Obituaries
Betty Church Erwin
Nov 13, 2014
Betty Church Erwin, 74, of Kingsport, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Sullivan County, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Betty was a 1957 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and worked in real estate in the Kingsport area for over 30 years. Betty was a dedicated...
Barbara Josephine Burks Stephens
Nov 12, 2014
Barbara Stephens, 72, Kingsport, went to live forever in her heavenly home on November 12, 2014. Barbara was born September 9, 1942, in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was married to her best friend and soul mate, Harris Stephens Jr., on March 14, 1961, and they lived life to its fullest during their nearly 53 years together. She taught Sunday school classes...
Susan Rebecca Roberts Blanton
Nov 11, 2014
On July 3, 1940 a beautiful baby girl with big brown eyes was born to Helen and Ray Roberts in Dandridge, TN. They named her Susan Rebecca. In July, 1943, the little family of three moved to Kingsport, TN and in December 1943, Susan had a baby sister named Betty Jane. Susan and Betty were the best of friends always.Susan...
The Rev. Dr. John W. Bardsley Jr
Nov 9, 2014
John Wallace Bardsley, Jr., 85, of Fall Branch entered the Life Triumphant on November 9, 2014. A native of Appalachia, Va, Dr. Bardsley graduated from Appalachia High School, Emory and Henry College, B.A.; Drew University School of Theology, M. Div.; Geneva-St. Albans Theological College, D. Rel. and then additional graduate study at Drew Theological School. He served United Methodist congregations...
Donald Edward Martin
Nov 8, 2014
Donald Edward Martin, 75, of Knoxville, entered Heaven on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Don was a member of West Knoxville Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, and wonderful brother and uncle. Blessed with a contagious smile and laugh, Don never met a stranger. He retired as a Lithographer...
Bobby Jean Tipton
Nov 8, 2014
Bobby Jean Tipton, 79, Fall Branch, went to be the Lord, on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Life Care Center of Gray. Born in Stoney Creek, VA, she had resided in Fall Branch for most of her life. She was a member of Pyburn Freewill Baptist Church. Bobby Jean had a great love for flowers and was always known as...
Shirley Pearson Christian
Nov 7, 2014
Shirley Pearson Christian, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Indian Path Medical Center. A native of Lee Valley, TN, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Eva Greene Pearson, moving to this area when she was a teenager. She was a Twirlette at Sullivan High School. Shirley was a...
David William Barrett
Nov 7, 2014
David Barrett, age 47, 1921 Patton Street, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 7, 2014, after a period of declining health. A son of the late, Elbert P. Barrett and Tennie V. (Tudy) Barrett, he was a lifetime resident of Kingsport. David graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and was currently employed at Rick Hill Imports. He...
Peter Wadewitz Jr
Nov 5, 2014
Peter Wadewitz, Jr., 55, of Kingsport, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, after a period of declining health.Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had resided in Kingsport since 1971. He was a 1978 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where he lettered in wrestling, swimming, and football. Peter was a graduate of Northeast State with an AS Degree....
Mildred Horton Street
Nov 5, 2014
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, September 13, 1920, to John Guy Horton and Elva Shelton Horton, her parents who predeceased her, Mildred Frances Horton Street, age 94, died November 05, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she had made her home with her husband, Virgil Van Street, who predeceased her. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1938 and was a...
Andy Agett
Nov 5, 2014
Dr. Andrew "Andy" Agett, 75, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 5, 2014.Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Dr. Albert Henry and Julia Hammond Agett. He had many interests: first of all he adored his grandchildren. He was an excellent golfer, loved nature and enjoyed his weekly bridge club...
Lena "Margene" Sharp
Nov 5, 2014
Lena "Margene" Sharp, 89, Kingsport, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Life Care Center of Gray following a long and courageous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a native of Knox County, Missouri, leaving Missouri in January 1944 during World War II to marry Carl Sharp who was temporarily stationed in Jacksonville,...
Lee "Mac" Quillen
Nov 4, 2014
Lee "Mac" Quillen, 76, of Kingsport, went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 with his wife by his side. He was a former resident of Virginia and had resided in Kingsport for the past 52 years. Lee served in the U.S. Air Force. His tour of duty was spent in Germany and Tripoli, Libya. Lee...
Nola Carroll Carmack
Nov 2, 2014
Nola Carroll Carmack passed away in Winter Park, Florida, on Sunday, November 2, 2014.She worked at Kingsport Press from graduation until she retired. After retirement she traveled and worked at Katty's Korner in downtown Kingsport. She continued her service at First Christian Church through the Bereavement Committee and the Food Pantry. She loved her family, friends, and her church.Nola is...
Helen M. Eastep
Nov 2, 2014
Helen M. Eastep, 87, Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at Johnson City Medical Center. Helen was a member of Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Eastep; son, Gary Eastep; two grandsons, Lynn Eastep and Kim Eastep; parents, Charlie and Artie Ward; and...
David Painter
Nov 2, 2014
David Painter, 65, Fall Branch, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 2, 2014 at his home. He was a graduate of Fall Branch High School. David retired from Tennessee Eastman Company following 32 years of service.He was preceded in death by his parents, Darrell and Wanda Painter.Surviving are his daughter, Stacy Davis and husband Daniel; two...
Lynita M. Riner
Nov 2, 2014
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15Lynita M. Riner, 89, of Gray, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, November 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by those she loved. Born in Coeburn, VA on January 10, 1925, a daughter of the late Jim and Jenny Mitchell, she had resided in...
Bonnie J. Lady
Nov 1, 2014
Bonnie J. Lady, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2014.A native of Kingsport, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Pearl Jackson Lady.She was a member of Eastern Star, Liberty #198 for over 50 years and a charter member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Bonnie enjoyed all types of needlework.In addition to her parents, she was...
Arthur W. Stair II
Nov 1, 2014
Arthur Winfield Stair II, 66, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2014.He was a life-long member of First Baptist Church, Kingsport. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1967. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after more than 45 years of service. Music was a huge part of Art's life. He played in several bands in the 60's. He later played...
Mary Delores McNellis
Oct 31, 2014
Mary Delores McNellis, 89, Kingsport, formerly of Independence, MO, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2014 at Asbury Place, Kingsport. She moved from Clarence, MO to Kansas City, MO as a teenager. She worked for Ford Motor Company for many years. Mary was married to Joseph A McNellis and has now joined him 31 years after his death. She moved...
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