Obituaries

The Rev. Earl D. Cookenour

The Rev. Earl D. Cookenour

Dec 8, 2012

Rev. Earl Dewey Cookenour, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 8 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born in Scott County, VA, he was in the United States Army 577th Ambulance Company as an ambulance orderly during WWII in the European Theatre. Rev. Cookenour pastored and ministered at several churches, was a great...

Mary E. Crawford Light

Mary E. Crawford Light

Dec 7, 2012

“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10

 

Mary E. Crawford Light, 87, of Kingsport, went to her Heavenly home Friday, December 7, 2012 after a brief illness.

 

Mary attended Gospel Mission Church where she loved to sing.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.  Mary...

William Skeen, Jr

William Skeen, Jr

Dec 6, 2012

William "Slemp Boy" "Wilbur" Skeen, 37, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his home. He was a life long resident of Kingsport and was a 1994 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. William was a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church Glenwood Campus. He loved watching old movies, drinking Pepsi's and was a real...

Louise McNew

Louise McNew

Dec 6, 2012

"Be ye therefore ready also: for the son of man cometh at an hour when ye think not." Luke 12:40Louise McNew, 91, of Sullivan Gardens passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Indian Path Medical Center. She was born in the Mill Creek area where she lived her entire life. Louise was a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church.Louise was...

Ofa Hicks

Ofa Hicks

Dec 6, 2012

Ofa Olivia Simpson Conkin Hicks, 90, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, December 6, 2012, at Elmcroft Assisted Living. She was a life long resident of Sullivan County. Ofa was a 1941 graduate of Sullivan High School. She had worked at the Kingsport Press and Holston Valley Hospital. Ofa was a member of Solomon Temple Missionary Baptist Church.She was preceded in...

Robert "Bob" Parker

Robert "Bob" Parker

Dec 4, 2012

Robert "Bob" Parker, 73, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at U.T. Medical Center. Born in Jonesborough, TN, he was a resident of Kingsport for most of his adult life. He was self employed as the owner of Bob Parker Insurance Agency for 43 years. Most recently, he moved to Knoxville, TN to be close to his daughters.Bob was a 1957...

Lizzie Adams Pierce Fox

Lizzie Adams Pierce Fox

Dec 4, 2012

"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want"... .Lizzie Adams Pierce Fox, of Chuckey, quietly passed away at her home Tuesday, December 4, 2012.She was the daughter of the late Janie and Landon Adams. Lizzie was born in 1923 in Greene County, TN, the youngest of a large and loving family. All six of her brothers, Billie Adams, Johnie...

J.B. Richards

J.B. Richards

Dec 3, 2012

J.B. Richards, 80, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012. He loved to teach, was a world traveler and was a man of strong opinions.He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Fellers Richards; parents, Harrison and Sallie Richards; and siblings, Flora, Mary, Catherine, Dot and Burl.J.B. is survived by several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends...

Jaimie "Madelyn" Jeffries

Jaimie "Madelyn" Jeffries

Dec 2, 2012

Jaimie "Madelyn" Jeffries, of Kingsport, went peacefully to be with the Lord on December 2, 2012, while at home with her family. After 19 years of brightening our days, Madelyn has been lifted by God's hands to run and laugh in the kingdom of heaven.Madelyn was born on June 23, 1993, in Mt. Pleasant, SC, and grew up in Kingsport,...

Sharon Traviss Fenyves

Sharon Traviss Fenyves

Dec 2, 2012

Sharon Marie Traviss Fenyves, 72, of Kingsport, died December 2, 2012.Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Robert B. Fenyves and her daughter, Janet Rose Fenyves, in 2009.She is survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Koegel; son, Jeffrey Fenyves; five grandchildren; one sister and one brother.Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an on-line condolence for the family. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport...

Clara Broyles Jackson

Clara Broyles Jackson

Dec 1, 2012

Clara Josephine Broyles Jackson, loving mother and grandmother, of Kingsport, was born in Sullivan County. She died of complications from a stroke on Saturday, December 1, 2012.She was married to Woodrow Jackson for 48 years, until his death. She followed him for his basic training in the U.S. Navy to Rhode Island. She then accompanied him to Oxnard, California's Port...

E. G. "Gene" Whitaker

E. G. "Gene" Whitaker

Nov 30, 2012

E. G. Gene Whitaker, 66, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 30, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Gene was a former Marine and loving father.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tammy Whitaker.Gene is survived by a special friend, Patricia Leab, of Johnson...

May L. Pickering Bolton

May L. Pickering Bolton

Nov 30, 2012

Maye L. Pickering Bolton, 77, Kingsport, passed away Friday, November 30, 2012 at the Skilled Nursing Facility of Life Care Center of Gray following a lengthy illness. Born in Wakenva, VA, she was a resident of Remington House Assisted Living Facility in Kingsport. Maye was the wife of the late Grover Charles Bolton who passed away June 26, 2007. They...

Daniel Strickler

Daniel Strickler

Nov 30, 2012

Daniel Strickler, beloved husband, Daddy and Paw Paw entered heaven Friday, November 30, 2012. He is now rejoicing with family and friends at the feet of Jesus, his Lord and Savior.Daniel was a member of Charity Baptist Church and a retiree of Eastman Chemical Company. He always put God first in his life and had deep love for his family...

Jim Whittemore

Jim Whittemore

Nov 29, 2012

William James Whittemore, 86, Kingsport, died at 3:45 a.m. Thursday, November 29, 2012 at his home under hospice care.A life long resident of Kingsport, he was a veteran of World War II. Jim was the catcher on his softball team while in the Army Airforce. Jim was employed with Tennessee Eastman Company for 38 years retiring in 1987 from the...

Reverend Jimmy Ray Bishop

Reverend Jimmy Ray Bishop

Nov 28, 2012

"But as it is written, eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love Him." 1 Corinthians 2:9Reverend Jimmy Ray Bishop, 67, of Kingsport, made his heavenly journey on Wednesday, November 28th at Wexford House surrounded by family and friends following a courageous battle...

Bill Baines

Bill Baines

Nov 28, 2012

Donald William Bill Baines, 70, Greeneville, TN went to be with the Lord at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at his home. Bill was born in Kingsport and grew up in Fall Branch until moving to Greeneville in 1989. He was a security guard at Parker Industries in Greeneville until his retirement. Bill served in the Tennessee National Guard....

Dr. Robert Keith McGregor Wright

Dr. Robert Keith McGregor Wright

Nov 27, 2012

Dr. Robert Keith McGregor Wright, a 15-year resident of Johnson City died Tuesday at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1940, Bob, as he was known to friends and family, was a high school English teacher before leaving Australia to study at the University of London in the United Kingdom. Bob earned a Bachelor of Divinity...

William J. JD Hicks

William J. JD Hicks

Nov 27, 2012

William J JD Hicks, 82, of Limestone, entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 27th at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. JD served as an administrator of Pleasant Grove Cemetery. He retired from Cedar Grove Foundry in Kingsport and he was a life long farmer.He was preceded in death by...

Helen M. Harr

Helen M. Harr

Nov 27, 2012

Helen M. Harr, 82, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, November 27th, at her home. She was a member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church. Helen had retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 37 years.She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Henry Harr; second husband, Kenneth Nottingham; and three sisters, Ruth Bacon, Peggy Issacs, and one infant sister.Helen...