Obituaries
Albert Phillip Rankin Jr
Jan 2, 2018
Albert Phillip Rankin, Jr. 46, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had resided in Kingsport for the past 3 years. Albert enjoyed cooking and watching football and basketball. His pride and joy was his son, Ian Rankin.He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Valerie Biggs
Jan 2, 2018
Valerie Biggs, 72, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Valerie had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nancy Biggs; grandson, Scott Adams; and sister, Phyllis Biggs.Valerie is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jackie Adams and...
William G. (Bill/Buster) McMurray
Dec 30, 2017
William G. (Bill/Buster) McMurray, 67, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a retired construction worker.He was preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Stella Sims McMurray; and infant brother and sister. He is survived by son, Timothy Scott McMurray (Kristi); sisters, Barbara Jean Hughes, Shirley Wright (Bob), and...
Susan Albright Tobias
Dec 30, 2017
Susan Albright Tobias, 60, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Susan was a member of Hosanna Fellowship Church. She was a CNA for several years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Edith Albright; one sister, Kim Christian; and grandmother, Lucille...
David Campbell Bennett
Dec 30, 2017
David Campbell Bennett, 67, died Saturday morning, December 30, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, after a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Betty Bennett.David is survived by one sister; three brothers; and one nephew.It was David's wishes to be cremated and buried in the family plot in Roanoke, Virginia.
Dorothy Alese Knierim
Dec 29, 2017
Dorothy Duncan Knierim, 95, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, December 27, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Washington County, Virginia, a daughter of the late Floyd and India Stewart Duncan, she lived most of her life in this area. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, and...
Jean Wright Ingram
Dec 28, 2017
Jean Wright Ingram, 80, left this earthly world to join her Heavenly Father on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Jean lived her entire life in Kingsport, TN. She was a long-time member of Sullivan Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred Ingram; and brother, Zack Wright. Jean is survived by her son, Dwight Ingram and wife, Tandy...
Garry Stephen Luttrell
Dec 28, 2017
Garry Stephen Luttrell, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, December 28, 2017 at his home. Born in Knoxville, TN, he had resided in Kingsport since 1967. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was as member of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Garry retired...
Denver Doran
Dec 27, 2017
Denver Doran, 79, went to be with the Lord at his home, with his family by his side, on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Born in Sullivan County, he had lived in this area all his life. He worked at Allandale Farms for Mr. Brooks then for Crown Cattle/Mason Dixon for E. Ward King. He was the head of Cattle Operations....
Craig Stephen Childress
Dec 26, 2017
Craig Stephen Childress, 48, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport on May 22, 1969, a son of the late Lester Gaines and Judith Ann Childress, he had resided in this area his entire life. He was a 1987 graduate of Sullivan North High...
Ed Morelock
Dec 25, 2017
Ed Morelock, 81, Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord, Christmas day, December 25, 2017. Ed was born in Beech Creek where he had lived his entire life. He was a member of Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church. Ed was an employee of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home for more than 50 years.He was preceded in death by his son,...
Suzanne Porter Burow
Dec 22, 2017
Suzanne Porter Burow, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017, at Preston Place Suites.Suzanne, the daughter of Dr. Walter A. and Virginia M. Porter, grew up in Hillsville, Virginia. She attended Salem Academy and graduated from Duke University with a B. S. in chemistry. At Duke, she met Richard "Dick" Burow, and they were married in August...
Judy Warren Fox
Dec 21, 2017
Judy Warren Fox, 79, of Kingsport, died Thursday, December 21, 2017, at Church Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Kingsport, she was a 1957 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where she was a cheerleader. Judy attended Walter State College where she became a Master Gardener. She and her husband, Gene, owned and operated Red Fox Package Store in...
Betty Ruth Sells
Dec 21, 2017
Betty Sells, 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Born and raised in Washington County, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Graham Sells, and daughter, Rebecca Ann Sells.Betty is survived by four children, Michael Sells, Sr. and wife, Nona, Ronnie Sells, Debbie Sells and Linda...
Marie Overbay
Dec 19, 2017
Marie Overbay, 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She grew up in Smyth County, VA but had lived in Kingsport, TN since 1952, and moved to Knoxville in 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, Rubin Overbay; her parents, Ernest and Blanche Musser; one brother; three sisters; and son-in-law, Sam Chellino.Marie is survived by two daughters, Jean...
George DeVinney
Dec 18, 2017
George W. DeVinney, born May 2, 1943, went to sleep peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. George retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2000 after a 28 year career. At the time of his retirement he was Manager, Employee Benefits. Prior to joining Eastman, he served in the US Air Force...
E.G. Jones
Dec 17, 2017
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:2 Timothy 4:7Ernest G. "E.G." Jones, 82, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday December 17, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Sullivan County on June 26, 1935, a son of the late Jack and Burnace Baines Jones, he has resided...
Helen Jones
Dec 17, 2017
Helen Louise Jones, 96, of Rock Springs Rd., Kingsport, died Sunday, December 17, 2017. Louise was born in Keokee, VA, where she lived until coming to Kingsport in 1946. She was a graduate of Calvin High School. She taught school at West View Elementary and Sullivan Elementary. She later was a substitute teacher at various elementary schools in the Sullivan...
Ruth Parker Ferguson
Dec 17, 2017
Ruth Parker Ferguson, 92, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 17, 2017. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a charter member of The Living Praise Assembly of God Church, where in the past was very involved in several church activities. Ruth had enjoyed gardening, sewing, spending time with her friends from church and caring for her family.She was preceded...
Pauline Bragg
Dec 16, 2017
Pauline Bragg, 83, of the Beech Creek Community, went HOME Saturday, December 16, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. She was a homemaker and caretaker for her parents and brother. Pauline was of the Baptist Faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. Pauline will be missed by all those who knew and...
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