Obituaries

Mary Leona McMurray
Jan 24, 2014
Mary Leona McMurray, 93, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 24, 2014.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence H. McMurray.Mary is survived by her sons, James W. McMurray and wife, Joyce, and Ralph McMurray; daughter, Juanita Dean and husband, Michael; six grandchildren, Tim, Tammy, George, Jonathon, Jeffrey, and Sarah; four great-grandchildren, Cara, Natalie, Madison,...
Richard C. Burchette
Jan 24, 2014
Richard C. Burchette, 71, Kingsport, was called home late Friday evening, January 24, 2014.He was born in Scott County, Virginia, and had lived in Kingsport for most of his life. Following college, he worked for Hamm Wallace Architects and began his work at Eastman in 1965 where he worked in Engineering and Construction retiring in 1996. Richard became an auctioneer...
Shirley Ann Marsh Waters
Jan 24, 2014
Shirley Ann Marsh Waters, 78, Mt. Carmel, TN, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 24, 2014, surrounded by her family at the Wexford House following an extended illness.Born in Kingsport on 22 April 1935. She was the daughter of the late William "Bill" and Edna Churchwell Marsh. Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She...
John E. "Bubba" Bralley
Jan 23, 2014
John E. "Bubba" Bralley, 72, of Jonesborough, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late Keener and Alma "Kooch" Bralley. Before John's illness, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed street rod runs, a diehard Bama fan, but was most passionate about Civil...
Cora T. Murray
Jan 22, 2014
Cora T. Murray, 71, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Cora was born in Lee County but had resided most of her life in Kingsport. She spent most of her time taking care of family. She was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church and loved to spend time with her church family.She...
Anna Anderson Dodson
Jan 21, 2014
Anna Anderson Dodson, 83, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born March 31, 1930, in Huntington, WV to James Clyde and Bertha Martin Anderson, she graduated from Church Hill High School in 1948. She married Howard Joe Dodson on June 6, 1949, and worked for Eastman before moving to Pasadena, TX in 1953....

Wanda Lee Boyce McFall
Jan 21, 2014
Wanda L. McFall, age 71, of Kingsport, died at the Johnson City Medical Center on Tuesday, January 21, 2014.She was born on May 2, 1942, in Winchester, VA, to the late Garland and Reba Rush Boyce.Wanda is survived by her husband, Milton L. McFall of the home; daughter, Tamatha "Tammy" Meide, of Kingsport; son, Tony Maupin, of Anaheim, CA; brother,...
Pam S. Castle
Jan 21, 2014
Pamela S. Simpson Castle, 53, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Kingsport on March 22, 1960, a daughter of the late Gale and Jackie Simpson, she had lived in this area her entire...

Elsie L. Weed
Jan 20, 2014
Elsie L. Weed, of Kingsport, lost her fight for life on Monday, January 20, 2014, after a period of declining health. Now she is out of pain and in her heavenly home with God and her family that preceded her in death. Elsie was born and raised in Kingsport. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended the University of...
Larry Wayne Prillhart
Jan 19, 2014
Larry Wayne Prillhart, 71, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 19, 2014.He was a very active member of Vermont United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale and actively involved in the Kingsport Antique and Rod Club.His parents, Mary Blanche Prillhart and Joseph Dee Prillhart preceded him in death.Surviving are his wife, Peggy Prillhart, of the home; three sons,...
Eunice P. Norris
Jan 18, 2014
Eunice P. Norris, 83, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, (January 18, 2014) at her residence.Born in St. Charles, VA, on July 3, 1930, a daughter of the late John Fair and Bessie Stapleton, she has resided in this area since age 16. She will be remembered as a strong, loving, caring, and devoted mother, grandmother,...
Kathy Goetting
Jan 18, 2014
Kathy Goetting, 63, of Rogersville, TN, went home peacefully Saturday, January, 18, 2014 at 12:50 pm.She was an artist, enjoyed volunteering to help others, and loved the beauty of the outdoors of Rogersville. Her wisdom and love of God was an inspiration to her family. Kathy was a very loving wife, mother, and friend. She will be deeply missed and...

Christina Couch
Jan 17, 2014
Christina Couch, 36, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2014, at Indian Path Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a loving wife, mother, and daughter.Christina is survived by her husband, Jason Couch, Kingsport; three sons, Cody Couch, Caleb Couch, Christopher Couch, all of Kingsport; her mother, Gene Arnold, Bristol, VA; father, Bill Trosper,...

George F. Spears
Jan 17, 2014
George F. Spears, 88, of Kingsport, passed away quietly on Friday (January 17, 2014) at Wellmont Hospice House of Bristol. He was a good person who loved gardening and fishing. George loved nature and the outdoors, especially watching birds and butterflies. He retired from the Navy as a machine operator having served on the USS Princeton (CV-37).He was preceded in...
James Greene
Jan 17, 2014
James Greene, 88, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2014, at his home. Born in Jefferson County, he resided in Kingsport most of his life. He was a Veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. James was awarded a Purple Heart. He worked at the Kingsport Press for 18 years...
Bobby Glen Tipton
Jan 16, 2014
Bobby Glen Tipton, 72, of Kingsport passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at home.Bobby attended Higher Ground Baptist Church for several years until his health declined. He loved music and especially Elvis. He loved people and never met a stranger. Bobby had a beautiful smile.He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ruby Tipton.Survivors include his brother,...
Herman L. Babb
Jan 14, 2014
Herman L. Babb, 81, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at NHC Health Care in Johnson City, surrounded by family and friends.Born in Washington County, TN, on December 25, 1932, a son of the late George and Fanny Bailey Babb, and step-mother, Fannie Payne Babb, he had resided in Fall Branch for his entire life.Herman accepted Chrst at...
Wanda Annette Edens Leidig
Jan 13, 2014
JONESBOROUGH - Wanda Annette Edens Leidig, 92, 118 Elm Hill Drive, died Monday, January 13, 2014, at Mountain States Medical Center, Johnson City.Born in Keokee, Va., she was the daughter of the late Beulah McClellan Edens and Elbert Edens, Sr. She was married to the late Sam Leidig, who was a United Methodist minister. The couple served numerous pastorates in...
Barbara Crawford Jackson
Jan 13, 2014
Barbara Crawford Jackson, 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and had retired from Tennessee Eastman. Barbara was a member of Solomons Temple Missionary Baptist Church. She dedicated over twenty years of service to the Relay for...
Wayne Buckles
Jan 12, 2014
Billy Wayne Buckles, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital following a brief illness following heart surgery. He was born in Scott County, VA, and had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Wayne was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. He was owner and operator of Buckles Construction...