Obituaries

Edith Baeder Chapman

Edith Baeder Chapman

Jan 9, 2019

Edith Baeder Chapman, 89, born in Esslingen, Germany, passed peacefully at her home on January 9, 2019. After enduring the horrors of WWII in Germany, meeting and marrying (62 Years) her US Army husband, and having their daughter, she came to the USA. Edith was a very loving soul who never knew a stranger. She was a charter member of...

Gene Jones

Gene Jones

Jan 7, 2019

Gene Jones, 90, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home. He had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a 24 year Veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Gene was a graduate of Sullivan High School and East TN State University. He was a retired Captain from...

Mary Lee Wing Blackburn

Mary Lee Wing Blackburn

Jan 7, 2019

Mary Lee Wing Blackburn, 96, of Blountville, passed away peacefully January 7, 2019, at Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City, TN. Mary Lee was born March 27, 1922, to parents Lee Atchley and Lucy Kincannon in Eureka, TN, She and her three siblings Lucille, Herbert, and Jack grew up in Decatur, TN. Soon after graduating from Meigs County High School...

Nova Lynn Linkous

Nova Lynn Linkous

Jan 7, 2019

On January 7, 2019 our little Angel - Nova Lynn Linkous - joined our Lord and Savior. Although we never had a chance to meet, we will miss and love you always.She is survived by her parents, Cory Linkous and Erika Jayne; sister, Khloee Linkous; grandparents, Tammy Jayne (Jeff), Todd Jayne (Diane), Ken and Deborah Smith; great-grandparents, Pete and Judy...

Ricky Trivette

Ricky Trivette

Jan 7, 2019

Ricky Trivette, 68, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Devry University. Ricky loved fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle when he could.He was preceded in...

Virginia Ann Sturgill

Virginia Ann Sturgill

Jan 6, 2019

Virginia Ann Sturgill, age 83 of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Virginia Ann was born to the late Gordon Washington Roberson and Virginia Fugate Roberson on December 15, 1935. After the early death of her mother she was raised by her stepmother, Gladys Collier Roberson. She attended J. I. Burton High School, before attending Carson Newman College,...

Clayton Matthew Donihue

Clayton Matthew Donihue

Jan 5, 2019

Clayton Matthew Donihue, 20, of Gray, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born in Greeneville, TN, on January 29, 1998. At age 2 Clayton was diagnosed with Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), but he never let it affect his ability to live a fun and fulfilling life. He attended Fall Branch Elementary and...

Sharon B. Spears

Sharon B. Spears

Jan 5, 2019

Sharon B. Spears, 71, of Jonesborough, passed away at home, Saturday, January 5, 2019, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kingsport, TN and had resided most of her life in Hubert, NC. Sharon had worked as an MRI Technician at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC for over 20 years. She enjoyed camping and spending...

Anthony "Big A" Williams

Anthony "Big A" Williams

Jan 3, 2019

Anthony "Big A" Williams, 50, Kingsport, went to be with God late Thursday, January 3, 2019, following an extended period of poor health. Anthony was born in Kingsport where he lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South, class of '86.He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva, in 1993.Anthony is survived by his father and...

James H. "Harry" Dobbins

James H. "Harry" Dobbins

Jan 2, 2019

James H. "Harry" Dobbins, 78, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence. Harry was a native of Weaverville, NC and had resided in Kingsport for more than 40 years. Prior to becoming a truck driver for Consolidated Freightway, he was an employee of A&P Grocery. He was a Mason and a Shriner.He was preceded...

Dale Wayne Boyd

Dale Wayne Boyd

Jan 1, 2019

2 Timothy 4:7 " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith." Kingsport, Tn. - Dale Wayne Boyd, age 60, went home to be with the Lord after an extended battle with ALS on Tuesday January 1, 2019, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. Dale was born in Bristol,...

Jackie H. "Jack" Taylor

Jackie H. "Jack" Taylor

Dec 29, 2018

Jackie H. "Jack" Taylor, 83, Kingsport, passed from this life to his heavenly home on December 29, 2018. He had endured a lengthy period of declining health.Jack was born to Howard and Myrtle Taylor in March of 1935. He graduated from Blountville High School and East Tennessee State University. Jack served in the United States Air Force. He also served...

Marie Barrett Bishop

Marie Barrett Bishop

Dec 28, 2018

Marie Barrett Bishop, 93, Blountville, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1925 in Kingsport, to Clarence and Fernie Barrett. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Marie enjoyed game shows, baseball and beating her grandchildren at cards. She loved the color red and cherished the friendships made...

Adell G. Frye

Adell G. Frye

Dec 26, 2018

Adell G. Frye, beloved wife and mother, died the morning of Wednesday December 26, 2018 due to respiratory failure. She was the daughter of the late Lucian Gilliam and Charlotte (Lottie) Moore Gilliam. Adell was 84 years old at the time of her passing. She was born in Edison ,TN and raised in Kingsport, TN, graduating from Lynn View High...

Robert H. "Bob" Smith

Robert H. "Bob" Smith

Dec 23, 2018

Robert H. (Bob) Smith, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Born in Coeburn, VA, he resided in Kingsport most of his life. Bob retired from Eastman after 34 years of service in the Organic Chemical Division. He was president of the Sullivan Gardens Optimist Club and president of United Methodist Men at Glen Alpine Church. Bob served two...

David D. McLemore

David D. McLemore

Dec 22, 2018

David D. McLemore, 85, of Kingsport, was taken home by Jesus on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Born in Columbia, SC, he lived most of his life in Kingsport. He served in the U.S. Army. David retired from AFG Glass Plant, Kingsport, after 39 years of service. He attended New Covenant Pentecostal Church for years. David loved going to church, loved...

Jingjing Xu

Jingjing Xu

Dec 19, 2018

Jingjing Xu, 45, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at her home in Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her mother, Hong Li, and is survived by her husband, Jiyu Chen; daughter, Felicity Y. Chen; son, Kyle Y. Chen; and father, Youyi Xu.The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 pm on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport....

Linda Sue Swisher

Linda Sue Swisher

Dec 18, 2018

KINGSPORT - Linda Sue Swisher, 74, of Kingsport, passed away at home Tuesday, December 18, 2018. She was born on September 14, 1944 and raised in Lancaster, OH, and spent most of her adult life in Cookeville and Kingsport, TN. She graduated from Tennessee Tech University with highest honors in secondary education in English and history, and taught English as...

Kathleen "Kitty" Elizabeth Dearing Zeigler

Kathleen "Kitty" Elizabeth Dearing Zeigler

Dec 17, 2018

Kathleen Elizabeth Dearing Zeigler, Kingsport, died Monday, December 17, 2018 after a long life of 98 years. She was born and raised on a dairy farm in Morristown, TN in 1920 where she milked cows before school and took care of chickens, horses, pigs and turkeys. She never lost her love of life in the country. She attended business college...

Harold L. Haga

Harold L. Haga

Dec 16, 2018

Harold L. Haga, 86, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord late Saturday night. Harold was born in Marion Virginia, moved to Kingsport, and was a graduate of Blountville High School. He joined the National Guard before joining the U.S. Air Force, where he completed 21 ½ years of military service. After military retirement he worked in sales...