Obituaries
Virginia H. Lappin
Mar 21, 2015
Virginia H. Lappin, Kingsport, TN, passed away on March 21, 2015, at Brookhaven Manor at the age of 91. Born in Chicago, she moved to Kingsport in 1951. She was an alumna of Northwestern University and a lifelong student of music, singing, and piano. For many years she was a soloist in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church in...
Paula Diane Sword
Mar 20, 2015
Paula Diane Sword, 59, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home, Friday, March 20, 2015. She was a graduate from Dobyns-Bennett High School and worked for Kingsport Times News in circulation for over 20 years, then went on to work for Fresenius Medical Care. Paula was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard...
James D. Justis
Mar 17, 2015
James D. Justis, 66, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Greeneville, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of North Greene High School and had retired from Tennessee Eastman following 31 years of service where he had worked in Tenite...
Wilburn "Jiggs" Osborne
Mar 16, 2015
Wilburn "Jiggs" Osborne, 85, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 10:45 pm Monday, March 16, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Jiggs was born in Norton, VA, and had resided in Kingsport for most of his life. He was an employee of Penn Dixie Cement Plant until retirement. He was a member of Parker Chapel Freewill...
Ella Fay Fields
Mar 15, 2015
Ella Fay Fields, 74, of Afton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She retired from the Sullivan County Department of Education following 21 years of service.She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Glade Littleton; three brothers; two sisters and 1 grandson: Robbie Light.Ella is survived by three daughters: Beverly...
Joseph "Joe" Johnson
Mar 13, 2015
Joseph "Joe" Edward Johnson, 76, of Kingsport passed away Friday, March 13, 2015.He was born and raised in Kingsport and a graduate of Sullivan High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force, serving for 4 years. After serving he attended Berea College in Kentucky then transferred to ETSU. Joe then moved overseas where he traveled extensively. He was...
Virginia S. Lane
Mar 12, 2015
Virginia S. Lane, 94, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Wexford House following a lengthy illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman W. Lane (1992); parents, I. Houston Smith and Attie B. Smith; and brother, James S. Smith. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Brenda L. Hunt and husband, Jack E., Kingsport, and Connie L....
Veneta Kibler
Mar 12, 2015
His lord said unto her, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23Veneta Kibler, 90, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully with full assurance of salvation and rest, on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at her residence.She was born...
Wanda Evans Kesterson
Mar 11, 2015
Wanda Evans Kesterson (88), a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, died at Health Care Center (Baysmont) at Asbury Place on March 11, 2015. As the wife of a dedicated, 50-Year Scout Master in the Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America; Wanda helped shape the lives of many men who reside in Kingsport. She was a true Southern Woman, extremely creative, and...
Helen Margaret Ferguson
Mar 11, 2015
Helen Margaret Ferguson, 83, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.Helen was always a sponsor for church youth trips. She had a great love for people, especially young people. For 30 years she worked in the church camp and taught knitting and crocheting at the 4H Club. Through the extension service and English as a...
Betty Sue Poe
Mar 11, 2015
Betty Sue Poe of Blountville died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 after a fulfilling and happy life, with family, friends and her church. She was born on February 24, 1932 in Fordtown, Tennessee to parents, T.F. and Ellen Durham Minga. Betty Sue graduated from Holston High School in 1949 and ETSC in 1953 with a degree in music. She taught...
Robert Baxter Williams
Mar 10, 2015
Robert Williams, 52, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Greene County and was a 1980 graduate of North Greene High School. Robert was an avid farmer and deer hunter for most of his life.He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Ruth...
Rhoda C. Hunley
Mar 10, 2015
Rhoda C. Hunley, 89, of Church Hill, died Tuesday night, March 10, 2015, at Indian Path Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born in Jonesville, VA, she had resided in Church Hill most of her life. Rhoda was a homemaker, Baptist and an avid NASCAR fan.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken "Bear" Hunley, daughter, Rhonda, parents, Henry...
Jane Roberts Whitmire
Mar 10, 2015
Rachel Jane Roberts Whitmire, age 99, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Brookhaven Manor. Born in Knoxville in 1915, daughter of the late Thomas E. Roberts and Grace Bayless Ford Roberts, she had resided in Kingsport for over 70 years. She attended Knoxville High School where she was a cheerleader and drum major. Mrs. Whitmire was an...
Henry Lawrence Malone
Mar 9, 2015
Henry Lawrence Malone, 79, of Kingsport, died peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born December 15, 1935. Henry served 8 years in the United States Navy and retired as a Mason at the age of 72. He served over thirty years as Deacon and Trustee of Power Point Ministries.He was preceded in...
Jacob Colton Halverson
Mar 8, 2015
Psalm 57:1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge;In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge till the storms of destruction pass by.Jacob Colton Wayne Halverson, 16, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born in Kingsport and was a junior at Sullivan North...
Hattie Sue "Susie" Hensley
Mar 7, 2015
Hattie Sue "Susie" Hensley, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 7, 2015. She was a resident of Life Care Center of Gray. Hattie grew up in the Fall Branch community and also lived in Gray. She was one of the first residents to live at Bethel Housing where she lived until the time of going to Life Care Center of Gray....
G. Dallas Frazier "Dall"
Mar 6, 2015
G. Dallas Frazier "Dall", 83, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord, on March 6, 2015. Born in Hawkins County, he was the son of the late Dana and Mattie "Mamaw" Mitchell Frazier. Dall served in the U.S. Army and spent time in Germany during the Korean War. He was a successful small business owner of Dall &...
Timothy Ewing
Mar 4, 2015
Timothy Daniel Ewing, 53, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 4, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport and had resided most of his life in Church Hill. He had graduated from Kingsport Christian School in 1980. He had attended Northeast State University. Timothy was employed at the Fort...
James Garfield Light
Mar 4, 2015
James Garfield Light, 81, of Kingsport, died on March 4, 2015. He was born on April 19, 1933. Garfield worked for the Sullivan County Highway Department for 33 years.He was preceded in death by his parents, Orgie and Creasie Cavin Light; brothers, Chester, Reece and Roosevelt Light; and sisters, Bertha Goad, Nellie Smith, Kathleen Simpson, Geneva and Joyce Light.Garfield is...
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