Obituaries
James Maynard Hawkins
Jul 8, 2014
James Maynard Hawkins, 93, Knoxville, passed away at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville on Tuesday (July 8, 2014).He was born in Scott County, Virginia on July 2, 1921. Prior to moving to Knoxville two years ago, he was a long-time resident of Kingsport, TN. Maynard served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was in the invasion of Iwo Jima...
Beulah Sykes
Jul 7, 2014
Beulah Mae Sykes, 92, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Wilcox Hall.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert R. Sykes.Beulah is survived by her children, Ron Sykes, Sue Gillenwater and Michael Sykes; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brother, Kyle Vernon Blankenship.Special thanks to the entire staff at Nova Health...
James "Jim" Thomas Parsons
Jul 7, 2014
James "Jim" T. Parsons, 64, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord following an extended illness on Monday, July 7, 2014. A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late A.B. and Pearl Parsons. When health allowed he enjoyed bass fishing and cars.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by many aunts, uncles and...
Mary Elsie Hudson
Jul 6, 2014
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where...
Jimmy E. Daniels
Jul 5, 2014
Jimmy Eugene Daniels, 56, of Kingsport went home to be with his heavenly Father Saturday (July 5, 2014)at Laughlin Memorial Hospital, Greeneville, surrounded by his loving wife, Angela Fleenor Daniels, his daughter, Kristen Daniels, and sister-in-law, Debbie Fleenor.Born in Ft. Carson, CO, on November 9, 1957, a son of the late Harlow and Margarie Daniels, he had resided in this...
Tom Shanks
Jul 4, 2014
Thomas G. Shanks, 82, of Rock Springs Community, died on Friday, July 4, 2014 following a brief illness. Tom was born in the Jearoldstown Community and had resided in Rock Springs since the early 80's. He was an employee of Eastman Chemical Company retiring after 41 years of service.Tom served in the U.S. Army European Theatre during the Korean conflict...
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...
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