i Friday, March 12, 2004 Tyler 'Torbett, Johnson City; two brothers, Andy and wife, Jacquelyn Torbett, and Joey and wife, Heather Torbett, all of Johnson City; two nieces, Autumn Torbett, and Shayla Keifer; two nephews, Dalton Torbett and Adam paternal grandmother, Ruth Torbett; and maternal grandmother, Virginia Owens; uncles and aunts, Wayne and Bertha Torbett, Gary and Lisa Torbett, Gary and Becky Owens; and several cousins. We would like to thank everyone for their kindness and thoughtfulness. Chris was blessed with lots of friends, who were there for him during difficult times. Special thanks to Jennifer Isles, his special friend, and Bryan and Curtis Hughes who stood by him all the way. Memorial services will be conducted 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 13, 2004, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home the Reverend Jim McMahan officiating. The family will receive friends p.m. Saturday prior to services and other times at the residence. Condolences may be sent online to the Torbett Family at www.torbettone@earthlink.net. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home Cremation Services, Jonesborough, 423-753-3821 I James Whitson Jr.
Mr. James B. Whitson Jr. age 80, Matson Jonesborough, died Thursday, March 11, 2004, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center.
Mr. Whitson was a native of Bakersville, NC, and son of the late Jeb Texie Whitson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Whitson was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia Irene Street Whitson; and daughter, Carolyn Sue Whitson McKee. He was a WWII Army Veteran and was later employed by the Mountain Home Veterans Administration as an ambulance driver.
Mr. Whitson was a horse trader and storyteller. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren, in later years. His hobbies included garage sales and coin collecting. He enjoyed a homecooked meal, Mt.
Dew and Reese's Cups. Survivors include his grandchildren, Misty D. McKee, Chicago, Jennifer McKee. Alderman, North Carolina, and Brandon R. McKee, South Carolina.
Graveside services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2004, at the Washington County Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Suite 102. Johnson City, Tennessee 37601. Condolences may be sent to the Whitson Family online at www.dillow-taylor.com.
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Powell, Ben Wheeler, Texas; A Brother-in-Law and his wife, Robert and Helen Ward, Butler; Several Nieces Nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday in the Lynn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Wilson, Rev. David Hinkle and Dr.
Bill Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City. Music will be provided by William J. Greene and Kelly Rapert. Active Pallbearers, who are requested to assemble at the Church at 3:20 p.m.
Saturday, will be: Richard Kyte, Chris Wilson, Robert Parks, Joe Buckles, Bob Wilson and David Shouse. Honorary Pallbearers will be His Church Family. The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the American Home Health, for all their kindness and the Ist and 2nd Wards of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday in the Lynn Valley Baptist Church. Friends may also call at the residence. To those who prefer, Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, Lynn Valley Baptist Church, 1367 Broad Street, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Condolences may be e-mailed to the Shanks family at Memorial Funeral Chapel is in charge. Michael Smith Michael F.
Smith, age 47, 152 Ed Gage Gray, died Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at his residence. Mr. Smith was a Johnson City native and the son of Orlando Fred Smith and Frona L. Cole Brown, both of Johnson City. He was a carpenter.
Michael Smith Mr. Smith attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Michael D. Smith, Rogersville; one stepdaughter, Ciara Boggs, Rogersville; one stepson, Rodney Boggs, Rogersville; ex-wife, Karen Boggs, Rogersville; one halfsister, Roseanne Wilcox, Johnson City; one stepsister, Karen Melanson, Boston, MA; and one stepbrother, Charles Brown, Kingsport. The funeral service for Mr.
Smith will be conducted Friday, March 12, 2004, at 8:00 P.M. in the East Chapel of the Appalachian Funeral Home with Gerald Booth, Minister, officiating. The graveside committal service will be held Saturday, March 13, 2004, at 10:00 A.M. in Monte Vista Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.
Those planning to attend graveside services are asked to meet at the funeral home by 9:45 A.M. Saturday to proceed to the 'cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. in the funeral home parlor. Condolences may be made online at www.appalachianfuneralhome.com.
Creppalachian Funeral 800 E. Home Watauga is serving the Smith family. I Richard Sowers RICHMOND, Va. Richard W. Sowers, of Richmond, VA, formerly of Johnson City, TN, died 10, 2004.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Jane Hickman Sowers; his children, Carol S. Johnson of Beverly, NJ, Kathryn S. Becht, Richmond, VA, James "limbo" Sowers of Irmo, SC, and Rebecca Sowers Armstrong, Johnson City, TN; his grandchildren, Nancy J. Brambani, Jeff Johnson, Richard and Julia Becht, Dylan, Cody and Leena Sowers, Jim and Joe children; lifelong friend, Col. Armstrong; and grandMoore USMC, and Bill a friend of 24 years.
Mr. Sowers was an industrial sales engineer and was awarded the Purple Heart in both World War I and Korea, where he served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 14, 2004, 3 p.m. at Lakeside Presbyterian Church.
Graveside services will be held at I p.m. Monday at Timberidge A.R.P. Church Cemetery, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Lake Presbyterian Church, 7343 Hermitage Richmond, VA 23228, or Bon Secours Hospice, 8550 Magellan Pkwy. Building IV, Richmond, VA 23227, or the American Cancer Society.
Christopher Torbett Christopher Allen Torbett, age 28, 513 Nunley Johnson City, passed Christopher Torbett Chris graduated from David Crockett High School in 1993. He played Little League Baseball in grade school, football and wrestling in high school. After graduation he played Rugby for the Johnson City Rugby Team and was Rookie of the Year. He also enjoyed racing four-wheelers from 1997-1999. He was in the construction field and drywall business.
Chris was of the Baptist belief, belonging to the Watauga First Church of God. Chris was very close to God and he helped many young people find the Lord and get saved. In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by. one son, Christopher away Wednesday, March 10, 2004, at his residence after a brief battle with cancer. He was a native of Washington Co.
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For just $125 per year, tank owners get reimbursed up to $1 million to repair clean up spills and leaks and another $1 million to cover legal damages. The fee hasn't been raised since the early 1990s, the agency said. Now the program faces roughly $20 million in past due bills and is $11.7 million in the hole. To rescue the cleanup program, Bredesen has included $10 million in his budget proposal this year. "We took on an obligation as state government and didn't charge nearly enough in fees to fulfill that obligation," he told The Associated Press.
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Stachowski said part of the problem is that oil companies, gas stations and others who pay into the program aren't being charged enough by the state. The DEC told lawmakers earlier this month that it wants to increase the annual fee for registering a tank. Another proposal would increase the deductible paid for cleaning up a spill. SPRING AIR MATTRESSES (SPRING AIR Just Right. PILLOW TOP MATTRESS SET SIZE QUEEN $299 ALL LEATHER SOFA LOVESEAT $2919 Retail $1188 TWO GREAT COLORS MOCHA or BLACK The Bredesen administration is also trying to settle on a permanent solution, beyond the $10 million bailout.
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