Obituaries

Danny Morrison

Danny Morrison

Oct 10, 2010

Danny "Ray" Morrison, Chuckey, TN, was born on March 30, 1958, and passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2010. Ray lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed breeding and raising roosters and dogs, playing cards, his football games, and relaxing Sundays with friends. Ray will be truly missed by all who knew him.Preceding him in death were his...

Hugh K. Anderson

Hugh K. Anderson

Oct 9, 2010

Hugh K. Anderson, 58, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010, with his loving family at his side after a brief illness. He was a member of the West Kingsport Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.The family is accepting calls and visitation at the home.A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, West...

Hattie S. Leach

Hattie S. Leach

Oct 9, 2010

Hattie S. Leach, 83, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, William Joseph Leach, Jr.; her father and mother, Gerson and Mary Steffey of Kingsport; sisters, Mildred and Shirley; and brother, Stanton, all of Kingsport.Surviving are Hattie's three sons, Joe Leach and wife, Barbara, Mike...

Beulah Williams Aunt Beulah Hall

Beulah Williams Aunt Beulah Hall

Oct 8, 2010

Beulah Williams Hall Aunt Beulah, 100, of Kingsport, died Friday evening, October 8, 2010 after a brief illness.Born in Hawkins County, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker and attended Holy Mountain Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hall; parents, A.B. and Elizabeth Williams; two sisters, Lula Owens and...

Bunia Lee Trent Gordon

Bunia Lee Trent Gordon

Oct 8, 2010

Bunia Lee Trent Gordon, 92, of Hanover, MD, passed away Friday, October, 8, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester Gordon and loving mother of Birdie Collins, George and the late Randall Gordon. Bunia was the cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m....

Joyce Lex

Joyce Lex

Oct 8, 2010

Joyce Lex, 71, of Kingsport, passed away at the home of her grandson, Friday, October 8, 2010.She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and lived there most of her life before moving with her family to Tennessee in 1992. Mrs. Lex was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.Preceding her in death were her husband, Warren Lex; daughter, Debbie Lex;...

Earl Hale

Earl Hale

Oct 7, 2010

Earl Hale, 90, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Bristol Hospice House on October 7, 2010. Earl was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of Big Brothers Sunday School Class. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He loved his family. Earl was an avid golfer. He also...

Carolyn Anne Parrott

Carolyn Anne Parrott

Oct 6, 2010

Carolyn Byers Parrott, 70, of Largo, FL formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL.Carolyn was born and raised in Kingsport, graduated from Lynn View High School, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at East Tennessee State University. She was a Christian, and attended...

Carolyn Rozelle Pope Knight

Carolyn Rozelle Pope Knight

Oct 5, 2010

Carolyn Rozelle Pope Knight, 68, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2010, following a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.Carolyn was born in Jackson, MS, raised in Nashville, TN, and had lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a member of Way of Life Baptist Church. Carolyn loved to garden and was a...

Richard Allen Gilbert

Richard Allen Gilbert

Oct 5, 2010

Richard Allen Gilbert went to be with the Lord October 5, 2010, at the age of 52. He was better known as: Gibby, Ricky, Rick, Daddy Rick, and many other variations. He was an avid member of the Boy Scouts of America and devoted many years to Troop 18. He was known for his relentless compassion for others, love of...

Johnie Paul Wells

Johnie Paul Wells

Oct 4, 2010

Johnie Paul Wells, 78, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord at 1:15 p.m. Monday, October, 4, 2010, following an extended illness. Johnie was born in Dickson, TN, and had resided in Kingsport since 1960. He was an employee of the Department of Conservation for the State of Tennessee for 63 years serving as superintendent of Warrior's Path...

Beecher J. Holland

Beecher J. Holland

Oct 4, 2010

Beecher J. Holland passed to eternal rest at his residence on October 4, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was a loving and caring husband, dad, granddaddy, uncle, and friend to everyone he ever met, and could always make you laugh.Beecher was a native of Big Stone Gap, VA, born on June 14, 1927. He graduated from Big Stone Gap...

Nancy Strong Boyer

Nancy Strong Boyer

Oct 3, 2010

Nancy Strong Boyer, 66, of Kingsport, TN died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010; born in Payson, Utah on Oct. 6, 1943; raised in Springville, UT; married LeGrande Boyer, Oct. 3, 1963; attended Brigham Young University 1962-1964; graduated Cum-Laude from ETSU in 1984; lived in TN for 41 years.She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...

Violet Ritchie McCrary

Violet Ritchie McCrary

Oct 3, 2010

Violet Ritchie McCrary, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010. She was born in Tom's Creek, VA, lived in Bracy, VA, for most of her life, and in Kingsport, TN, for the last few years.She was a charter member of Appalachia Eastern Star, Big Stone Gap, VA, and a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Ebony,...

Daniel "Luck" Blalock

Daniel "Luck" Blalock

Oct 3, 2010

Daniel Luck Blalock, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Remington House, following a brief illness.Luck was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, and a long-time member of Adams Chapel United Methodist Church; being a lay speaker, teaching Sunday School classes and serving in many other capacities. He also served as Buffalo...

Everette Lee Kendall

Everette Lee Kendall

Oct 3, 2010

I will love Thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18: 1-2 Everette Lee Kendall, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2010, at...

James W. Bowery

James W. Bowery

Oct 3, 2010

James W. Bowery, 71, of Fall Branch, passed away Sunday evening, October 3, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Washington County, TN, he had resided in East Tennessee most of his life. James was a graduate of Fall Branch High School and ETSU. He had worked at Arcata Graphics where he achieved the title...

Mrs. Helen Gayle Francis

Mrs. Helen Gayle Francis

Oct 1, 2010

Mrs. Helen Gayle Francis, 72, of Jonesborough, TN, passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 at home while surrounded by her family.Mrs. Francis was born in Wise County, VA, the daughter of the late Allie and Robert Bob Flanary. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Kyle Wheatley, Robert Wheatley, and Glen Douglas Flanary; and sisters,...

Rebecca Nickels Williams

Rebecca Nickels Williams

Oct 1, 2010

Rebecca Nickels Williams, 38, of Bristol, went to rest peacefully in Heaven in the arms of Jesus Friday, October 01, 2010. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1990, received her BSW in Social Work from ETSU in 1996, and a Master's with honors in Social Work from Radford University in 1999.Rebecca is reunited in Heaven with her...

Martha Lou Haywood

Martha Lou Haywood

Sep 29, 2010

Martha Lou Haywood, 73, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on September 29, 2010. She took great joy in Christ and in her children and grandchildren. She was Mom to so many and will be greatly missed.She is preceded in death by her parents, Martha and Cecil Sigafoose, sisters, Marcia Philhower and Coralie Meyerand, sons, Michael and...