Obituaries
Lois Yvonne Dunn
Aug 2, 2012
Lois Yvonne "Toot" Dunn, Kingsport, guided by her faith in the Lord, she fought a courageous battle with cancer, never once complaining. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Lois was born in Greene County, TN July 27, 1939.She was an avid Braves fan and her greatest moments in life were being...
Dr. W. Jerome "Jerry" Jackson, Jr
Aug 1, 2012
Dr. W. Jerome Jackson, Jr. Jerry, 86, Kingsport, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at home.Born in Asheville, NC, he came to Kingsport at the age of 7, grew up in Kingsport, and graduated from Dobyns- Bennett High School at the age of 17 in 1943. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for one year. After serving 2 years in the U.S....
Ed Feagins
Jul 31, 2012
Ed Feagins, 88, of Kingsport, died on Tuesday afternoon, July 31, 2012. Ed was a native of Church Hill and resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of Church Hill High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in the 36th Texas Infantry Division. Ed was a Veteran of World War II having...
Ernest Whetsel, Jr
Jul 27, 2012
Ernest Whetsel, Jr., 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Church Hill Healthcare. He was born in Sullivan County in 1925, where he resided most of his life. Ernest was of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Belle Duncan Whetsel; his wife of 23 years, Wanda Mowell Whetsel; two brothers,...
Evelyn Knapp
Jul 27, 2012
Evelyn Knapp, 82, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27 after a long illness. She and her husband, Douglas Knapp were Southern Baptist missionaries in Tanzania for twenty-seven years. Mrs. Knapp raised four children who today are active Christians. She started a youth work in Tanzania which touched thousands of young...
Barbara L. Page
Jul 26, 2012
Barbara L. Page, 69, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home. She was born in Ben Hur, VA and had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Barbara had worked at several floral shops in the area, including White Floral. She had retired from Wal-Mart after 18 years of service. Barbara was active in the Lynn...
Fred L. Wagner
Jul 25, 2012
Fred L. Wagner, 74, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Wednesday morning, July 25, 2012 at his residence in Blountville. Fred was a native of Sullivan County and grew up in the Holston Community near Tri-City Airport. He graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1959 with a Bachelors degree in Industrial Education and participated in the Army...
Minnie Cox
Jul 24, 2012
Minnie Cox, 93, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Brookhaven Manor. Born in Wise County, VA she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. During Minnie's early years she was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.She was preceded in death by the father of her...
Chance Collins
Jul 24, 2012
Chance Collins, 40 of Church Hill, formerly of Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, he was a 1990 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Chance had been a Harley-Davidson mechanic at his father's business, Custom Cycles, in Kingsport for many years....
Jerry Lassiter Eaves
Jul 22, 2012
Jerry Lassiter Eaves, 81, died July 22, 2012, at his home in Kingsport, TN. He was born in Vance County, North Carolina; attended Epsom High School in Oxford, North Carolina; attended Wake Forest University and received his BS Degree in Business and Economics from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he was a member of Sigma Phi...
Joyce E. Collins
Jul 22, 2012
Joyce E. Collins, 78, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at her home.Joyce was very kind hearted and always put others before herself. She had a way of making you feel very loved. Joyce loved the Lord and always prayed that she wanted to do God's will.She is survived by two daughters, Kristi...
O.E. Buddy Smith
Jul 20, 2012
O.E. "Buddy" Smith, 87, Louisville, TN, died Saturday, July 20, 2012 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Buddy was a 1941 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.Survivors include his wife, Dorothy T. Smith; son, Eric Smith and wife, Margarita; two daughters, Madelaine Leonard and husband, David, and Dorlisa Kardosh; four grandchildren, Alan, Ryan and Shelby Kardosh, and Lauren...
Garrett Isaac Simmers
Jul 20, 2012
Garrett Isaac Simmers, 6, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 20, 2012. Born in Kingsport, Garrett had completed Kindergarten at John Adams Elementary School. Garrett was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and Mrs. Sally's Sunday School Class. He loved life and always had a smile on his face.He was preceded in death by his paternal...
Ralph F. Birdwell
Jul 20, 2012
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8Ralph F. Birdwell, 77,...
Lois O. Bowery
Jul 19, 2012
Lois O. Bowery, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her loving family by her side early on Thursday morning, July 19, 2012. Lois was born January 30, 1929, the only child of Walter and Alpha Smith Berkley.She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens and could make anything grow. Lois loved to crochet and made many beautiful...
Gerlene Fugate
Jul 18, 2012
Gerlene Fugate, 76, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Wexford House. She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Lynn Fugate.Gerlene is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frank Fugate of Kingsport; daughter, Donna Grizzel and husband, Rick of Kingsport; son, Jim Fugate...
O'Dell Holden
Jul 18, 2012
O'Dell Holden, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Wilcox Hall at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Roda, VA on November 13, 1925 to Omer Holden and Sara Russell Holden, but has called Sullivan County his home most of his life. O'Dell was a member of Walkers Fork...
Kathy Cahow
Jul 16, 2012
Kathy Cahow, 61, of Johnson City, formerly of Kingsport, went to be the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She had resided most of her life in Kingsport and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Kingsport. Kathy had taught dancing at Holloway Dance Studio in Kingsport for many years....
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