Obituaries
Dr. William B. Hutchins Jr
Apr 4, 2014
Dr. William B. Hutchins, Jr., 72, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2014.Bill had many passions in his life, the love for his three daughters, his three grandchildren, his practicing of dentistry, his favorite team, University of Tennessee VOLS, and the love of the outdoors which included the game of golf, hunting, and...
Ruby Joyce Proffitt
Apr 2, 2014
Ruby Dobbs Proffitt, 80, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 2, 2014, with her family by her bedside. She cherished every moment she spent with her family and friends. Ruby was born in McVeigh, KY and lived her younger years in Norton, VA. She had lived in Kingsport for the past 51 years. Ruby attended Gravely Baptist Church.She...
Charles William Goodwin
Apr 2, 2014
Charles William Goodwin, age 84, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, after a short battle with kidney disease.Charles was a retired business owner/operator and successful international musician. He was the founder and leader of the Charles Goodwin Orchestra and formerly owned and operated the Charles Goodwin music company in Kingsport, TN. He was an active member...
Wayne T. Bacon
Apr 1, 2014
Wayne T. Bacon, 88, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Born in Washington County, TN on October 16, 1925, a son of the late Coy and Monnie Chase Bacon, he returned to Tennessee in 2005, following 20 years in Florida. He attended Valley...
Jimmie (Jim) Ray Hommel
Mar 31, 2014
Jim Hommel, 74, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, March 31, 2014. He was born in Gate City, VA and had lived in California and Connecticut, spending most of his life in Kingsport. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Gate City High School. He was retired from Burlington and recently worked at Lowe's. Jim was a born again...
Stella Fields Peters
Mar 31, 2014
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.Stella Fields Peters, 90, of Weber City, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday (March 31, 2014) surrounded by her 2 daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to go to yard sales with her daughters, out...
Anne Tucker Cress Babb
Mar 30, 2014
Anne Tucker Cress Babb, 86, of Kingsport passed away peacefully into Eternal Rest on March 30, 2014.Born in Appalachia, VA in 1927, she received a B.S. degree from Maryville College, Maryville, TN. Upon graduation, she became the first woman chemist at Enka Labs in Morristown and subsequently worked for Eastman Chemical.Anne married her husband of 60 years in 1953, and...
Lora (Granny) Carroll
Mar 30, 2014
Lora (Granny) Carroll, 94, of Fall Branch passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014.She was born in Greene County on February 4, 1920. Granny loved everyone. She attended Gospel Mission Church and Pentecost.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sambo and Mittie Charlton Roberts; her husband, Alfred K. Carroll; a son, Leroy Carroll; grandson, Daren Gregg; sisters, Jenelda, Mary Lois...
Shirley J. Larkey
Mar 30, 2014
Shirley J. Larkey, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday (March 30, 2014) after a short illness. Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed needle work, gardening, canning, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was always there to help her family and many friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Larkey; and her parents, John and Jeanette...
Betty Lou "Susie" Galloway
Mar 29, 2014
Betty Lou (Susie) Galloway, 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (March 29, 2014) at NHC Fort Sanders in Knoxville, TN.She was born to the late Clarence and Mary Cox on August 25, 1934, in Kingsport, TN. She married the late Ben Galloway on December 24, 1951. Susie was a lifelong resident of Kingsport working as a hairdresser...
Sonny Eugene Rickson
Mar 29, 2014
Sonny Eugene Rickson, 78, of Gray, TN, died peacefully at his home on Saturday (March 29, 2014). He was born in Bristol, VA, where he lived most of his life. He was a long-time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Bristol, TN. He served in the Tennessee National Guard for approximately ten years. Sonny was a loving husband, father,...
Sue Davidson
Mar 29, 2014
Sue Davidson died on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was preceded by her Dad, Carl Frederick and is survived by a large family and friends. Children Linn and Erick, Mother Cleo, Sister Juanita and Brother Carl, longtime partner Allan Gilliam, grandchildren Ethan, Amaya, Simone, and special friend Sara.Born in Fairmont, WVA Sue and family moved to Kingsport where she worked...
Susie Ann Baker
Mar 28, 2014
Susie Ann Baker, 85, of Kingsport, went to sleep in Jesus Christ Friday (March 28, 2014) at Brookhaven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.Born in Mt. Gilead, NC, on November 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Wayman and Lillian Ussery, she had resided in this area most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Jesus...
Pauline D. Collins
Mar 28, 2014
Pauline D. Collins, 82, of Kingsport, died Friday, March 28, 2014 after a recent illness.When Pauline was in good health, she loved to garden. She was a loving person who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Collins; son, James Peter (Jim) Collins; brothers; Bill Darter and wife Willidean,...
Richard Allen Davis
Mar 25, 2014
Richard Allen "Bubby" Davis, 20, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at his home. Richard was loved by so many people. He had the biggest heart and made everyone laugh. He was the father to a baby boy and was the best father anyone could ask for. Richard had so many friends that loved...
Jim Merrill
Mar 25, 2014
Jim Merrill, 83, of Kingsport, formerly of Juneau, Alaska, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.Born in Tonasket, Washington, he resided in Juneau, Alaska for many years where he worked for the State of Alaska as a civil engineer, retiring in 1997. Jim had resided in Kingsport for the last twelve years.He...
Jim Shelton
Mar 23, 2014
Isaac "Jim" Shelton, 66, of Boozy Creek passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a heart attack. He loved riding his motorcycle and was a proud member of the TN Peacemakers MC for over 20 years. Jim served in the U.S. Navy as a machinist and attended the Fountain of Life Bible Church. He...
Tom Paton
Mar 23, 2014
Tom Paton, 78, of Kingsport, died at Indian Path Medical Center on Sunday, March 23, 2014.He was born in Erie, PA on November 1, 1935. We will remember Tom for being a person who always looked for the good in everyone and who had a positive outlook on life. When he married Gwen in 1983, he owned and operated the...
Dessie Mae Absher
Mar 22, 2014
Dessie Mae Absher, 79, of Kingsport, went to rest in the arms of Jesus Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with family and friends at her side.She was born August 26, 1934, and spent her life in Kingsport, raising her children. Dessie Mae was the best mom, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend anyone ever met. She...
Terry Branham Sr
Mar 22, 2014
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8Terry Branham, Sr., 52, of...
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