Obituaries
Betty Jean Simmons Chapman
Nov 24, 2013
Betty Jean Simmons Chapman, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Four Oaks Nursing Home in Jonesborough. She was born December 30, 1923, in Chattanooga, Tenn., a daughter of the late Leslie L. Simmons and Viva Johnson Simmons. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingsport, and a former...
Doris DeVault
Nov 23, 2013
Doris DeVault, 96, left for Heaven's glory on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Born on June 10, 1917, to Bess and Robert Martin DeVault, Doris lived a fulfilling life as a single adult in service to her Lord Jesus. She was preceded in death by twin Dorothy Milligan and brothers Edwin, Leonard, and Robert Moulton DeVault. Doris is survived by Edwin's...
Bea Marie Bement
Nov 23, 2013
Born in Jamestown, NY, on May 16, 1923, and surrounded by family and friends, our beloved mother, Bea Marie Bement (Bess Calco) 90, peacefully walked out of this life and into the arms of our Lord and Savior on November 23, 2013.On December 31, 1943, she married Tom Bement, the beginning of a 70 year marriage. In 1960 they moved...
Thomas Lee Hair
Nov 21, 2013
Thomas Lee Hair, 74, passed away November 21, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. Thomas enjoyed fishing, football, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He retired from the Navy as a Senior Master Chief Petty Officer after 23 ½ years. He then went to work at Eastman and...
Norma Jean Frazier
Nov 21, 2013
Norma Jean Frazier, 82, went to meet the Lord Thursday, November 21st at Wexford House. She was a native of Scott County but resided most of her life in Kingsport. She was a hairdresser for many years. Norma Jean never knew a stranger and she was the happiest when cooking for someone. And when you came to her table you...
Larry Edward "Steve" Jones
Nov 20, 2013
Larry Edward "Steve" Jones, 70, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Wellmont Bristol Hospice House. Larry was a member of Bays Mountain Baptist Church and was an active worker in the church prior to his illness.Larry served seven years in the U. S. Navy and retired from Eastman after 30 years of...
David H. Lane
Nov 19, 2013
David H. Lane, 59, of Blountville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 as a result of an auto accident. David was a carpenter and worked for Pike Electric. He was a Free Mason with Holston Masonic Lodge #559. David was a devout Christian and attended Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. He was a hard working man who loved his family....
Kenneth M. Johnson
Nov 18, 2013
Kenneth M. Johnson, 83, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Village at Allandale.Arrangements to be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Village at Allandale, 100 Strickland Court, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Hazel Jeter Pyle
Nov 18, 2013
Hazel Jeter Pyle, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. She was the daughter of Joseph R. and Elizabeth Runion Jeter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, J.C. Pyle, Jr.; her brothers, Clyde and Junior, sisters, Edith Miller and Coralee Blankenbeckler, and brother-in-law, Steve Zinke.Hazel is survived by her sons, Dickie and...
Jason Reynolds
Nov 18, 2013
Jason Reynolds, 36, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Formerly of Woodstock, VA, Jason had resided in Kingsport for the past two years, where he had been employed at Free Service Tire and Truck Center in Kingsport.He was preceded in death by his father, John Reynolds, Jr.Jason is survived by his wife,...
Tim Baylor
Nov 17, 2013
Tim Baylor, 69, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Johnson City Medical Center from heart complications. Born in Washington, PA, he graduated from Francis C. Hammond High School in Alexandria, VA. Tim received his B.S. Degree in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1970 and in 1988 received his Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University...
Caitlyn D. Coates
Nov 14, 2013
Caitlyn Dianna Coates, age 16 of Seymour, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 with her loving grandmother, Robin Miller. She was preceded in death by her great aunt, Rotina McCoy; and great grandparents, Denver McCoy, Isaac and Marie Ketron. She is survived by her parents, James and Crystal Coates; grandmother, Sherry Dobrosky and husband Phil; grandfather, Raymond Ketron; great grandmother,...
Darrell L. Dykes
Nov 14, 2013
Darrell L. Dykes, 65, Fall Branch, TN, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport, he resided in the Fall Branch Community most of his life. Mr. Dykes was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Vietnam War. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. His wife, Dolly...
N. Charles Brooks
Nov 13, 2013
Norman Charles Brooks, 78, who was known to most acquaintances and relatives as Charlie or Bud, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.He was born November 5, 1935 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late Nubern Castor and Nellie Lou Elkins Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
William Thomas Petty
Nov 12, 2013
William Thomas Petty, 83, Kingsport, TN, went to be the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.His father, Tom Petty; mother, Annie Lee Petty; sister, Mary Champion; and brothers, Paul Petty and Johnny Petty preceded him in death.Surviving are his daughters, Lucrutia Petty, Ronda Stanley, and Evonne Petty; sons, Leon Petty, Johnny Petty and Carl...
Lisa Gaye Brown
Nov 11, 2013
Lisa Gaye Lewis Brown, 59, Jonesborough, TN, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2013.She was a member of Valley View Methodist Church for years. Lisa enjoyed music, song writing and poetry writing. She loved talking to people and helping others.Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Dean Lewis; maternal grandparents, Ernest Lane and Cora Lane; and...
Ellen Marie "Doodle" Bernard
Nov 11, 2013
Ellen Marie "Doodle" Bernard, 47, of Kingsport died Monday, November 11, 2013, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born and raised in Kingsport, she was an 1985 graduate of Sullivan South High School. Doodle was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt and loved spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her father, Lanis Bernard; sister, Kathy Light;...
Bill L. Watts Sr
Nov 9, 2013
Bill Watts, Sr., 57, of Gray, moved to his heavenly home November 9, 2013.Bill was born in Kingsport. He was employed by Lauren Constructors. Bill previously owned Bill Watts and Associates (EFIS: exterior finish insulation system). He was better known for his favorite business, Bill's Funnel Cakes. His favorite pastime was Texas Hold 'Em. Bill was a loving husband, dad,...
George R. Cloud
Nov 9, 2013
George R. Cloud, 92, Kingsport, passed away late Saturday, November 9, 2013. George was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He retired from Eastman in 1963. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. George was a member of Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon, elder, Sunday school...
Mary Anderson Chambers
Nov 8, 2013
She loved her God, her country, family, neighbors, community and (almost) "All creatures great and small."Mary Anderson Chambers, a Colonial Heights resident since 1961, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at Ashton Place, McLeansville, NC. A native of Greensboro, NC, she was the fourth of nine children born to Edgar Harold Anderson and Jamie Dunn Robinson Anderson.She was a graduate of...
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