Obituaries

Judy Lee Hutson Lawson

Judy Lee Hutson Lawson

Jan 11, 2012

Judy Lee Hutson Lawson, 61, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at her home.Judy was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Kingsport for most of her life. Judy had attended the First Assembly of God.She loved to garden, work in her flowers and collecting of lighthouses.She was preceded in death by her son,...

Larry Roy Coates

Larry Roy Coates

Jan 11, 2012

Larry Roy Coates, 64, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 with his children by his side. He was born November 18, 1947 in Kingsport, TN. An avid sports fan and athlete, Larry actively participated in collecting baseball cards and record albums. His ability to retain and quote baseball statistics was phenomenal. He holds the record for most...

Carolyn Tymus

Carolyn Tymus

Jan 11, 2012

Carolyn Tymus, 69, of Kingsport, passed away on January 11, 2012 at her residence. She was very active in the senior center in Kingsport and with Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Johnson City.A memorial service will be held on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 3:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport with Rev. Steve Harmon officiating. Visitation will follow the service.Memorial contributions may...

Pauline Ward

Pauline Ward

Jan 10, 2012

Pauline Ward, 84, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Wexford House following a brief illness. Born in Lee County, Virginia, she had resided most of her life in Blountville. Pauline loved to read her Bible, spend time with her family, and flowers.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Ward; her...

Robert "Bob" S. Hubble

Robert "Bob" S. Hubble

Jan 10, 2012

Robert Bob S. Hubble, died at his home on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer.Bob retired from Holston Army Ammunition Plant in 1991 after a nearly 40 year employment, including time in management/supervision. He also was retired from a 48 year part-time employment with Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes. Bob was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church...

Wallace Overbay

Wallace Overbay

Jan 10, 2012

Wallace "Josh" Overbay, 80, of Kingsport, died Tuesday morning, January 10, 2012, after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Wallace enjoyed reading and fishing.He was preceded in death by his parents, sister and two brothers.Wallace is survived by three daughters, Patty Tiernan and husband, Willie of...

Edgar Wright

Edgar Wright

Jan 9, 2012

Edgar Wright, 83, of Kingsport died on Monday, January 9, 2012. He was born in Hawkins County and lived in Kingsport most of his life. He was a farmer by trade.Edgar was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Thomas Wright; wife, Frances Wright; sisters, Nellie Olinger, Lois Castle, Ida Kate Cox and Jeanette Delp; brothers, Kelley, Robert and...

Sherrill H. Depew

Sherrill H. Depew

Jan 9, 2012

Sherrill H. Depew, 84, of Kingsport, died Monday morning after an extended illness. Born in Sullivan Gardens, he was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Sherrill served in the U.S. Air Force. He retired as a vice president from First American Bank after 38 years and was a vice president. Sherrill was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church for...

Ronald W. Light

Ronald W. Light

Jan 8, 2012

Ronald W. Light, Sr., of Church Hill, TN, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday January 8, 2012, after a brief illness.He retired from Westmoreland Coal Company in Big Stone Gap, VA with more than 24 years service and was a member of UMWA. He also retired from Joy Mining Machinery in Duffield, VA, with over 10...

Shirley Tipton Jordan

Shirley Tipton Jordan

Jan 8, 2012

Shirley Tipton Jordan, 72, Kingsport, died at home Sunday, January 8, 2012, after a battle with lung cancer. She was a homemaker who enjoyed making quilts, housekeeping and meeting new people. Shirley was a devoted Jehovah's Witness and a member of the Woodland Heights Congregation.She was preceded in death by her parents, Kelly Tipton and Lillie Kinkead Tipton; sister, Beulah...

Ruth Pridemore Bachman

Ruth Pridemore Bachman

Jan 8, 2012

Ruth Pridemore Bachman of Kingsport died at 12:40 a.m. Sunday, January 8, 2012, at Asbury Center at Baysmont.Born in Clinchport, VA, she had resided in Kingsport since 1925. Mrs. Bachman was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. She was employed with Kingsport Press for over 18 years.Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Horace N. Bachman;...

Myrtle O. White

Myrtle O. White

Jan 8, 2012

Myrtle Olina Hammonds White, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2012, surrounded by family at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness.She was born February 17, 1920 in Scott County, Virginia, one of 13 children, to the late Joseph and Maude Knowles Hammonds. She lived most of her life in the West View Community of Kingsport. Myrtle...

Allene H. Jones

Allene H. Jones

Jan 7, 2012

Allene H. Jones, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 while surrounded by her family and friends at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.Born on December 21, 1930 in the Bull Run section of Wise County, VA, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Allene was a graduate of St. Paul High School...

Richard "Rick" Bruce Hensley

Richard "Rick" Bruce Hensley

Jan 6, 2012

Richard "Rick" Bruce Hensley, 63, of Kingsport, is rejoicing with his Saviour after passing away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 6th, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. "Praise His Holy name!"Rick was born in Oak Ridge, TN on May 20, 1948 moving to Kingsport in 1960. He later served his country for 13 months in Vietnam with...

Wanda Junell Hensley

Wanda Junell Hensley

Jan 6, 2012

Wanda Junell Hensley, 87, formerly of Sullivan Gardens, died at Wexford House on January 6, 2012. She was born in Baileyton, TN Greene County on December 25, 1924. She taught school in Greene County and also served as a cashier for a business firm in Greeneville until her marriage in 1949. She transferred from Zion Methodist Church to Glen Alpine...

Doris Sumner Whitson

Doris Sumner Whitson

Jan 5, 2012

Doris Sumner Whitson, age 90, left this earth gently on Thursday evening, January 5, 2012, after being inSentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA for more than two weeks. Doris was born October 27, 1921, and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She was a 1940 graduateof Dobyns-Bennett High School and was the first in her family to graduate from...

Hubert H.L. Riggs

Hubert H.L. Riggs

Jan 5, 2012

H.L. Riggs, 82, Sullivan Gardens, died at his home Thursday, January 5th, 2012. H.L. was born in the Mill Creek area and had lived the majority of his life in the Sullivan Gardens area. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School and a partner in the Riggs Brothers Construction Company. H.L. was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist...

Millard Arnold, Sr

Millard Arnold, Sr

Jan 5, 2012

Millard "Clayton" Arnold, Sr., 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Holston Manor Nursing Home.He was born in Abingdon, VA on October 8, 1924 to the late Millard Thomas Arnold and Odel Lester Arnold. As a young man, he served his country overseas and fought with the US Army during World War...

Ruby P. Ball

Ruby P. Ball

Jan 5, 2012

Ruby P. Ball, 95, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, after a brief illness.She was a 59-year member of the Pilot Club of Kingsport and a member of Vermont United Methodist Church.Ruby was a loving sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Cora Ball; two brothers, Oscar...

Helen Shoemaker

Helen Shoemaker

Jan 4, 2012

Helen Shoemaker, 75, of Kingsport, is now safe in the arms of Jesus. She went to be with her Lord Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 2012, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after heart complications. Born in Sullivan County, where she resided all of her life, Helen was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a 60 year member...