Obituaries

Nellie M. Smith
Oct 12, 2011
Nellie M. Smith, 91, previously of Church Hill, now of Surgoinsville, went home to be with her Lord Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was a lifelong and active member of Cedar Chapel Church. Nellie was loved by many and will be missed by all.She was preceded in death by husband, Delmus Smith, parents, Orgie and Creasie Light, brothers; Chester, Reece,...

Kathleen C. Corley
Oct 12, 2011
Kathleen C. Corley, 94, died Wednesday morning, October 12, 2011 at Indian Path Hospital, Kingsport. She was born in Greene County, TN and had lived in Kingsport since childhood.Mrs. Corley was a homemaker, a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She will be remembered for her love, her humor, the songs she sang, and the twinkle in her eyes. She will...

Doris Baumgardner
Oct 12, 2011
Doris Baumgardner, 55, of Surgoinsville, passed away peacefully at home on October 12, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a friend to all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her father, Doyle Folsom Baumgardner.Doris is survived by her husband of 15 years, Mickey Shanks; daughter, Sheena Shanks-Absher; mother, Ruby Sams; brother; Roy Baumgardner and wife...

Paul James Breeding
Oct 11, 2011
Paul James Breeding, born February 22, 1971 in Kingsport, TN died Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.He had resided in the Dawn of Hope Residential Program in Johnson City, TN since 1997. Prior to 1997 he was home with his parents and brothers in Kingsport, TN.He was a member of Kingsley United Methodist...

Georgia Mae Gray
Oct 11, 2011
Georgia Mae Gray, 86, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was born in Johnson City and was a graduate of Science Hill High School. Georgia worked for Dr. C.A. Renfro for 23 years, during which time she received her LPN training. She was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday School. However, her greatest...

Archie C. Stice
Oct 7, 2011
Archie C. Stice, 87, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He grew up in Michigan and served in the U.S. Navy in WWII. He received 4 medals in recognition of his service to his country. Archie graduated from Michigan State University in 1950 with an engineering degree and joined Dow Chemical Company where he held several...

Polly Gregg Miller
Oct 7, 2011
Polly Gregg Miller, 77, of Jonesborough passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 at her home.Polly retired from the Washington County School Board after over 20 years of service. She attended Greggs Chapel Church.She was preceded in death by one son and one daughter.Survivors include two sons, Kermit Miller of Jonesborough and Sam G. Miller and wife Patricia of Limestone; one...

Mary Kay Katherine Arnold
Oct 7, 2011
Mary Kay Katherine Arnold, 39, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at Summit Hospital, Hermitage, TN after a brief illness. She was a native of Kingsport, TN and lived in Nashville for several years. Mary Kay attended Sullivan County Schools and graduated from Sullivan South High School in 1991. She was a member of the Sullivan South marching band. Working...

Herman Henry Graveman
Oct 6, 2011
Herman Henry Graveman, 71, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly October 6, 2011.He retired from Pet Dairy after over 40 years of service, served in the National Guard and was a former member of the Knights of ColumbusHerman was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Lillian Graveman.He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Beth Graveman; son, Nathan...

Kate E. Stout
Oct 5, 2011
Kate E. Stout, 79, Jonesborough, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, VA, she had resided most of her life in Washington County, TN. She was a member of Life Line Apostolic Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Stout, parents, four brothers and one sister.Kate is survived...

Pat Hollomon
Oct 5, 2011
Pat Hollomon, 86, of Gray, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at his home.Pat graduated from the University of North Carolina. He flew 35 missions over German with the 8th Airborne Division during World War II. Pat worked at Lockheed Martin and DuPont as a Senior Accountant.He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Holloman December 14, 2010.Survivors...

Beulah Lucille "Aunt Bill" Jones
Oct 4, 2011
Beulah Lucille "Aunt Bill" Jones passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, at the age of 99.She was a faithful member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church in Jonesborough, TN, where she taught the children's Sunday school class and many bible school classes for 30 years. Beulah was a very caring person and all of the...

Lassie K. Moore
Oct 4, 2011
Lassie Margaret Moore, 95, of the Bloomingdale Community departed this life on Tuesday, October 4, following an extended illness. Born June 19, 1916, she was a life-long resident of Sullivan County, and the daughter of the late Joe and Maude Smith Ketron. She was preceded in death by her first husband, A. Jay Herron and her last husband, Elmer Moore.Survivors...

Fred R. Moody
Oct 3, 2011
Fred R. Moody, 78, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2011. He had resided most of his life in Kingsport and retired from Sprint. Fred served as an elder in the Kingsport West congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Joyce Moody and brother, J.C. Moody.Fred is survived by two daughters: Kimberley Brooks and...

Peggy Shafferman
Oct 3, 2011
Margaret "Peggy" Shafferman, 83, of Colonial Heights, TN, passed suddenly Monday, October 3, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Prior to moving to Kingsport in 1973, Peggy resided in Bergen County, NJ where she worked in marketing and purchasing for a number of years.Surviving are her husband Fred Z. Shafferman, three children: Robert L. Witte and wife Anne Marie...

Marie P. Elliott
Oct 3, 2011
Marie P. Elliott, 91, Kingsport, TN, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. She was a member of First Christian Church in Kingsport.She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.Her husband, W. G. "Pap" Elliott, several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.Surviving are two daughters, Sharron Elliott Curtis and Suzi "Mrs. Randal" Robinson,...

Larry Rowland
Oct 2, 2011
Larry Rowland, 70, passed away October 2 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brave battle with lung cancer. Larry was born on April 16, 1941 in Upper Sandusky, Ohio to Merle and Helen Rowland. He worked at ITT North Electric for 27 years as an inspector and supervisor. Larry was also employed at Columbus Electric and retired from...

Ralph Lawson
Oct 2, 2011
Ralph Lawson, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, October 2, at his home. He was retired from the Mead Corporation and was a veteran of the United States Air Force.He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Lawson; daughter, Susan Lawson; his parents; and three brothers.He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Blaser and husband, Jim of Bristol,...

Jim R. Stapleton
Sep 30, 2011
Jim R. Stapleton, 71, of Kingsport died Friday, September 30, 2011 at his home. Jim was born in Dickenson County, VA and resided in Kingsport for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Jim was a loving father and grandfather.He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and several brothers.Survivors include his...

Twila Edwards
Sep 30, 2011
Twila Edwards, 86, passed away September 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edwards.Twila is survived by daughter, Patricia Lack, two sons: Kenneth R. Edwards and Michael T. Edwards and wife Tawana, three grandchildren: Michelle Lack, Hunter Edwards and Brandon Edwards.Funeral services will be on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport, Rev....