Obituaries
Mary Alice Kelly
Apr 28, 2019
Mary Alice Kelly, age 78, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord on April 28, 2019, as a result of a collision with an automobile that crossed the center line of traffic. Born in Louisville, KY on September 4, 1940, the daughter of Wallace M. Boyd and Nettie J. Boyd, she graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, received...
Geneva Sue Turner
Apr 27, 2019
Geneva Sue Turner, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord April 27, 2019, at her home.
She was born in Harlan Kentucky to the late Roy and Ollie Baker.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Gathel Turner; daughter, Shera Turner; sisters, Marie Greer, Sophie Baker and Thelma Branham.
Geneva is survived by her...
Dallas F. Wagner
Apr 27, 2019
Dallas F. Wagner, 64, of Kingsport, left his earthly body for his Heavenly home April 27, 2019, after a brief battle with esophageal cancer. He passed peacefully at home with family and friends.
Dallas was born in Kingsport to the late Johnny “Shorty” Wagner and Beatrice Sandidge Wagner Dean. He was also preceded in death by his special “brother” cousin...
Herbert Dolen
Apr 26, 2019
Herbert Dolen, 85, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 26, 2019. He was born in Kingsport to the late Herman and Clara Click Dolen and had lived here all his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired from Eastman Kodak following 39 years of service. Herbert was active in...
Robert Clarence Crawford
Apr 26, 2019
Robert Clarence Crawford, 81, left this world April 26, 2019 surrounded by those who loved him. He was born and lived all his life in the Lone Star community of Sullivan County. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He enjoyed trips to Pigeon Forge, car shows, farmers markets, and flea markets.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dana...
Jim Ashton
Apr 21, 2019
Jim Ashton, 80, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at the Bristol Christian Care Center. He was a proud Air Force Veteran and had recently retired as a cattle farmer and pool builder. Jim enjoyed playing pool, guns, collectibles and camping in their RV.
Surviving is his wife of 34 years, Brenda; her 2 daughters, Marla and Meredith...
Harrison Junior Conkin
Apr 18, 2019
“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.”
Harrison Junior Conkin, 88, of Kingsport, went to his Heavenly home Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2019. He passed at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He retired from Penn Dixie and the Sullivan County Highway...
David "Cowboy" Albright
Apr 16, 2019
David “Cowboy” Albright, 65, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was an avid Minnesota Vikings fan. David loved the outdoors, and watching NASCAR and football games with his buddies.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters.
David is survived...
Christine Phillips Hite
Apr 16, 2019
Christine Phillips Hite, 59, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 16, 2019. Christine was a graduate of North Greene High School. She had worked for the Washington County School System and had retired from the US Postal Service.
She is survived by her daughter, Natasha Welch and husband, Jeff; son, Eric Hite and wife, Hannah; 2...
Morgan "Bill" Trent
Apr 15, 2019
Morgan “Bill” Trent, 84, of Blountville, unexpectedly passed away peacefully on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Rose Hill, VA on January 7, 1935, son of the late Bedford and Otie Trent, he had resided in this area most of his life. He graduated from Blountville High School in 1954. Bill married Velma Lee Fugate...
Savannah Rae Colquitt
Apr 14, 2019
Savannah Rae Colquitt, 20, of Kingsport, died Sunday morning, April 14, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness with sepsis. Born in Pineville, NC, she lived in Thomasville, GA before moving to Kingsport in 2013. Savannah was a 2017 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where she graduated with honors. She was attending ETSU. Savannah was “artsy”, loved...
J. Spurgeon McCartt
Apr 10, 2019
Rev. James Spurgeon McCartt, 96, of Kingsport, Tennessee, died peacefully at Asbury Center at Baysmont on April 10, 2019. Spurgeon was born in Rockwood on March 15, 1923, to the late James S. and Maggie McCartt. He was the beloved husband of the late Virginia Ann (Jan) McCartt for 71 years. He was a popular and effective United Methodist minister...
Joan Marie Dawes
Apr 10, 2019
Joan Marie Dawes, 85, Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. She was born in upstate New York and graduated from Crouse Irving Hospital School of Nursing in Syracuse, NY. Joan joined the US Navy in 1958. Her career spanned from the Korean...
Calvin A. Powers
Apr 7, 2019
“Life is not a problem to be solved but a gift to be enjoyed.”
Calvin A. Powers of Mount Carmel passed away peacefully at 92 years of age on April 7, 2019 with his family by his side. He was one of 13 children born to Mary and Walter Powers in Scott County, Virginia. He was a loving husband, father...
Robert William Maupin
Apr 6, 2019
Robert William Maupin (“Bob” “Mop”), 85, of Kingsport, TN passed from this life into the eternal presence of Jesus on April 6, 2019. Bob was born on May 7, 1933 in Elizabethton, TN to George and Alma Maupin who preceded him in death. While attending Elizabethton High School, Bob excelled in Football as a member of only one of...
Flem H. Pecktol, Jr.
Apr 6, 2019
Flem H. Pecktol, Jr., 93, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. Flem was born in Kingsport, where he had lived his entire life. A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett, he was a retired employee of Kingsport Press/Quebecor. Flem was a member of First Baptist Church and a member of Masonic Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bessie...
Henry C. Harkleroad
Apr 5, 2019
Henry C. Harkleroad, 89, Kingsport, died on Friday, April 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife, Louise Harkleroad; 3 daughters, Ethel Monk and husband, Gerald, Jeania Ledford and husband, Timothy, and Michelle Crawford and husband, Mickey; son, Buddy Crane and wife, Angela; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; special nephew, Ronnie Greer; and several...
Ancel P. Carmack
Apr 3, 2019
Ancel P. Carmack, 95, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, April 3, 2019.
He was born in Kingsport, March 23, 1924. He attended Kingsport City Schools and Jacksonville, FL Junior College.
He spent four and one-half years in the U.S. Army during World War II and was wounded in Germany, March 17, 1945, while serving with the 10th Armored Infantry Battalion –...
S.C. Harrell Jr.
Apr 3, 2019
S.C. Harrell Jr. left his earthly home and entered his Heavenly home on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. His loved ones were by his side.
Mr. Harrell was born April 22, 1934 in Hawkins County to S.C. Harrell Sr. and Agnes Carpenter Harrell. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1954. In 1956 he answered the...
Beryl Blakley
Apr 2, 2019
Beryl Lee (B.L.) Blakley, 74, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday morning, April 2, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Beryl was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1964, and retired from Eastman after 35 years of service. Beryl was a Mason being a...
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