Obituaries

Marie "Momo" Lennertz Throp

Marie "Momo" Lennertz Throp

Jun 12, 2015

Marie "Momo" L. Throp, 75, of Kingsport, passed away at her home on June 12, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN and a member of the Dobyns-Bennett High School class of '57. She worked at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Watson's Lithographing, and retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1995, after 33 years of service. She was...

Stacy Hayes

Stacy Hayes

Jun 8, 2015

Stacy Hayes, 37, Limestone, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of the Ducktown community and was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He was a true cowboy having made many horses rack-n-roll. Stacy was an amazing father and he loved his kids unconditionally. Without question, he...

M. Ruth Cunningham Roller

M. Ruth Cunningham Roller

Jun 7, 2015

M. Ruth Cunningham Roller, Kingsport, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Wilcox Hall at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy time in the hospital and at NHC.Ruth retired from the office at Proffitt's. She was involved in many activities including teaching children's Sunday school at Sunnyside Baptist Church, playing the piano, camping, traveling, working in her flower...

Margie Ann Moody Jennings

Margie Ann Moody Jennings

Jun 7, 2015

Margie Ann Moody Jennings, 84, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a long illness. She was a graduate of Blountville High School and was employed by Tennessee Eastman for 13 years before leaving to become a full-time homemaker after the birth of her son.She was preceded in death by her...

Damien Matthew Eller

Damien Matthew Eller

Jun 7, 2015

Damien Matthew Eller, 36, Weber City, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Damien graduated from Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Cincinnati State College. He was employed as a Sheet Metal Fabricator at American Mechanical Contractors in Fall Branch, TN. Damien loved dancing, playing games, art and being a D.J.He was...

Johnny Wayne Short

Johnny Wayne Short

Jun 6, 2015

Johnny Wayne Short, 58, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents, Velma Depew Short and Dana Short, several brothers and sisters.Surviving are his loving wife, Lisa Short, sons, Jason and Nicholas Short, daughters, Kimberly Hammonds, Tonya Bear, and Heather Webb, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four brothers, six sisters,...

Brenda Jo Adams

Brenda Jo Adams

Jun 2, 2015

Brenda Jo Adams, 70, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, after a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer. Brenda was born on January 21, 1945 to the late Saxon and Elizabeth Dykes. She graduated from Lynn View High school and retired from...

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...