James W. Miller departed this life Sunday, July 11, 2021. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Rogers-Miller, and his father, James W. Miller Sr., Linda Miller, Leitha Miller; Bobby Miller, Cora Lee Roderick, William (Tito) Miller, Shirley Gudger, and Margaret Miller. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Miller; daughters, Tiffany N. Miller, Shadonna (Thomas) Richardson, and Dellarisa Patterson; sisters, Bessie L. Miles (Dickie) and Nancy Jones; brothers, David F. (Joan

Whalen "Marty" M. Carpenter departed this life July 17, 2021, at Ballad Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Survivors include his daughter, Marshenia Carpenter; sisters, Lavera Phillips and Megale Phillips; one brother, DeAndrade Phillips; and one granddaughter. A celebration of life service will be conducted Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 3:00 pm from the chapel of Clark Funeral Chapel and Cremation Service Inc.

Gerald Kersic passed away at his home in Tennessee on Friday, July 16th, 2021. Jerry was born on August 2nd, 1941. He was a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend. He was a successful jeweler and insurance salesman. He will be missed dearly, but his wisdom and message to have fun and make the most of life will live through his family forever. Gone but never forgotten. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Donna and Jerry; and grandchildren.

Charles Henry Duff Sr., affectionately called "Charlie," was born on March 31, 1934, in Bristol, VA, to the late William Henry and Delilah Duff. He grew up in Bristol, VA, and attended Douglass school. He accepted Christ and was baptized in the Catholic faith at St. Anne's Catholic Church, where he was an usher and cooked at different functions. He retired from Raytheon after 35 years. He worked for CP Daniels and Dr. Repass, Greyhound and Trailways Bus Company, and Slater el

Robert "Bobby" J. Matthews departed this life July 15, 2021, in Brooklyn, NY. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Hazel Matthews, and brothers, John and Fred Matthews. The community represents one of the most basic institutions in our society. Ralph-Lincoln Service Center (RLSC) is dedicated to maintaining the institution of community through improving the quality of life, fostering cultural diversity, and community stabilization by offering a full range o

Ms. Olympia Laverne Gouge departed this life July 9, 2021 at Ballad Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. The family is in the process of making arrangements at this time.

Charles “Chuck” Edward Smith, Jr., age 65, of 100 Williams Valley Court, Madison, TN, departed this life on July 3, 2021, at the Skyline Medical Center. Charles was born the second child to the union of Charles “Joe” and Dorothy Smith, December 14, 1955, in Kingsport. TN. After graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN, he attended Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN, and East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN. He worked in the construct