Obituaries
Charlie Thomas Tom Shipley
Apr 19, 2012
Charlie Thomas Tom Shipley, 57, of Kingsport passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012.Tom was born in Kingsport where he was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School and East Tennessee State University. Tom was owner and operator of Landscapes Unlimited with over forty years of landscaping experience.He was of the Baptist faith.Tom was a loving...
Shirley Mae Gilliam Head
Apr 17, 2012
Shirley Mae Gilliam Head, 75, of the Fordtown Community, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at her home due to declining health. She was very loved and will be missed dearly by her remaining loved ones.She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Cecil Head; parents, Mitchell Edward Gilliam and Bonnie Lee Presley Gilliam;...
Ruby Nell Shipley
Apr 16, 2012
Ruby Nell Shipley, 86, of Gray TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16 at Life Care Center of Gray. She was born in Scott County VA and had resided in Gray since 1957. Ruby retired from North Electric/ITT. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and had attended Tri Cities Baptist Church. Ruby loved...
Virgil E. Bellamy
Apr 16, 2012
Virgil E. Bellamy, 87, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had retired from Tennessee Eastman following 39 years of service. Virgil was a staff sergeant in the United States Army having served during World War II. He was a member...
Earl "Gene" McCracken
Apr 16, 2012
Earl "Gene" McCracken 75 of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon April 16, 2012 after an extended illness. Born in Harlan, KY, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life and was a self-employed contractor.Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene McCracken and Mary Belle Mays McCracken; and great grandson, Gabriel Odin Willis.He...
Susan Durnin Mitchell
Apr 15, 2012
Susan Durnin Mitchell joined her mother, Peggy Durnin, and brother, James Kipling Durnin, in heaven on Sunday, April 15, 2012. She was born May 5, 1955 to C. James and Peggy Durnin in Irwin, Pennsylvania. In 1961, the family moved to Kingsport where she lived the rest of her life. She was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School and...
Ben Ramey
Apr 15, 2012
Ben Ramey, 86 of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 15th. He was born in Johnson City, TN on January 23, 1926. He was a WW II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Eastman Kodak Company until his retirement.Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Mae Kent Ramey; parents, Thomas Ramey and Bonnie...
Charles Lee Murray
Apr 15, 2012
Charlie Lee Murray 61 of Fall Branch died Sunday evening April 15, 2012 in Kingsport after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Fall Branch since 1994. Charlie had worked as a master brick mason for many years. He was an avid Civil War collector. He was a Baptist and enjoyed playing music on...
Joyce Jo Dykes
Apr 15, 2012
Joyce Jo Ward Dykes, 76, Kingsport, was called home to be with the Lord at 11:10 am Sunday, April 15th, surrounded by her family. Jo was born in Kingsport, where she had lived her entire life. She was a co-founder and charter member of Sunrise Baptist Church. Jo was one of the co-founders of the Ladies Auxiliary of Sunrise Baptist...
Patsy M. Peters
Apr 14, 2012
Patsy M. Peters, 64, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at her home. Patsy was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Peters; parents, J. L. and Alma Mauk; and one brother, Jack Mauk.Patsy is survived by two sons, Brian Eaton and wife Missie of Rogersville...
Judy Edwards
Apr 12, 2012
Judy Edwards, 57, Kingsport, passed away peacefully at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.Judy was born in Kingsport where she had lived her entire life. Judy was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandma.She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Edwards and sister, Sally Edwards.Survivors include three children,...
Cynthia Jean "Jeannie" Hensley
Apr 12, 2012
On Thursday, April 12, 2012, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend went to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer. She went to help prepare for our greatest family reunion in Heaven.Jeannie resided most of her life in Kingsport, graduating from Holston High School. Prior to her retirement she was employed by AMECO. Her greatest...
C. B. Duke, IV
Apr 11, 2012
Charles Buford "Boots" Duke, IV, age 76, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Boots was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1953. He then attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1957 where he was the Sigma Nu fraternity president and on the varsity wrestling team. He married...
Marlies Conkin
Apr 11, 2012
Marlies Conkin, 78, of Kingsport, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Marlies moved to the U.S. from Germany in 1959. She was a dedicated member of Calvary Church where she served in many capacities and had a career in bookkeeping. Marlies was a loving...
Bill Trent
Apr 11, 2012
William Linwood Trent, 34, Blountville, died Wednesday afternoon, April 11th, at Warriors Path State Park. Born in Bristol, Tennessee, he grew up in Kingsport and was a graduate of Sullivan North High School. Bill formerly worked at Mr. Gatti's and Burger King in Kingsport. He attended Bloomingdale Assembly of God and Evangel Family Worship Center. Bill enjoyed music and loved...
Paul S. Ward
Apr 11, 2012
Paul S. Ward, 76, of Colonial Heights, died Wednesday morning, April 11th, 2012, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Sullivan County, he had lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, having retired as staff sergeant after 28 years of service. Paul retired from Eastman Kodak after 27 years...
Harold Erwin
Apr 10, 2012
Harold "Toney" Erwin, 58, of Kingsport passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Toney was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Northeast State. Toney was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in South Korea.He was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Erwin; parents, Herald & Marcia Erwin; and father-in-law, Dallas...
Lawrence Larry Snow
Apr 8, 2012
Lawrence Larry R. Snow, 78, Kingsport, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Easter Sunday, April 8th at 3:00 pm. Larry was born in New Jersey and had resided in Kingsport for the past 12 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War.He was preceded in death by his parents and one...
Raymond W. Winters, Jr
Apr 8, 2012
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Raymond William Winters, Jr., a kind and gentle man, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 8, 2012. Raymond was born on July 24, 1939. Raymond graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 1961, and served in the United States National Guard from 1962 to 1970.Prior to his retirement in 2006, Raymond served as...
Ed Graham
Apr 8, 2012
Noah Edward Ed Graham, born July 5, 1938 in Scott County, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on April 8, 2012 at the home of his daughter, Lisa McDavid after a hard-fought battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side.He was a born again Christian and member and deacon at Central Assembly of God...
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