Obituaries

David Linkous

David Linkous

Mar 19, 2012

David Lynn Linkous, 59, of Kingsport-Bloomingdale Community, passed over to the gates of heaven surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, March 19, 2012. He was born on October 22, 1952 in Hawkins County, but resided in Kingsport. David was loved by many and was a hard-working family man. He owned and operated Dave's Cabinet Shop.David was preceded in death...

Max Hill

Max Hill

Mar 18, 2012

Max Hill, 70, of Kingsport, died Sunday afternoon, March 18, 2012, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous fight with melanoma. Born in Chattanooga, he was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1959. Max also graduated from U.T. at Chattanooga with a Master's Degree. He was the founder of Hill Sales Company, 1969-1994, in Chattanooga with...

Mary Lou Hammonds Graham

Mary Lou Hammonds Graham

Mar 17, 2012

Mary Lou Hammonds Graham, 65, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2012. She was born May 5, 1946 in Sullivan County, TN to Emmitt Hammonds and Ruby Jones Hammonds. She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ronnie Hammonds and Thomas Hammonds; sister, Barbara Hammonds; former husband of 28 years, Richard L. Graham and son-in-law, Michael...

John R. Throp

John R. Throp

Mar 15, 2012

John R. Throp, age 74, of Kingsport, died at his home on Thursday, March 15, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a member of the Dobyns-Bennett High School Class of '57. John served in the U.S. Navy for 6 years. He retired in January of 1997 from Eastman Chemical Company after 34 years of service. He...

Elizabeth Blizard

Elizabeth Blizard

Mar 15, 2012

Libby T. Blizard, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord Thursday morning, March 15, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy battle with cancer.She was born in Oak Ridge, TN and had resided in Blountville for over 25 years. Libby was a LPN and had worked at Indian Path Medical Center. Later on she had started...

Lois P. Minor

Lois P. Minor

Mar 14, 2012

Lois P. Minor, 86, of Kingsport, died Wednesday evening, March 14, 2012. Born in Hawkins County, to parents William Miller Price and Gertrude Hawthorne Price, Lois had resided in Kingsport since 1950. She was a 1944 graduate of Surgoinsville High School. Mrs. Minor worked at the Kingsport Press for 19 years and was owner/operator of the once famous Snack House...

Jon Edwin Moorehouse

Jon Edwin Moorehouse

Mar 14, 2012

JON EDWIN MOOREHOUSEJon Edwin Moorehouse, 69, passed away at the VA Hospital in Lexington, KY on Wednesday, March 14, 2012.He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Margaret Moorehouse and his sister, Hazel M. Price.Jon is survived by his daughter, Anedia Skeens of Fall Branch, TN; four sons, Shane, Todd, John Wesley and Chance Moorehouse, all of Pensacola,...

Robert Sauer

Robert Sauer

Mar 13, 2012

Robert "Bob" Lee Sauer, 76, died Tuesday, March 13. He is now in the loving arms of Christ.Bob was a member of Bible Baptist Church where he was a faithful door-greeter and Awana worker. Originally from Chicago, IL, he retired from J. P. Stevens. He travelled around the world to pursue his hobby of scenic photography.He was preceded in death...

J.D. Baxter

J.D. Baxter

Mar 12, 2012

James David J.D. Baxter went home to be with the Lord on March 12th, 2012, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on April 6, 1927, and retired after 20 years of service from the City of Kingsport, Public Works Division. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Lum and Ethel Baxter; son Tony Alan McClain; brothers,...

Morella Jones Cummins

Morella Jones Cummins

Mar 11, 2012

Morella Jones Cummins, 83, died Sunday, March 11, 2012 at Wexford House. She was born in Clinchport, Virginia on September 30, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Felix A. and Bessie Mae Jones. Morella graduated from LMU, where she met her husband. They have been blessed with a marriage of 62 years. Morella enjoyed teaching school in Scott...

Roger Max Burchfield

Roger Max Burchfield

Mar 10, 2012

An angel came to escort Roger Max Burchfield to his home on Saturday, March 10, 2012.He was a native of Jefferson County, where he graduated from Jefferson High School. Roger was saved in 1960 at Bethel Baptist Church in New Market and baptized in Cherokee Lake. He was a member of Oak Glen Baptist Church in Fall Branch.Roger spent his...

Roy K. Short

Roy K. Short

Mar 10, 2012

Roy Keith Short, 77, of Jonesborough, TN, died Saturday, March 10, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an illness.Born in Pike County, KY on February 17, 1935, Keith was an electrician for many years and a long-time member of the IBEW #934.He loved the mountains and enjoyed fishing. He was a loving father and grandfather.Roy was preceded in death...

Peggy Harkleroad

Peggy Harkleroad

Mar 9, 2012

Peggy Harkleroad, 72, of Kingsport passed away Friday March 9, 2012. Peggy was born in Abingdon, VA and resided in Kingsport. She worked at Tennessee Eastman Company beginning in 1979 and retired in 1996. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and wife.Peggy was a longtime member of West View Missionary Baptist Church.Survivors include her children, Kathy Smith, Jack Buchanan and...

Barbara Ellen Bradley

Barbara Ellen Bradley

Mar 9, 2012

Barbara Ellen Bradley, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Brookhaven Manor following a lengthy illness.She was born in St. Paul, Virginia and had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Barbara was a loving mother, Mamaw and sister.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bradley; one grandson, Brian Matthew...

Christy Elizabeth Miner

Christy Elizabeth Miner

Mar 8, 2012

Christy Elizabeth "Mama Nana" Miner, 52, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 8 at Wellmont HVMC after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County & had attended Sullivan West High School. She worked at Picadilly Restaurant for several years. She was of the Baptist faith.Christy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister...

John H. Myers, Sr

John H. Myers, Sr

Mar 7, 2012

John H. Myers, Sr., 87, Fall Branch, was called home Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born in Greene County, TN and had resided in Fall Branch since 1960. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving during World War II and retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 38 years service.John was a...

Carol Ann Wulffers

Carol Ann Wulffers

Mar 7, 2012

Carol Ann Wulffers, 60, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012.She grew up in New Jersey and moved to Kingsport in 1989. Carol Ann was a loving mother and practical joker. She had a Veterinary Assistance Animal Science degree.Her father, Leonard Morgan and sister, Dale Waldron preceded her in death.Survivors include her fiancé, Elmer...

Donald R. Myers

Donald R. Myers

Mar 6, 2012

Donald R. Myers, 84, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 5, 2012 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a 1949 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Donald was a member of West View Missionary Baptist Church and was retired from Tennessee Eastman following 37 ½ years of service. He was a PFC in...

Phyllis Hylton

Phyllis Hylton

Mar 6, 2012

Phyllis Hylton, 74, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Life Care Center of Gray. She was of the Baptist Faith and was loved by all.She was preceded in death by her infant son, Rodney Hylton; parents, Wade and Agnes Hylton; and sister, Betty Gillespie.Phyllis is survived by her daughter, Donna Cobb and husband, Joe of Piney Flats;...

Kathleen Outlaw

Kathleen Outlaw

Mar 4, 2012

Billie Kathleen King Outlaw, 91, died March 4, 2012, at Indian Path Hospital after a full life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend and career woman. She also was considered by many to be the best dancer in Kingsport, and she married a man who was Hollywood handsome.Born Aug. 14, 1920, in Sweetwater, Tenn., Kathleen was the daughter...