Obituaries
Joan Mandish Miller
Apr 19, 2014
Mrs. Joan Mandish Miller, 88, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 19, 2014, following an extended illness. A native of Spangler, PA, she was the daughter of the late Michael Paul and Anna Mandish. She was an avid baker, loved to play cards and when health allowed, loved bowling. Joan was a long time...
Nyla Grace Blankenbecler
Apr 18, 2014
Nyla Grace Blankenbecler, 82, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2014. She was of the Christian faith. Nyla grew up in Scott County, Virginia and attended Gate City High School. She worked at the shirt factory and the lunch counter at her cousin's pharmacy in Gate City, then moved to Kingsport when she married and became a...
I.W. Moody
Apr 17, 2014
I.W. Moody, 79, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home after a lengthy illness. He retired from the Kingsport Foundry. I.W. was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Graham Moody; infant daughter, Joyce Moody; parents, Gordon and Cordie Moody; brother, Bill Moody; and sister, Geneva Bays.I.W. is survived by his sons,...
Franklin D. Rector
Apr 17, 2014
Franklin D. Rector, 78, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on December 25, 1935. Frank retired from Sheboygan Paint Company after 15 years of service and was an avid golfer. He attended Homeland Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Becky H. Rector.Frank is survived by his son, Del Rector...
Arthur Robinette
Apr 17, 2014
Arthur Gene Robinette, 68, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Born in Wise County, Virginia on October 23, 1945, a son of the late R.C. and Oshea Robinette Guy, he had resided in this area most of his life. Arthur was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army and retired from...
George Murphy
Apr 17, 2014
George Murphy, 97, of Kingsport, formerly of Bellmawr and Sewell, NJ, died peacefully Thursday night, April 17, 2014, in Kingsport, TN. Born in Philadelphia, he spent most of his life in New Jersey and had recently moved to Kingsport. George served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a successful business entrepreneur.He is survived by his loving wife, Regina...
Hedia "Faye" Cobb
Apr 15, 2014
Hedia "Faye" Cobb, 79, of Kingsport, went to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, after an automobile accident. The accident, on May 29, 2013, also claimed the life of her husband, Jack Cobb who passed away five days later. Faye fought a good fight and kept her faith but weakened from the long hard battle she endured...
Ilene Morelock
Apr 11, 2014
Ilene Morelock, 90, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was of the Baptist faith. Ilene had retired from ITT.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Judy Minor, and two sisters, Pauline Hunt and Dorothy McKenzie.Ilene is survived by her daughter, Gail Morelock...
Edna Lorraine Johnson Pratt
Apr 11, 2014
With love we remember Edna Lorraine Johnson Pratt, a caring lady with a generous spirit, who lived by her Christian values and always put others before herself. She left us on April 11, 2014 at age 95. Mrs. Pratt was born on February 11, 1919, the fourth of ten children of Arthur L. Johnson and Eliza Lawson Johnson. She grew...
Mary (Marti) L. Hughes
Apr 11, 2014
Mary (Marti) L. Hughes passed from this life to join her loved ones that have gone before her on Friday, April 11, 2014. Marti was born in Greene County, TN and had resided in Kingsport since the mid 1970's. After her high school graduation she moved to Washington, DC and went to work for the F.B.I. under J. Edgar Hoover....
Patsy A. Manis
Apr 8, 2014
Patsy A. Manis, 55, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her home. A native of Blackwater, VA she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Leona Moore Allen.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Darlene Donihe and brother, Dennis Allen.Patsy is survived by her son, William Brad Manis; sisters,...
Marie Pitts Schulken
Apr 7, 2014
Marie P. Schulken, 92, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, April 7, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Florence, AL, where she was raised, and graduated valedictorian of her class at Coffee High School and attended Auburn University. After she moved to Kingsport in the mid 1940's Marie became the first president of the Junior League of Kingsport....
Robin Murray
Apr 6, 2014
Robin Wade Murray, 46, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his residence. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on March 7, 1968, a son of Sonya Patterson Murray of Kingsport and the late Sam Murray, he had resided in this area most of his life. Robin was of the protestant faith. He was a veteran of the...
Gladys Surgener Lawson
Apr 6, 2014
Gladys Surgener Lawson, 91, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 6, 2014, following a brief illness. A native of Evarts, KY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ludie Pace Surgener. In her earlier years, Gladys and her husband co-owned The Chat N' Chew, which happened to be the...
Ruby Bruner Baxter
Apr 6, 2014
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7Ruby Bruner Baxter, of Fall Branch, departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center at the age of 89. She had fought a courageous battle with cancer and had received the report that she was cancer...
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...
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