Obituaries
Jean F. Crawford
Dec 8, 2018
Jean F. Crawford, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and had retired from Eastman.She was preceded in death by her son, Joey Feagins, brother, Earl Feagins, and sister-in-law, Sue Feagins.Jean is survived by her husband, Tony Crawford, 3 grandchildren, Parker, Ben and Andy, several nieces and...
Inez "Dolly" Hawn
Dec 7, 2018
Inez "Dolly" Hawn, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Henry Hawn; and siblings, Ralph Fisher, Clyde Fisher, Jamie Bumgarner, and Vada Yoder. Dolly is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rickman and husband Phil of Kingsport; grandchildren, Michele Rickman Wiggins and husband Phillip of Goldsboro, NC; Monica Rickman...
Dorothy "Dottie" Ann McCall
Dec 7, 2018
Dorothy "Dottie" Ann McCall, 82, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2018. Dottie graduated from Elizabethton High School and worked at the Kingsport Press for over 20 years. She was an avid Tennessee Vols football fan.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bill G. McCall; parents, Walter and Etta Henson; brother, Oscar Henson;...
Nell Lovin Quillen
Dec 6, 2018
** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN SERVICE TIMES AND DAYS***Nell Alice Tipton Lovin Quillen, 78, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was born in Kingsport and lived here all her life. She worked at The Little Store, Bonanza, Western Steer, and retired from Prime Sirloin. She was at...
Peggy Kerr
Dec 5, 2018
Heaven welcomed Peggy Kerr on Dec. 5, 2018 where she joined her parents, brother, and husband of over 50 years. She was always an angel but now it is official. Born Margaret Josephine "Peggy Jo" Lander in rural Pennsylvania, her piano was her best friend. Despite her quiet demeanor, she was tough as nails. She obtained a master's degree while...
Betty J. Parsons
Dec 4, 2018
Betty J. Parsons, formerly of Fall Branch, Tennessee, died on December 4, 2018 in Nashville. She was ninety-one years old.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry P. Parsons Jr.; parents, Fitzhugh Lee and Ella Mae Feagins; sister, Helen Marie Feagins; son, Mark Alan Parsons; and niece, Gypsy Ray. Betty is survived by her son, Michael Lee Parsons (Cathy);...
Barbara Cole
Dec 4, 2018
Barbara Cole, 77, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at her residence. Born in Kingsport on July 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Hatcher Gilbert and Rose Lee Hamilton, she had resided in this area her entire life. She graduated from Holston High School. Barbara married Wayne Williams on September 29,...
Thomas Ray Edens
Dec 3, 2018
Thomas Ray Edens, 91, died Monday morning at Preston Place in Kingsport, Tennessee. A son of the late Samuel Harrison Edens and Annie Maude Sims Edens. Thomas was born and raised in Elizabethton, TN. Mr. Edens retired from a career in the US Navy in 1977 after serving the Pacific during WWII and during the Vietnam War. He and his...
Ronnie Heath Roberts
Dec 1, 2018
Ronnie Heath Roberts, 34, of Kingsport, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, from complications from several major strokes. His world was his mother, and he missed her every day since she had been gone.He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Lou Roberts, November 6, 2018. Ronnie is survived by his father, Ronnie Gene Roberts; daughters, Kelsey Roberts and Hayden...
Loretta L. Huffman
Nov 30, 2018
Loretta L. Huffman, 66, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer Friday morning (November 30, 2018) at her home. She was born in Kingsport where she lived her entire life. Loretta was in retail sales having worked at several locations in the Kingsport area. She previously attended Gospel Mission Church.She was preceded in death...
Mary Ann Penton Deavenport
Nov 29, 2018
Mary Ann Deavenport, 80, died on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Greenville, SC, where she had resided for the past 2 years. She was born in Bay Springs, MS and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. Accepting employment with Eastman Chemical Company, she moved to Kingsport, TN in 1960 where she met her future husband, Earnest W. Deavenport. They...
Ruby Dorton Frye
Nov 28, 2018
Ruby Dorton Frye, 101, died on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home, just short of her 102, birthday. She grew up in Church Hill and lived in Kingsport her adult life. She was valedictorian of her graduating class and continued her education in Draughon's Business College in Knoxville. Ruby married Jack Frye on November 22, 1940. They were married...
H. Allyson Archer
Nov 28, 2018
H. Allyson Archer, 50, of Kingsport, died on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home after a brief illness. Born in Chattanooga, she had lived in Kingsport most of her life. Allyson was an avid pet lover. She was loved by many. Allyson was a very generous and giving person.She is survived by her parents, Shirley M. and Buddy F....
John "Papaw" Greer
Nov 28, 2018
John Papaw Greer, 66, Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, November 28, 2018, following an extended period of poor health. Born in Kingsport, John had lived in Beech Creek for most of his life. He was an iron worker for Flour Daniels Contractors, retiring after 38 years.He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan...
David Reynolds
Nov 26, 2018
David Reynolds, 56, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 26, 2018 at his residence. Born in Kingsport on May 22, 1962, he was a son of Mozella Bushong Reynolds of Kingsport and the late Leroy Reynolds. He was a Dobyns-Bennett High School graduate where he was on the baseball team and played in the city leagues. David was...
Harold K. Lawson
Nov 25, 2018
II Timothy 4:7-8I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that daya"and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.Our precious dad, Harold K....
Phil Carter
Nov 24, 2018
Phil Carter passed away November 24, 2018 peacefully in his dream home in Fall Branch, Tennessee after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Phil was born to Joseph and Barbara (Volentine) Carter August 18, 1949 in Hempstead, New York. As a child of a military family, Phil spent time in various places growing up but was most fond of his...
Robert "Buck" Collette
Nov 24, 2018
Robert "Buck" Collette, 85, of Kingsport, died Saturday afternoon, November 24, 2018, at home after an extended battle with Multiple Myeloma. Born in Snowflake, VA, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Buck graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and was a member of the 1952 State Championship baseball team where he pitched a no hitter in the semi-final...
Clara Crawford Noonkester
Nov 24, 2018
Clara Crawford Noonkester, 73, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Born in Washington County, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother and was of the southern Baptist faith. Clara retired from TPI in Gray.She was preceded in death by her...
James (Jim) Darrell Cline Sr
Nov 23, 2018
James (Jim) Darrell Cline, Sr., 82, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018, after a brief illness. He was born March 22, 1936 in Dongola, Illinois, moved to Stanley, NC as an infant, he resided in Kingsport the majority of his life. A member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church, Jim taught Sunday School for over 40 years and served on...
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