Obituaries

Charles McVey
Sep 14, 2010
Charles B. "Chuck" McVey was born in Monmouth, IL, on August 24, 1922, and passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2010, at Asbury Place at Baysmont, Kingsport, TN, after an extended illness. Chuck graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He began his working career at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY. Shortly after joining Kodak, he...

Gerold Joe Luster
Sep 14, 2010
Gerold Joe Luster, age 71, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend was called home on Tuesday, September 14, 2010.Joe was an employee of Holliston Mills for 37 years, and enjoyed going to work every day with his "rowdy friends". He was loved by many and will be missed by all.He is survived by Jane Luster, his wife of 50...

Ship Brickey
Sep 13, 2010
Ship Brickey, 68, of Limestone, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010, at Johnson City Medical Center.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mary Brickey; three brothers; and four sisters.Surviving him are his wife, Dorothy Brickey, of the home; son, Skip Brickey and girlfriend, Jackie Bailey, of the home; son, Ronald Brickey and wife, Margaret, Jearoldstown; daughter,...

Ronald Christian
Sep 13, 2010
Ronald "Pete" Christian, 70, of Church Hill, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, September 13, 2010 at his home following a brief illness.He was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and a member of West View Baptist Church. Mr. Christian retired from Willamette Industries in 2002. He enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, and UT VOLS sports.Preceding him...

James Buford Boatright
Sep 12, 2010
James Buford Boatright, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2010 at the age of 92. He was born and grew up in Fort Blackmore, VA and graduated from Dungannon High School in 1937. Mr. Boatright was employed as a machinist in the S & M Division of Eastman Kodak for over 40 years. He was of the Baptist...

Mary Ruth Roberts
Sep 12, 2010
Ruth W. Roberts, 88, of Kingsport, died at her home after an extended illness.Services for Mrs. Roberts will be private.

Mary Ruth Roberts
Sep 12, 2010
Ruth W. Roberts, 88, of Kingsport, died at her home after an extended illness.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport

Mary Ruth Roberts
Sep 12, 2010
Ruth W. Roberts, 88, of Kingsport, died at her home after an extended illness.Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.

Sue Presswood
Sep 11, 2010
Sue Presswood, 87, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's, passed peacefully in Kingsport, TN on Saturday, September 11, 2010. She was born on January 13, 1923.Sue was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Presswood, and is survived by daughters, Alice Pitchie and husband Brooks of Kingsport, TN, and Linda Stanley of Bonham, TX; sons, Larry Presswood and wife Bobbie...

Opal Mildred Farmer
Sep 11, 2010
Opal Mildred Farmer, 70, went to be home with her Lord and Savior Saturday, September 11, 2010.She was a Saint and Prayer Warrior of Tri-City Apostolic Church. Opal was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, and friend to all and will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her parents, Kyle and Myrtle Henry; brothers; Bill Henry, Rev. Eugene...

Cuba Hensley Watson Carberry
Sep 9, 2010
Cuba Hensley Watson Carberry, Jonesborough, TN, passed Thursday, September 9, 2010. Cuba was born July 12, 1915, in Hawkins County, TN. Mrs. Carberry lived in the Oak Hill Community for the last 63 years and was employed at the Magnavox factory in Greeneville, TN, for more than 25 years before her retirement. Cuba was of the Christian faith. She was...

Charles K. Perry
Sep 9, 2010
"K4 OZX" became a silent key. Charles K. Perry, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday morning, September 9, 2010 at his home following a brief illness.Born in Sullivan County where he was a lifelong resident, Charles graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II having...

Dallas Perry Bowman, Jr
Sep 8, 2010
Dallas Perry Bowman Jr., 53, of Johnson City passed away unexpectedly September 8, 2010.He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.He enjoyed going fishing and camping.He is preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Clara Bowman; sister, Rhonda BowmanSurviving are one daughter, Desireé Raynor and husband John, Jonesborough; several aunts, uncles and cousins.Military graveside rites will be conducted at...

Orge Hutchins
Sep 8, 2010
Orge Hutchins, 86, of Kingsport, went to heaven to be with the Lord on September 8, 2010. He was very well known at the Stone Drive Flea Market.Orge was preceded in death by his parents, Fannie and Saul Hutchins.He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce Hutchins; daughters, Barbara Akard and husband, Roger, Peggy Fink and husband, Tony,...

Fern Johnson
Sep 7, 2010
Fern Johnson, 103, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010, at Wexford House. Born in Greene County, TN, she lived in Greene County and Kingsport all of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Johnson; parents, Marion and Della Kenney, of Baileyton, TN; and three sisters.She is survived by her...

Ell Ryans
Sep 6, 2010
Ell Ryans, 81, of Fall Branch, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Laughlin Healthcare Center in Greeneville, where he had been a resident for several years.Ell was formerly of the Oak Glen Community. He was the eldest son of John and Ada Ryans.Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers, Buford, Tyson,...

Allie Housewright Coeburn
Sep 6, 2010
Allie Housewright Coeburn, 85, of Kingsport, died early Monday morning, September 6, 2010, at Holston Manor. Mrs. Coeburn was born in Kermit, Virginia, and lived most of her life in Kingsport. She was employed at local restaurants.She was preceded in death by her husband, Straley Coeburn; and her parents, William and Easter Housewright.Survivors include her son, Don Coeburn and wife,...

James Russell Fisher
Sep 6, 2010
James Russell Fisher, 97, of Kingsport passed away September 6, 2010, at the Asbury Health Center in Kingsport. He was born March 11, 1913, in Weakley County near Sharon, TN. He attended the University of Tennessee Junior College in Martin, TN, and graduated from Lambuth University in Jackson, TN, and the LSU School of Banking in Baton Rouge, LA. He...

Larry D. Shelley
Sep 4, 2010
Larry D. Shelley, 83, of Bristol, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, at Bristol Nursing Home.Mr. Shelley was a brick mason.No services for Larry D. Shelley are scheduled at this time.

Don Hutchison
Sep 4, 2010
Don Hutchison, 69, Kingsport, died Saturday, September 4, 2010, at his home following a lengthy battle with cancer.He is survived by is life partner, Rachel Hawkins, Kingsport; 2 sisters-in-law, Mary Willis and husband Bryan, Johnson City, and Sarah White, Kingsport; 3 nephews, Caleb, Seth, and Evan; and a host of many friends.Don's wishes were to be cremated.Family and friends may...