Obituaries
Toy Wayne "Bo" Zimmerman
Jun 13, 2012
Toy Wayne "Bo" Zimmerman, 67, formerly of Fall Branch, died Wednesday afternoon, June 13, 2012 following an extended illness. Bo was born in Fall Branch where he had lived most of his life. He was a pressman having worked at Kingsport Press until moving to Atlanta. Bo was a veteran having served in the U.S. Marine Corps.He was preceded in...
Myrtle Tate
Jun 13, 2012
Myrtle Musick Tate passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Appalachian Christian Village. She was born in Russell County, Virginia and worked for JC Penney in Kingsport and Johnson City. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church but had been attending Blessed Hope Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Tate; five sisters, Lillian...
George M. Rich
Jun 12, 2012
George M. Rich, 92, Kingsport, died at home on Tuesday, June 12, 2012. He was born in Mt. Vernon, New York on June 15, 1919. George resided in Yorktown Heights, NY from 1956-1976 and retired to Stuart, Florida in 1976. He had lived in Kingsport since 2003. George was a Staff Sgt. in the US Army during WWII from 1942-1945....
Dorothy Cox Myers
Jun 12, 2012
Dorothy Elizabeth Cox Myers, 95, of Kingsport died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Church Hill Life Care after an extended illness. She was born in Kingsport July 25, 1916 and resided there throughout her life. Dorothy was a 1935 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was a homemaker and long-time member of First United Methodist Church and a current member...
Joseph Ray Bailey
Jun 11, 2012
Joseph Ray Bailey, 25, of Johnson City, died Monday, June 11, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Monroe, LA, he had resided in East Tennessee for the last 7 years. Joseph was currently employed with ACT in Johnson City,He was preceded in death by his brother, Jacob Anthony Cascio.Joseph is survived by his mother, Rhonda Ramirez and...
Bonnie Kate Phillips
Jun 11, 2012
Bonnie Kate Phillips age 76 of Ecorse died on June 11, 2012. Bonnie married J.C. Phillips on October 22, 1955 at age 21. They moved up to Michigan and resided in Southwest Detroit until 1958 when they moved to Ecorse. In 1985 they retired in Fall Branch, TN, and lived there until 2003 when they moved back to Ecorse. She...
Joncie "Shando" Curry
Jun 10, 2012
2 Timothy 4:7"I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."Joncie "Shando" Curry, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 10, 2012 where he had been constantly surrounded by the care of his loved ones since his illness.Born on October 24, 1931 in Delbarton, WV,...
Curtis Ray Absher
Jun 9, 2012
Curtis Ray Absher, 74, of Kingsport was called home at 8:00 p.m. Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Holston Manor following an extended period of poor health. Curtis was born in Scott County, VA., and resided in Kingsport for most of his life. Curtis was a retired employee of A & L Construction. He was saved at Victory Baptist Church where...
Lois V. "Elfreda" Butcher Allender
Jun 9, 2012
Lois V. "Elfreda" Butcher Allender, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN.Born on April 29, 1918 in Camden, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Noah N. and Audra P. Teter Wiseman. She was a former teacher in Lewis County and an employee of Alders Department Store for 20 years. In...
Donald Ray Goins
Jun 8, 2012
Donald Ray Goins, 67, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 8, 2012 at his home.Born in Sullivan County, he had resided most of his life in Church Hill. Donald Ray was a veteran of the U. S. Army and retired from the Kingsport Press following 26 years of service.Donald Ray had attended several Baptist churches...
Bill Pierson
Jun 8, 2012
Billie Pierson, 76, Fall Branch, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, June 8, 2012.He was born in Washington County, TN to the late Clarence and Edna Pearson on September 18, 1935.Bill graduated from Fall Branch High School Class of 1953. After graduation, he went to work at the Mead Corporation and worked there until he retired...
Loyd "Buck" Scism
Jun 7, 2012
Loyd "Buck" Scism, 71, of Greeneville, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. He was well known by all. Loyd was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.He was preceded in death by his brother, LeRoy Scism, mother, Lissie Scism, and father, Guy "Doc" Scism.Loyd is survived by his son, Loyd Scism, Jr. and wife, Melissa of Jonesborough; two grandchildren,...
June Marie Wolfe Slater
Jun 7, 2012
June Marie Wolfe Slater passed from this life into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 7, 2012.She was born and raised in Scott County, Virginia. June attended Wolfe's Chapel as a child. She graduated from Rye Cove High School. June was a longtime member and Sunday School teacher at Doran Addition Free Will Baptist Church with 45 years of...
Martha Ileta Freeman
Jun 7, 2012
Martha Ileta Freeman, 82, of Kingsport died, Thursday, June 7, 2012 at Brookhaven Manor.A native of Elk Park, IN, she lived in Lawrenceburg, TN, but primarily resided in Kingsport. She attended Vermont United Methodist Church.Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Barnett; sister, Peggy Harman; second husband, Doyle Freeman; and daughter, Linda Joyce Barnett.Survivors include her son, Wayne...
D. Gene Bolling
Jun 6, 2012
D. Gene Bolling, 69, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Gene was born in Three Springs, VA. He served in the U.S. Air Force and worked at the Kingsport Press. Gene retired from Rogersol, Inc. as a national sales manager. He was Lt. Commander of Sons of Confederate Veterans Johns S. Mosby Camp 1409,...
Archie Jackson
Jun 5, 2012
Archie Jackson, 80, Chuckey Pine Grove Community, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at his home. He attended Pyburn Freewill Baptist Church. Archie was a retired construction worker and bus driver with the Greene County School System. He will be greatly missed. Archie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and a dear brother in Christ.He...
Charmaine Gray Ball
Jun 4, 2012
Charmaine Gray Ball, 67, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Monday, June 4, 2012. She was born in Sullivan County on Nov. 9, 1944. Charmaine was of the Baptist faith and a faithful supporter of In Touch Ministries. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends, and by her cat, Coupe.Charmaine was preceded in...
Rita Imogene Sams
Jun 3, 2012
Rita Imogene Skeen Sams, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Indian Path Medical Center. She was born on September 24, 1920 in Bold Camp Pound, Virginia. Imogene was a devoted wife and mother and a loving and giving person who enjoyed cooking delicious meals for her family. Her love of people...
Norma Candau
Jun 3, 2012
Norma Candau, 80, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at her home. Born in Salinas, CA, she had resided in Kingsport for the past 18 years.She is survived by her husband, Larry Candau of Kingsport; two daughters, Marian Sullivan and husband, Don of Crossville, TN and Melinda Hannah of Kingsport; son, Mark Candau and...
Bessie J. Tucker
Jun 2, 2012
Bessie J. Tucker, 100, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 2, 2012, in her home, surrounded by her family.Bessie was born on June 20, 1911 to the late Harvey and Polly Bozzell. She was a member of New Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church. She loved singing in the choir and was a member of the choir for many years. She...
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