Obituaries

Dale Fink

Dale Fink

Jan 22, 2018

Dale Fink, 80, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Monday, January 22, 2018. Dale had retired from Tennessee Eastman Company. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening.He was preceded in death by his parents. Dale is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Meade Fink; 2 daughters, Donna Light and husband, Nathan, and Beverly...

Katie Lorene Bewley McPherson

Katie Lorene Bewley McPherson

Jan 22, 2018

Katie Lorene Bewley McPherson, age 89, of Kingsport, entered eternal rest on Monday morning, January 22, 2018 at The Wexford House. Born in Grainger County, TN on June 24, 1928, a daughter of the late George and Mary Read Bewley, she had resided in this area her entire life. Katie graduated from Emory & Henry College and was formerly an...

Charles Thomas Early Jr

Charles Thomas Early Jr

Jan 20, 2018

March 3, 1933 - January 20, 2018Charles completed his work on Earth to join his Father in Heaven after a long and courageous battle with several long-term illnesses. Until his final breath, Charles continued to teach all he loved how to face life's trials with courage, respect, curiosity, a strong will, a positive attitude, and trust and faith in The...

Kimberly Suzanne Brumfield Sarver

Kimberly Suzanne Brumfield Sarver

Jan 20, 2018

Kimberly Suzanne Brumfield Sarver, 52, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, following a brief illness. Kim was a graduate of ETSU and was a long time employee of Inové Graphics. She was a dear friend to many people. Her fun loving spirit made her a joy to be around. Kim's grandchildren were the light of her life and brought her...

Ernestine Mathis

Ernestine Mathis

Jan 19, 2018

Ernestine Mathis, 70, of Kingsport, formerly of the New Canton community, passed away on January 19, 2018, after a lengthy illness.She was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Robinson; mother, Mary Alice Robinson; and father, Claude Robinson.Ernestine is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dale Mathis; son, Anthony Dale Robinson, Eric Robinson, and Terry Robinson; grandchildren, Terry, Jr.,...

Suzanne Sudderth Berry

Suzanne Sudderth Berry

Jan 18, 2018

Suzanne Sudderth Berry, 77, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, January 18, 2018, after an extended illness. Born in Chattanooga, TN, she was a graduate of Science Hill High School and from ETSU with a degree in Business/Psychology. After college she moved to Memphis to support her husband, David, while he attended the School of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee....

Marian F. Dodd

Marian F. Dodd

Jan 16, 2018

Marian F. Dodd, 84, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Life Care Center of Gray. Marian was born in Greene County where she lived most of her life. She was the owner/operator of Dodd's Floral Shop in Greeneville and later came to Kingsport where she lived with her sister and family. Marian was...

Lana Hawk Carter

Lana Hawk Carter

Jan 16, 2018

Lana Agnes Hawk Carter, age 74, of Mooresville, NC went to Heaven on January 16, 2018. It brings the family great comfort to know that she is now cancer free. She was born on October 2, 1943 in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her late father, Charles Hawk Sr. and survived by her mother, Louise Hawk (Papa...

Verna "Ma" Barnes

Verna "Ma" Barnes

Jan 16, 2018

Verna "Ma" Barnes, 96, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Verna was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. "Shorty" Barnes; daughter, Jean McNeely; son, Coach Milton Barnes; her parents; and 3 brothers and 4 sisters.Verna is survived...

Betty Quillen Bradley

Betty Quillen Bradley

Jan 16, 2018

Betty Quillen Bradley, 78, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Cornerstone Village. She was a 1957 graduate of Fall Branch High School. Betty was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing, flowers and living at Douglas Lake. She also enjoyed trips to Las Vegas. Betty had fond memories...

Edna Sue "Susie" Keys

Edna Sue "Susie" Keys

Jan 15, 2018

Edna Sue "Susie" Keys, 86, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Brookdale Colonial Heights. Susie was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church where she was active in the choir.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Keys, and parents, Dan and Gladys Garst.Susie is survived by 2 brothers, Bobby Garst. and...

Robert E. Gibson

Robert E. Gibson

Jan 15, 2018

Robert E. Gibson, 92, Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018. Robert was a member and former deacon of Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church. He was a lifelong farmer and employee of Gordon's Furniture.He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth C. Gibson; parents, Sherman and Ada Gibson; 1 brother; and...

James "Wesley" Smith

James "Wesley" Smith

Jan 14, 2018

James "Wesley" Smith, 85, Kingsport, passed away on January 14, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson disease. He was born in Scott County, VA on March 15, 1932. Wesley joined the U.S. Air Force where he gained the rank of Staff Sergeant as a member of the Air Police. He worked at the Kingsport Press until 1963 and moved...

Pastor Joseph W. Byrd

Pastor Joseph W. Byrd

Jan 12, 2018

Pastor Joseph W. Byrd went home to be with God January 12, 2018, at the Veterans Administration Hospital's Community Life Center Hospice after a short illness.Pastor Byrd was 94 years old. He was born August 3, 1923. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Master Sgt. in Reconnaissance. He worked for Tennessee Eastman after...

Kathleen Nannette Maskew

Kathleen Nannette Maskew

Jan 10, 2018

Kathy Maskew, 43, Fall Branch died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area all of her life. She was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from ETSU. Kathy was a service provider for veterans through Citi Bank. She was an outstanding mother.She was...

Ella Mae Collins

Ella Mae Collins

Jan 10, 2018

Ella Mae Collins, 82, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Ella worked at Hillside Manor for 16 years. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ in Yuma, VA and loved listening to gospel music and watching ministers on TV. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Ed Collins; 2nd husband, Clarence Collins;...

Savannah Lee Roller

Savannah Lee Roller

Jan 9, 2018

Savannah Lee Roller, 20, Kingsport, TN, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Savannah was born on June 8, 1997 to Robert Jerry Roller and Tamara Bloyd Roller. She was a 2015 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and was currently a student at Northeast Community College.She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Tamara Roller, her sister,...

James E. Buck

James E. Buck

Jan 9, 2018

James E. Buck, 72, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2017. James is survived by his wife, Bonnie Buck; children, Debbie Buck, Robbie Buck and wife, Tammy, Kathy Ward, and Danny Buck and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Ryan Buck, Jordan Griffith, Rachael Ford, Anthony Ward and Morgan Buck; and siblings, Diane Shoemaker, Belinda Price,...

Thelma "Mammy" Salyer Fulkerson

Thelma "Mammy" Salyer Fulkerson

Jan 9, 2018

Thelma "Mammy" Salyer Fulkerson, 92, passed away peacefully and was welcomed Home into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.A lifelong faithful Christian, she was a charter member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church where her son, Dr. Leland H. Salyer, is the pastor. Born July 25, 1925, Thelma enjoyed an abundant life...

Richard "Rick" Peters

Richard "Rick" Peters

Jan 9, 2018

Richard "Rick" Peters, 60, Church Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Rick was a graduate of Church Hill High School. He was a great artist and antiques dealer.He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Peters, and brother, Joey Peters.Rick is survived by his mother, Janice Peters; sister, Susan Griffith; brother,...