Obituaries

Ralph Gibson

Ralph Gibson

Aug 7, 2017

Ralph Gibson, 76, of Fort Blackmore went to be with the Lord Monday, August 7, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Born in Scott County, VA and a lifelong resident, he had retired from Harry McConnell Cab Company. Ralph was a member of Alley Valley Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and 2 brothers.Ralph is survived by...

Lyric Jade Skye Barnette

Lyric Jade Skye Barnette

Aug 6, 2017

Lyric Jade Skye Barnette, infant daughter of Daniel Barnette and Jillian Laby, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at her home in Johnson City.In addition to her parents, she is survived by 2 brothers, Jerimiah Barnette and Jace Adams; grandparents, Jerry and Melissa Miller, and Charles and Rhonda Barnette; great-grandparents, Brenda Shaw and Bob and...

Mona Daniels Ray

Mona Daniels Ray

Aug 6, 2017

Mona Daniels Ray, a long time resident of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed from this life on Sunday, August 6th, 2017 .She was a resident at Holston Manor Healthcare Center.Born in 1930 in Avery County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Margaret Daniels. Mrs. Ray received her nursing license in Shelby, NC and worked with the hospital...

Jerry W. Olinger

Jerry W. Olinger

Aug 4, 2017

Jerry Wayne Olinger, age 71, known as "Jerry O" to all, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born May 9, 1946 in Kingsport, TN to the late Luther Ernest and Beulah (Barker) Olinger and spent most of his adult life in Manchester, OH. He was a 1964 graduate of Lynn View...

Lena Stata Hensley

Lena Stata Hensley

Aug 4, 2017

Lena Stata Hensley, 90, of Kingsport, passed away on August 4, 2017, at Brookdale Colonial Heights. Born April 4, 1927, she graduated from Blountville High School in 1945. Lena worked at AEP (Kingsport Power) for 43 years. She was a member First Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Hensley, Jr. whom passed away...

James Carroll Harrison

James Carroll Harrison

Aug 4, 2017

James Carroll Harrison, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 4, 2017. James worked for Wellmont for 32 years. He loved to fish, Westerns, Dallas Cowboys, football, and baseball. James loved his family.He is preceded in death by his foster mother, Alberta Light; foster father, William K. Light; infant son, James Carroll Harrison; and brother, Edward...

Maude Perkins

Maude Perkins

Aug 2, 2017

Maude Perkins, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Sullivan County and was a lifelong resident. Maude was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill Taylor and Jeanie Bell Taylor; sister, Marie Hite; and 3 brothers, Frank, Gene...

Hugh Babb

Hugh Babb

Aug 2, 2017

Hugh L. Babb, 89, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2017. Born in Greene County, TN in 1928, he received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Hugh then married his wife Anne and they celebrated 60 years of marriage in 2013. They...

Thomas Hughes

Thomas Hughes

Aug 2, 2017

Tom Hughes, 82, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Indian Path Hospital. Tom was born on February 20, 1935 to the late Allie C. Hughes and Bonnie Carter Hughes. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Hughes; mother and father-in-law, Lloyd and Stella McMurray; and special fur buddy, PJ.He graduated from Blountville High...

Lisa Lynn Ward

Lisa Lynn Ward

Aug 1, 2017

Lisa Lynn Ward, 57, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Jackson, Mississippi on November 3, 1959, a daughter of Peggy Jean Avera of Kingsport and the late Burgess H. Hardin, she had resided in this area most of...

Jackie "Jack" Smith

Jackie "Jack" Smith

Jul 30, 2017

Jackie "Jack" Smith, 70, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at his home. He was a graduate of Fall Branch High School. Jackie had worked at TN Eastman prior to joining the US Army. He retired as a SGM (Sergeants Major) following 24 years of service to our country. Following his retirement from...

Mary Elizabeth McLain

Mary Elizabeth McLain

Jul 30, 2017

Mary Elizabeth Snapp McLain, 75, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at her home. She was born on August 31, 1941 in Church Hill, TN.She is survived by her husband, Alton McLain of the home; daughter, Diane Bishop of Kingsport; son, Michael McLain and wife, Jeannie of Kingsport; grandchildren, Matt Bishop and wife, Sheena, Justin McLain, Leah...

Freda G. Correll

Freda G. Correll

Jul 27, 2017

Freda Gott Correll, 81, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, July 27, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, after complications from pneumonia. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a 1953 graduate of Lynn View High School. Freda worked at Grossett & Dunlap and for 30+ years at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a longtime active member...

Charles Billie "Bill" Pippin

Charles Billie "Bill" Pippin

Jul 25, 2017

Charles Billie Pippin, 74, a resident of Bristol, Virginia, went to be with the Lord after losing his battle to Cancer on July 25, 2017.Bill was known for his competitive nature in his vast variety of skills. He was a mentor to the young and a hero to the old, in his 25 years of service as a deputy sheriff...

Ron Venable

Ron Venable

Jul 24, 2017

Ronald H. Venable died at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 24, 2017, at his home. Born in Scott County, VA, Ron was an all-star athlete at Gate City High School, and set many records in baseball. He pitched two five inning games in one day, winning both games, and striking out twenty. Ron was signed directly from high school by...

Tommy Darnell Carter

Tommy Darnell Carter

Jul 24, 2017

Tommy Darnell Carter, 69, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Mountain Home V.A.. Tommy was born in Kingsport, where he has lived his entire life. Tommy was a graduate of Lynn View High School. He was self employed and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam. Tommy was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist...

Pauline "Pooh" Ball

Pauline "Pooh" Ball

Jul 24, 2017

Pauline "Pooh" Ball, 88, of the Van Hill Community, went to be with the Lord, Monday July 24th at her residence. She was a member of Macedonia Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Hubert Ball; a son, Jimmy "Frank" Ball; parents, Don and Polly McLain; brothers, Don Jr., Billy, and Rev. Jim McLain;...

Brenda Miller

Brenda Miller

Jul 24, 2017

Brenda Miller, 43, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 24, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a member of Chimney Top Freewill Baptist Church. Brenda was a loving homemaker and enjoyed cooking.She was preceded in death by her mother, Brenda Joyce Key; one brother, Edgar Lee Key, Jr.; and...

Philip M. Ramey

Philip M. Ramey

Jul 23, 2017

Philip M. Ramey passed away at home Sunday, July 23, bringing a surprising end to a tireless life.Phil was known for his relentless work ethic, beginning as a child on the farm and a young teen at the Kingsport Stockyard before building a long and successful career with Domtar. In addition to his business acumen and financial savvy, he was...

Alley "Al" S. Crawford

Alley "Al" S. Crawford

Jul 23, 2017

John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."Alley "Al" S. Crawford, 86, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at his residence. Born in Hawkins County, TN, on June 2, 1931, a son of...