Obituaries
Betty Ruth Sells
Dec 21, 2017
Betty Sells, 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2017. Born and raised in Washington County, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Graham Sells, and daughter, Rebecca Ann Sells.Betty is survived by four children, Michael Sells, Sr. and wife, Nona, Ronnie Sells, Debbie Sells and Linda...
Marie Overbay
Dec 19, 2017
Marie Overbay, 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She grew up in Smyth County, VA but had lived in Kingsport, TN since 1952, and moved to Knoxville in 2009. She was preceded in death by husband, Rubin Overbay; her parents, Ernest and Blanche Musser; one brother; three sisters; and son-in-law, Sam Chellino.Marie is survived by two daughters, Jean...
George DeVinney
Dec 18, 2017
George W. DeVinney, born May 2, 1943, went to sleep peacefully on Monday, December 18, 2017, at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. George retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2000 after a 28 year career. At the time of his retirement he was Manager, Employee Benefits. Prior to joining Eastman, he served in the US Air Force...
E.G. Jones
Dec 17, 2017
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:2 Timothy 4:7Ernest G. "E.G." Jones, 82, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday December 17, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Sullivan County on June 26, 1935, a son of the late Jack and Burnace Baines Jones, he has resided...
Helen Jones
Dec 17, 2017
Helen Louise Jones, 96, of Rock Springs Rd., Kingsport, died Sunday, December 17, 2017. Louise was born in Keokee, VA, where she lived until coming to Kingsport in 1946. She was a graduate of Calvin High School. She taught school at West View Elementary and Sullivan Elementary. She later was a substitute teacher at various elementary schools in the Sullivan...
Ruth Parker Ferguson
Dec 17, 2017
Ruth Parker Ferguson, 92, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 17, 2017. Ruth was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a charter member of The Living Praise Assembly of God Church, where in the past was very involved in several church activities. Ruth had enjoyed gardening, sewing, spending time with her friends from church and caring for her family.She was preceded...
Jeff Panarelli
Dec 14, 2017
Joseph "Jeff" Panarelli, 63, of Blountville, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, December 14, 2017, at his residence.Mr. Panarelli will be transferred to Curlew Hills Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 1750 Curlew Rd., Palm Harbor, Florida, 34683 (727) 789-2000 for services.Local arrangements by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.
Anna Lee Fields Martin
Dec 14, 2017
Anna Lee Fields Martin, 75, of Knoxville, entered Heaven on Thursday, December 14, 2017, peacefully after a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), a rare neurodegenerative disease. Anna was a member of West Knoxville Baptist Church and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. Anna was always the caregiver that never stopped caring - the glue...
Charlotte Faye Peterson Burton
Dec 14, 2017
Charlotte Faye Peterson Burton, 79, began eternity on December 14, 2017. She was born on May 14, 1938 on Canaan Hollow Road in Erwin, TN as the youngest of eight children of Dove and Rettia Peterson. Six of her siblings have preceded her in death. She is survived by one son, Greg Burton (Theresa) of Kingsport, TN; three grandchildren: Adam...
Gay Nell (Keller) Turner
Dec 13, 2017
Gay Nell (Keller) Turner, 74, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Gay was born and raised in eastern Tennessee. She married the love of her life William Phillip Turner on July 28th, 1963. Together they brightened many lives. As the mother of 3, she was devoted to her family. Gay was raised in Belvue Christian Church in Kingsport, TN. For...
Harriet Heller
Dec 13, 2017
Harriet Heller, 98, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017. Mrs. Heller was the wife of Joseph Heller (predeceased), the owner of Joseph's Musicenter, a mainstay on Broad Street for over 65 years. Mrs. Heller was born in Long Island, New York, September 18, 1919, the daughter of Dr. Samual Streim and Mary Streim (predeceased) of Astoria, New York, and sister...
Lelbert (Leb) Lee Thornburg
Dec 13, 2017
Lelbert (Leb) Lee Thornburg, of Gray, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. What Leb preached about for over 55 years, he is now viewing and walking the streets of Heaven with no more sickness or pain. He was the rock of the family and a hero to many. Leb was the son of the...
Regina Ann Burke
Dec 12, 2017
Regina Ann Rhoton Burke, 75, of Kingsport,TN, passed away December 12, 2017 at the home of her daughter Tammy, surrounded by her family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Naomi Rhoton and brother, Jimmy Rhoton. She is survived by three daughters, Debbie Goins and Zan Brooks, Lisa Stewart and son in law, Billy and Tammy Burke; son,...
Alma Dickerson Turnmire
Dec 11, 2017
Alma Dickerson Turnmire, 90, passed away Monday (Dec, 11, 2017) at her home.She lived in this area all her life and was the co-owner of Turnmire Grocery.Mrs. Turnmire was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Rev. John Turnmire, daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Kevan Hite, granddaughter, Wanda Turnmire, grandson, Michael Anderson, and great-grandchildren, Charity and Nevada.Surviving are...
Lois Ann Wadewitz
Dec 10, 2017
Lois Ann Wadewitz passed away after an extended illness on December 10, 2017.Lois is fondly remembered by those who knew her well as a jewel in her own way. She enjoyed knitting, needlework, stained glass, travel with her husband in their RV, and her beloved pet schnauzers. In later years she followed the UT Lady Volunteer Basketball team.She was born...
Fred Allen Cox
Dec 8, 2017
Fred Allen Cox, 53, of Fall Branch, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, December 8, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at Indian Path Medical Center.He was born, December 1, 1964, in Kingsport, and was a life-long resident of the Tri-cities.Fred was a beloved husband, son, brother, and uncle. He was a man of God and faithful...
Lowanda Brown
Dec 7, 2017
Lowanda Brown, 93, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She was born on July 22, 1924, to the late Jess Douglas Lemmons and the late Mary Light Lemmons.In addition to her parents, Lowanda was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn R. Brown; loving son, Danny Wayne Brown; and brother, Jess "Pete"...
Connie Calhoun
Dec 7, 2017
Connie Faye Calhoun, 61, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Connie loved music, her grandchildren, spending time with her family and enjoyed working her garden and flowers.She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Berry, sister, Carolyn Neff, and granddaughter, Logan Rose.Surviving are her husband of 28 years, Roger Calhoun, daughters, Tracie...
Weston Taylor Montgomery
Dec 7, 2017
Weston Taylor Montgomery, 34, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017.He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clarence and Janie Montgomery.Weston is survived by his mother, Terri Cox; step-father, Terry Cox; father, Rex Montgomery; grandparents, Orbin and Shirley Taylor; and several extended family members. There will be a graveside service at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 11, 2017 at...
Edith Franklin
Dec 6, 2017
Edith Franklin, 70, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, surrounded by her family at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville due to complications of a brain aneurysm. She was born December 28, 1946. She retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 26 years of service. She attended New Life Freewill Baptist Church.Edith...
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