Obituaries
Regina Ruth Buchanan
Nov 27, 2014
Regina Ruth Buchanan, 61, of Gate City, VA, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2014, after a lengthy illness. As a young woman, Regina was in the Peace Corps. She worked at Advanced Home Health Care as a physical therapist for many years. Regina also taught children with special needs for several years. She dedicated her...
Alma Fleenor Sells
Nov 27, 2014
Alma M. Sells, 88, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord at 2:00 am on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Life Care Center of Gray following a brief stay. Alma was born in Sullivan County where she had lived her entire life. Mrs. Sells was a homemaker and member of Beulah Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her...
Dr. Rex Haren, PhD
Nov 26, 2014
Dr. Rex Haren, PhD, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, following a lengthy illness. Dr. Haren was born in Greene County on October 10, 1926, one of six siblings, to James Roy and Dessie Dixon Haren. Dr. Haren served his country in the Army Air Corp and later went to college on the GI Bill. He graduated from the University...
Robert Nathaniel Hite
Nov 25, 2014
Robert Nathaniel Hite, 67, of Mt. Carmel, passed from this life into the arms of Jesus Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was a heavy equipment operator for many years and liked to farm.He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Stella Hite; sisters, Margaret, Loretta, and Elsie; and brothers, Paul and David.Robert is survived by his brothers, Johnny...
Eula Mae Jones
Nov 25, 2014
Eula Mae Jones, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Counsil, VA, she was the daughter of the late Ezra and Bertha Ball Presley. Eula retired from Eastman Kodak after many years. When health allowed she loved tending to her flowers. She attended Vernon Heights Baptist...
Richard John Mitchell
Nov 23, 2014
Richard Mitchell, 68, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1965 and was a Vietnam Vet. He served four years as a Medical Specialist during the Vietnam War. He is preceded in death by his parents, John R. Mitchell and Lola L. Tucker Mitchell.He is...
Denny F. Darnell Jr
Nov 22, 2014
Denny Darnell, known as "The General" by his peers, 70, passed away peacefully of an apparent heart attack Saturday, November 22, 2014 in Tazewell, VA, surrounded by family and friends.Born in Coeburn, VA on September 1, 1944, a son of the late Denny F. and Hazel Campbell Darnell, growing up in Slant, VA, he has resided in Kingsport for the...
William Steven Downa
Nov 21, 2014
William Steven Downa "Steve", age 65, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Houston Downa and his brother Michael Warren Downa.He is survived by his mother Mrs. Alla Deane Downa, life partner Carol Regonini, and man's best friend "Charlie" all of Kingsport.Steve was a member of the First Baptist...
Nell Epperson Dotson
Nov 21, 2014
Nell Epperson Dotson, 90, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Indian Path Medical Center. Nell was a member of Morrison City Freewill Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Dotson; her parents, J.L. and Rena Epperson; one twin sister, Sylvia Wright. Nell Dotson is survived by three daughters, Pat Bass...
Donnie Vaughn
Nov 21, 2014
Donnie Vaughn, 63, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Friday, November 21, 2014 at home. He was born in Kingsport on August 2, 1951, a son of the late Guy and Lou Vaughn; he lived in Middleville, Michigan before he returned to this area 40 years ago.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...
Patricia Fay Roush
Nov 20, 2014
Patricia Fay Roush, 85, entered into the Lord's presence on Thursday, November 20, 2014. She was a graduate of Florida Southern College in Lakeland Florida and was a teacher and homemaker. Patricia was a loving mother and friend whose compassion was boundless.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Dean Roush, and sister, Anne Elizabeth Sanborn.Patricia is survived by...
Dolores Eva Dykes
Nov 20, 2014
Dolores Dykes, 90, Fall Branch passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the home of her daughter. She had resided most of her life in Fall Branch, TN. Dolores was a member of the United Church of God in Kingsport. She was an avid seamstress and loved to crochet. Dolores was known as one of the best cooks around.She...
Billy J. Compton
Nov 19, 2014
Billy J. Compton, 71, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Billy was born on July 20, 1943 in Greene County and lived in Sullivan County most of his life.He was preceded in death by his parents, Rome and Minnie Compton, son, Scotty Compton, and several brothers and sisters.Billy is survived by his son, Leslie Compton; two daughters, Sheryl Peters and...
Randy Charles Ferguson
Nov 19, 2014
Randy Charles Ferguson of Kingsport; passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Kingsport and a lifelong resident. He was an employee of G&K Services for over 30 years. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved being around his family.He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Ted Ferguson.Surviving...
Johnnie Wayne Slaughter
Nov 18, 2014
Johnnie Wayne Slaughter, 74, Colonial Heights, died unexpectedly late Monday evening, November 17, 2014. Johnnie was born in the Fordtown Community where he lived until moving to Colonial Heights. He was a graduate of Holston High School and received his B.S. Degree from ETSU. Johnnie was an employee at Holston Defense Corp until his retirement in 1999 after 35 years...
Jared "Bubba" Elijah Cox
Nov 17, 2014
Jared "Bubba" Elijah Cox, 7, of Kingsport, finally gained his wings Wednesday, November 19, 2014, in the arms of his mother, at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville. Jared was diagnosed with a rare brain disease when he was born and wasn't expected to leave the hospital. But because of his amazing strength, his family was blessed with 7 years...
Richard Clay Ferguson
Nov 17, 2014
Richard Clay Ferguson, 89, of the Eastern Star Community, passed away peacefully Monday, November 17, 2014, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Born February 8, 1925 and raised in Washington County, TN (Harmony Community), he was a son of T. M. and Martha Collins Ferguson, He lived in West Palm Beach, FL for 25...
W. Ross Kingdon
Nov 16, 2014
W. Ross Kingdon, 89, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Ross was born in Toronto, Canada and received his education there at the University of Toronto, finishing with a BA and MA in Chemistry. He moved to Kingsport in 1950 to work for Tennessee Eastman Company until 1987. His assignments began in the Research Division and included...
Clara Smith Marcum
Nov 14, 2014
Clara Marcum, 94, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home, Friday, November 14, 2014, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. Born in Sullivan County, where she had resided all her life, Clara was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Morrison Chapel United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, James Oscar...
Onnie Conkin
Nov 14, 2014
Onnie Conkin, 87, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. He worked for Vulcan Industries for over 40 years.He was preceded in death by his son, O. Gary Conkin, parents, Noah and Martha Conkin; 3 brothers and 7 sisters.Onnie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bertha Mae Goad Conkin, grandson, Christopher Grant Conkin, several nieces and one...
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