Obituaries
Jane Litton Charles
Apr 20, 2017
Jane Litton Charles, 80, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at her residence, following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on July 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Clarence and Maude Litton. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1955. Jane graduated from East Tennessee State College in...
Richard Chase
Apr 20, 2017
Richard Chase, 68, of the Oak Hill Community, passed away at his home, Thursday, April 20, 2017 after an extended illness. He was well known in the fur, herbs, and ginseng business. Richard was also an avid NASCAR fan and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents Ruby and Ray Chase, step-daughter...
Norman H. Lady
Apr 20, 2017
Norman H. Lady, 71, Fall Branch, was called to his heavenly home Thursday afternoon following an extended illness. He was born in Greeneville and had resided in the area his entire life. Norman was a former employee of Giant Food Market and was a former manager of Colonial Heights Hardware where he continued to work part time. He was an...
Larry "L.D." Donald
Apr 20, 2017
Larry "L.D." Donald, 80, of the Bloomingdale Community, died Thursday morning, April 20, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended battle with heart disease. Born in Greenville, SC, Larry had lived here since 1962. He retired in 1999 from Fluor Daniels where he was a warehouse supervisor. Larry had spent over 40 years as an electrician. He...
Paul Felker
Apr 20, 2017
Paul G. Felker, 62, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at Wellmont Hospice House, following an illness of about two years. Born in Tacoma, WA on March 9, 1955, a son of the late Edward and Barbara Felker, he has resided in this area since 2010. He graduated from Tacoma High School in 1974. Paul attended Bates College in Tacoma, WA....
JoAnn Ryans Guy
Apr 19, 2017
JoAnn Ryans Guy, 75, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on November 6, 1941, a daughter of the late James Elbert and Anna Mae Morelock Ryans, she had resided in this area her entire life.In addition to her parents, she was...
Scott Gould
Apr 19, 2017
Scott Gould, age 68, of Church Hill, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday April 19th. Scott was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on June 20th, 1948, to Lilian and Irving Gould. He relocated to Church Hill with his wife Christine Diltz Gould in 1973, where he built a home and raised his three children. Scott was widely...
James Michael Linkous
Apr 18, 2017
James Michael Linkous, 61 passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. James was born in Rogersville, Tennessee. He loved the outdoors, anything "country", and UT football. He was a kind-hearted soul who had a special place in his heart for animals. He was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a devoted...
Russell L. Buck
Apr 18, 2017
Russell L. Buck, 55, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Rusty was born November 9, 1961, in Johnson City, TN, where he graduated from Science Hill High School in 1981. He was a Reiki Master, amateur photographer, and lover of life. Rusty's laughter, tall tales, and kind heart will be...
Duane Sidney Snodgrass
Apr 17, 2017
Duane Sidney Snodgrass, 76, died peacefully Monday morning after an extended illness. Duane was born October 16, 1940 in Kingsport. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1958, from East Tennessee State College (now ETSU) in 1962 and from the University of Tennessee School of Law in 1964. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army serving...
Charles E. "Charlie" Alvis
Apr 16, 2017
Charles E. "Charlie" Alvis, 75, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born in Rogersville on November 27, 1941, a son of the late Ray and Ruby Alvis, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Charlie was a Veteran of the...
Glenn Warren Davis
Apr 16, 2017
Glenn Warren Davis, 96, Fall Branch, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1920 in Castlewood, VA. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and was a 50 year member of Johnson Lodge #274 of Fall Branch. Glenn was very...
James Roy Burchfield
Apr 13, 2017
James Roy Burchfield was 77 years old. On Thursday, April 13, 2017 Jim went to take the place his Savior has prepared for him. Jim was a kind, thoughtful and loving man who was well respected by all who knew him. He was a charter member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and an elder emeritus at New Hope Evangelical Presbyterian...
Mark Lee Gilliam
Apr 12, 2017
Mark Lee Gilliam, 50, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a member of Way of Life Baptist Church. Mark loved to play his guitars and spending time with his nieces and nephews.He is survived by parents, Sam and Brenda Gilliam;...
Elizabeth "Liz" Ellis Maupin
Apr 12, 2017
Elizabeth (Liz) Ellis Maupin, 81, of Kingsport, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on April 12, 2017. Liz was born in Kingsport to Parnell and Mona Ellis on August 28, 1935. In 1953, she graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, where she was a majorette and continued to be an avid fan. She attended ETSU, where she met her husband...
Lawanda Droke
Apr 10, 2017
Sylvia Lawanda Horne Droke, 91, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at The Village at Allendale. She was born in Kingsport and lived all her life here. While she devoted her life raising her children, she also helped her husband operate Droke's Shoe Store in Kingsport. She was a lifelong member of Pactolus United Methodist Church. She loved...
The Reverend Dr. Lewis Grady Lee
Apr 10, 2017
Matthew 25:21 Well done, thou good and faithful servant.The Reverend Dr. Lewis Grady Lee, 85, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017. He served as a minister from the age of 15, and received his Th.D. from The International Bible Seminary & Institute in 1989. Grady retired from the Mead Corporation and had been Pastor of Mount Vernon Independent...
Karl Gibson
Apr 9, 2017
Karl Gibson, 65, of Kingsport, died Sunday, April 9, 2017, afternoon at his home after an extended illness. Born in Scott County, VA, he was a graduate of Rye Cove High School. Karl retired from Eastman in 2005 after 32 years of service. He was an avid musician having played guitar and sang in several bands in the area. His...
William "Bill" Cline
Apr 8, 2017
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." -2 Corinthians 5:8William "Bill" Cline, 84, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Born in Hawkins County, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport.He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Betty Harden
Apr 7, 2017
Betty Imogene Baker Harden, 84, of Kingsport, entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, April 7, 2017, at Wexford House. Born in Roda, VA, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Betty had retired from the Kingsport Press. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church, Kingsport. Betty loved the Lord with all of her heart....
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