Obituaries

Rhoda C. Hunley

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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...

Gary K. Babb

Gary K. Babb

Mar 4, 2015

Gary Kay Babb, 73, of Church Hill, passed away March 4, 2015 at Welmont - Holston Valley Medical Center. Kay worked about 11 years for the City of Kingsport before working many years for Loven Ready - Mix.Kay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. His grandchildren were the light of his life.Kay's love of music was lifelong. At...

Sandra Kay Davis Taylor

Sandra Kay Davis Taylor

Mar 4, 2015

Sandra Kay Davis Taylor, 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2015.She was born in Kingsport on March 27, 1945 and attended Lynn View High School. Sandra spent her younger years traveling with her military family, retiring in Kingsport, TN.She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Taylor; her mother, Henrietta Davis; and her sister, Wanda Goodall.Sandra is survived...

Betty Ann Bailey Harmon

Betty Ann Bailey Harmon

Mar 3, 2015

Betty Ann Bailey Harmon, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. Betty was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and the daughter of the late Harlan and Nellie Bailey. She graduated from Sullivan High School in 1946. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and caregiver. She was a devoted member of Glen Alpine...

Virginia Ann Taylor McCartt

Virginia Ann Taylor McCartt

Mar 3, 2015

Virginia Ann (Jan) Taylor McCartt, 91, of Kingsport, died peacefully at her home on March 3, 2015. Jan was born on May 10, 1923, in Morristown to the late Hugh Morrisett and Mary Louise Taylor. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Kingsport. Jan was a life-long resident of East Tennessee and a life-long Methodist. With...

Rosa Ann Dean

Rosa Ann Dean

Mar 1, 2015

Rosa Ann Dean, 67, of Duffield, VA passed away peacefully Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Lonesome Pine Hospital following a period of declining health.Born in Sullivan County, TN on May 23, 1947, a daughter of the late Bill and Violet Dean, she has resided in the area most of her life. She was a member of Arnold's Chapel and was...

Mary Dunn

Mary Dunn

Feb 28, 2015

Mary (Dickie) Dunn of Fall Branch, TN passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Holston Manor Nursing Home, Kingsport, TN after a lingering illness.Mary was born October 19, 1931 to the late Charlie and Artie Ward. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Fall Branch. Mary retired from Piccadilly Cafeteria in Kingsport.In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Janeen Ward

Janeen Ward

Feb 25, 2015

Janeen Ward, 54, of Kingsport crossed over into Glory late Wednesday night with a smile on her face following a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Never allowing her circumstances to tarnish her faith or steal her joy, Janeen was a source of inspiration to all those who were blessed to call her friend. Blessed is how Janeen consistently referred to...

Howard "Cordell" McCulley

Howard "Cordell" McCulley

Feb 25, 2015

Howard "Cordell" McCulley, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Asbury Place Kingsport. Born in Kingsport, he was the son of the late Jeremiah and Julia Kate Roller McCulley. Cordell served in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. New Orleans. When health allowed he loved collecting and refinishing antiques, and gardening, raising tomatoes and beans.In addition to...

Mary Angela Ramey Beuris

Mary Angela Ramey Beuris

Feb 25, 2015

Mary Angela Ramey Beuris, Kingsport, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.She was preceded in death by her parents, Jewel and Paul Ramey, sister, Carol Wood, and brother, James "Bud" Ramey.Mary is survived by her husband, Bill Beuris; son, Andrew N. Beuris and wife, Jessica; daughter, Lauren H. Marquis and husband, Derek of Portland, OR; sisters, Martha Taylor...

Carolyn J. Tincher

Carolyn J. Tincher

Feb 24, 2015

Carolyn J. Tincher, 69, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after cardiac arrest. Born in Kingsport, where she resided all of her life, Carolyn had worked at First Broad Street Childcare Center for 15 years. She loved to cross stitch and read.She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Wayne Tincher of...

Loretta Rogers Brandon

Loretta Rogers Brandon

Feb 24, 2015

2 Timothy 4:7I have a fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faithLoretta Rogers Brandon, 91, of Kingsport, graduated from this life on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at Holston Manor following a period of declining health. Born in Rogersville, TN on July 11, 1923, a daughter of the late James R. and Addie Shepard...

Tamara Short Schafer

Tamara Short Schafer

Feb 24, 2015

Tamara Short Schafer, 49, of Knoxville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Knoxville, TN.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.