Obituaries

Eleanor Jeanne Byerley

Eleanor Jeanne Byerley

Jun 1, 2015

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7Eleanor Jeanne Byerley, 89, also known as "Nan" or "Nanny", passed away peacefully at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday, June 1, 2015. She was the second child of nine, born on June 12, 1925 to the late Fred and Libby...

S. Harvey Bacon

S. Harvey Bacon

Jun 1, 2015

S. Harvey Bacon, 65, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch where he had worked as an auto mechanic for many years. Harvey was an avid NASCAR and NHRA fan. He was a loving husband, father...

Dorothy Hatley

Dorothy Hatley

Jun 1, 2015

Dorothy Hatley, 85, of Kingsport, died Monday night, June 1, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Kingsport, she had worked at Parks-Belk for many years. Dot was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Hatley.Dot is survived by her daughters, Barbara Hatley Jenkins and husband,...

MSgt. James W. Clark

MSgt. James W. Clark

Jun 1, 2015

MSgt. James W. (Jim, Uncle Bud) Clark passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born on April 10, 1932 in Sullivan County, TN. Bud was a very active member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, a church he loved dearly. Bud was a career Air Force military policeman and proudly served his country during the Vietnam era. He...

Robin S. Cobb

Robin S. Cobb

May 31, 2015

"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." Psalm 89:1Robin S. Cobb, 55, of Kingsport, was welcomed into the arms of her precious Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 31, 2015.She was born in Kingsport, graduated from Lynn View High School, and received an Associates Degree...

Marie Jones Calton

Marie Jones Calton

May 29, 2015

Marie Jones Calton, 90, went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 29, 2015.After 26 years of service, she retired in 1986 from the Sullivan County School system as a Cafeteria Manager.Marie was loving and devoted to her family and friends. She was a lifelong member of Kendricks Creek United Methodist Church, where she was the oldest person, and had...

Melba Deanna Bishop

Melba Deanna Bishop

May 28, 2015

Melba Deanna Bishop, 70, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 28, 2015, after a long hard battle with cancer. She was born in Scott County, VA on July 9, 1944 to the late Daton Brickey and Claudia Sanders Gillenwater. Melba loved watching Living Faith television, flowers, and visiting with family and friends....

Earl Hays Humber

Earl Hays Humber

May 28, 2015

Earl Hays Humber, 59, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He was born in Greenville, Mississippi. Earl was a graduate of University of Tennessee, Chattanooga with a B.S. in Accounting. He was employed for 27 years with Suncoke, 6 years with United Coal Company, and...

Pat McClintock

Pat McClintock

May 28, 2015

Mrs. Roberta "Pat" McClintock, 77, departed this life to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee, after a brief illness.Pat was born in Rogersville, Tennessee on March 1, 1938. She graduated from Swift High School in 1955. Pat attended Livingston College in Salisburg, North Carolina. She worked in the Kingsport City School...

Beulah Grace Sluder

Beulah Grace Sluder

May 27, 2015

Beulah Grace Sluder, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. She was a loving Christian and a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many.Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillie Hubbard; sister, Blanche Miller; special brother-in-law, Jim Hommell; and special nephew, Lee Miller.She is survived by her...

Bill Frye Sr

Bill Frye Sr

May 26, 2015

Bill Frye, Sr., 96, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2016 at Nova Healthcare in Scott County, Virginia. He was preceded in death in by his wife, Emma Curran Frye, and two sons, Bill Frye, Jr., and Bobby Joe Frye.Bill is survived by his sister, Mattie Sue Hamblen; grandson, Billy Frye and wife, Terry; granddaughter, Jodie Roberts; grandson, BJ...

Lonnie Alan Watts

Lonnie Alan Watts

May 25, 2015

John 3:16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.Lonnie Alan Watts, 58, of Kingsport, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, May 25, 2015.H e was of the Baptist faith and loved by all who knew him. He was as simple...

Henry Thomas Lee

Henry Thomas Lee

May 25, 2015

Henry Thomas Lee, 76, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015 at 1:00 pm, due to an apparent heart attack. Henry was born in Hurt, Virginia, where he lived until going in the U.S. Navy at age 17. While in the Navy he served as a gunner's mate on the USS Forrestal...

Margaret Lea King Selby

Margaret Lea King Selby

May 24, 2015

Margaret Lea King Selby, 76, passed away peacefully Sunday (May 24, 2015) ending her battle with Alzheimers. Margaret graduated from Sullivan High School and married Joseph "Joe Pat" Selby. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. The love she had for her grandsons knew no end. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph "Joey" Selby; parents, Knox...

Patricia "Patsy" Marsh

Patricia "Patsy" Marsh

May 23, 2015

Patricia "Patsy" Hart Marsh died unexpectedly on May 23, 2015, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ken Marsh, and a daughter, Katherine Marsh Gibson, and son-in-law Jeremy Gibson, both of Knoxville, Tennessee; she is also survived by a sister, Peggy Hart, brother James W. Hart and wife Sara, all three of Asheville,...

Beverly Jean Turner

Beverly Jean Turner

May 23, 2015

Beverly Jean Turner, 61, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at her home following a courageous fight with many health issues. She was born in Rutherford, NC and had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Beverly was a Douglas School Alumnus and had worked as a crossing guard and also as a...

Sarah "Robbie" Brunson

Sarah "Robbie" Brunson

May 23, 2015

Sarah "Robbie" Brunson, 84, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Preston Place following a brief illness. Born in Union, South Carolina, she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Robbie was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Kingsport where she had been employed as the church secretary for many years.She was preceded in...

Alysia Silas

Alysia Silas

May 22, 2015

Alysia Silas, 23, of Kingsport, went to her Heavenly home Friday, May 22, 2015.She was a loving, mother, daughter, granddaughter, and friend to many.Alysia was preceded in death by her grandmother, Evelyn Silas, Josephine Gudger and Ben Gudger.She is survived by her daughter, Mildrea Silas, of Kingsport; father, Charles R. Silas III and wife, Becky, of Church Hill; mother, Kate...

Rick Lynn "Ricky" Morelock

Rick Lynn "Ricky" Morelock

May 21, 2015

Ricky Lynn "Rick" Morelock, 57, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 21, 2015, at Holston Manor following a lengthy illness.Rick lived all his life in Kingsport. He worked for many years and retired from Wholesale Electric. He was a born-again Christian and attended Grassy Creek Freewill Baptist Church and was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Rick...

Tommy Glen Pleasant

Tommy Glen Pleasant

May 20, 2015

Tommy Glen Pleasant, 62, passed from death to life eternal on Wednesday, May 20, 2015, after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, he played football at Ketron High School and was an avid Indian artifact collector. Tommy retired from Editors Press in Hyattsville, Maryland after many years of service. He was a member...