Obituaries
Jim Murray
Mar 30, 2012
Buster James "Jim" Murray, 84, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 30, 2012 after a long illness.He was born July 2, 1927 in Jearaldstown, Tennessee to Byrl and Bessie Murray. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Jim was a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather.He was preceded...
Shirley Watson Johnson
Mar 29, 2012
Shirley Watson Johnson, 80, Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Shirley retired in 1993 after 30 years of service with Ketron Middle School and former Ketron High School. She was a wonderful loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence H. Johnson; parents, Bill and Anna Watson; two...
Virginia Richards
Mar 28, 2012
Virginia "Jennie" Richards, 39, Kingsport, Sullivan Gardens Community, was called home to Heaven on Wednesday, March 28, 2012.She was a hard working loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Her favorite hobby was to haul junk.She was preceded in death by her father, Danny Simmons; grandparents, Roy and Dorothy Stipes and Gladys and Clyde Simmons.Jennie is survived by...
Jim Bear
Mar 28, 2012
James M. Bear, 84, of Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Jim worked at Johnson-Hilliard as an excellent sheet metal mechanic and coppersmith and retired after over 40 years of service.He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Bear; brother, Clarence Bear; four...
Carl K. Quillin
Mar 28, 2012
Carl K. Quillin, 77, Kingsport, died on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He graduated from Shoemaker High School in Gate City, VA., East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN with a B.S. Degree and LaSalle University, Chicago, IL with a decoding degree. He completed graduate work at The University of Tennessee and the University of...
Gertie Williams
Mar 27, 2012
Gertie Williams passed away on Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 after a courageous four year battle with cancer. She was the beloved daughter of Pollard and Georgia Williams, who preceded her in death. Also, preceding her was one brother, Clayton. Gertie was a very special individual who touched everyone who knew her. She attended Pentecost Independent Freewill Baptist Church in Rock...
Adrian Marshall Sherfey
Mar 27, 2012
Adrian Marshall Sherfey, 93, passed away Tuesday, March 27th, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Marshall was born on March 23, 1919 and had resided in the Fall Branch area most of his life. He served his country proudly in WW II. Marshall retired from Holston Defense in 1981. He was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church where...
Nora Lee Powell
Mar 27, 2012
Nora Lee Powell, 92, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at the Wexford House. She was born August 11, 1919 in Marion, N.C. and lived in Kingsport for the past 60 years. Nora was a homemaker and gardener and loved her flowers. She was a member of North Kingsport Church of God.Preceding her in death were her husband,...
Goldie Ruth Flatt
Mar 26, 2012
Goldie Ruth Vaughn Flatt, 64, Kingsport, TN, died Sunday evening, March 25th 2012 at her home following an extended illness. Born in Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport for the past several years. Goldie was a CNA and had a great love and passion for her work and was a member of Bloomingdale Church of Christ.She was preceded in death...
Louise Richardson
Mar 26, 2012
Louise Richardson, 76, Kingsport, died at home after a lengthy illness on Monday, March 26th, 2012. She was a 26 year charter member of Eagles 3141 where she had served as president was currently serving as trustee.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Della Crawford, and sister, Joan.Louise is survived by her husband, Jim Richardson; sons, Talmadge...
Tim Parlier
Mar 25, 2012
Timothy Lee Parlier, 51, of Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home. He was a graduate of Elizabethton High School. Tim served in the U.S. Army National Guard as a stinger missile crewman. He worked in the heating and cooling industry and was of the Baptist faith.Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Richard...
Arlene Corona
Mar 24, 2012
Arlene Corona, 75, of Kingsport Colonial Heights, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.She was born in Hammond, IN and had resided in Kingsport since 2000. Arlene retired from the U. S. Department of Energy in Paducah, KY. Arlene was a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church. She was...
Steve Morelock
Mar 24, 2012
Steve Morelock, 57, of Blountville went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at his home.Born in Rome, GA, he had resided most of his life in Sullivan County. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Blountville & had graduated from Sullivan West High School & East Tennessee State University. Steve was a loving husband,...
Anna Nell Armstrong
Mar 24, 2012
Anna Nell Armstrong, 86, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Wexford House following a lengthy illness. She was a native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.Anna was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Armstrong.She is survived by her son, Allen A. Armstrong and wife, Elizabeth...
Michael Allen Van Winkle
Mar 24, 2012
Michael Allen Van Winkle "W4HV" of Mt. Carmel, TN, 51 years old, was born December 17, 1960 in Wise County, Virginia and died unexpectedly on March 24, 2012 in Mt. Carmel, TN. He was an avid ham radio extra class operator, radio antennae designer and builder and loved photography. Mike was the owner/operator of Van Winkle and Associates Insurance Company,...
Jildah Miller
Mar 23, 2012
Jildah "Joh" Lamberth Miller, 68, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Thursday evening, March 22nd, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Joh was born in Kingsport where she had resided her entire life. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett, class of '62 and was employed by BAE/Holston Defense until retiring in 2008. Joh was a...
June M. Gass
Mar 23, 2012
June M. Gass, 91, Kingsport, died Friday morning, March 23, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.June was born in Greeneville, TN where she graduated from Greeneville High School. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and taught at Lincoln Elementary and Washington Elementary in Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Bonnie Mason; husband, Robert L....
George Robert Robinson
Mar 23, 2012
George Robert Robinson, 89 of Kingsport died March 23, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born November 20, 1922 in Wheeling, WVA. He graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree from Carnegie Institute of Technology and served in the European Theatre with the Army Corporation of Engineers during World War II. George worked the majority of his career...
Grover C. Everhart, Jr
Mar 22, 2012
Grover C. Everhart, Jr., 88, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at The Wexford House. He was born in Persia, TN and had lived in Kingsport for most of his life. Grover worked as an apprentice tailor as early as age 11. He proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Army as...
Becky Cowden
Mar 22, 2012
Becky Cowden, 96, died Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Asbury Place, Kingsport, TN. Born October 1, 1915 in Wise County, Virginia, she moved to Kingsport from Norton, Virginia.She was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church in Kingsport. She was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class, the United Methodist Women, and Mafair Quilters.Becky enjoyed traveling, having visited 48...
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