese (Long) Dones, and great grandchildren Genell and Micah Dones.  Her surviving sibling is Joyce Long of Nashville, Tennessee.

Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Pike, Nashville. TN 37216.  www.springhillfh.com

Douglass Alumni Meeting DATE CHANGE

 

Because of prior commitments on the next two weekends, the regular meeting of the Sons and Daughters of Douglas Board of Directors has been postponed to SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2025.

The meeting will finalize plans for the 2025 Douglass School Reunion, scheduled for the July 4th weekend.  If you have suggestions, this upcoming meeting will be the last time to get your ideas considered.  Be sure and get your dues of $75.00 in... please mail to Sons and Daughters of Douglass, 301 Louis Street, Ste. 304, Kingsport, TN 37660.

The meeting will be held at 10 AM (note the different earlier time) on the 24th, in the conference room, second floor of the V.O. Dobbins Community Center Complex, 301 Louis Street, Kingsport.