Obituaries
Joshua Heath Bishop
Dec 25, 2012
Chapel Hill, NC - Joshua Heath Bishop went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 after an extended illness. He was a native of Kingsport but had lived in Troutman, NC for the last several years. Josh grew up in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. After graduation he served in the United States Marine Corp....
Ruby Wilson
Dec 25, 2012
Ruby Wilson, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 25, 2012 at her home. She was a member of West View Missionary Baptist Church and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.She was preceded in death by two daughters, Brenda Starkman and Sherry Morrison; her parents; four brothers; and three sisters.Ruby is survived by her husband, Robert "Jack"...
Doris J. Parsons
Dec 24, 2012
Doris J. Parsons, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 24th, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Sullivan County and had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Doris was a Methodist.She was preceded in death by her parents, John H. Stapleton and Leota Akard Stapleton; four sisters, Joan...
Ann J. Addington
Dec 23, 2012
II Timothy 4:7I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course. I have kept the faith... Ann Manis Addington, 91 of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, December 23 at Holston Manor after an extended illness. A native of Blackwater, VA, she lived most of her life in Kingsport. She was the daughter of Null and Pearl Wallen who...
Julia Margarette Johnson
Dec 23, 2012
Julia Margarette Johnson, born July 31, 1916, passed away December 23, 2012, peacefully at home. A native and resident of Scott County, Virginia, she is a retired school teacher with the Hawkins County School System. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, member of Fidelis Sunday School Class, UMW, Circles #2 & #5, and the Live...
Charles Denny Crawford
Dec 23, 2012
Mr. Charles Denny Crawford, 65, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012.A native of Kingsport, TN, Mr. Crawford was born on May 23, 1947, the son of the late James Luther and Seattle Marcum Crawford .Survivors include his brothers and sisters-in-law; Bobby Joe and Kathleen Crawford, Johnny Guy and Patricia L. Crawford and Dave and Linda Sue Crawford,...
Wanda Whetsel
Dec 23, 2012
Wanda Wanell Dykes Whetsel, 79, passed away Sunday morning with her daughters by her side. She spent most of her life in the Pine Grove/ Fodderstack Mountain area of Greene County and a short portion of time at her grandparents in Sullivan County in early childhood. She was known as a stand out basketball player in high school and continued...
Carolyn Ingle Barger
Dec 22, 2012
Carolyn Barger, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Christine Barger and husband, Mike Morison, of Kingsport; son, Rick Barger, of Kingsport; grandsons, Landon Pratt and Jonathan Pratt; sister, Mary Ellen Padgitt, of the Chicago area and several nieces and nephews.The family plans...
Carolyn Ingle Barger
Dec 22, 2012
Carolyn Barger, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012, at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Christine Barger and husband, Mike Morison, of Kingsport; son, Rick Barger, of Kingsport; grandsons, Landon Pratt and Jonathan Pratt; sister, Mary Ellen Padgitt, of the Chicago area and several nieces and nephews.The family plans...
Ray Hamblen
Dec 20, 2012
Ray Hamblen, 90, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1939 and completed his last summer of training at Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia in 1940. In 1940 Ray started his employment at Tennessee Eastman Kodak in the twisting, spinning and inspection department. Ray enlisted in...
Jason Eugene Cox
Dec 20, 2012
Jason Eugene Cox, 39, of Kingsport, departed this life as a result of an automobile accident on Thursday, December 20, 2012. He was a loving father, fiancé, son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend to many.He was preceded in death by his father, Butch Cox; grandparents, Bill and Ruth Cox, and Albert and Becky McKinley.Jason is survived by his fiancée, Randee...
Guy D. Gilbert, Sr
Dec 18, 2012
Guy D. Gilbert, Sr. 70, Kingisport, passesd away on Monday, December 17, 2012, at Holston Manor.
Franklin "Bud" Cox
Dec 18, 2012
Franklin "Bud" Cox, 74, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. He was born in Hawkins County, TN and was a lifelong area resident of Kingsport. Bud was a 25 year member of the Tri State Tractor Club.He is survived by his wife, Nancy Cox of the home; daughter, Lou Ann Cox-Haun and husband, Greg of Gray, TN; granddaughter,...
Kelly William Ketron
Dec 18, 2012
Kelly Ketron, 88, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Wexford House. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp as a gunner on a B-17 bomber, having served in the Philippines, Germany and Italy during WW II. Kelly had retired from Kingsport Iron and Metal.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lakie...
Thomas "Tommy" Gilbert Dillow
Dec 17, 2012
Thomas Tommy Gilbert Dillow, 83, of Fall Branch, passed away Monday, December 17, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was self-employed as a carpenter. Tommy continued his lifelong passion of building and completed his last house two weeks prior to his death. He was a member of Logans Chapel United Methodist Church.Tommy will be remembered as a gentle,...
Pamela Gay Hewitt
Dec 16, 2012
Pam Hewitt, 69, Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in San Francisco, CA and grew up in Bronxville, NY. Pam had resided in Kingsport, having lived at the Remington House since 2002. She was a lifelong New York Mets fan. Pam enjoyed traveling to destinations such as South Africa...
Belinda Ann Simpson
Dec 15, 2012
Belinda Ann Simpson, 38, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 15, 2012. Belinda was preceded in death by her father, Harold White, Sr.Survivors include her husband, Brent Simpson; daughters, Sabrina White and Hope Evans; son, Hunter Howell; one granddaughter; mother, Linda Evans; brothers, Harold White, Jr. and wife, LeeAnn, Steven White and wife, Regina and Kevin...
Robert Calvin "Nick" Gentry, Jr
Dec 12, 2012
Robert C. "Nick" Gentry, Jr., 79, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, December 12, 2012. Robert was born on February 6, 1933, in Bristol, VA. He moved to Kingsport in 1939 and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1951. He retired from Eastman Chemical Products, Inc., NY, after 27 years of service. Robert was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist...
Clara Marie Johnson McCray
Dec 11, 2012
Clara Marie Johnson McCray, born August 31, 1932, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's and breast cancer. She was a member of Browders Chapel.Mrs. McCray will be remembered by many as a very strong, loving person, as a mother, and as a friend to many. She fought a courageous...
Georgia Collins
Dec 11, 2012
Georgia Collins, 89, Church Hill, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Honaker, VA, and was a lifelong area resident. Georgia graduated from Radford University with a degree in elementary education. She retired from the Hawkins County school system after many years as an elementary school teacher. Georgia was...
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