Obituaries
Nannie Bell Wright
Jan 31, 2018
Nannie Bell Skeen Wright, 95, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was born in Castlewood, VA and had resided in Mt. Carmel most of her life. She attended Emmaus Bible Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Kelly Wright; son, Herman "Buster" Wright; parents, Arthur and Elizabeth Riner Skeen; 3 sisters;...
Chester A. Bruner
Jan 30, 2018
Chester A. Bruner, 95, of Kingsport passed away Tuesday evening, January 30, 2018 at Asbury Place at Kingsport.Born in Saginaw, Michigan on February 28, 1922, he was a son of the late Guy D. and Beatrice Bruner.Chet was a graduate of the University of Michigan with a degree in Chemical Engineering. After graduation he moved to Kingsport and went to...
Rose Ann Trivette
Jan 30, 2018
Rose Ann Trivette, 72, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at Johnson City Medical Center.She was preceded in death by her son, Tom; parents, Glenn and Betty Hulvey; 1 brother; and 1 sister.Rose Ann is survived by her husband, Ricky Trivette; 2 daughters, Cathy and Christy; 1 step-daughter, Christy Casda and husband, Josh;...
James "Mike" Jones
Jan 29, 2018
Mike Jones (aka "Mikey," "Jonesy," "Big Apple," "Bones," "Dad" and "Papaw" to those who loved him) was the most beloved, generous, stubborn and funny guy the world has ever known. He was born on October 2, 1952, to James and Lena Jones. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. He attended Darthula...
Gary Savage
Jan 29, 2018
Gary Dennis Savage, 66, of Kingsport departed this life early Monday morning, January 29, 2018 at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN.Born in Lincoln, Nebraska on October 1, 1951, a son of the late Porter and Carol Savage, he has resided in this area since 2014 moving from Ardmore, Oklahoma.He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Sheri; step-daughters, Eve,...
Warren E. Campbell
Jan 28, 2018
Warren E. Campbell, 86, Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. Warren graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of 1948 and served in the U.S. Air Force for 6 years as a code breaker. He earned a PhD from the University of Tennessee and worked for Tennessee Eastman Company for over 30 years in their research department.His wife of...
Joe Robert Steadman
Jan 27, 2018
Joe Robert Steadman, 67, of the Sullivan Gardens Community, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018 after a brief illness. Joe was a graduate of Sullivan High School and the University of Tennessee with a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture. He was also a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. His passion for all things agriculture...
Timothy "Tim" Haynes
Jan 25, 2018
Timothy "Tim" Haynes, 32, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018. Tim was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He loved the outdoors and was a true thrill seeker.He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Kelly Bruner and A.M. Smith, Jr.Tim is survived by his mother,...
Flora Jean Fish
Jan 25, 2018
Flora Jean Fish, 81, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, January 25, 2018. Flora was born in Kingsport, where she lived for most of her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of '54, and a graduate of Tri Cities State Tech. Flora was a retired bookkeeper. She was a member of ESA...
Martha Childress
Jan 25, 2018
Martha Childress, 81, Kingsport, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She resided in Sullivan Gardens practically all of her life and was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School. Martha was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church for most...
Jimmy K. Dean
Jan 25, 2018
Jimmy K. Dean, 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully January 25, 2018 at home with his family. He was born in Coeburn, Virginia October 16, 1937 and lived most of his life in Kingsport, TN. He was raised in Dante, VA and attended school in Castlewood, VA, where he graduated in 1956. Jimmy married Judy Fraley on May 5,...
Shirley Jean Bateman
Jan 24, 2018
Shirley Jean Bateman, 78, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, following an extended period of health problems. She was born in War, WV and had been a resident of Kingsport since 1973. Shirley was an employee of K-Mart where she had worked since 1973, retiring after 36 years of service. She is...
Naomi Bowser Depew
Jan 24, 2018
Naomi ("Nay" as she was known to her husband, siblings and friends) was escorted by God's Angels as she was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 92 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Mrs. Depew loved singing and listening to the "old gospel hymns."...
Phyllis Ann Capps Kelly
Jan 23, 2018
Phyllis Ann Capps Kelly, 75, passed away ont Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Tranquility Kennesaw Mountain Hospice in Marietta GA. Phyllis was born in Erwin TN. April 20, 1942 to the late Dana H. and Virginia Calhoun Capps. She lived most of her married life in Kingsport, TN with her husband Roger F. Kelly. They belonged to the Mt. Carmel...
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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