Obituaries

Shirley Brockwell Adcox
Nov 20, 2010
Shirley Brockwell Adcox, 72, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. James Adcox, and her parents Earl and Maude Pleasant Brockwell and several siblings.Survivors include her sons: James Mark Adcox and wife Dawn of Kingsport, John Matthew Adcox and wife Diane of Gray; daughter: Sherry...

Kenneth Ken Alan Blakley
Nov 20, 2010
Kenneth Alan Blakley, 63, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after complication with an organ transplant.Born in Kingsport where he has resided all of his life, Ken was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was a former owner/operator of Kingsport Tile and...

Robert David Clonce
Nov 19, 2010
Robert D. Clonce, 80, of Tacoma, WA, died Friday, November 19, 2010. Born in Kingsport, TN, Robert lived in Scott County, VA, before joining the military at the age of 18. He was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army for 30 years as a Military Policeman, and having achieved the rank of E-8 Master Sergeant MSG. He...

Melvin A. Caldwell
Nov 19, 2010
One of the most honest and true men to ever walk the face of this earth, Melvin A. Caldwell, 74, went to be held in the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2010. Melvin was a dedicated outdoorsman, husband of 54 years, father of three, and a proud grandparent. He not only expected excellence of himself, but pointed...

Harlow Eugene Leonard
Nov 18, 2010
Harlow E. Leonard, 58, of Kingsport, died on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. He was a wonderful husband, father and brother, befriending everyone that met him. He would do anything for anyone.He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Leonard; his father, Gerald Leonard; two sisters, Monica Couch and Sarah Leonard. Harlow is survived by his loving...

Sylvia Karen Donihue Arnold
Nov 18, 2010
Sylvia Karen Donihue Arnold, 54, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 18, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is now in God's arms in heaven. He will take care of her as she took care of all of us on earth.Karen was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Kingsport. She worked for several...

George C. Vaughn
Nov 17, 2010
George C. Vaughn, 87, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Hawkins County, he has lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, in the European Theatre. He was a carpenter...

Deborah Lynn Smith
Nov 17, 2010
Deborah Lynn Smith passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 17, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born November 30, 1967 in Kingsport, Tennessee and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. Debbie was employed at Wal-Mart #742 until her illness. She was preceded in death by her father Denver Jackson Barnette. Survivors include her husband Walter Ronald...

Martin Daniel Trent
Nov 17, 2010
Martin Daniel Trent, 51, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident of Bristol, TN.He was preceded in death by a son, Martin Danny Trent, Jr.; a daughter, Jeannie Lynn Trent; parents, Paul and Rachel Trent; sister, Janie Trent; and his in-laws, Rev. and Mrs. Louise William Booher.Surviving Dan is his wife...

Dewey Hudson
Nov 17, 2010
Dewey Hudson, 79, of Mount Carmel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Thelma Hudson.Dewey is survived by three daughters: Diana Watkins of Michigan, Vickie Harward of Fall Branch, Tennessee, and Debra Kay Spohn of Florida; two sons: Steve Hudson and Jeff Hudson,...

Mary Elza Morley Young
Nov 16, 2010
Mary Elza Morley Young, 99 years and 9 months, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 16, 2010, after a brief illness. Mary was born February 16, 1911, in Johnson County, TN, to Charles and Naomi McQueen Morley.Mary was a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her Lord, her family, and her church dearly. Mary was preceded in death by...

Virginia Johnson
Nov 16, 2010
Virginia Johnson, 85, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Holston Manor.Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Monday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington, TX. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington. She had been a member of First Baptist Church of Arlington since 1958. Mrs. Johnson was a...

Dorothy Hixson
Nov 16, 2010
Dorothy "Dot" Evelyn Dorton Hixson, passed away Monday night, November 15, 2010, at Preston Place II after an extended illness with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Russell County, VA., Dot was a loving, caring mother. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School and attended East Tennessee State Teacher College. Dot was employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Holston Defense,...

Virginia Johnson
Nov 16, 2010
Virginia Johnson, 85, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Holston Manor.Arrangements for Virginia Johnson are currently pending and will be announced by Moore Funeral Home in Arlington, TX.

Linda Steinmann
Nov 13, 2010
Linda Steinmann, 56, Kingsport, went to be home with the Lord Saturday, November 13, 2010, after a year-long battle with cancer. Through her journey, she found ultimate victory through her faith in Jesus.A remarkable mother and woman, Linda was the daughter of Robert and Coralie Meyerand, and stepdaughter of Margaret Meyerand. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick...

Robert Rob Bragg
Nov 12, 2010
Robert "Rob" Bragg, 41, Kingsport, passed away late Friday evening at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Rob was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School Class of 87. Rob enjoyed playing all sports, including baseball and basketball. He was an avid "Gator" fan. Rob...

Gene Francis Bordeau
Nov 11, 2010
Gene Francis Bordeau went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center after losing his battle with cancer.He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, and NASCAR's Jeff Gordon.Gene was a member of the Kingsport Moose Lodge #972 and held the Legion Degree. He...

Margie Mae Cain
Nov 11, 2010
Margie Mae Cain, 84, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2010 in the Wilcox Hall of Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. Margie was born in Turkey Knob, West Virginia, and had lived in Fall Branch for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. Margie loved to camp, and most recently enjoyed...

Nannie Kate Dockery
Nov 10, 2010
Nannie Kate Dockery, 69, of Kingsport went to be with our Lord suddenly, Wednesday, November 10, 2010. She was a very strong, independent, and energetic woman who was always on the go. Nannie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who was always very supportive of her family. She enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas.Nannie was employed through the years with...

Edgar P. Watson, III
Nov 9, 2010
Edgar P. Watson, III, 72, of Johnson City died at Johnson City Medical Center, Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Born in Sullivan County, he was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of 1956. He was an avid reader and volunteered his time at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar Pierce Watson, Jr. and...