Obituaries

Joe R. Quillen

Joe R. Quillen

Apr 24, 2014

Joe R. Quillen, 87, Kingsport, entered his Eternal Home on Thursday, April 24, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born November 2, 1926, in Church Hill, TN, and lived most of his life in Kingsport. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was employed by Eastman for 43 years, retiring in 1986 as supervisor...

The Rev. Elmer Clarence Littleton

The Rev. Elmer Clarence Littleton

Apr 22, 2014

The Rev. Elmer Clarence Littleton, 63, of Greeneville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Washington County, TN on February 24, 1951, a son of the late Rev. Arnie and Roberta Littleton, he had resided in this area most of his life. Rev. Littleton...

Randy Baines

Randy Baines

Apr 20, 2014

Randy L. Baines, 54, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Randy was born in Kingsport (Long Island Community) and had lived here his entire life. He was an employee of Pet Dairy until its closing. Randy loved spending time with his little buddy, Noah.He is survived by...

Robert Creech

Robert Creech

Apr 19, 2014

Robert Creech, 52, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Born in Norton, Virginia, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School. Robert enjoyed hunting and fishing.He is survived by his parents, Bob and Sue Creech of Kingsport; three sisters, Debbie "Joy" Wilson and husband, Bill, Jan Pearson and...

Paulina Ley

Paulina Ley

Apr 19, 2014

Paulina Reis Ley, 57, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after cardiac arrest. Born in Alagoinhas, Brazil, and raised all over the world, she resided in Kingsport since 1990. Paulina received her B.A. Degree from the University of Houston. She studied ballet at the Royal Academy of Dance in London, England....

Joan Mandish Miller

Joan Mandish Miller

Apr 19, 2014

Mrs. Joan Mandish Miller, 88, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 19, 2014, following an extended illness. A native of Spangler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael Paul and Anna Mandish. She was an avid baker, loved to play cards and when health allowed, loved bowling. Joan was a long time...

Nyla Grace Blankenbecler

Nyla Grace Blankenbecler

Apr 18, 2014

Nyla Grace Blankenbecler, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2014. She was of the Christian faith. Nyla grew up in Scott County, Virginia and attended Gate City High School. She worked at the shirt factory and the lunch counter at her cousin's pharmacy in Gate City, then moved to Kingsport when she married and became a...

I.W. Moody

I.W. Moody

Apr 17, 2014

I.W. Moody, 79, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home after a lengthy illness. He retired from the Kingsport Foundry. I.W. was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Graham Moody; infant daughter, Joyce Moody; parents, Gordon and Cordie Moody; brother, Bill Moody; and sister, Geneva Bays.I.W. is survived by his sons,...

Franklin D. Rector

Franklin D. Rector

Apr 17, 2014

Franklin D. Rector, 78, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 25, 1935. Frank retired from Sheboygan Paint Company after 15 years of service and was an avid golfer. He attended Homeland Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky H. Rector.Frank is survived by his son, Del Rector...

Arthur Robinette

Arthur Robinette

Apr 17, 2014

Arthur Gene Robinette, 68, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Born in Wise County, Virginia on October 23, 1945, a son of the late R.C. and Oshea Robinette Guy, he had resided in this area most of his life. Arthur was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and retired from...

George Murphy

George Murphy

Apr 17, 2014

George Murphy, 97, of Kingsport, formerly of Bellmawr and Sewell, NJ, died peacefully Thursday night, April 17, 2014, in Kingsport, TN. Born in Philadelphia, he spent most of his life in New Jersey and had recently moved to Kingsport. George served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a successful business entrepreneur.He is survived by his loving wife, Regina...

Hedia "Faye" Cobb

Hedia "Faye" Cobb

Apr 15, 2014

Hedia "Faye" Cobb, 79, of Kingsport, went to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, after an automobile accident. The accident, on May 29, 2013, also claimed the life of her husband, Jack Cobb who passed away five days later. Faye fought a good fight and kept her faith but weakened from the long hard battle she endured...

Ilene Morelock

Ilene Morelock

Apr 11, 2014

Ilene Morelock, 90, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was of the Baptist faith. Ilene had retired from ITT.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Minor, and two sisters, Pauline Hunt and Dorothy McKenzie.Ilene is survived by her daughter, Gail Morelock...

Edna Lorraine Johnson Pratt

Edna Lorraine Johnson Pratt

Apr 11, 2014

With love we remember Edna Lorraine Johnson Pratt, a caring lady with a generous spirit, who lived by her Christian values and always put others before herself. She left us on April 11, 2014 at age 95. Mrs. Pratt was born on February 11, 1919, the fourth of ten children of Arthur L. Johnson and Eliza Lawson Johnson. She grew...

Mary (Marti) L. Hughes

Mary (Marti) L. Hughes

Apr 11, 2014

Mary (Marti) L. Hughes passed from this life to join her loved ones that have gone before her on Friday, April 11, 2014. Marti was born in Greene County, TN and had resided in Kingsport since the mid 1970's. After her high school graduation she moved to Washington, DC and went to work for the F.B.I. under J. Edgar Hoover....

Patsy A. Manis

Patsy A. Manis

Apr 8, 2014

Patsy A. Manis, 55, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her home. A native of Blackwater, VA she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Leona Moore Allen.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Darlene Donihe and brother, Dennis Allen.Patsy is survived by her son, William Brad Manis; sisters,...

Marie Pitts Schulken

Marie Pitts Schulken

Apr 7, 2014

Marie P. Schulken, 92, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, April 7, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Florence, AL, where she was raised, and graduated valedictorian of her class at Coffee High School and attended Auburn University. After she moved to Kingsport in the mid 1940's Marie became the first president of the Junior League of Kingsport....

Robin Murray

Robin Murray

Apr 6, 2014

Robin Wade Murray, 46, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his residence. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on March 7, 1968, a son of Sonya Patterson Murray of Kingsport and the late Sam Murray, he had resided in this area most of his life. Robin was of the protestant faith. He was a veteran of the...

Gladys Surgener Lawson

Gladys Surgener Lawson

Apr 6, 2014

Gladys Surgener Lawson, 91, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 6, 2014, following a brief illness. A native of Evarts, KY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ludie Pace Surgener. In her earlier years, Gladys and her husband co-owned The Chat N' Chew, which happened to be the...

Ruby Bruner Baxter

Ruby Bruner Baxter

Apr 6, 2014

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7Ruby Bruner Baxter, of Fall Branch, departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center at the age of 89. She had fought a courageous battle with cancer and had received the report that she was cancer...