Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Graveside Service JUL 31. 12:00 PM
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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...
Alma H. Burnette
Jul 26, 2015
Alma H. Burnette, 102, Church Hill, TN, formerly of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015. She was born in Overton County, TN and lived in Knoxville before moving to Church Hill. Alma was a member of Beaver Ridge United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, W.C. (Claude) Burnette, parents, George and...
Jerry Lynn Mitchell
Jul 25, 2015
Jerry Lynn Mitchell, 68, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 25, 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was proud of his services with the U.S. Army, and retired SFC U.S. Army, Special Ops Airborne. Jerry was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.He is together in heaven with his mother, Mabel Mitchell; grandparents, Rose and Henry Collins; his identical twin brother,...
Marie Smith Shipley
Jul 24, 2015
Marie Smith Shipley, 86, of Kingsport, died July 24, 2015. She was a loving wife, mother, and friend. Marie was a member of Vernon Heights Baptist Church and she dearly loved her church family. She enjoyed baking, laughing, and fellowship with friends. Marie loved The Lord.She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Birdsie Shipley; her parents,...
Carl Wheelock
Jul 22, 2015
Carl Wheelock, 84, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in Greene County, he had resided most of his life in Fall Branch. Carl had graduated in 1949 from Sulphur Springs High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War....
Sergeant First Class Robert "Bobby" Lewis Tipton
Jul 22, 2015
Sergeant First Class Robert "Bobby" Lewis Tipton, 45, left his earthly home on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 at his home in Catlettsburg, KY. He was born on April 26, 1970 in Kingsport, TN. During his senior year of high school he joined the Army Reserves. He worked for the City of Kingsport for several years before joining the United States...
Joel Wood
Jul 21, 2015
Joel Wood, 83, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015, after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided all of his life, Joel served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. He was the owner/operator of his own construction business in Kingsport.He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Joda Wood of Kingsport; daughter, Valerie Rowlett...
Alta Irvin Tester
Jul 20, 2015
Alta Irvin Tester, 75, of the Fordtown Community, went to be with her Jesus on Monday, July 20, 2015 at the home of her nephew. Alta was born February 20, 1940 in Fordtown, TN, where she spent her entire life. She graduated from Holston High School and was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church. Alta served in several capacities with...
Ruth Hardy Richardson
Jul 20, 2015
Ruth Hardy Richardson of Kingsport reached out for the hand of Jesus Monday, July 20, 2015. She was born in Danville, VA, and had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church and served in the Top 40, Circle # 3 and a committed Christian. Ruth was a devoted wife,...
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