Obituaries
Richard "Pete" King
Jun 27, 2014
Richard "Pete" O. King, 57, of Kingsport passed away Friday, June 27, 2014 at his home following ongoing health issues.Born in Williamsburg, VA he spent most of his youth in Louisiana. Pete was the son of William King and the late Nora Hubbard King. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Reservoir Road Baptist Church. He...
Bertha "Clairene" Williams
Jun 27, 2014
Mrs. Bertha "Clairene" Williams, 78, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Friday, June 27, 2014. She was the daughter of the late E.P. "Boots" and Maxie Mae Miller and spent her early career as a candy striper at Holston Valley Community Hospital and working for General Shale. Clairene was a very devout Christian and spent her life honoring...
Fannie Bishop
Jun 25, 2014
Fannie Bishop, 87, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the home of Vickie Steadman after a period of declining health. She was a lifelong resident of Kingport and was a member of Gospel Mission Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bishop; daughter, Linda Bishop Spencer; parents, Ed Lynn and Flora Lemmons Steadman, Sr.;...
Michael "Mike" Locke
Jun 23, 2014
Michael "Mike" K. Locke, 61, Kingsport, died Monday, June 23, 2014, due to a tragic auto accident. Mike was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of 1971, he was the founder and owner of the Hot Dog Hut, which he owned for 33 years and was an avid fan...
Richard "Richie" Fortier
Jun 23, 2014
Richard "Richie" Fortier, 78, Kingsport, died on Monday, June 23, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Richard was a great father, grandfather, and friend. He served as a US Marine, then as a US Postal Carrier. Rich was incredibly friendly and sweet with a huge heart. His devotion to his family will forever be admired. He spent many years...
Monroe Winters
Jun 22, 2014
Monroe Winters, 70, Kingsport, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Holston Manor. Monroe was born in Roan Mountain, TN and had lived in the Kingsport area for 25 years. He was of the Pentecostal faith and served as deacon of the Church of Jesus Christ for 24 years. Monroe retired from Holston Valley Medical Center.He was preceded in death by...
Brian Keith Overbay
Jun 22, 2014
Brian Keith Overbay, 41, Sullivan Gardens, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on September 14, 1972, a son of Debbie Meade and the late Hurld Overbay, he had resided in this area this entire life. Brian was a...
Alice Mae Lawson McClellan
Jun 21, 2014
Alice Mae Lawson McClellan, 72, of Kingsport, formerly of Stickleyville, VA passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2014 peacefully in her home following an extended illness. She was a member of Mountain View Primitive Baptist Church in Stickleyville, VA. She loved gardening, quilting and being with her family.She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Helen Lawson; three...
Amelia Segars
Jun 20, 2014
Amelia Dyson Segars, 84, of Kingsport, TN went home Friday, June 20, 2014 at Elmcroft of Kingsport Senior Living Community. Born in Lodge, SC, Amelia raised her family with Henry Dyson, her husband of 40 years in Walterboro, SC. After his death, she continued to serve the Lord as nurse, caregiver and teacher at First Baptist Church. There she met...
Louella Cox Good
Jun 19, 2014
Louella Cox Good, 91, of Fall Branch, entered into eternal rest Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Four Oaks Health Care Center following a period of declining health. Mrs. Good was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a daughter of the late Henry D. and Essie Baines Cox. She was a homemaker and a member of Oak Hill Baptist...
Bishop Fred Austin Greer
Jun 18, 2014
2 Timothy 4:7, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.Bishop Fred Austin Greer, 73, Kingsport, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior June 18, 2014. He was a minister of the gospel for over 42 years. He was a true example of what a Christian should be. Even in...
Michael "Mike" McDavid
Jun 17, 2014
Michael "Mike" K. McDavid, Blountville, TN, died Tuesday evening June 17, 2014 in Bristol.Mike was born in Kingsport and had lived in this area his entire life. He attended Sullivan North High School. He was an employee of Bristol Motor Speedway for several years. Mike was a loving husband and father.He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and...
Frank Brumit
Jun 16, 2014
Frank Brumit, 92, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014 at Asbury Place Kingsport. Frank was born in Nashville, but grew up in Johnson City. His father was a Captain in the Army in WWI and was appointed by the Governor as the Adjutant General for the State of Tennessee. He became a Quartermaster at the Mountain Home in...
Rudy C. Bacon
Jun 15, 2014
Rudy C. Bacon, 67, of Fall Branch, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Erwin Health Care Center in Erwin, TN following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on June 12, 1947, a son of the late Adam and Hazel Bacon, he had resided in this area for his entire life.In addition to his parents he was preceded...
John Hutchins
Jun 14, 2014
Mr. John Hutchins, 81, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2014 after a brief period of illness. He was born August 4, 1932 in Mendota, VA.John was a wonderful person who loved his wife, kids, and grandchildren. He loved the Lord, had a very kind heart, and loved making people happy.Mr. Hutchins was preceded in death...
Virgie Chase
Jun 13, 2014
Virgie Chase, 61, Kingsport, went home to be with the angels and the mother she dearly loved, late Friday afternoon, June 13, 2014, following an extended illness. Virgie was born in Ft. Blackmore and moved to Kingsport in her youth. She worked at Giant/Food Lion for 25 years before opening Batteries Plus with her husband. She retired for health reasons....
Bryan Scott
Jun 13, 2014
Bryan Scott, 24, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2014 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Bryan loved to cook, ride his motorcycle, spend time with his family and was especially proud of his brother and sister. He was loved...
Terri Compton
Jun 13, 2014
Terri Gooch Compton, 55, Rogersville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 13, 2014 at her home. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and Bristol College. She retired from Kingsport Housing Authority after 23 years of service. She was a wonderful daughter, mother, Nena, sister, aunt and wife. Terri was preceded in death by her father, Walter...
Evelyn B. Ferguson
Jun 11, 2014
Evelyn B. Ferguson, 62, Morelock St., Kingsport, died Wednesday afternoon, June 11, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Evelyn was born in Hancock County and resided in Rogersville, TN until moving to Kingsport 26 years ago. She was a homemaker and loved her dogs.She was preceded in death by her mother, Minerva Seals, daughter, Trena...
Rachel Pecktol Dykes
Jun 10, 2014
Rachel Pecktol Dykes, 92, died Tuesday afternoon, June 10, 2014, in Nashville at Donelson Place Care and Rehabilitation.She was born in Kingsport where she lived until going to Nashville to be near her son, Mike. Rachel married Ralph Dykes in 1941. She taught school at Lone Star Elementary and later worked at ITT in Gray. She was a member of...
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