Obituaries

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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Mildred T. Wampler
Feb 23, 2015
Mildred T. Wampler, 94, formerly of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Taylors Valley, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 54 years, William E. (Gene) Wampler; parents, Alice Hash and Roby F. Thompson; brothers, Ed Thompson and Roby Thompson, Jr.; and sisters, Winona Hall...
Lynn Francisco
Feb 22, 2015
Henry Lynn Francisco, 83, Kingsport, died on Sunday February 22, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Lynn was born in Kingsport to Lyle and Pearl Clemons Francisco on April 30, 1931. He resided in Chicago and St. Louis before moving back home to Kingsport. He retired from Eastman after 43 years of service. Lynn was a faithful, longtime member...