Obituaries
E.D. Faust
Oct 15, 2017
E.D. Faust, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2017. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, E.D. graduated from Blountville High School. He retired from Holston Defense and was a lifelong member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church. E.D. was an avid houndsman and also enjoyed horseback riding. He was a hobby farmer.He was preceded...
Faheam (Fred) Mire
Oct 13, 2017
Faheam "Fred" Mire passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017, in Knoxville, surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father, and friend, Fred's example of leadership and generosity in his personal and professional life will not be forgotten. Faheam was born in 1929 in Bteknay, Lebanon. He immigrated to America when he was 17 years old to join his...
James E. (Jim) Crumley
Oct 12, 2017
James "Jim" Edward Crumley, 84, of Kingsport, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born in Kingsport, he had lived here all of his life. Jim proudly served his county in the U.S. Army and retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 41 years of service in the special chemicals and coal gasification plants. He loved to work...
Dr. Vaughn D. Chambers
Oct 11, 2017
Dr. Vaughn D. Chambers, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, after a courageous fight with cancer. Vaughn was a graduate of Everett High School in Maryville and ETSU. His BS degree was in Math, MS degree in Guidance and Counseling and EdD in Education Administration. Vaughn served in the U.S. Army, Nike...
Jean Richardson
Oct 10, 2017
Jean Richardson, 76, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Knoxville, TN. She had lived in Kingsport the majority of her life and retired from Kingsport Press after many years of service. Jean followed sports, especially the Lady Vols basketball and was an excellent cook.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Richardson who passed away...
Donna Horton
Oct 9, 2017
Donna Horton, 80, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2017. She had resided in Moncks Corner, SC prior to moving to Fall Branch in 2016. She was a member of Lovelace Baptist Church and had worked as a buyer for a major computer company.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and...
Bobby "Bob" Mayse
Oct 9, 2017
Bobby "Bob" Mayse, 80, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2017 following a period of declining health. Born in Spindale, NC on February 6, 1937, son of the late Fred and Gertrude Mayse, he had resided in Kingsport for more than 50 years. Bob graduated from NC State University and was an active member of First Baptist...
Benjamin (Ben) Scott Painter
Oct 9, 2017
Benjamin (Ben) Scott Painter, 31, of Kingsport, died Monday, October 9, 2017, at his home. Born in Johnson City, he was raised in Kingsport where he had resided all of his life. Ben had worked at Sam's Club in Johnson City for 8 years. He was currently employed at BAE in Kingsport. Ben was a member of Crossroads United Methodist...
Jody Hensley
Oct 9, 2017
Jody Hensley, 69, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2017. Jody was a 1966 graduate of Holston High School. She had worked a lifetime for Kingsport Press, Berryville Graphic and retired from Quad Graphics. The world lost one of the greats, one that was taken from us long before we were ready. Jody had a huge heart and...
H.E. "Gene" Chadwell
Oct 8, 2017
H.E. "Gene" Chadwell, 83, of Kingsport, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Jonesville, Virginia, Gene served in the U.S. Army, before graduating from East Tennessee State University. He was employed as an administrative officer...
Miles Dykes
Oct 8, 2017
Miles E. Dykes, 92, Lone Star Community, died at his home late Sunday afternoon, October 8, 2017. Miles was born in the Beech Creek Community and had lived in Lone Star since 1960. A retired employee of Eastman, he was also an auto mechanic until he could no longer work. Miles was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in...
William (Willie) Greer
Oct 7, 2017
William Willie Greer, 84, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday evening, October 7, 2017 at Wexford House to be home with his wife in heaven. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. Willie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He retired from the City of Kingsport with 30 years of service,...
Ruth Stallard McNutt
Oct 5, 2017
Ruth Stallard McNutt passed from this life to receive her heavenly reward on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Ruth was born in West Chester, PA where she lived most of her young life. She received a teaching certificate from West Chester Teacher's College. After her father's passing in 1940, Ruth took care of her family by supporting her mother and two...
Ellen Louise Furman Turpening
Oct 3, 2017
Ellen Louise Furman Turpening passed away on October 3, 2017. She was a graduate of Rosary High School in Detroit, Michigan. She received her BS in Chemistry from Mercy College in Detroit, her MS in Nutrition from Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti and her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston School of...
Sheila Louise Watts
Oct 3, 2017
Luke 23:42-43Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.Sheila Louise Watts, 58, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday,...
Louise Williams
Oct 3, 2017
Louise Williams, 88, Kingsport, died late Tuesday evening, October 3, 2017 at Holston Manor.Louise was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and worked for Lynn Garden Hardware for many years.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bruce Williams, and a son, Stephen Williams.Louise is survived by one son, Kenny Williams; and brother, J. B. Moody and wife, Ida,...
H. Greg Hensley
Oct 2, 2017
On Monday, October 2, 2017, H. Greg Hensley, 69, Blountville, completed his final project and went to be with the Lord. Greg will be forever remembered by those who knew him for his dry wit and sense of humor, along with the love he had for his family and friends. Born in Erwin, TN, he spent his life in the...
Jerome Edward Heitmann III
Oct 1, 2017
Jerome Edward Heitmann III, 49, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Seoul, Korea on July 17, 1968, a son of Jerome Edward Heitmann Jr and Kum Chae Mun Heitmann, he had resided in New Jersey, New York and Florida, before coming to this area 11-12 years ago. He attended ETSU and musical...
Betty Jo Grimsley
Oct 1, 2017
Betty Jo Crawford Kite Grimsley, 85, of Fall Branch, went to her heavenly home, Sunday October 1st, 2017 at Wexford House. Betty was born October 21st,1931, in Washington Co, Tn and had lived in Fall Branch her entire life. She was a member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glen Grimsley, son,...
Leonard Lane
Sep 26, 2017
Leonard Lane, 80, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his home. Born in Norton, VA, he had resided in Fall Branch for the past 33 years. Leonard had previously lived in Elyria, OH. Leonard was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch and was a previous member of Bethel Baptist...
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