Obituaries

Nov 10, 2016

David Alton Powell, 65, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, surrounded by family at the home he designed and built in Sullivan County in1982. David was born April 1, 1951 in Bristol, VA to the late Charles "Charlie" Powell and the late Jean Harper Powell. He was a member of the first graduating class of Sullivan East High School,...

Nov 9, 2016

Margaret Ann Vaughn went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 9th at Wexford House in Kingsport. She was born in Memphis, TN and grew up in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by: her father Dr. Paul W. Cox, mother Ivie Wilson Cox, and loving husband of 52 years Norman Vaughn. Margaret is survived by 5 children...

Nov 9, 2016

Nov 9, 2016

Skiler James Light "Lite Bite", 24 of Kingsport, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 of injuries sustained in an automotive accident. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. Skiler graduated from Sullivan High School and was an electrician. He played basketball and football and enjoyed working on cars.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Homer and...

Nov 8, 2016

Charles E. "Buddy" Rodgers, 69, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Pulaski, VA on November 20, 1946, a son of the late Charles and Helen Rodgers, he had resided in this area since 1969. He retired in 2002 from Eastman Chemical Company following 33 years of service. Buddy was...

Nov 8, 2016

Maryln Hayes, 78, of the Ducktown Community, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Takoma Hospital. She worked as a homemaker. Marlyn was greatly loved.She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Beulah Johnson, husband, Joe Hayes, son, Stacy Hayes, sister, Wanda McCrary and nephew, Dennis Thornburg. Maryln is survived by her 3...

Nov 8, 2016

Phyllis "Nancy" Bowman, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born and raised in the Long Island Community most of her life. She loved all kids, especially babies and she had a hand in raising many.Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Don Bowman; parents, Woodrow and Nola Murray; and sister, Faye Nelson.She is...

Nov 7, 2016

Rev. 21:4 And God shall wipe away all the tears from Their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Margaret Franklin Leedy Moretz went to sleep in this Earth on November 7, 2016, and woke up in heaven after several years...

Nov 5, 2016

Larry Castle, 44, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a 1991 graduate of Sullivan North High School. Larry had previously been employed by Pet Dairy. Larry was a loving father, brother, and friend to many. He loved the UT Vols and Miami Dolphins.He was preceded...

Nov 4, 2016

John Charles Mayo, 70, of Kingsport passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center due to GI Stromal Tumor complications. He fought a strong, courageous battle with cancer for over four years.John was born August 14, 1946, in Rogersville TN to the late John Russell and Grace Leeper Mayo. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in...

Nov 3, 2016

Jimmy L. Smith, age 78, Kingsport, went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. He was born March 24, 1938 in Inman, Virginia (Wise County) the son of Rev. Raymond R. and Eva Goldie Bush Smith.His family moved to Kingsport in 1950 after his father was killed in a mining...

Nov 2, 2016

Kimberly Dawn Gardner, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee. Kim was born on February 24, 1960, to Arlis Smith and the late Herbert H. Smith, of Kingsport. She graduated from Ketron High School in 1978, and attended East Tennessee State University. Kim loved to...

Nov 2, 2016

Dwight Wayne Brewer, 69, of Kingsport, died on November 2, 2016. Dwight was born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee and was a lifelong Baptist. He worked at the Oak Ridge Complex for over 20 years. Dwight loved doing things with his family, from camping, to racing, and hosting family cookouts. He had been in declining health for a number of...

Nov 2, 2016

Kimberly Dawn Gardner, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee. Kim was born on February 24, 1960, to Arlis Smith and the late Herbert H. Smith, of Kingsport. She graduated from Ketron High School in 1978, and attended East Tennessee State University. Kim loved to...

Nov 1, 2016

Elizabeth McConnell passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Elizabeth was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and attended law school at Vanderbilt University. She practiced law briefly in western Tennessee before returning to Kingsport to open her private law practice. She loved her family and was an avid dog lover. She adopted many pets from her local shelter through the years, and...

Oct 31, 2016

On November 25, 1925, Lang Eddins, Jr. was born to the late Annie Olive Eddins and Lang Sidney Eddins. He died on Monday, October 31, 2016, at the age of 90.Born and raised in Durham, NC, he graduated from Durham High as a member of the War Class of 1943. Upon graduation at age 17, he enlisted in the Navy....

Oct 31, 2016

Tom Fansler, 64, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, October 31,2016, at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehab Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Maggie Fansler, and his sister, Linda McGhee.Tom is survived by several family members and a host of friends.Special thanks to the staff at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehab and also Perry Taylor for...

Oct 28, 2016

Nell Guthrie, 87, of Kingsport, joined her husband on Friday, October 28, 2016, twenty days after he went to Heaven. Nell was born in Hiltons, Virginia.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold; son, Danny; and daughter, Lesa Ann.Nell is survived by her daughter, Teresa and husband Rev. Dewayne Chappell; grandchildren, Michele and husband Rev. Roddie Nelson, Charnell Addison,...

Oct 28, 2016

Major Haynes Franklin Pendergrass, 78, was rewarded with his heavenly home on October 28, 2016, after a courageous six month battle with brain cancer.Mr. Pendergrass was raised in the Holston Community in Sullivan County and graduated from Holston High School in 1955. He was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church for 52 years, taught the Jr. High Sunday School...

Oct 27, 2016

Faye Bullis, 81, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Faye was a member of Higher Ground for several years. She loved singing in the choir. Faye worked in the insurance department at the Kingsport Press/Quebecor for 36 years. She loved to travel with her husband Bill, going all over the world, but...