Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Charles "Charlie" Mullins
Oct 25, 2015
Charles "Charlie" Mullins, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015. He graduated from Dryden High School. Charlie retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. Charles was a member of Serenity Improvement Group of A.A. with 42 years of sobriety.He was preceded in death by his parents, Beeler and Geneva Mullins; brothers, James,...
E. Ray Gilliam Jr
Oct 25, 2015
E. Ray Gilliam, Jr., 85, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2015.Born in Eidson, TN, he had resided in the Fall Branch community since retiring in 1968 from the United States Army. Ray had begun his military career in 1948 having served and fought in the Korean War. He also served at Fort Bliss, Texas,...
Susanne "Penny" Simonds
Oct 24, 2015
Susanne "Penny" Simonds, 72, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kingsport and a resident most of her life. Penny was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and ETSU. She had retired from Gibsons Oxygen Service and was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.Penny...
Christine Goetz Lunsford
Oct 23, 2015
Christine Lunsford departed this life on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Baysmont Healthcare Center, Kingsport. She is born October 30, 1924 in Kulmbach, Bavaria. Christine earned her laboratory technologist degree from the Technical University of Berlin during World War II, and after the war, worked as an English interpreter for the U.S. Army of Occupation in the American Sector...
Joseph Matthew "Joey" Swayze
Oct 23, 2015
Joseph "Joey" Matthew Swayze, 45, went to be with the Lord on October 23, 2015. The Joey we will remember (not the addict) was a kind, loving person. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Millard and Manda Qualls, and C.H. and Murial Swayze; uncle, Lowell Qualls; and lifelong special friend "sister" Carrie Ann Devault.Joey is survived by parents,...
John Ben Pectol III
Oct 22, 2015
John Ben Pectol, III, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2015. Born on November 8, 1947, he was the son of the late John Ben, Jr. and Annie B Donaldson Pectol. John Ben graduated from Law School at Memphis State University. He practiced law for the majority of his career in Dayton, TN and served as a juvenile...
Fred Austin
Oct 22, 2015
Fred Austin, 86, of Fall Branch passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was an avid farmer and had resided most of his life in Fall Branch. Fred was of the Baptist faith.Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Austin; parents, Walter Lee and Nettie Mae Jessee Austin; daughter, Julia Corby; and...
Hansel Light
Oct 21, 2015
Hansel Light, 74, of the Beech Creek Community, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County. Hansel enjoyed the outdoors, the mountains, and bluegrass music.He was preceded in death by his parents, Wash and Berlie Light; four brothers, Okley, Ira, Howard, and Gene Light; and one sister-in-law,...
Jack Allen Martin
Oct 20, 2015
Jack Allen Martin, 41, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.He was preceded in death by his mother, Jerry Hickman and father, Jack E. Martin.Jack is survived by his daughter, Patience Rock; son, Jaxen Flanary; sister, Jacqueline Jones and husband, Tim; brothers, Mack Peters and Johnny Peters; special brother, Mario; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.The family will receive...
John C. Browder
Oct 19, 2015
John C. Browder, 72, Kingsport, passed away peacefully at his home Monday morning following a brief illness. John was born in Scott County, Virginia where he graduated from Gate City High School. After graduating, he began his career at Eastman, retiring in 1996 following 34 years of service. John served in the Tennessee National Guard. He loved to work on...
Ernest Adams Clay
Oct 19, 2015
Ernest Adams Clay, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 19, 2015 and into the arms of his beloved wife, Mary Frances. He was a veteran of WWII, proudly serving in the Army. He served with the 4th Field Artillery Unit which later became the 97th Field F Battalion as a radio operator with a...
Mahala Catherine Johnson Cox
Oct 15, 2015
Mahala Catherine Johnson Cox, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ, on October 15, 2015. Born on December 25, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary Jane Johnson. Mahala retired from JP Stevens, formally, Borden Mills after 35 years of service. She was an avid quilter and enjoyed reading. She was a...
Lorene Bailey
Oct 13, 2015
Lorene Bailey, 89, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2015 at Holston Manor after an extended illness. Lorene was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was the daughter of the late Harlan and Nellie Bailey. She graduated from Sullivan High School in 1943. Lorene worked 44 years at Parks-Belk as a salesperson where she enjoyed meeting and satisfying her customers....
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