Obituaries

Stella Fields Peters

Stella Fields Peters

Mar 31, 2014

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.Stella Fields Peters, 90, of Weber City, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday (March 31, 2014) surrounded by her 2 daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to go to yard sales with her daughters, out...

Anne Tucker Cress Babb

Anne Tucker Cress Babb

Mar 30, 2014

Anne Tucker Cress Babb, 86, of Kingsport passed away peacefully into Eternal Rest on March 30, 2014.Born in Appalachia, VA in 1927, she received a B.S. degree from Maryville College, Maryville, TN. Upon graduation, she became the first woman chemist at Enka Labs in Morristown and subsequently worked for Eastman Chemical.Anne married her husband of 60 years in 1953, and...

Lora (Granny) Carroll

Lora (Granny) Carroll

Mar 30, 2014

Lora (Granny) Carroll, 94, of Fall Branch passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014.She was born in Greene County on February 4, 1920. Granny loved everyone. She attended Gospel Mission Church and Pentecost.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sambo and Mittie Charlton Roberts; her husband, Alfred K. Carroll; a son, Leroy Carroll; grandson, Daren Gregg; sisters, Jenelda, Mary Lois...

Shirley J. Larkey

Shirley J. Larkey

Mar 30, 2014

Shirley J. Larkey, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday (March 30, 2014) after a short illness. Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed needle work, gardening, canning, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was always there to help her family and many friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Larkey; and her parents, John and Jeanette...

Betty Lou "Susie" Galloway

Betty Lou "Susie" Galloway

Mar 29, 2014

Betty Lou (Susie) Galloway, 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (March 29, 2014) at NHC Fort Sanders in Knoxville, TN.She was born to the late Clarence and Mary Cox on August 25, 1934, in Kingsport, TN. She married the late Ben Galloway on December 24, 1951. Susie was a lifelong resident of Kingsport working as a hairdresser...

Sonny Eugene Rickson

Sonny Eugene Rickson

Mar 29, 2014

Sonny Eugene Rickson, 78, of Gray, TN, died peacefully at his home on Saturday (March 29, 2014). He was born in Bristol, VA, where he lived most of his life. He was a long-time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Bristol, TN. He served in the Tennessee National Guard for approximately ten years. Sonny was a loving husband, father,...

Sue Davidson

Sue Davidson

Mar 29, 2014

Sue Davidson died on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was preceded by her Dad, Carl Frederick and is survived by a large family and friends. Children Linn and Erick, Mother Cleo, Sister Juanita and Brother Carl, longtime partner Allan Gilliam, grandchildren Ethan, Amaya, Simone, and special friend Sara.Born in Fairmont, WVA Sue and family moved to Kingsport where she worked...

Susie Ann Baker

Susie Ann Baker

Mar 28, 2014

Susie Ann Baker, 85, of Kingsport, went to sleep in Jesus Christ Friday (March 28, 2014) at Brookhaven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.Born in Mt. Gilead, NC, on November 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Wayman and Lillian Ussery, she had resided in this area most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Jesus...

Pauline D. Collins

Pauline D. Collins

Mar 28, 2014

Pauline D. Collins, 82, of Kingsport, died Friday, March 28, 2014 after a recent illness.When Pauline was in good health, she loved to garden. She was a loving person who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Collins; son, James Peter (Jim) Collins; brothers; Bill Darter and wife Willidean,...

Richard Allen Davis

Richard Allen Davis

Mar 25, 2014

Richard Allen "Bubby" Davis, 20, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at his home. Richard was loved by so many people. He had the biggest heart and made everyone laugh. He was the father to a baby boy and was the best father anyone could ask for. Richard had so many friends that loved...

Jim Merrill

Jim Merrill

Mar 25, 2014

Jim Merrill, 83, of Kingsport, formerly of Juneau, Alaska, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.Born in Tonasket, Washington, he resided in Juneau, Alaska for many years where he worked for the State of Alaska as a civil engineer, retiring in 1997. Jim had resided in Kingsport for the last twelve years.He...

Jim Shelton

Jim Shelton

Mar 23, 2014

Isaac "Jim" Shelton, 66, of Boozy Creek passed away Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a heart attack. He loved riding his motorcycle and was a proud member of the TN Peacemakers MC for over 20 years. Jim served in the U.S. Navy as a machinist and attended the Fountain of Life Bible Church. He...

Tom Paton

Tom Paton

Mar 23, 2014

Tom Paton, 78, of Kingsport, died at Indian Path Medical Center on Sunday, March 23, 2014.He was born in Erie, PA on November 1, 1935. We will remember Tom for being a person who always looked for the good in everyone and who had a positive outlook on life. When he married Gwen in 1983, he owned and operated the...

Dessie Mae Absher

Dessie Mae Absher

Mar 22, 2014

Dessie Mae Absher, 79, of Kingsport, went to rest in the arms of Jesus Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with family and friends at her side.She was born August 26, 1934, and spent her life in Kingsport, raising her children. Dessie Mae was the best mom, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend anyone ever met. She...

Terry Branham Sr

Terry Branham Sr

Mar 22, 2014

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8Terry Branham, Sr., 52, of...

Linda Diane Akers

Linda Diane Akers

Mar 22, 2014

Linda Diane Akers, 65, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.Born November 16, 1948, she lived in Kingsport, TN, most of her life. She was employed by McDonald's as a public relations representative for a number of years. Linda was loved by all who knew...

Gwendolyn Hensley Hughes

Gwendolyn Hensley Hughes

Mar 20, 2014

Gwendolyn Hensley Hughes, 81, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, March 20, 2014 unexpectedly at her home.She had lived most of her life in the Harmony Community. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker all of her life and enjoyed collecting cookbooks, canning, and cooking. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Hensley...

James E. Hite

James E. Hite

Mar 20, 2014

James E. Hite, 90, Fall Branch was called home at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2014 at Indian Path Medical Center.James was born in Sullivan County and grew up in Fall Branch. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served in the European Theater during World War II. James retired from Eastman Chemical where he worked in...

Julian "Jack" Christian

Julian "Jack" Christian

Mar 19, 2014

Julian "Jack" Christian, 85, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at his home after a long illness on March 19, 2014. Born in Princeton, WV on January 29, 1929, he graduated from National Business College in Roanoke, VA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was employed in a wholesale distribution business for many years in...

Linda Maxine Thornburg

Linda Maxine Thornburg

Mar 19, 2014

Linda Maxine Thornburg, 67, Afton, TN, went to be with her heavenly Father, on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, surrounded by her family, at her home following a long and courageous battle with multiple illnesses.She was preceded in death by her parents, Plaz and May Coffman; sisters, Delores Carter, Florence Johnston and Marilyn Coffman; and brothers, Howard Coffman and Troy Lee...