Obituaries
Marjorie Dawson
Apr 1, 2016
Marjorie Elizabeth Steadman Dawson, a life-long resident of Fall Branch, passed away April 1, 2016, at the age of 86, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born February 16, 1930 to Fred and Mae Strickler Steadman, and was their third child and last living child. Marjorie attended school at Alleghanny, Fall Branch, and was a 1949 graduate from...
Randall "Shine" Nunley
Mar 29, 2016
Randall "Shine" Nunley, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 28, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Shine was a devoted husband, father, step-father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He enjoyed riding his bike, fishing, hunting, and gardening. Shine was a precious soul who was loved by all. He loved to laugh and spend time with his family,...
Rebecca (Becky) Bowman Ferguson
Mar 29, 2016
Rebecca (Becky) Bowman Ferguson, 82, of Kingsport, went home on March 29, 2016. She was preceded in death by Worley and Bonnie Bowman; daughter, Edna Fredrick; granddaughter, Amy Riner Mathes; and brother, James Bowman.She was a loving mother to Connie Riner and husband, Junior, James Ferguson and wife, Angie, Christine Davenport and fiancé, Jim Farmer, and Margaret Reynolds and husband,...
Betty Joyce Chandler Begley
Mar 29, 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.Betty Joyce Chandler Begley, 83, of Kingsport, has gone home to be with her heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at her residence with her family by...
Michael McKenzie Howle
Mar 29, 2016
Michael McKenzie Howle, 69, of Kingsport, died on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at his home surrounded by family. Mike was an Eagle Scout and graduated from North Carolina State University in 1968 with a B.S. in Textile Technology. He went to work for Eastman Chemical Company the same year, retiring as Global Credit Manager in 2000. A year later, he...
Velma Mae Harkleroad Hammonds
Mar 27, 2016
"Who can find a virtuous woman?Her children arise up, and call her blessed."Velma Mae Hammonds, 88, Kingsport, went to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, after a period of declining health. Mrs. Hammonds resided in Kingsport her entire life. Velma was a charter member of West Kingsport Church of God and attended Weber City Church of...
Jackie M. Free
Mar 27, 2016
Jackie M. Free, born June 6, 1934, passed away peacefully in his sleep and entered into his heavenly kingdom on Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7) Jackie was born in Kingsport, TN where he spent his entire...
Clara Ruth Light
Mar 26, 2016
Clara Ruth Light, 81, of the Beech Creek Community, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Greeneville, TN and had resided most of her life in Rogersville. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her parents, Perry and Mattie Wines; daughter, Connie Lucas; son, Billy Lucas; and brother,...
Linda Osborne
Mar 25, 2016
Linda Osborne, 68, Church Hill, stepped into the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 25, 2016. Born in Lebanon, Virginia, she had resided most of her life in Church Hill. Linda was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.She was preceded in death by her husband, Randy Osborne,...
Allen A. Compton
Mar 25, 2016
Allen A. Compton, 75, Kingsport, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 25, 2016, after a courageous battle with dementia surrounded by his family. He was born in Greene County and resided in Kingsport since childhood. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School class of '60. Allen was active in sports and was captain of the football team....
Helen F. Morelock
Mar 24, 2016
Helen F. Morelock, 76, Rogersville, was called home early Thursday morning, March 24, 2016, at her home. Helen was born in Scott County, VA. She had resided in Kingsport, Mt. Carmel and Rogersville for most of her life. Helen was an employee of Indian Path Medical Center until her retirement. She was a member of Beech Creek Missionary Baptist Church....
Arbadella Poodle Brooks
Mar 24, 2016
Arbadella "Poodle" Brooks, 77, Kingsport, died at 5:30 pm on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Wexford House. Poodle was a lifelong resident of the Rock Springs Community and was a graduate of Sullivan High School. She was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Julian Brooks on November 22, 2015; brothers,...
William "Bill" Adron Kidd
Mar 23, 2016
William "Bill" Adron Kidd, 79, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at his home, surrounded by his family. Bill was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and attended Summerville Baptist Church. He retired from A&L/Brock after 43 years of service. Bill loved farming tomatoes and was very generous about sharing his bounty.He was preceded...
Debbie Winegar
Mar 23, 2016
Debbie Winegar, 60, Kingsport, died at 5:58 pm on Wednesday March 23, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, she was employed with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center for 38 years. Debbie never met a stranger, especially children. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church and a former Sunday School Teacher.She was preceded in...
Cotella Reedy Clark
Mar 23, 2016
Cotella Reedy Clark, 100, Kingsport, went to be with her husband on March 23, 2016. She started volunteering with the American Red Cross at the age of 90. Cotella enjoyed baking, flowers and crochet.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Clyde Clark; children, Jack Allen Clark, Emma Lou Beckowitz, Valis Clark and Anita Newman; sister,...
Betty Jo Fleming Franklin
Mar 21, 2016
Betty Jo Fleming Franklin, born October 30, 1930, died at her home in Hermitage, TN on Monday, March 21, 2016. Betty was a graduate of Lynn View High School as a member of its first graduating class of 1949. She was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church for many years and recently attended New Hope Baptist Church in Hermitage,...
Sinclair C. Preston
Mar 21, 2016
Sinclair C. Preston (88) died peacefully at home on March 21, 2016 in the company of his loving wife of 17 years, Betsy Plank Preston. Mr. Preston was a graduate of Bristol Virginia High School, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI), and Rochester Institute of Technology. Preston was a life-long printer who became the owner and president of Preston Printing Company. He...
Orley Ray Blakley
Mar 20, 2016
Orley Ray Blakley, 81, of Fall Branch, died Sunday, March 20, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Sullivan County where he resided most of his life before moving to Fall Branch, Orley was a graduate of Sullivan High. He was stationed in Hawaii in the U.S. Army for 4 years. Orley Ray retired...
Edward Eugene Brooks (Gene)
Mar 19, 2016
Edward Eugene Brooks (Gene), 87, of Kingsport, died Saturday, March 19 at Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport. A native of Ewing, VA, Gene is an army veteran. He served as County Court Clerk of Wise County. Gene was the town manager in Appalachia for 20+ years, and the executive director of Waste Management Authority of Norton, Coeburn & Wise,...
Dorothy Grills Christian
Mar 17, 2016
Dorothy Grills Christian, 92, Church Hill, TN, went to rest on the 17th of March, 2016. Born in Baileyton, TN, she worked at the Kingsport Press for 28 years as the cafeteria manager. She then worked at Jack's Restaurant and at the Mountaineer before retiring. Dorothy was a lifetime member of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters...
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