Obituaries
Laura Caroline Brown
Jan 15, 2015
Laura Caroline Brown, 51, Kingsport, TN, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a National Merit Scholarship Winner, she attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she was a member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. Laura graduated from Appalachian State University with a...
Dorothy Virginia Morley
Jan 15, 2015
Dorothy Virginia Morley, 90, formally of Kingsport, went home peacefully to be with Jesus on January 15, 2015 at her residence in Florida. She and her husband owned and operated Morley's Roadside Market before moving to Florida in 1969 with their small children. Virginia and her husband, Gordon, owned and operated motels in Florida. She retired from the motel business...
Ella Mae Boyer Harbin
Jan 14, 2015
Ella Mae Boyer Harbin, Kingsport, TN went to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 14, 2015.Ella graduated from Sullivan High School and Whitney School of Business. She retired from Holston Defense Corporation after 23 years of service. She was employed at Mills Motor Company from 1946 till 1968. Ella was an accomplished accountant. She was selected in Who's Who in 1962...
Belva Marie Galloway
Jan 13, 2015
Belva Marie Galloway, 87, of Hillsborough, NC, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. It will never be the same without her, her beautiful smile and laugh. She always wanted to do things for others and was never concerned with herself. Belva was always a happy and cheerful person. She will truly be missed and for her...
Catherine A. Perdue
Jan 13, 2015
Catherine A. Perdue, 91, of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the residence of her son, Claude "Junior" Perdue, in Kingsport, following a long illness.Survivors include Claude "Junior" Perdue of Kingsport; granddaughter, Stephanie Burks of Johnson City; and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Harrison Burks.Mrs. Perdue will be transferred to Flora Funeral Home in Rocky Mount,...
Wanda Isabell McCamy Parton
Jan 13, 2015
.Wanda Isabell McCamy Parton, 83, of Jonesborough went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at home following an extended illness.She was the daughter of the late Moody McCamy and Nannie Caldwell McCamy Conkin.Mrs. Parton retired from Life Care Center of Gray. She loved cooking, gardening, flowers, and mostly her grandchildren. She was a member of Double...
Viola Alice Louise Calloway
Jan 13, 2015
Viola Louise Calloway, 90, Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, after several years of declining health.Viola was born on October 23, 1924, and grew up in Kingsport. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Hettie Wooten. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married the late Nathan...
Joseph E. McLean
Jan 11, 2015
Joseph E. McLean, 80, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2015. Born in Kingsport on June 12, 1934, he lived here most of his life. He worked for several years as a boilermaker and an ironworker. Joseph enjoyed working on cars, watching wrestling, singing, playing his harmonica, spending time with his family, and going to flea...
Roy Beryl Martin
Jan 10, 2015
Roy Beryl Martin, 84, of Fall Branch, passed away at his home Saturday, January 10, 2015 with his family around him.He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and Fall Branch, Tennessee. He was a farmer during his early life then retired from the Department of Transportation, State of Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.Roy Beryl was preceded in death...
Paul Wayne Eidson
Jan 9, 2015
Wayne Eidson, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2015.He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as the senior stock keeper of the 59C store room. He loved to fish and spend time at the flea market with his buddies. Wayne was a member of Depew's Chapel Church. He was a wonderful husband and father and...
Ronald Arnold
Jan 9, 2015
Ronald J. Arnold, 74, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly Friday, January 9, 2015 at his residence. His wished were to be cremated and there will be no formal services. Friends may call on the family at their residence Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 1-5 p.m.He was proud to be a mason and was a member of The Whiteside Lodge #13.Ronald...
Garcie White
Jan 8, 2015
Garcie White, 78, died on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Holston Manor.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Carolyn J. Collins
Jan 8, 2015
Carolyn J. Collins, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 8, 2015. Born in Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Stephanek Schrott. Carolyn was a grade school teacher in Long Island, NY for 30+ years.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John James "Jack"...
Tommy James Cloyd
Jan 8, 2015
Tommy James Cloyd, 79, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at his home. Tommy enjoyed farm life and worked on a dairy farm raising calves. He grew tobacco for many years. Tommy dearly loved watching his grandchildren play sports. During his last days he was at home with his family by his side. He...
Paul Ryan
Jan 7, 2015
Paul Ryan, 47, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at his home on Wednesday morning, January 7, 2015. Paul had resided in the Kingsport and Greeneville area for most of his life. He was a retired employee of Greene Valley Developmental Center in Greeneville. Paul loved the Lord and was a very caring individual who enjoyed the mountains and...
Jackie Lee Barr
Jan 6, 2015
Jackie Lee Barr, 71, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Born, April 14, 1943, a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Jackie was a son of the late Edison T. and Grace Davis Barr. Jackie graduated from Ketron High School in 1961. Mr. Barr worked for Blackburn News Agency and ANCO for...
Eckel Ivan Wallen Jr
Jan 6, 2015
Eckel Ivan Wallen, Jr., 53, of Church Hill died at his sister's home Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born in Kingsport and had resided in Church Hill all of his life. He was a Christian. Ivan enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, and writing poetry and music. He also loved animals.He was preceded in death by his parents, Eckel and...
E. LeRoy Doty
Jan 4, 2015
E. LeRoy Doty of Kingsport, beloved husband and father, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at the Asbury Center at Baysmont in Kingsport. Born June 21, 1915 in the Lost Mountain Community in Greene County, he would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year.Mr. Doty was an active founding member of Gravley Baptist Church in Kingsport where he served...
Joyce M. Morrison
Jan 4, 2015
Joyce M. Morrison, 80, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, 2015. Joyce was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a member of Oak Glen Missionary Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James E. Morrison; two infant twin sons; parents, Preston and Oliva Baxter; brother, Howard R....
Rev. William Paul Presley
Jan 4, 2015
Rev. William Paul Presley, 70, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 4, 2015, at his home following an extended illness. Paul was born in Scott County, VA, and resided in Kingsport for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army retiring from the Virginia National Guard. He was an active member of the...
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