Obituaries

Janis Brown Strickler

Janis Brown Strickler

Sep 25, 2017

Janis Brown Strickler passed away at her home on Monday, September 25, 2017. Mrs. Strickler was born in Harmony Community, (Washington County, TN) on April 12, 1938 and grew up in the community where her family was an active part of the community. She graduated with honors from Fall Branch High School and with honors from ETSU in 1960 with...

Gerald Murray

Gerald Murray

Sep 24, 2017

Gerald Murray, 60, Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017.He is survived by his son, Michael Murray; sister, Pat Krattiger and husband, Russell; brother, Raymond Murray; aunt, Mary Murray; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm on Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch. Burial will follow the visitation...

Bill Hashbarger

Bill Hashbarger

Sep 22, 2017

Bill Hashbarger, 74, Jonesborough, was born on September 10, 1943 and passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the greatest husband, dad and papaw.He was preceded in death by his parents, Huvil and Willie Burke Hashbarger; brothers, Roy, Dean and Don Hashbarger; and his grandson, Issac Hashbarger whom he raised as his own.Bill is survived...

Raymond Jennings Duncan

Raymond Jennings Duncan

Sep 22, 2017

Raymond Jennings Duncan, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 22, 2017. Mr. Duncan was born and raised in Brumley Gap, in Washington County, VA, where he went to school with the young lady who would eventually become his bride of 65 years. He was a 1946 graduate of Greendale High School in Abingdon, VA, and a...

Imogene Hensley

Imogene Hensley

Sep 21, 2017

Imogene Hensley, 82, Greeneville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Born in Greene County, she had retired from Greene Valley Developmental Center with over 30 years of service.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Hensley; son, Dennis Thornburg; 2 sisters, Wanda McCrary and Marlyn Hayes; and nephew Stacy Hayes.Imogene is survived by 2...

Jennifer Lynn Parton

Jennifer Lynn Parton

Sep 21, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Parton, 40, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017. She was a 1995 graduate of Sullivan South High School and graduated from nursing school in 1997. Jennifer had been a nurse for 20 years. She was a member of New Life Free Will Baptist Church. Jennifer loved her children, family and the Lord...

Gary Dwight Light

Gary Dwight Light

Sep 21, 2017

Gary Dwight Light, 71, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at his home in Kingsport after a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his father, Allie C. Light.Born April 1, 1946, Gary was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a 1965 graduate of Sullivan High School where...

Beulah Tipton

Beulah Tipton

Sep 18, 2017

Beulah Tipton, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2017 at the home of her daughter. In addition to her parents, Leonard Smith and Clara McClellan, she was preceded in death by 6 brothers and sisters, and 3 sons, Junior "Bug" Patrick, Randy Patrick and Bobby Tipton. Beulah is survived by her husband, Gary Tipton; son, Wayne Patrick; 2 daughters,...

David S. Hargis

David S. Hargis

Sep 18, 2017

David S. Hargis, 85, of Kingsport, TN passed away on September 18, 2017.He was born June 26, 1932 in Paris, AR and grew up in the Lakeview Community of Rossville, GA. He graduated from Lakeview High School in 1949. David was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy during the Korean War. After that he attended Georgia Tech, graduating with...

Roger D. Fink

Roger D. Fink

Sep 18, 2017

.Roger D. Fink, 64, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning, September 18, 2017, following an extended illness. Roger was born in the Mill Creek Community and had lived in Kingsport his entire life. Roger worked for Vic Davis Construction until his illness. He was of the Baptist Faith and a Veteran of the U.S. Army,...

Jerry Lynn Hensley

Jerry Lynn Hensley

Sep 17, 2017

Jerry Lynn Hensley, 67, Fall Branch, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home unexpectedly. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam as a combat soldier serving with the 101st infantry Army Special Forces. He was a lifetime member of the DAV.Jerry is preceded in death by his...

Claude Alfred Marlowe Jr

Claude Alfred Marlowe Jr

Sep 16, 2017

Claude A. Marlowe, Jr., passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017, in Johson City. He was born on February 8, 1940 in Pittsburgh; however, he grew up in Wilkinsburgh, PA and graduated from Wilkinsburgh High School in 1957. After graduation he attended Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA on a full Alcoa Scholarship, graduating in 1962. He went to work for...

Kim Delaney

Kim Delaney

Sep 14, 2017

Kim A. Delaney, 53, of Fall Branch, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Kim graduated from Magruder High School in 1982 and attended East Tennessee State University. She worked as an Administrative Executive for the FDA in Rockville, Maryland. Later, Kim held various clerical positions in Gray, TN, including Food City. Kim was beloved...

Betty Lou Skeen

Betty Lou Skeen

Sep 13, 2017

Today we celebrate the life of Betty Lou Skeen who was born on October 12, 1939 and passed on September 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Skeen, Sr., and son, William Skeen, Jr.Betty is survived by her children, Duane Yonts, James Cordell, Jr., Zoeann Kennedy, Diana Rhoton, Donna Cordell, Bill Webb, Vernon Skeen, and Mary...

Argeline "Arge" Conkin

Argeline "Arge" Conkin

Sep 11, 2017

Argeline Conkin, born September 24, 1936, was reunited with her loving husband and son on Monday, September 11, 2017. She passed peacefully with her family at her side. Arge was a homemaker and she loved fishing.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Conkin; son, Kyle R. Conkin; and mother, Daisy Opal Cole.Arge is survived by her daughters, Jo...

Hunter "Tilly" Holbert

Hunter "Tilly" Holbert

Sep 11, 2017

Hunter "Tilly" Holbert, 42, Kingsport, died at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center at 4:18 pm, Monday, September 11, 2017, after an extended illness. Hunter was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was a basketball and baseball player in high school. Hunter was an avid sports fan and loved to spend time with his...

Nataleen Shoemaker Hawkins

Nataleen Shoemaker Hawkins

Sep 10, 2017

Hawkins, Nataleen Shoemaker Hawkins - age 90, of Knoxville, TN passed away peacefully on September 10, 2017. Nataleen was born November 1, 1926 in the Yuma section of Scott County, Virginia, where she spent her childhood, graduating from Cleveland High School in 1944. She married Maynard Hawkins on June 8, 1946 after his return from service in the Pacific Theatre...

Richard Irving Garrity

Richard Irving Garrity

Sep 9, 2017

Isaiah 40:31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint.Richard Irving Garrity of Kingsport, passed September 9, 2017 at approximately 11:30 p.m. due to a 2 year battle with cancer. Richard was born in Beloit, Wisconsin,...

Mildred Aleen Powell Steadman

Mildred Aleen Powell Steadman

Sep 9, 2017

Mildred Aleen Powell Steadman, 92, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017, at her home surrounded by family. Born on June 22, 1925 in Fries, VA, she moved to Kingsport at the age of 2. Her parents were the late Charles Pickney and Pearl Alice Parks Powell. Her last goal was to be the oldest living member of her family....

Nancy Stevens

Nancy Stevens

Sep 9, 2017

Nancy Stevens, 78, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, having graduated from Fall Branch High School, Carson-Newman College, and East Tennessee State University. Nancy had retired from Washington County School Systems, where she had worked as a school guidance...