Obituaries

Mr. William Charles Fugate

Mr. William Charles Fugate, born June 2, 1944 has gone home to be with the Lord after a long battle with illness. He won’t have to suffer anymore. William C. Fugate better known as Charlie or Bill worked at A.F.G. plant and served in the US Army.

He was a faithful member of the Central Baptist Church. He was a member of Clinch Mt. Lodge. He also belonged to the Tennessee Association of the I.B.P.O.E.W. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ms. Alzenia Fugate, Father Mr. William D. Fugate and his mother Mrs. Lola M. Fugate

He leaves to cherish his memory: His loving wife Mrs. Joanne Fugate, son’s William C. Fugate Jr., and Clinton Fugate, daughter Ms. Tonia Fugate. Seven grandchildren. Devoted mother-in-law Mrs. Dallas Waterson, one aunt Mrs. Nellie Bent of Detroit MI. sister-on-law Mrs. Linda Bly, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. and devoted nephew Stacey Bly. A special thanks to Wexford House, Wellmont and FMCNA center.

Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00pm Wednesday April 2, 2008 at the Central Baptist Church with Minister Billy Pearson officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00pm until the hour of service.

The interment will be held at the VA national Cemetery, Mt. Home TN. Thursday April 3, 2008 at 11:00am. The cortege will depart from Central Baptist Church at 10:00am.

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Clifford Kenneth (Tody) Hughes, Jr.

Clifford Kenneth (Tody) Hughes, Jr. born October 4, 1948 made his journey home March 28, 2008. He was a member of the Fall Branch Church of Christ. Tody attended Prospect Elementary in Gate City, Va. where he grew up. He also attended Douglas High School and graduated from Gate City High School in 1967. He attended computer school in Maryland and worked as a computer programmer at Holston Defense, Mason Dixon, Raytheon, First National Bank and TVA. Currently employed at Dean’s foods in Johnson City as a computer analyst.

Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife of 37 years Mrs. Joni Hughes. His son and wife Marcus (Jamie) Hughes, His daughter and husband Mrs. Jada (Bruce) McGee. His grandchildren James, Halie, Dalvin, Lexis, Kaylee Hughes.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday April 1^st at 7:00pm at the Fall Branch Church of Christ. The family will receive friends Tuesday April 1^st from 6-7:00pm prior to the funeral service. Interment will be at 11:00 am Wednesday April 2^nd. at Holston View Cemetery in Weber City, Va.