Obituaries
Vonda Lawson Lewis
Feb 5, 2012
Vonda Lawson Lewis, 69, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and was a member of Freedom Fellowship Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Lewis and parents, Jeff and Marjorie Lawson.Vonda is survived by her daughter, Rita Hutson of Kingsport; four sons, Jeff...
Lawrence Ferguson
Feb 4, 2012
Lawrence Ferguson, age 59, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 4, 2012. He worked for many years at area service stations and doing odd jobs. Lawrence was a loving son who took care of his mother.He is survived by his mother, Betty Ferguson of Kingsport.Lawrence's body was donated to science. A memorial service will be conducted...
Lanta Davis Brown
Feb 4, 2012
Lanta Davis Brown, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a short illness. "Cully" was a beloved Aunt and friend to all that knew her. She was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Kingsport where she taught the 2 year old children's Sunday School class for...
John David J.D. Olinger
Feb 4, 2012
John David J.D. Olinger, 89, of Kingsport died on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital.He was born in Maces Springs, Virginia near Hiltons and lived in Kingsport for the remainder of his life.He was a verteran of the Army and proudly served in WW II. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak having been employed for over...
Michael McLaughlin, Sr
Feb 3, 2012
Michael McLaughlin, Sr., 39, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012.Michael was a well respected auto technician that worked for Friendship Hyundai.He served in the U. S. Army in Bosnia and Korea.He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Keith McLaughlin.Survivors include his wife, Suzi McLaughlin of Kingsport; three children, Brittany McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin Jr., and Madeline...
Beverly Ann Newsom
Feb 3, 2012
Beverly Ann Newsom, formerly of Kingsport, passed away on February 3, 2012 at White Oak Manor in Columbia, SC, following an extended illness. Born in Tifton, GA on August 11, 1942, Ms. Newsom was the daughter of the late Sheldon Morris Newsom and Elizabeth Zeigler Newsom. Ms. Newsom was most recently a resident of White Oak Manor in Columbia, SC....
Hester Irene Doty
Feb 3, 2012
Hester Irene Doty, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2012.She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Hester was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.Her husband, Hartsell H. Doty; parents, Berton and Atta Morrison; and brother, Kermit Morrison preceded her in death.Hester is survived by three sons, Don Doty and wife...
Sue Killion
Feb 3, 2012
Sue Killion, 66, of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Indian Path Medical Center.She was born in Kingsport and resided most of her life in the Beech Creek Community. Sue had attended Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church.Her mother, Virginia Dykes; and lifelong companion, Darrell Light preceded her in death.Survivors include, her daughter, Tammie...
A.M. "Buster" Brown
Feb 3, 2012
A. M. "Buster" Brown, surrounded by family and friends, passed away peacefully at 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012. He was born in Johnson City, TN, December 25, 1928. Buster was a 1948 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he played right-guard on the undefeated, untied and unscored-upon State Championship Football Team. He was also a champion Golden Gloves boxer.Buster...
Mildred Unav Rector
Feb 1, 2012
Mildred Rector, 93, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Sullivan County, where she resided most of her life, she was a homemaker and an avid reader.She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rector; son, Bobby Rector; grandson, Johnny Roach; and brother, Billy Shipley.Mildred is survived by daughters, Shelby...
Robert James Turner Sr
Jan 31, 2012
Robert "Bob" Turner, age 80, loved to fly and spent a great deal of his life at the controls of an airplane, helicopter and hot air balloon. On Tuesday, January 31 he finally got his wings when he died peacefully at Wexford House. Bob was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. As a youth he attended McCallie Academy in...
Larry L. Chatman
Jan 31, 2012
Larry L. Chatman, 63, of Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at his home following a long illness.He was born and had lived in the East Tennessee area most of his life and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University with his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology. Larry was in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam. He...
Effie Light
Jan 31, 2012
Effie "Maw" Light, 92, of Chuckey passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 and went home to be with Jesus at Indian Path Medical Center.She attended Chimney Top Freewill Baptist Church. Effie loved making afghans, gardening, flowers and canning. She loved her Lord, children, step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters.Effie was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph...
Edith Sue Smith Stelling
Jan 30, 2012
Edith Sue Smith Stelling passed away at 5:15 pm Monday afternoon, January 30, 2012. She was born in Appalachia, VA but had lived most of her life in Kingsport and Daytona Beach, Florida and was retired from Dayton Beach Community College. Sue was of the Catholic faith.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Stelling; parents, Christopher C....
Earnest B. Malone
Jan 29, 2012
Earnest B. "Ozzie" Malone, 88, Fall Branch, died Sunday morning, January 29, 2012, at Greystone Health Care after an extended illness. He was a lifelong farmer in Washington and Greene Counties and was of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Penley Malone, his parents and five brothers.Earnest is survived by his sons, Joe Malone and...
Betty Jo Sharp
Jan 28, 2012
Betty Jo Sharp, 63, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2012, at her daughter's home while surrounded by her entire family following a brief illness. She will be greatly missed.Betty was born in Kingsport where she had resided her entire life. She worked at the Mountaineer Restaurant for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and...
Margaret McClain Hawkins
Jan 27, 2012
Margaret McClain Hawkins, 46, of Fall Branch, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Holston Manor.She is survived by her daughter Jackie Lee White and husband, Jason; three grandchildren, Alexis, Jaden and Kloe; two brothers, Charles Anthony McClain, Brian McClain and wife, Sherry; and three nieces and one nephew.A memorial service will be conducted on February 2, 2012 at 12:00...
Shirley Faye Ragle Bise
Jan 24, 2012
Shirley Faye Ragle Bise, 78, of Mount Carmel, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Holston Valley Medical Center.She was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and retired from Sprint after 20 years of service.Shirley came to know the Lord at the age of 13 at Mt. Mitchell Primitive Baptist Church. She was a member of Liberty Hill Evangelical Methodist Church.She...
Jim Tomlinson
Jan 23, 2012
Jim Tomlinson, 69, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Vanderbilt Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Pennington Gap, VA and had resided most of his life in Kingsport, TN. Jim was a recreational licensed pilot and avid fisherman. He enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family and grandchildren on the lake.He...
Bernice Lee Phillips
Jan 23, 2012
Bernice Lee Phillips, 57, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Indian Path Medical Center. She was a graduate of Lynn View High School, Lees-McRae College and East Tennessee State University. She was a member of the First Christian Church.She was preceded in death by her father, grandparents and one aunt.Bernice is survived by her Mother, Helen Phillips...
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