Obituaries
Sandy Nelson
Mar 7, 2018
Sandy Nelson, 73, Kingsport, went to Heaven on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. She was born and raised in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and had lived in Kingsport for over 50 years. Sandy loved working in her flowers and spending time at the beach. She liked bluegrass and old country music. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Sandy...
Fred Lawrence
Mar 2, 2018
Ernest Fred Lawrence passed away March 2, 2018 in Kingsport, TN at the age of 79. Fred was born in Daviess County, Indiana to the late Henry and Opal Lawrence. He lived in Hawesville, KY during his elementary school years. Most of that time he attended school in Cannelton, IN and rode the ferry across the Ohio River each day...
Thomas Luther "Bud" Barnett Sr
Mar 2, 2018
Thomas Luther "Bud" Barnett, Sr., age 85, of Kingsport, departed this life on Friday, March 2, 2018, peacefully, at home with his family. After serving 2 years during the Korean War and 3 years in the National Guard, he retired as a Sgt. Major in the army reserve after serving 28 years. He retired from Eastman Kodak after 28 years....
Paul Lucas
Mar 1, 2018
Paul Lucas passed on to the Lord's hands peacefully in the early morning hours of Thursday March 1st. Born on September 1st of 1928 at his parent's home in the small community of Van Hill, Tennessee, he was delivered by a Doctor his father brought in on horseback. He grew up and lived his entire adult life in Kingsport with...
Myrtle McVey Allison
Feb 28, 2018
Myrtle McVey Allison, 100, Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday evening, February 28, 2018 at her home. Myrtle was born in Meadowview, Virginia and lived in Bristol before moving to the Blountville area. She retired after 35 years of employment and was a member of Charity Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Basil W....
Bryan Phillips
Feb 27, 2018
Bryan Phillips, 50, Fall Branch, Bethesda Community, went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, he was a graduate of North Greene High School.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, David and Sylvia Phillips; paternal grandparents, Kyle and Carrie Lawson; and uncle Ray...
Harold Salyer
Feb 27, 2018
Harold "Red" Salyer, 73, Kingsport, passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. Born in Kingsport, he had lived in this area his entire life. Harold worked for Cantley-Ellis Company for several years until his retirement. He loved the great outdoors and his family. Harold was loved and will be missed by many.He was preceded in death by...
Carlos Price
Feb 25, 2018
Carlos Wayne Price went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 25th at his home in Kingsport, TN. He was 64. A graduate of East Tennessee State University, he spent his professional career working mostly in finance. Wayne most recently worked at the Bank of Tennessee in the loan operations department. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather...
Thomas Gemmey Fudge
Feb 25, 2018
Thomas Gemmey Fudge passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 25, 2018 at Waltonwood Retirement Community in Cary, NC. Known as "Tom" or "TG" to his friends and family, he was a long time resident of Wexford Plantation in Hilton Head Island, SC. Tom was born in Abingdon, VA on September 27, 1929 to Ella Mae Henderson Fudge and Donald...
Iva Sexton
Feb 25, 2018
Iva Sexton, 87, of Mt. Carmel, passed away after a long illness on Sunday morning, February 25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Sexton; parents, Chad and Grace Middleton; granddaughter, Sharetta Sexton; sisters, Jo Williams, Melva Coffman and Martha Stanton; and brother, Cletus Middleton.Iva is survived by daughters, Carol Ketron (Ron), Pam Sexton, and Peggy Castle...
Margaret Morrissey Lane
Feb 24, 2018
Margaret Morrissey Lane, 90, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018, at home following a period of declining health. After graduating from Dobyns Bennett, Class of 1946, Margaret began her secretarial and bookkeeping career at Mason Dixon and retired as bookkeeper for the Kingsport City Schools School Food Services. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist...
Sharon Hartley Cross
Feb 23, 2018
Sharon Hartley Cross, Kingsport, TN passed away early Friday morning (Feb. 23, 2018) following a period of declining health.She was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University and was an employee of Eastman where she worked for a number of years. Sharon loved to socialize and never met a stranger.Her father, Hudson Hartley preceded her in death.Surviving are her husband and...
Jerry Jessee
Feb 22, 2018
Jerry Lee Jessee, 74, went to be with the Lord at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2018, following a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry worked in cabinet sales for a family owned company for many years. He later retired as a cabinet specialist, designer, and trainer for Lowes. He was a member of First...
Tobie J. Ferguson
Feb 20, 2018
Tobie J. Ferguson of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. She attended Harmony Baptist Church her entire life. She was church pianist for many years and enjoyed mission work and mission trips to other countries.Tobie was preceded in death by her parents, Niles and Ruby Wheelock and one brother, Ronnie Joe Wheelock.She leaves behind the love of her...
William R. Botts
Feb 20, 2018
William R. (Bill) Botts was born May 2, 1928 to Will P. and Lillie Cunningham Botts in downtown Kingsport and passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. He was educated at Dickson Elementary, Sullivan High School, and East Tennessee State University. Bill was a member of the 278th Regiment of the Tennessee National Guard. He served in the military in...
Betty Burdine
Feb 20, 2018
Betty Burdine, 86, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at her home. Born in Knoxville, she had resided in Kingsport since 1958. Betty was a homemaker and a Methodist. After her children were grown, she retired from ETSU where she had worked as an executive secretary for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Ray...
Barbara Finch
Feb 20, 2018
Barbara Finch, age 93, of Kingsport, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Baysmont House, Asbury Place in Kingsport. A native of Owosso, Michigan, she graduated from Cleary College. She came to Kingsport in November 1950. Barbara was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church and performed many volunteer activities. She was a former Secretary of the Hospital Auxiliary. She...
Kathleen M. Sands
Feb 19, 2018
Kathleen M. SandsKathleen M. Sands, 87, of Kingsport, passed away Monday (February 19th, 2018)Born in Russell County, VA, she has resided in Kingsport since 1948. She retired from Tennessee Eastman Company in 1985 after 36 years of service. She was a member of Shepherd's Way Baptist Church. Kathleen also enjoyed making crafts, working in her yard and traveling. She was...
Albert Howard Walden
Feb 18, 2018
Albert Howard Walden, 87, Church Hill, TN, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, February 18, 2018. He was a member of Faith Assembly Church in Rogersville. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Albert worked as a carpenter for most of his life, later owning his own company, Albert Walden Home Improvement, for over 40 years.Albert...
Patricia Keenan Logan
Feb 17, 2018
Patricia Keenan Logan, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2018. She had lived in upstate New York most of her life, but lived in East Tennessee the last few years. The one word her family could use to describe her is faithful. She was faithful to her family and friends. Patricia was a loving caretaker...
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