Obituaries
Jack Clark Ruth
Feb 1, 2016
Jack Clark Ruth, 82, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016, after a lengthy struggle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Jasper, VA on May 26, 1933, he resided in Kingsport his entire life. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1951. Jack served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years during the Korean War. He was a florist...
Phyllis Kay Goins
Jan 31, 2016
Phyllis Kay Goins (Aunt Kay), born June 7, 1938, went to her heavenly home peacefully at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Sunday, January 31, 2016, with her family by her side.She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and was secretary to the manager of Rental Uniform Company, retiring after 26 years of service.Phyllis was a member of Pleasant...
Marion J. "Jack" Frye
Jan 31, 2016
Jack Frye, 81, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with his family by his side. Born in Greene County, TN, and had lived most of his life in Fall Branch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired from Mason-Dixon truck line. He...
Leland Anglea Davis
Jan 30, 2016
Leland Anglea Davis, born December 11, 1922, died peacefully at his home on January 30, 2016 surrounded by family. Lee married Kingsport native, Marilyn Moore, known for her lifelong musical contributions as an accomplished pianist and teacher, 64 years ago. They raised four children, Melinda Davis, twins Laura Lee Davis and Nancy Hampson, and Vic Davis of Vic Davis Construction.He...
Wesley McCracken
Jan 29, 2016
Wesley Duane McCracken, 50, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Wes was a certified mechanic.He was preceded in death by one son, Wesley Dylan McCracken; two grandsons, Gabriel Willis and Anthony Kaiser; and parents, Earl and Betty McCracken.Wesley is survived by his wife of 30 years, Reeca McCracken; one daughter, April Kaiser...
Margie Slemp Andes
Jan 29, 2016
Margie Slemp Andes passed away Friday, January 29th, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. She was born May 27th, 1929 in Farraday, Kentucky. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Margie and Dr. G.D. Andes were married for 62 years. They moved to Kingsport in 1952. She was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. She was...
Scott Taylor Westmoreland
Jan 28, 2016
Scott Taylor Westmoreland, son of Dr. Dennis and Barbara Westmoreland, passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 28, 2016. Scott was born in Bossier City, Louisiana on August 9, 1973. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1991 and The University of Tennessee in 1995.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents H.A. and Ruth Westmoreland and his...
William "Bill" S. Kirkhuff
Jan 28, 2016
William "Bill" S. Kirkhuff, 96, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born October 14, 1919 in Cherry Valley, PA, the son of the late Eugene and Bertha Kirkhuff and lived in Monroe Co, PA for 87 years before moving to Kingsport. Bill served in the Marine Corp during World War II and retired from Tobyhanna Army...
Dorothy Quillen Nunley
Jan 27, 2016
Dorothy Quillen Nunley, 82, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was a faithful member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church. Dorothy worked at the Desta Kup for 35 years.Dorothy was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Ruby Quillen; husband, Floyd...
Jean Ellis Bridwell
Jan 27, 2016
Jean Ellis Bridwell, age 85, died January 27, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born to the late William Max Ellis and Anne Price Ellis on September 10, 1930 in Hawkins County, but lived most of her life in Kingsport. Jean was a master teacher who taught in Hawkins County, Sullivan County and Kingsport city schools until her retirement...
Dr. Keith H. Byrd
Jan 26, 2016
Dr. Keith H. Byrd, of Kingsport, TN, passed away January 26, 2016. He was a graduate of Berea College and the University of Louisville, where he completed a medical degree. He served two years as a captain in the Air Force. Dr. Byrd worked for many years as a physician in the Emergency Department at Holston Valley Medical Center in...
George F. Teague
Jan 25, 2016
George F. Teague, 82, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. Born in Newport, TN, he had resided in Kingsport since 1973. George had retired from the U.S. Air Force with 23 years of service and was a Vietnam Veteran. After retiring from the Air Force George went to work at...
Callie Crawford
Jan 25, 2016
Callie Crawford, 86, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Rev. John Crawford, on Monday, January 25, 2016. She was a member of Walker's Fork Baptist Church. Callie was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John Crawford; two sons, Dennis Paul Crawford and...
John C. Dayton
Jan 25, 2016
John C. Dayton, 75, of Kingsport, died Monday, January 25, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. John's greatest joy was spending time with his family and keeping in touch with his many friends around the country. He was well known for his fine woodworking and furniture-making skills and also for his sharp wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed...
Emma V. Hale
Jan 23, 2016
Emma V. Hale, 102, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born on April 24, 1913, Emma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved and served her Lord and Savior. Emma retired from Rental Uniform Company due to her health. She attended Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kinnie Hale;...
Clarice Lillie Maddox
Jan 21, 2016
Clarice Lillie Maddox of Kingsport passed away January 21, 2016, at her home. Clarice was a life-long member of Kendricks Creek United Methodist Church (KCUMC). She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Reba Fulkerson; infant daughter, Janet; sister, Jewell Johnson and late husband, Joe Yarbrough.Clarice is survived by her husband, John Maddox; three daughters, Tammy Moore, Debra...
Shirley Smith
Jan 21, 2016
Shirley R. Smith, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2016. She was born in Kingsport, where she had been a lifelong resident. Shirley graduated from Lynn View High School. She was a charter member of Christ Fellowship where she taught Sunday School for several years. She was preceded in death by her loving...
O. Jean Seal
Jan 21, 2016
O. Jean Seal, 80, Kingsport passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 21, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Knoxville and grew up in Johnson City. She was the last surviving child of Creed Davis Seal and Ollie Elmer Seal.A graduate of University High, she received a BS and MS in Chemistry from East Tennessee State...
Robert Lee "Rob" Ward
Jan 19, 2016
Robert Lee Ward, 76, Kingsport, was called home early Tuesday morning, January 19, 2016, following a brief illness. He was born in Kingsport, where he had lived his entire life. Rob served as a Sullivan County Constable for the 13th District for many years and retired from the Kingsport Housing Authority.He was preceded in death by his parents and 14...
Jerry Ray Neff
Jan 18, 2016
Jerry Ray Neff, 62, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Carter's Valley Community and had worked for the City of Kingsport Public Works for 35 years. Jerry enjoyed playing cards and NASCAR. He loved his family and would give anybody the shirt off his back.He...
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