Obituaries

Herb Vaughn

Herb Vaughn

Mar 15, 2017

Harold "Herb" R. Vaughn, 72, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, after an extended illness. Herb was a native and lifelong resident of Kingsport. He attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He worked for and managed McDonald's restaurants for 20 years and ended his professional career at Pal's, where he had managed the Colonial Heights location for 14 years....

Vincent R. "Vinny" Manger

Vincent R. "Vinny" Manger

Mar 13, 2017

Vincent R. "Vinny" Manger, 75, of Kingsport, TN, died Monday, March 13, 2017 at his residence with his family by his side. Vince was the son of the late Ray and Elsie Manger. He was an active member of the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Deputy Sheriff and Detective for The...

Wilma Jean Cox

Wilma Jean Cox

Mar 12, 2017

Wilma Jean Cox, 79, Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was a member of Kendricks Creek United Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star King Lodge. Wilma was an avid lover of owls and loved working with and helping others.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Cox; stepson, Thomas Daniel Cox; brother,...

Mary Ann Randall

Mary Ann Randall

Mar 11, 2017

Mary Ann Randall, 89, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Asbury Place at Baysmont, after a long illness. Mrs. Randall, daughter of Mary Louise (Wilson) Watkins and Easley Daniel Watkins, was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 27, 1927. Her family moved to Johnson City, TN when Mary Ann was six years old. She later became a member...

Lena Hughes Skeen

Lena Hughes Skeen

Mar 9, 2017

Lena Hughes Skeen, 84, of Fall Branch, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Life Care Center of Greeneville. She attended Bethany Free Will Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlos Skeen; two sons, Billy Gene Skeen and Joe Alan Skeen; parents, William and Etheline Hughes; and one brother, Billy Hughes.Lena is survived by her son,...

Carolyn White Bailey

Carolyn White Bailey

Mar 8, 2017

Carolyn White Bailey, 68, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home.She was an active member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church for the past 40 years. She served the Lord by participating in the choir, children's ministry, and started the Hearts and Hands outreach ministry which created knitting, crochet and sewing projects for the sick...

Stacie Everwein

Stacie Everwein

Mar 6, 2017

Stacie Everwein, 55, died on Monday, March 6, 2017.A memorial service will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch.

Cathy Rector

Cathy Rector

Mar 2, 2017

Cathy Rector, 62, of Greeneville, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2017. She was a resident of Green Valley Developmental Hospital, later named Comcare, since 1972. Cathy loved dancing and spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Rector; mother, Mildred Rector; brother, Kyle Rector; and father, Paul Rector; and brother, Pete...

Margaret Baxter

Margaret Baxter

Feb 28, 2017

Margaret Baxter, 92, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Church Hill Healthcare & Rehab Center. She had resided in Fall Branch for most of her life and was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church. Margaret was a retired LPN having worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital.She was preceded in death...

Phyllis A. Byers

Phyllis A. Byers

Feb 27, 2017

Phyllis A. Byers, 72, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth "Liz" Byers; 3 sisters, Mary Byers, Edith Blevins and Ruby McNabb; and 2 brothers, Fred Byers and Jim Byers.Phyllis...

Robert Quillin Barker

Robert Quillin Barker

Feb 27, 2017

Robert Quillin Barker, 79, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, following a long illness. The son of the late Dr. B.K. and Beverly Q. Barker, Bob was born in Gate City, Virginia. A pharmacist by profession, he was probably better known as a fisherman, storyteller, and passionate advocate for the environment, especially our beautiful lakes and rivers.The founder of...

Ervin Daniel "Dan" Stamper

Ervin Daniel "Dan" Stamper

Feb 26, 2017

Ervin Daniel Stamper went to be with the Lord peacefully, at his home, after an extended illness. Mr. Stamper retired from Eastman Kodak after 40 years of dedicated service in the Printing Services Division. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. Dan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and listening to gospel and bluegrass music.He was...

Phyllis Jean Price Ferguson

Phyllis Jean Price Ferguson

Feb 25, 2017

Phyllis Jean Price Ferguson, of Fall Branch, went to be with her Lord on February 25, 2017, after a long illness. She retired from the Tennessee Eastman Company, a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church, and a former member of the Royal Order of the Eastern Star. Phyllis was the best grandmother to all her grandchildren, and a generally wonderful...

Don Kite

Don Kite

Feb 25, 2017

Don Kite, 83, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Preston Place. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Don was a 57 year member of Johnson Lodge No. 274, F.&A.M. He served as worshipful master in 1967. He was also a member...

James "Jim" Douglas Crawford

James "Jim" Douglas Crawford

Feb 21, 2017

.James "Jim" Douglas Crawford, 55, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at his home after an extended illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed by Brock Services and the Manager of the former Sevier Terrace Recreation Center. Jim enjoyed taking his children hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father,...

Paul R. Rutledge

Paul R. Rutledge

Feb 21, 2017

Paul R. Rutledge, 91, of Kingsport, TN died Tuesday evening, February 21, 2017, at The Waters in Johnson City after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, Paul served in the 3rd Armored Amphibious Tank Battalion in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII and served on the Island of Peleliu and Okinawa. He retired...

Bobby Leonard

Bobby Leonard

Feb 20, 2017

Bobby Leonard, 86, of Church Hill, died Monday night, February 20, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born and raised in Bristol, Bobby was a 1951 graduate of Tennessee High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. Bobby attended ETSU and had worked in the electronics industry prior to getting...

Dolores H. Dobyns

Dolores H. Dobyns

Feb 18, 2017

Dolores Huntsman Dobyns, 80, of Kingsport, died peacefully at her home, Saturday morning, February 18, 2017. Born in Kingsport, she was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Dolores was currently employed with Walmart on Fort Henry Drive. She was an active member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church in the Friendship Diner and Furniture Ministry. Dolores was a sustainer...

Lester V. "Bubby" Grills

Lester V. "Bubby" Grills

Feb 17, 2017

Lester V. "Bubby" Grills, 58, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Church Hill for most of his life. Lester enjoyed fishing, golfing and watching the Minnesota Vikings play football.He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Grills; brother, Jasper Lynn Grills; special...

Jerry Allen Smith

Jerry Allen Smith

Feb 16, 2017

Jerry Allen Smith, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center after a short illness. He was raised in the Fall Branch community and was a member of Oak Glen Missionary Baptist Church. He was a past member of Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge in Kingsport. Jerry retired from Holston Defense Army Ammunition plant...