Obituaries

W. Kenneth Patton

W. Kenneth Patton

Aug 7, 2015

W. Kenneth Patton, Greenville, SC, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015.Formerly of Kingsport, TN, he had resided in Greenville, SC for the past 14 years and was a native of Lebanon, TN. William was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.William was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Donna Skaggs Patton. He is survived by his two...

Houston Burke

Houston Burke

Aug 7, 2015

Houston Burke, 39, of Kingsport, a precious gift from God, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2015. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1992. Houston was a U.S. Vet and former Deputy Sheriff for Sullivan County, Tennessee.He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Burke; daughter, Katie Burke; step-daughter, Emily Leeseberg; parents, Kent L. Burke and...

Raymond "Danny" Hobbs

Raymond "Danny" Hobbs

Aug 7, 2015

Raymond "Danny" Hobbs, 69, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on August 7, 2015. Born in Blountville, he was the son of the late George and Mary Hobbs. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is a Vietnam Vet. Danny was a member of Colonial Heights and Kingsport Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed playing golf...

Emma Jean "Jackie" Salyers

Emma Jean "Jackie" Salyers

Aug 7, 2015

Jackie Salyers, 82, of Kingsport, finished her long goodbye and went to see her Savior and King on Friday, August 7, 2015. She was born in Scott County, VA and had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was retired from Oakwood Markets as a cashier. Jackie had attended Rock Springs United Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed...

Robert L. Brooks

Robert L. Brooks

Aug 5, 2015

Robert Luther Brooks, 89, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2015, surrounded by his family at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Hawkins County, TN, on March 26, 1926, a son of the late Jessie and Mattie Clark Brooks, he had lived in this area his entire life. He was a veteran of...

William Lon "Bill" Barrett Jr

William Lon "Bill" Barrett Jr

Aug 5, 2015

William Lon "Bill" Barrett, Jr., 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He was a charter and active member of Mayfair United Methodist Church, serving as a delegate to the Holston United Methodist Conference, a board member of Buffalo Mountain United Methodist Camp, Charge Lay Leader, and President of the UMC Men's Club...

Joshua "Josh" Curtis Pennington

Joshua "Josh" Curtis Pennington

Aug 4, 2015

Joshua "Josh" Curtis Pennington, 38, of Walnut Cove, NC, formerly of Church Hill, went to his heavenly home following an apparent heart attack on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Josh was a graduate of Volunteer High School. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in North Carolina where he was an official door greeter. Josh was an avid animal lover....

Thomas V. Hammock

Thomas V. Hammock

Aug 4, 2015

Thomas V. Hammock, age 83, of Kingsport died Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at his home.A lifelong resident of Kingsport, he graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1949 and entered Georgia Tech in Atlanta, GA. He graduated with a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering degree in 1953 and entered the U.S. Air Force as a 2nd Lieutenant. While at Tech, he was an officer...

Howard Ray Smith

Howard Ray Smith

Aug 4, 2015

Howard Ray Smith, 73, of Kingsport, departed this life on Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Howard was born on July 5, 1942 in the Stickleyville Community of Lee County, VA. He was a 1962 graduate of Pennington High School in Pennington, VA. Howard retired from the State of Virginia Department of Corrections as a corrections...

Maxie Owens Hess

Maxie Owens Hess

Aug 3, 2015

Maxie Owens Hess, 88, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 3, 2015. She was born in Vicey, VA, and had resided in Kingsport since 1957. She was a member of the Old Regular Baptist Church for 68 years, and she will always be remembered for her love of life, church and the joy she brought to...

Robert Frank Bennett

Robert Frank Bennett

Aug 1, 2015

Robert Frank Bennett, 89, of Kingsport, passed away August 1, 2015 at Asbury Place at Kingsport. Bob was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.Following graduation from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1944, he was inducted into the 8th Air Force on February, 6, 1944 and served with the 507 Bomb Squadron until released from duty on May 19,...

Beatrice Mae Scism Meade

Beatrice Mae Scism Meade

Aug 1, 2015

Beatrice Mae Scism Meade, 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a very kind and loving mother to her children, and a wonderful mawmaw to her grandchildren. She lived a life of serving others, working as a Nurse's Aide, and later, taking care of Congressman...

Virgil V. Yonts Sr

Virgil V. Yonts Sr

Jul 31, 2015

Virgil V. Yonts, Sr. 80, West Carters Valley Rd., Church Hill, TN, died on Friday, July 31, 2015 at Wexford House. He was born on August 4, 1934 in Letcher County, Kentucky. Virgil served in the United States Navy.He was preceded in death by his mother, Pauline Skeens; father, Gabe Yonts; daughter, Stella Graham; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; brother, Robert...

Stanley Kilgore

Stanley Kilgore

Jul 30, 2015

Stanley Kilgore, 71, Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Kingsport on June 25, 1944, a son of the late Henry Kilgore, Sr., and Mae Kilgore, he had resided in this area his entire life. He was of the Nazarene faith. Mr. Kilgore had...

Lillian "Lil" Mae Lawson

Lillian "Lil" Mae Lawson

Jul 30, 2015

Lillian Mae Lawson, 100, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015, at Nova Health and Rehab Center in Weber City, VA.She was a loving wife, mother, aunt and mamaw. Lillian and her husband, Hoyt, who passed away in 2001, were members of the Eastman Camping Club. They made many friends over the years. She was a member of Gravely Baptist Church....

Beulah Banner

Beulah Banner

Jul 29, 2015

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father, which is in heaven.Beulah Mardean Banner, 91, Kingsport, died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Holston Manor. She was born Beulah Jefferson to Callie and Thomas Jefferson on February 26, 1924 in Pickens County, Alabama. She moved to Kingsport in 1953 where...

Anthony M. Nelson

Anthony M. Nelson

Jul 28, 2015

Anthony M. Nelson, 36, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Anthony was a graduate of Sullivan South High School where he had excelled in football having earned All State and Prep All American Honors. He was heavily...

Dr. James T. "Jim" Davis

Dr. James T. "Jim" Davis

Jul 27, 2015

Dr. James T. "Jim" Davis, 87, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 27, 2015. Dr. Davis was a lifelong educator, completing 50 years of service in both public and higher education. He was a first generation college graduate, and his interest in education was fostered by two of his high school teachers and his mother. He graduated in...

Jeanne Britts Hickman

Jeanne Britts Hickman

Jul 27, 2015

Jeanne Britts Hickman, 87, died on Monday, July 27, 2015.A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Oak Hill Memorial Park with The Rev. Jack P. Weikel officiating. Cemetery Details Oak Hill Memorial Park 800 Truxton Drive Kingsport, TN, 37660

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Janice Campbell

Janice Campbell

Jul 26, 2015

Janice Campbell, 63, Newport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at her home. Janice was a 1970 graduate of Fall Branch High School. She was a member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her father, James H. Arnold.Janice is survived by 2 daughters, Dominique Wilson and husband, Garney, and Selena...