Obituaries
Gary W. McCrary
Jul 3, 2014
Gary W. McCrary, 68, Fall Branch, died and went to his heavenly home on Thursday, July 3, 2014. Gary was the past owner of The Tackle Box Sporting Goods Store in Olathe Kansas. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and was an active member of the V.F.W. Colonial Heights. Gary was a National Champion Fisherman,...
John N. Rasar
Jul 3, 2014
John N. Rasar, 76, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born February 27, 1938 in Elizabethton, TN but lived most of his life in Kingsport, TN.Mr. Rasar was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1994 after 32 years of...
Carolyn Ann Taylor Bowman
Jul 1, 2014
Carolyn Ann Taylor Bowman, 67, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Wexford House surrounded by her family. Born in Kingsport on January 15, 1947, a daughter of Maggie Taylor of Lebanon, Indiana and the late Ray Taylor, she had resided in this area her entire life.She was a homemaker and a member...
Amy "Jean" Pyle Dodson
Jul 1, 2014
Amy "Jean" Pyle Dodson passed away July 1, 2014 at Asbury Place, Kingsport. Jean was born March 16, 1923 in Clintwood, VA, but resided all her life in Kingsport. Her father, James Melera Pyle, Sr. was from Sullivan County, TN; and her mother, Florence Delana Williams, was originally from Hohenwald, TN. Jean graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, worked at the...
Opal Roman Crussell
Jul 1, 2014
Opal Roman Crussell, 88, Kingsport, departed this earthly life to begin a new life in heaven with her beloved husband and son July 1, 2014. Born April 7, 1926 in Russell County, VA to parents Paul James and Isia Ann Gilbert Roman she lived most of her adult life in the Kingsport area.After 30 years of service Opal retired from...
Virginia "Jenny Mae" Shelton
Jul 1, 2014
Virginia "Jenny Mae" Shelton, 67, of Gray, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, July 1, 2014.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Jenny Mae was like a mother to all.Jenny Mae was preceded in death by her father, Carl Frank Tittle and mother, Mable Irene Tittle. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Clarence...
George David Bailey
Jun 29, 2014
George David Bailey, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday night (June 29, 2014) at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN after a brave battle with complications from diabetes.A lifelong resident of Kingsport, George was a 1953 graduate of Sullivan High School in Sullivan Gardens where he excelled as an all-around athlete. He briefly attended Georgia Tech to play football...
Ailsie Rogan Straley
Jun 28, 2014
Ailsie Rogan Straley,75, Kingsport, TN passed away Saturday June 28th due to a tragic car accident. Ailsie was born in Rogersville, Tennessee June 25, 1939. A graduate of Rogersville High School and Steed Business School, she was the founder and owner of Ailsie's Catering, which she owned for 35 years. Ailsie was a lifelong catholic and current member St. Dominics...
Pansy Elizabeth Frost
Jun 28, 2014
Pansy Elizabeth Frost, 83 of Kingsport went to Heaven to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2014. She was born in Bath County, VA and moved to Rogersville, TN then to Kingsport where she resided for 65 years. Pansy was a former employee of Kingsport Laundry. She was of Baptist faith and was an avid wrestling fan. Pansy...
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...
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