Obituaries

Kathy Goetting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Henderson T. Hood

Henderson T. Hood

Jan 10, 2014

Henderson T. Hood, 82, of Kingsport, died at home Friday, January 10, 2014 surrounded by his family after an extended illness.A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Henderson was a 1950 graduate of Sullivan High School. Henderson retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 42 years of service. He has been a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America for 50 years,...

Homer Dale Rector

Homer Dale Rector

Jan 10, 2014

Mr. Homer Dale Rector, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Although he was born in Greene County, TN he resided in Kingsport most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Mead Corporation after many years. Dale was of...

Laurie Feit

Laurie Feit

Jan 10, 2014

Laurie Feit, of Kingsport, passed from this life on January 10th. Laurie was born August 4, 1946 in Pleasantville, New York to Carol and Harry Dushin. She grew up in Valhalla, New York, graduating from SUNY at Albany with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English Literature and Education. Moving to Kingsport with her husband, Dr. Richard Feit in 1982, she...

Belinda K. Mitchell

Belinda K. Mitchell

Jan 9, 2014

We love and miss you. Love your child, mom and sisters.Belinda K. Mitchell, 58, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014, unexpectedly at her home.Born in Kingsport on August 27, 1955, a daughter of Patsy Mitchell of Kingsport and the late John H. Mitchell, she had resided in this area her entire life.Belinda...

Rass "Page" Crawford

Rass "Page" Crawford

Jan 8, 2014

Mr. Rass "Page" Crawford, 87, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his home. A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late Author and Mattie Pullman Crawford. Page loved watching Pawn Stars and NASCAR with Jimmy Johnson being his favorite driver. He retired from Sullivan County Highway Department after many years of service. He never...

Gifford "Nick" Nicolaides

Gifford "Nick" Nicolaides

Jan 6, 2014

Gifford A. "Nick" Nicolaides, 86, artist, painter, and art teacher, passed away on January 6th at his home in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was born in New York City 1927, the son of the renowned art teacher and author Kimon Nicolaides and Ann Nicolaides. Gifford attended the Catholic schools graduating from St. Elizabeth's (1940) in Washington Heights, in New York City....

Mattie Lou Wexler

Mattie Lou Wexler

Jan 4, 2014

Mattie Lou Birdwell Wexler, 91, died at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on January 4, 2014. Mattie Lou, daughter of the late Mollie Pecktal Birdwell and James Leon Birdwell, lived her entire life at her birthplace on the family farm.She was a graduate of Sullivan High School in 1941 and was employed by Eastman Kodak for several years. She was...

James H. "Jim" Richardson

James H. "Jim" Richardson

Jan 4, 2014

James H. Richardson, 70, Kingsport passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, following a brief illness with cancer. Jim was born in Wise County, VA, but lived in Kingsport most of his life. He was a 1963 graduate of Sullivan High School, where he played both basketball and baseball. He retired from AGC after more than 30 years. Jim loved to...

Olivia Noelle Jones

Olivia Noelle Jones

Jan 4, 2014

Olivia Noelle Jones, Fall Branch, infant daughter of Tim and Casey Jones went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Johnson City Medical Center.Olivia is survived by her parents, Tim and Casey Jones; sister, Gracie-Mae Jones; paternal grandparents, Jacqueline and Tim Jones; maternal grandparents, Joann and Paul Tesnear; and two great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.The family...

James Alvin Thomas

James Alvin Thomas

Jan 4, 2014

James Alvin Thomas, 68, of Kingsport, passed away on January 4, 2014. He was born in Sullivan County on September 13, 1945 to James Thomas (deceased) and Louanne Thomas, 95. He retired from Sullivan County Highway Department in 1997. He was married to Sandra Webb on February 9, 1980. James loved guns and was an avid hunter. James loved animals...

Patsy Crawford Mullenix

Patsy Crawford Mullenix

Jan 3, 2014

Patsy Crawford Mullenix, 65, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 3, 2014, at her residence following a period of declining health.Born in Kingsport on July 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Clifford and Goldie Crawford, she has resided in this area her entire life.Patsy was a member of Solomon's Temple. She retired from Asbury...