Obituaries

Jan 22, 2019

Joann Garrett, 67, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 21, 2008, at her home.Joann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her mother, Sybil Penley; and two brothers.Surviving are her husband, Marvin H. Garrett, Sr.; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Perry and husband,...

Jan 22, 2019

Nicholas ?Nick? Harrington, 72, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, February 5, 2007, after a long illness.He was very active with the Senior Center in Kingsport. Nick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.Preceding him in death were his father, Clyde Harrington; his mother, Teresa Rice Harrington; and a sister, Margaret McCartney.Surviving are his wife, Victoria Harrington, Kingsport; five daughters,...

Jan 22, 2019

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Kingsport. The family will recieve friends, following the service.

Jan 22, 2019

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Jan 22, 2019

Father Gregory Boisvert, 83, Kingsport died early Saturday morning December 16, 2006 at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and had resided in East Tennessee for the last 30 years. Father Boisvert was ordained as a Catholic priest on June 24, 1951 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a...

Jan 22, 2019

Herman ?Hal? Block of the Jearoldstown Community died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a long struggle with diabetes and its complications.Mr. Block was 85 years old on February 6, 2007. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and resided there until moving to Wisconsin and in 2000 coming to the Jearoldstown community. Hal was a...

Jan 21, 2019

Bobby G. Guy, 82, Greeneville, passed away at his home on Monday, January 21, 2019 with his family by his side. He was a brick and block mason. Bobby had a love for Jeep rides, hunting, fishing, making sausage, playing cards, camping, traveling and buggy rides.He was preceded in death by his mother, Lochiel Guy, and 2 brothers, Danny and...

Jan 19, 2019

Hazel Marie Hale, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2019. Born in Chauncey, OH on November 21, 1921, Hazel moved to Kingsport at an early age, where she resided the rest of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Kingsport. Hazel was in retail sales and interior design. She loved gardening and...

Jan 18, 2019

Jan 17, 2019

Shirley Worley Stamper, 82, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Born on May 7, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio, Shirley was raised in Bristol, VA on Boozy Creek Rd. She graduated Hilton High School in 1952. Shirley worked at Deels Floor Coverings for 15 years. She then worked as a State Certified Chiropractic Assistant and X-Ray Technician for Merrill...

Jan 17, 2019

On Thursday, January 17, 2019, Thomas Edward Dotson, loving husband, father of five, grandfather, brother, and friend to all left this earth at age 80.Tom was born on July 27, 1938, in Rose Hill, Virginia to Woodrow and Evelyn (Giles) Dotson. He graduated in 1956 from Sullivan High School in Kingsport, Tennessee. Upon graduation, Tom entered the U.S. Navy and...

Jan 17, 2019

Carolyn F. Gibson, 78, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Carolyn retired from the Kingsport Press after 31 years. She loved flowers and gardening.She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Gibson; parents, Jack and Inez Barr; brothers, Billy, Benny and Elmer Barr; and sisters, Elsie Ford and Martha Wright.Carolyn is...

Jan 16, 2019

Mary Lucille Christian, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Lucille was the daughter of the late Deward and Chelsea Rupe. She loved and was dearly loved by her church family at Kendricks Creek UMC and St. Matthew UMC. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she will be...

Jan 16, 2019

May 12, 1926 saw the birth of a very tiny little girl baby in Wise County, Virginia. She probably weighed little more than three pounds and had a struggle entering this world. Her name was Elsie Juanita Belcher. Elsie passed away Wednesday, January 16th, 2019 at the age of 92 years without any struggles or pains. She had many successful...

Jan 15, 2019

Roger (Mike) Bailey, 72, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Beckley, WV on June 5, 1946 and was the son of the late Dorvin and Euva Bailey. He proudly served his country in Korea and Vietnam. Mike worked at Holston Defense and retired from Eastman Chemical...

Jan 12, 2019

Katheryn "Mamaw" Stissel, age 76, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her residence following a short illness. Born in Raven, Virginia on July 14, 1942, a daughter of the late Milborn and Elva "A" Griffith, she had resided in this area since 1961 and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School....

Jan 10, 2019

John Michels, of Kingsport, passed away quietly in the presence of his beloved wife in Kingsport, TN on January 10th, 2019, one month short of his 88th birthday.Born in Philadelphia on February 15th, 1931, John was an outstanding high school football player for West Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Heavily recruited as a high school senior, he elected to play...

Jan 10, 2019

Jan 10, 2019

Ralph Washington Crane, Jr. died January 10, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1922 in Bearden, TN. He moved shortly thereafter to Kingsport where he lived the rest of his life in the Orebank community.Before leaving Blountville High School early, Ralph was asked by Roy Acuff to join him in playing at the Grand Ole Opry; he declined in...

Jan 10, 2019

Ruby Helen Hurley, 78, of Kingsport, died at home after a brief illness Thursday morning, January 10, 2019. Born in Bristol, VA, she had resided in Kingsport since 1960. Ruby was a homemaker and was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers...