Obituaries
Angela Brown Williams
Jul 12, 2018
Angela Brown Williams was born July 6, 1924 in Saltville, VA, and passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018, at the age of 94. Her parents were W.B. Brown and Bertie W. Brown. She moved to Kingsport at an early age. After graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of 1942, she attended Tusculum College. In 1946 she married Henry L. Williams,...
James Otis Bridwell
Jul 12, 2018
James Otis Bridwell, 90, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018, at Wilcox Hall, Holston Valley Medical Center. Otis was the son of the late James and Mamie Monoah Montieth Bridwell. Born in Kingsport, he graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended the University of Tennessee, where he roomed with his brother, Ralph. Searching for a degree in horticulture, he...
Iva Mae Barnes Townsend
Jul 12, 2018
Iva Townsend, 76, Fall Branch, TN, slipped into Heaven Thursday evening at her home after a brief illness. She was born in Washington County and had lived in Fall Branch her entire life. Iva had been an employee of Dobyns Taylor and Cantor Appliance. She retired to care of her husband Joe until his death in January 2018. She was...
Charles Patton "Pete" Dishner
Jul 11, 2018
Charles Patton "Pete" Dishner, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday July 11th, 2018 at home after a lengthy illness. He retired from AFG, Kingsport, after several years of service. He was a Godly man who walked daily with the Lord. Although his health failed, he patiently waited to be reunited with his beloved wife.Pete was preceded...
Bettie L. (Grogg) Wallen
Jul 10, 2018
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. -Proverbs 3: 5-6Bettie L. (Grogg) Wallen, 75, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center unexpectedly. Born in Kingsport on September 1,...
James Ralph Hartsock
Jul 5, 2018
James Ralph Hartsock, 92, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2018. He was born in the Grassy Creek Community of Russell County VA and served in the US Navy during WWII. Ralph barbered at the Green Acres Barbershop in Kingsport for many years. He loved singing and entertaining anybody who would listen.He was preceded in death by his wife...
Anna Colgrove
Jul 5, 2018
Anna Colgrove, 69, Gray, went to receive her reward on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Albia, Iowa, she had resided in Gray for the last 20 years. Anna was a graduate of Upper Iowa University and retired from teaching school following many years in Iowa and Tennessee. Anna was a member of Mercy Seat...
Dorman L. Stout
Jul 3, 2018
Dorman L. Stout, Sr., 83, died peacefully at his Baysmont home on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 after suffering several lengthy illnesses. He was born in Whitley County, KY on February 25, 1935; later moved to Clinton, TN and eventually resided in Kingsport where he graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and the University of Tennessee. He met and married the love...
Margaret Beaty Austin-Smith
Jul 2, 2018
Margaret Beaty Austin-Smith, 98, died at Northlake Gardens, Tucker, GA, on Monday, July 2, 2018.She was born on July 1, 1920 in Kingsport, TN where she lived for most of her life. For 2 years during World War II she and her husband, Dale J. Austin, Sr. lived in Portsmouth, VA and worked in the Norfolk Navy Yard. In 2010,...
Gary E. Wade
Jul 2, 2018
Gary E. Wade, 68, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 2, 2018. He was a U.S. Veteran having served in the Vietnam War, and retired from the City of Kingsport after 32 years of service.He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 ½ years, Janis Wade; parents, Melvin and Minnie Wade; infant granddaughter,...
Mildred Scalf
Jun 30, 2018
Mildred Scalf, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Saturday, June 30, 2018, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Hawkins County, she had lived in this area most of her life. She worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Murray Matthews and then for several years at Hamlett-Dobson receiving and...
Thomas "Tom" Lane
Jun 28, 2018
Thomas "Tom" Lane, Kingsport, 73 passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center following a brief illness. He had retired from Snap-On Tools. Tom was an active volunteer at the Exchange Place and with the Quilts of Valor.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Margaret Lane.Tom is survived by his wife of 40 years,...
Jim Trent
Jun 24, 2018
Psalm 118:1Give thanks to the Lord for he is good.Jim Trent 62, Kingsport, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, June 24, 2018. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was of the Baptist faith. Jim was employed at Alemite Industry, Johnson City, for several years. He was a collector of old cars and loved all...
Vella Baines
Jun 22, 2018
Vella Baines, 85, of Jonesborough, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018. Born in Sullivan County, she resided in Washington County most of her life. Mrs. Baines retired from Magnavox in 1995 after 43 years of service. She was a member of Happy Valley Church of Jesus Christ in Elizabethton.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Baines; seven brothers,...
Marjorie Atwood
Jun 22, 2018
Marjorie Ann Fenstermaker Atwood, 94, died peacefully at her home on June 22, 2018. She was born on November 1, 1923 in Rochester, Indiana, daughter of Anna Town and Albert Fenstermaker. She was married in 1944 to John Rex Atwood and subsequently lived primarily in Mundelein, Illinois and later Kingsport, Tennessee where she was a member of St. Dominic's parish....
Ruby Overbay Whaley
Jun 21, 2018
Ruby Overbay Whaley, 88, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at noon at Holston Manor. Ruby was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and retired from Colonial Heights Hardware Store.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Whaley and parents, Nora and Roy Overbay.Ruby is survived by sons, Otis and Cora Whaley of Kingsport, and Stephen...
Jane Barnette
Jun 21, 2018
Jane Barnette, 87, of Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at The Wexford House. Born in southwest Virginia, she had lived in Hawkins County most of her life. She attended Way of Life Baptist Church until her health prevented her. Jane enjoyed gardening and canning.She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Rick Harr
Jun 21, 2018
William "Rick" Harr, 58, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Rick was employed at Eastman Chemical Company for 35 years. He loved spending time with his family, enjoyed riding his Harley and taking yearly trips to Panama City Beach, Florida. Rick was a friend to everyone he met and will...
Tom Bailey
Jun 20, 2018
Thomas Gordon Bailey, 73, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, at the Wexford House. He worked as an accountant for Duke University in their athletic scholarship department and later worked for Parks Belk. He then worked at White's Menswear until he retired. Tom loved to travel and was an avid reader. He was a huge Duke basketball fan....
Joe T. Bishop
Jun 19, 2018
Joe T. Bishop, 87, passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 17, 1930 and resided in Kingsport most of his life. He worked and retired from Tennessee Eastman Company. Joe enjoyed being on the lake, fishing, playing his guitars, working with his flowers and spending time with...
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