Obituaries

Blake C. Bullis

Blake C. Bullis

Nov 5, 2015

Blake C. Bullis, 23, of Asheville, North Carolina formerly of Kingsport, died Thursday evening after complications with muscular dystrophy duchenne. Blake had graduated in 2011 from Sullivan Central High School as a scholastic honor student. He was a member of Indian Springs Christian Church. Blake always had a smile on his face even though he had many physical challenges. He...

Marcia W. Hale

Marcia W. Hale

Nov 4, 2015

Marcia W. Hale of Kingsport, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Born in Knoxville in 1936, she raised her family in Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert L. "Skip" Hale.Marcia is survived by 3 daughters, Carol Jernigan and husband, Jeff of Jonesborough, Mary Kublawi of Gray, and Annie Hale and...

Frances Horne Litz

Frances Horne Litz

Nov 4, 2015

Frances Horne Litz, 84, of Blountville, TN, went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, after a lengthy illness. She was a former member of Centenary United Methodist Church and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She retired from Walmart in Colonial Heights. Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.She was...

Kermit Morelock

Kermit Morelock

Nov 2, 2015

Kermit Morelock, 81, Beech Creek Community, was called home Monday afternoon, November 2, 2015. Kermit was born in Beech Creek where he had lived for most of his life. Kermit was a retired employee of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home where he worked for more than 50 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Kermit loved people and loved to trade.He was...

Edmond Lynn Alley M.D.

Edmond Lynn Alley M.D.

Nov 2, 2015

Edmond Lynn Alley, M.D., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2015 at the age of 86. He was the youngest of four children, born at home in Church Hill, TN, to Jesse Clyde Alley and Grace Wallace Alley.Ed graduated from Church Hill High School in 1947 and completed his pre-medical studies at Emory...

Martha Ross Walker

Martha Ross Walker

Nov 2, 2015

Martha Ross Walker, 94, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2015, at Elmcroft Assisted Living. She was born in Greeneville, TN on July 10, 1921 and was the daughter of the late William Ogburn Ross and Rubye Bailey Ross.Martha graduated from Greeneville High school and attended Tusculum College and East Tennessee Teacher's College. She was employed by Holston...

Mattie K. Looney

Mattie K. Looney

Nov 1, 2015

Mattie K. Looney, 85, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 1, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. Mattie taught the 6th grade at Fall Branch School and was also an excellent homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Looney; parents, Bache...

Maree Hall

Maree Hall

Nov 1, 2015

Maree Hall, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on November 1, 2015. She graduated from Shoemaker High School in Gate City, Virginia and attended Westhampton College at the University of Richmond. Maree was a member of Oakwood Forest Christian Church where she was in the Dorcas Circle and choir. She was a member of PEO Chapter V,...

Richard W. Coomer

Richard W. Coomer

Oct 31, 2015

Richard W. Coomer, 82, of Kingsport passed away on October 31, 2015 at Elmcroft Assisted Living."I have fought a good fight, kept the faith and paved my road to heaven."He was born in Appalachia, Virginia and had resided in Kingsport from an early age. He was a veteran of the US Army serving in the Korean Conflict. Richard was a...

Barbara Litton

Barbara Litton

Oct 30, 2015

Barbara Litton, a strong and courageous woman of faith passed away peacefully at her home in Kingsport on October 30, 2015, at the age of 74. She was an inspiration of strength, love, courage, and faith to all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her parents Clarence Edward Litton and Maude Belle Litton of Kingsport, brother James Edward...

Fred A. Hilton

Fred A. Hilton

Oct 30, 2015

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness."Fred A. Hilton, 94, went to be with the Lord on October 30, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born and raised in Scott County and resided in Kingsport. Fred was...

Claude E. Breeding

Claude E. Breeding

Oct 29, 2015

Claude E. Breeding, 74, Bloomingdale, went to be with his Lord and Savior, his great physician, at 9:00 a.m., Thursday, October 29, 2015 after 11 years of fighting multiple myeloma. Claude was born in Kingsport and had lived in Bloomingdale his entire life. He was a graduate of Ketron High School where he was drum major his senior year. He...

George Huettel Gose Sr

George Huettel Gose Sr

Oct 28, 2015

George Huettel Gose, Sr., 86, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning at Asbury Place.He was born in Norton, Virginia on October 11, 1929, the son of Samuel Hopkins Gose and Monica Marie Huettel.George graduated from Emory & Henry College in 1953 with a degree in engineering.As a veteran of the Korean War, he served both on the front and...

John Calvin Briggs

John Calvin Briggs

Oct 28, 2015

John Calvin Briggs, 74, passed away on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at The Wexford House in Kingsport. John was born in White Pine, TN and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Kingsport. A retired pharmacist, he loved his family, his church and watching sports - especially UT football and the NY Yankees. He also had a great...

Darren Ellenburg

Darren Ellenburg

Oct 28, 2015

Darren Keith Ellenburg, 50, of Chuckey, TN, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 28, 2015. Darren was a Paramedic/EMT instructor and coordinator, professor, and paramedic program director at Northeast State Community College. He was past president of Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Education Association (TEMSEA), and past chairman of the Tennessee Emergency Medical Services Board. Darren was an avid TN Vols fan.He...

Michael Lynn Droke

Michael Lynn Droke

Oct 28, 2015

Michael Lynn Droke, 52, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015, due to complications from an accidental fall.He was born in Kingsport and grew up in Lebanon, VA. He participated in and won many cattle and sheep shows and was an active member in the local 4-H Club. He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1981.Mike was an employee of Eastman...

Mary Irwin Gordon

Mary Irwin Gordon

Oct 27, 2015

Mary Irwin Gordon, MPH R.N. departed this life for a home in Heaven on Tuesday, October 27, 2015, in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born July 1, 1926 the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. William Jones Gordon, well-beloved figures in the spiritual life of the Spray community. She earned a diploma from the School of Nursing at St. Luke's Hospital...

Bette Phillips Summar

Bette Phillips Summar

Oct 26, 2015

Bette Phillips Summar, 85, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 26, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents Eunice Lee and Mary Elizabeth Phillips; two sisters, Martha Sue P. Meals and Nancy P. Sanders; one brother, George "Buddly" Phillips. Bette leaves behind her husband of 63 years, Eldon L. Summar; three children, Lola Jean Nichols (Dan)...

Bobby Jack Alvis

Bobby Jack Alvis

Oct 26, 2015

Bobby Jack Alvis, 78, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015. Jack was born in Rogersville, TN and moved to Kingsport when he was 7 years old. After graduating from Dobyns-Bennett HS and East Tennessee State College, Jack served as an officer in the United States Army in Germany. When he returned to Kingsport, he married the girl next door, and...

Paul Bennett

Paul Bennett

Oct 25, 2015

"The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated."Mahatma GandhiPaul Bennett, age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 25, 2015. He was born in Big Stone Gap, VA in 1937 to W.H. Bennett and Gladys Bennett. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a 50+ year member of...