Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Yoko Picard
Jul 23, 2017
Yoko Picard of Kingsport passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at home after several years of declining health. She was the second of six children born in Niigata, Japan.She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister; her husband of 52 years, Percy Picard, Jr.; daughter-in-law, Lori Picard; and infant grandson, John Fields.Mrs. Picard is survived by three...
John Robert (Bob) Stevens
Jul 21, 2017
John Robert (Bob) Stevens, 78, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, July 21, 2017 at his home after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Bolivar, Tennessee, on August 2, 1938 to the late James Thomas and Thelma Grantham Barrett Stevens. On July 12, 1959 he was united in marriage to Carolyn Kirksey Stevens. He worked his...
Helen Sue Talley
Jul 21, 2017
Helen Sue Talley, 74, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. Born May 4, 1943 in Moccasin Gap, VA, Sue was raised in the community of Colonial Heights, by the late Jack Virgil Ray-Smith and Emma Gray Fugate Smith. She was predeceased by a sister, Carie Janette Smith. Sue graduated from Holston High School, Class of '61, and furthered...
Christopher David Calliham
Jul 20, 2017
Christopher David Calliham died on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1981 in Danbury CT. Chris graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School where he was a member of the marching band and was a drum major. He received his bachelor degree in Graphic Design from ETSU and was a member of the...
Alma Elizabeth Taylor Carter
Jul 18, 2017
Alma Elizabeth Taylor Carter went to Heaven on July 18, 2017 where she is in the loving arms of Jesus. She was born to the late James and Tisha Taylor in Elizabethton. She lived life to the fullest and loved her beautiful flowers, her family and God. She will be greatly missed, but leaves us with precious memories and her...
Jim Sipe
Jul 18, 2017
James (Jim) Allen Sipe, 57, died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on July 18, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tennessee, after a brief illness. He was born on January 24, 1960, in Kingsport.He was a dedicated member and part of the family of Deacons of Calvary Baptist Church where he was a faithful participant in the...
Helen Dunn
Jul 17, 2017
Helen Dunn, 88, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Wexford House. She had lived in this area most of her life. Until her health prevented her, she faithfully attended Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. She was an avid Braves fan and loved doing word searches. She was preceded in death by her husband, K.P....
Stephanie C. "Stevie" Herman
Jul 14, 2017
Stephanie "Stevie" C. Herman, 67, of Kingsport, joined the heavenly family on Friday, July 14, 2017. Born in Coronado, California on April 4, 1950, a daughter of the late Nick and Julia (Lange) Toth, she has resided in this area since 2002, moving from Lexington, KY. She was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church and formerly served as Parish...
Vester Kenneth (Cub) Coffey
Jul 14, 2017
Vester Kenneth (Cub) Coffey, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 14, 2017, following a brief illness with Mesothelioma cancer. He was born in North Carolina and lived in Kingsport since 1946. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of '61. He worked at Blue Bell in Lenior and later at Kent Coffey...
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