Obituaries
Dr. Thomas H. Wicker
May 1, 2016
Dr. Thomas H. Wicker, Jr. 92 years old and resident of Baysmont/Asbury Place in Kingsport, passed away on May 1 surrounded by loved ones. Born in Gainesville, Florida on November 19, 1923, Dr. Wicker grew up in several locations in Florida and attended the University of Florida. Upon completion of his bachelor's degree in chemistry, Dr. Wicker served in the...
Randy G. Moody
Apr 30, 2016
Randy G. Moody, 59 of Blountville passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. Randy was born to the late Clifton Moody and the late Blanche Defriece Moody on September 17, 1956 in Sullivan County, TN. Randy dedicated his life to working and providing for his family. He spent over 40 plus...
Mike Davis
Apr 27, 2016
Mike Davis, 62, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Lynn View High school where he was the starting quarterback on the football team. Mike had retired from Tennessee Eastman. He loved all sports, especially football, baseball, NASCAR and fishing.He was...

Thelma Reynolds
Apr 27, 2016
Thelma Rose Reynolds, 85, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday (April 27, 2016) surrounded by family and friends. Thelma Rose, a native of Clarksburg, OH, lived the majority of her life in the Kingsport area. Her life's passion was her role as a loving wife and a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a long-time...
Edith L. Owens
Apr 26, 2016
Edith L. Owens, 86, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at her residence following a period of declining health. Born in Scottsboro, AL, she was the daughter of the late Allen E. and Ada Lee Cosby McGuire. She had resided in this area for most of her life. She was owner, operator of the...
Charlie T. Cox
Apr 25, 2016
Charlie T. Cox, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 25, 2016. He was in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Charlie retired from Grief Bros, and was a 64 year member of The Mason Lodge 559. He attended Kendrick's Creek United Methodist Church and enjoyed playing Canasta with Mary and Linda.He...
Brenda Vaughn West McKinney
Apr 24, 2016
Isaiah 40:31But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.Brenda Vaughn West McKinney, 68, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief...
Gene Archer
Apr 23, 2016
Gene Archer, 73, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Gene retired from the Washington County Highway Department.He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother.Gene is survived by two brothers, Tony Archer and wife Mary, and David Archer;...
Thelma Stewart Sloan
Apr 23, 2016
Thelma Stewart Sloan, 92, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Wexford House following a lingering illness. She had worked at Harrison Bootery and at various other jobs before leaving the Credit Bureau at the age of 81. Thelma was a member of Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church where she was a dedicated member of the choir. She...
John R. "Jack" King
Apr 23, 2016
John Rutledge "Jack" King, 91, of Kingsport, died Saturday morning, April 23, 2016, after a brief illness. Following graduation from Dobyns-Bennett in 1943, he immediately went into the U.S. Army during WWII and served in General George Patton's 3rd Army in Holland, France and Germany. He graduated from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 1949. Jack entered into...

Betty Reed Buchanan
Apr 21, 2016
Woodbridge, Virginia a" Betty Reed Buchanan was a resident of Lake Ridge, Virginia community for 34 years. She lost her battle with chronic illness on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on May 20, 1945, Betty lived her early life in Nickelsville, Virginia and attended Nickelsville High School. Later, she moved to...

Wilma Louise "Billie" Bacon
Apr 20, 2016
Wilma Louise "Billie" Bacon, 88, Fall Branch, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a devoted mother, wife and caring soul. She attended Pleasant View Church of Christ and Fall Branch Church of Christ. Billie was a member of the Fall Branch Ruritan and...
Wanda J. Littleton
Apr 18, 2016
Wanda J. Littleton passed through this walk of life on Monday, April 18, 2016, surrounded by family, to enter God's heavenly kingdom. Wanda was raised in the Ducktown area of Limestone where she made her home with her husband of 52 years, Kenneth Littleton.She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernie and Mamie Crawford; sister, Wilma Rector; and brother,...
Chassie Lee Cody
Apr 18, 2016
Chassie Lee Cody, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 18, 2016 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Cody; parents, Willie and Bonnie Light; three brothers, Harvey, J.W., and Clifford Light.Chassie is survived by her two sons, Brian Cody and Jason Cody; one...
Dr. Gordon Vidmar
Apr 18, 2016
Gordon Vidmar DDS, devoted husband and father of two, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 with his wife by his side. He had battled dementia for the last several years of his life. Gordon was born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 8, 1935. Gordon received his DDS degree from Creighton University in 1959. He then served as Captain,...
Athalee Arnott Chase
Apr 18, 2016
Athalee Arnott Chase passed away on Monday, April 18, 2016 at the Life Care Center in Gray, Tennessee. She was born November 11, 1923, in Hawkins County, to John J. and Helen Ruddle Arnott. Athalee was the oldest living member of Eastern Star Free Will Baptist Church, having attended for 74 years. She served for many years as the Church...

Daniel H. Smith
Apr 17, 2016
Daniel H. Smith, 86, Kingsport, died on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Hilton, VA, he had resided in the Tri-Cities area most of his life. Daniel was an employee of Eastman where he was an organic chemical operator, retiring in April, 1986. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Army having served in...
Maridane Hood Christian
Apr 17, 2016
Maridane Hood Christian, 80, of Kingsport, went peacefully to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 17, 2016. She was born in Sullivan County, where she lived her entire life. Maridane graduated from Dobyns Bennett. She worked at Eastman and later retired from Sullivan County Department of Education. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and a wonderful "Mammy" to...
Connie Sue Hutson Miller
Apr 16, 2016
Connie Sue Hutson Miller, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was a 1974 graduate of Church Hill High School and worked at Hills Department Store until 1986.She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland Hutson and Stella Mae Benton Hutson; sister, Shirley Taylor; and infant siblings, Landon and Mary Alice...
Louise Ammons
Apr 12, 2016
Louise Ammons, 81, of Kingsport, died at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, after a brief illness. Born in Eatonton, GA, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She played her first tune on the piano around age 5. Not only could she read music and play, she could also play by ear and had...