Obituaries
Mary Willard Cobb Hunter
Nov 30, 2015
Mary Willard Cobb Hunter passed away November 30, 2015 at Gray Life Care, when Jesus took her hand. She had lived a rich, full life of 98 years. Mary was born June 30, 1917, in Cobb Hill, Windsor, N.C. in the Tidewater area. Mrs. Hunter was a member of Cavalry Baptist Church. She was always dedicated to her church and...
Denham Robert Morgan
Nov 29, 2015
Denham Robert Morgan, age 69, who lived most of his life in Kingsport, passed away on November 29, 2015.He was preceded in death by his mother, Nokomis "Nikki" Short Morgan; brother, Emery "Butch" Morgan; grandparents, Mary Ann "Ma'am" Short and R.L. "Pap" Short; and uncle, Denham Jethro "Burrhead" Short.Denham is survived by his soulmate and life partner, Ruth Ann "Ruthie"...
William Vergil Johnson
Nov 29, 2015
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." John 3:16William Vergil Johnson, 87, of Kingsport, went peacefully in his sleep to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at his home.Born on September 9, 1928, he was the son of the...
Jimmie Baldock
Nov 29, 2015
After a long, blessed life, Willie Faye "Jimmie" Baldock peacefully passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. She was a lifelong East TN resident and a longtime active member of the First Baptist Church of Kingsport. She loved her family and The Lord and was ready to be with Him.Jimmie was a loving influence on her entire family. She was of...
Verda Jo Painter
Nov 28, 2015
Verda Jo Painter, 88, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015.Mrs. Painter was born in Harlan County, Kentucky on July 2, 1927. She was a graduate of Evarts High School and Chillicothe Business School, Chillicothe, Missouri. She worked for Oak Ridge National Laboratory and later retired from Avon's Corportate Office in Delaware after 42 years of service.Mrs....
Rose Marie Darnell Arnold
Nov 26, 2015
Rose Marie Darnell Arnold, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 26, 2015. Born in Scott County, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charles Monroe and Mary Rogers Darnell. She retired from Eastman Chemical Company after many years of dedication. Rose, well known as a loving mother, was the...
Paul A. Rundquist
Nov 24, 2015
Paul Rundquist, 51, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Born in Champagne, IL on March 16, 1964, a son of Doris A. and David E. Rundquist, Sr., of Flat Rock, NC, he had resided in this area for the last 2 years, moving from Spartanburg, SC. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1991 with...
James Bert Larkins
Nov 24, 2015
James Bert Larkins, 83, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Brookhaven Retirement Center. He was born October 12, 1933 to Noah and Myrtle Larkins. Bert fought a courageous battle with Alzheimer's. He was an avid farmer and a big-hearted person who loved hunting.In addition to his parents, Bert was preceded in...
Alan Craig "Bean" Bailey
Nov 23, 2015
Alan Craig "Bean" Bailey, 55, Kingsport, died Monday, November 23, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport, TN on November 29, 1959. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, and went on to become first pressman at several local printing companies.He was known to his friends, family, and classmates, as an entertainer and storyteller -- good-natured,...
Ivo Padgett
Nov 23, 2015
Ivo Padgett, 91, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully November 23, 2015 at Wilcox Hall, Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Ivo was born in Persia, Tennessee on August 25, 1924 as the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Everhart [nee Ada Hagood]. During her youth she attended a number of schools in Tennessee and North Carolina. Her...
H. Julian Brooks
Nov 22, 2015
H. Julian Brooks, 86, Rock Springs Community, died early Sunday morning, November 22, 2015, at his home. A lifelong resident of the Rock Springs Community, he was a veteran of the Korean War.Julian was well known as owner and operator of Tire Town on West Center Street for many years. He also operated several other businesses in the Kingsport area....
Jane R. McCown
Nov 21, 2015
Jane R. McCown, 84, of Kingsport died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in South Carolina she lived in West Memphis, Arkansas, Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Colorado for two years before returning to Johnson City and was a resident of Kingsport for the last 59 years. She was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. She served...
John Wallace Larkin
Nov 21, 2015
John Wallace Larkin, 94, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015.Wallace was a native of Kingsport and was born on March 13, 1921. He worked for 40 years as a certified welder in the maintenance department at Tennessee Eastman Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Morrell Larkin, twin brothers, Ray and Raymond Larkin who...
Dexal Laster Greer
Nov 21, 2015
Dexal Laster Greer left her earthly home November 21, 2015, to join her Savior Jesus Christ and loved ones including her husband of 63 years, Dallas Eugene Greer; daughter, Andrea Erwin; parents, Hal and Callie Laster; sister, Bernice Epps; and brother, Leonard Laster. She was born in Stickleyville, VA, on November 10, 1927. She moved to Kingsport shortly after graduation...
Eulala Stidham Rogers Arnold
Nov 20, 2015
Eulala Stidham Rogers Arnold, 81, of Kingsport, a bright and beautiful star has gone out and will never be forgotten.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Garland Henry Rogers; son, Garland Wayne Rogers; and husband, Millard Clayton Arnold. Eulala is survived by her daughter, Sandi D'Costa; granddaughters, Lisa Collins, Jessica Cooke, and Breanna Rogers; grandsons, Travis Rogers, Wesley...
Maxie Jean Snader
Nov 19, 2015
Maxie Jean Snader, 80, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. She is survived by her beloved son and best friend, Jack Snader of Jonesborough.Funeral services will be private.
Millicent "Millie" Dair Stone Wilson
Nov 19, 2015
KINGSPORT - Millicent "Millie" Dair Stone Wilson, 78, died on Thursday, November 19, 2015, after complications from several years of chronic health problems. A native of Chattanooga, Millie was born in Knoxville on March 21, 1937. She and Tom met in Knoxville and were married in Chattanooga in 1961. They moved to Kingsport in 1963 when Tom began his law...
Marie Epperson Brooks
Nov 19, 2015
Marie Epperson Brooks, 82, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Thursday morning November 19, 2015, at her home following a lengthy illness. Born in Scott County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Blanche Epperson. She was also a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alvin...
Gunther H. Doerfert
Nov 17, 2015
Gunther H. Doerfert, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, surrounded by his family. Mr. Doerfert, a cum laude graduate of Heidelburg University, retired from Eastman Kodak after 39 years of service. He later directed the Safe Driving Program for AARP in the Southeast for 14 years, consulted with the Executive Service Corps, including a 4 month tour...
Melissa Lynne Burke
Nov 17, 2015
Melissa Lynne Burke, 57, died unexpectedly on November 17, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1958 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Barbara Burke; her sister, Jerri Burke Bearden; her grandparents, Charlie and Eva Deming, and Clyde and Myrtle Burke; and her dearest friend and companion, Janet Ambrose.Survivors include her...
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