Obituaries
Ruth Hay McNabb
Jul 13, 2015
Ruth Hay McNabb, 89, died on Monday, July 13, 2015, at her home in Kingsport, Tennessee. Born on November 9, 1925, in Brownville Junction, Maine, she spent her early life there and on Scootic Lake before moving to Spencer, North Carolina with her family. She was a 1943 graduate of Spencer High School and in 1947 graduated from Catawba College...
Iva Nell Chapman
Jul 13, 2015
Iva Nell Chapman, 74, my best friend, girlfriend and wife of 56 years, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2015 at her home. She was born in Greene County, TN and resided in Kingsport since 1959. Iva Nell graduated from Baileyton High School and attended ETSU. She had worked in the finance department at Home Federal and later, First Tennessee...
Mary J. Light
Jul 12, 2015
Mary Light was quick with a smile and enjoyed life. She was married to Truman Light for more than forty-seven years and in addition to being her husband, he was her best friend who loved and served her well throughout their marriage together. Mary Light passed away on July 12, 2015.She was born in, and was a resident of Kingsport....
Paul Barteck
Jul 12, 2015
Paul Barteck, 71, of Fall Branch went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home. Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had resided in Fall Branch for the past four years. Paul was a 20 year veteran in the U.S. Air Force. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland and his master's degree...
Jason Ledbetter
Jul 12, 2015
A life well lived - Philippians 4: 6-7Jason Ledbetter, 48, entered Heaven and eternal peace on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home in Chicago, Illinois of an apparent heart attack. Jason was born on August 3, 1966 in Kingsport, Tennessee, the son of Gary B. Ledbetter (deceased) and Carol Ledbetter Garst of Chucky, Tennessee. He graduated from Sullivan South...
Dorothea Weigt Whetsel
Jul 12, 2015
Dorothea Weigt Whetsel, of New Market Alabama, died unexpectedly on July 12, 2015.Mrs. Whetsel was born in Berlin, Germany in 1938, where she grew up and then later met her husband LTC Homer R. Whetsel (deceased 1997) who was the love of her life. She was a loving and caring person who loved life and all it had to offer....
Roena Vondenberger
Jul 11, 2015
Roena Vondenberger, 57, born in Erwin, TN, went to be with her loving late husband Joe Vondenberger on July 11th, 2015. She is survived by her mother, Irma Parker; four children, Travis and wife Melanie, Blake, Heather and husband JC, and Jamie with wife Ashley; nine beautiful grandchildren, Skyler, Brett, Stacy, Rylee, Christian, Gracelyn, Damion, Triston and Carson; and brothers...
Juanita Vaughn
Jul 11, 2015
Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.Proverbs 31:10Juanita Gertrude Vaughn, 82, was carried away by the angels on Saturday morning, at home with her family.Juanita was born on April 23, 1933 to the late Conley and Emma Mae Castle. Waiting to welcome her home were sisters, Stella Mae Hooper, Margaret Williams, Dorothy Stanley; and...
Maxie Slaughter Cox
Jul 10, 2015
Who could find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.Proverbs 31:10Maxie Kathleen Slaughter Cox, 97, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015, following a brief illness at Holston Valley Medical Center. Daughter of the late John and Lenny Godsey Slaughter, she attended West Colonial Hills Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Maxie was preceded in death...
Beverly Jo Anne Schism
Jul 8, 2015
Beverly Jo Anne Schism, 79, of Kingsport passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness.She was born March 4, 1936 on the farm of her maternal grandparents, Smith and Nell Fisher Long in Whitesburg. She was the widow of the late George Robert "Bob" Schism who she married June 1, 1958, at the...
Pam Haynes
Jul 8, 2015
Pam Lynn Haynes, 54, of Kingsport, passed away on July 8, 2015 at Disneyworld, the happiest place on earth. Pam was a giver with a big heart who loved helping people. She was adored by her grandson and thought the world of him. Pam was a loving mom, crazy granny, sister and friend.She was preceded in death by her brother,...
Sharon Shamp
Jul 8, 2015
Sharon Shamp, 51, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at her home. Born in Kingsport, she had resided all of her life in Fall Branch. Sharon was a great caregiver for her father and worked side by side with her brother Tim, as a beekeeper. She was a Christian.She was preceded in death...
Roy Everette Johnson
Jul 7, 2015
Roy Everette Johnson, 62, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center. He was a charter member of Damascus Road Independent Missionary Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. and Josie Adams.Roy is survived by his son, Kermit L. Johnson and wife, Candace; daughter, Christina R. Johnson Quillin; son, Josiah J. Johnson;...
Roy Edward Golden
Jul 7, 2015
Roy Edward Golden, 76, passed away in his sleep on July 7, 2015. He was born on November 12, 1938 in Sebring, Florida. Roy was a kind and giving person and always wanted to help people. He retired from the University System of Georgia, working for many years as a guidance counselor and psychology professor at Darton College in Albany,...
Jerry William Vaughn
Jul 7, 2015
Jerry William Vaughn, 85, Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 7, 2015.Born December 13, 1929, the son of the late Emory and Bernice Vaughan, Jerry served in the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Lakenheath, England. He retired from AFG Industries after 40 years of service. He was an avid Dobyns-Bennett High School,...
Bill J. Lee
Jul 6, 2015
Bill J. Lee, 83 of Kingsport, peacefully passed away at his residence on July 6, 2015. He was born in Church Hill to Joe Vance and Cora Messick Lee. Bill graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1950 as Vice President of the National Honor Society and lettered in basketball and baseball his junior and senior years. In those years he...
Staff Sargent J.D. Hickman
Jul 5, 2015
Staff Sargent JD Hickman, 68, of Kingsport passed away after a long illness at the VA Medical Center on Sunday July 5, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, except during his time serving in the military. He was a member of New Zion Faith Center. JD graduated from Dobyns-Bennett HS, Alaska Methodist University, and UT Law School. He...
Don Francisco
Jul 5, 2015
Don Francisco passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1929, and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.Don was a 1948 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and played on their 1947 undefeated and unscored on football team. He attended Tennessee Tech. Don retired from Clemons Cab. Clemons, the family company, provided ground...
Ursula Marie Petillo
Jul 4, 2015
Ursula Maria Petillo, 87, Kingsport, went to sleep in death on July 4, 2015. She was born September 6, 1927, in Berlin, Germany, and was known lovingly to family and friends as "Nanny" or "Ushie."Ursula immigrated to the United States in 1952 along with her three small children and settled in Bloomfield, NJ. Being of German descent and living life...
L.A. Henry
Jul 3, 2015
L. A. Henry, 62, of Kingsport departed this life Friday, July 3, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center.Born in Kingsport on May 1, 1953, a son of the late Arvel and Freddie McClellan Henry, he has resided in this area most of his life. L. A. graduated from Lynn View High School in 1971. Mr. Henry was employed as a...
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