Obituaries

Paul Joseph Miracle
Jan 3, 2012
Joe Miracle, 62, of Greeneville, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, January 3, 2012.He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar John Miracle and wife, Mildred Elva McFadden.Joe is survived by brothers, John Miracle and wife, Teresa of Church Hill, Jerry Miracle and wife Inez of Doylestown, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be on Thursday, January 5,...

Billy G. Lane
Jan 3, 2012
Billy G. Lane, 77, Humboldt, TN, formerly of Kingsport, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at TN State Veterans Home after an extended illness. He was born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life before moving to Humboldt in 2006. Billy was an electrician and a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith.He...
Pauline Crawford
Jan 2, 2012
Pauline Sellers Crawford, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord January 2, 2012 at the home of her daughter after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born in Hawkins County but had lived the majority of her life in Sullivan County. Pauline enjoyed gardening and growing her flowers. She attended Gospel Mission Church. Pauline was loving and was...
Eleanor Cox
Jan 1, 2012
Eleanor Hobbs Cox, 72, died Sunday evening, January 1, 2012, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle D. Hobbs. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles E. Cox, her mother, Ethel Galloway Hobbs, both of Kingsport; three children and four grandchildren including son and...
Evelyn Love Starnes
Jan 1, 2012
Evelyn Love Starnes, 80, Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Carter County, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Evelyn was a graduate of Happy Valley High School, class of 1948 and also from East Tennessee State College, class of 1952 with a degree in physical education. She...
Jeffrey Scott Adams
Jan 1, 2012
Jeffrey Scott Adams, 50, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at 10 p.m.A native of Kingsport, he has lived here all of his life. He attended Sullivan West High School. Jeff worked at Warrior's Path State Park as a greenskeeper. Due to a kidney and pancreas transplant, his health would not let him...
Donald E. Teague, Jr
Dec 31, 2011
Donald Edward Teague, Jr., age 57, of Kingsport, TN, a.k.a. "Donnie" to family and "Don" to friends, graced this earth from March 2, 1954 until December 31, 2011 departing to heaven but leaving his heart's awesome love within each of us. Don is the loving Father of three beautiful daughters, Kathryn "Katy" Amanda Teague, Emily Rebekah Elkins Matthew, and Amber...

Bertha Mae Dean
Dec 31, 2011
Bertha Mae Dean, 84, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011.She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Dean and Nellie Meade Dean; sisters, Alberta, Nannie Bell, and Minnie Pearl; and brother, Cowan.Surviving are three brothers, Bobby J. Dean and wife Patricia of Kingsport, Paul C. Dean and wife Margaret of Church Hill, and Opie Dean and wife...
Della Mae Penley Brandon
Dec 30, 2011
Della Mae Penley Brandon, Kingsport, was born March 20, 1941 and went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Della was a caregiver for thirty years. She was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church for twelve years, where she worked in the nursery for four years.She was preceded in death by...
Patsy L. "Pete" McGathey Bracken
Dec 29, 2011
Patsy L. "Pete" McGathey Bracken, of Kingsport, left her family quietly on Thursday, December 29, 2011.She was born December 22, 1949, the daughter of Emmett McGathey and Hattie Lois Stapleton Moore. Patsy was a wonderful sister and loving friend to all who knew her.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Bracken; brother, Bobby...
Brenda Kaye Winegar Dean
Dec 29, 2011
Brenda Kaye Winegar Dean, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport where she was a lifelong resident, Brenda was a graduate of Sullivan West High School. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, spending time with and taking care of her entire family.She was preceded in death by her...

Billy Shelley
Dec 29, 2011
Billy Shelley, 56, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Holston Valley Medical Center.Arrangements for Billy Shelley are currently pending.
Gaynell Light Mitchell
Dec 28, 2011
Gaynell Light Mitchell, 80, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Gaynell had worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital for 25 years, starting in the cafeteria. After becoming an LPN she worked in the labor and delivery rooms. She then went on to work 19...
Jeffrey Lee Tipton
Dec 27, 2011
Jeffrey Lee Tipton, 49, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 28, 2011.Jeffrey had worked for Kingsport Heating and Air and belonged to Heaven's Saints Motorcycle Ministry.His father, Larry Tipton and brother, Johnny Dewayne Tipton preceded him in death.He is survived by two daughters, Brittany and Amanda; one son, Christopher, all of Tampa, FL; his mother, Mary Madeline Livesay Greer...
Elmer Ray Crawford
Dec 25, 2011
Elmer Ray Crawford, 76, Fall Branch, went to his heavenly home Dec. 25, 2011 at the Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol.Because of illness, Ray has not been attending church but he was a Christian. Ray retired from the Johnson City Power Board and he will be missed on the golf course. He was a loving husband, father, brother and Papaw.He was...

Robert Douglas Coleman
Dec 25, 2011
Doug Coleman, of Kingsport, passed away December 25, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport and lived here his entire life. Doug was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and ETSU, with a B.S. in chemistry. He served in the U.S. Army, assigned to the Chemical Corp. After leaving the Army he was employed at...
Danny Barnette
Dec 25, 2011
Danny Barnette, 48, of Church Hill, went to be the Lord peacefully on Sunday, December 25, 2011. He attended Dobyns-Bennett High School and worked in maintenance at Tennessee Electric.He was preceded in death by his father, Amos Barnette and brother, Jack Barnette.Danny is survived by his companion, Vicky Barnette; son, Dustin Barnette and fiancée, Kayla; two grandchildren, Bradyn and Kylie;...

Harriet "Hope" Slagle Herron
Dec 23, 2011
Harriet "Hope" Slagle Herron, 60, of Kingsport, died Friday, December 23, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center. Hope was born September 2, 1951 in Virginia and graduated from Surgoinsville High School in 1970.She was preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Jo Dinsmore and B. C. Dinsmore; her father, Larry Slagle; one brother, David Slagle; and a granddaughter, Hailey Lipe.Survivors...

Frank J. Hensley
Dec 22, 2011
Frank J. Hensley, 74, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning at Indian Path Medical Center. Frank was born in Scott County, Virginia and had spent most of his life in Kingsport and Atlanta, Georgia. He served in the U. S. Army.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Hensley; parents, George Washington Hensley and Mary Vada Hensley; several brothers; and...
Rex Allen Penley
Dec 21, 2011
Rex A. Penley, 51, of the Harmony Community, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 21, 2011. He was a loving husband, father and brother who would help anyone in need.The family would like to thank God for the 51 years He gave us with Rex. Also, all of our family and friends for all they have done throughout...