Obituaries

Mary Ruth Roberts

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Anna Lee Coates Kolarsky

Anna Lee Coates Kolarsky

Sep 4, 2010

Anna Lee Coates Kolarsky, 86, of Fall Branch, was called home at 6:15pm Saturday, September 4, 2010, after a five and a half year courageous battle with cancer.Anna was born in Fall Branch where she lived for most of her life. She was a sales representative for Avon for many years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus...

Eugene Cole, Sr

Eugene Cole, Sr

Sep 3, 2010

Eugene Cole, Sr., 71, of Kingsport, died after a short battle with cancer on September 3, 2010, at his home.He was preceded in death by his parents, Gatha and Daisey Cole, and his son, Eugene Cole, Jr.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Cole, of Kingsport; a daughter, Debbie Holt and husband, Dudley, also of Kingsport; daughter-in-law,...

Jean Goodwin Atkins

Jean Goodwin Atkins

Sep 2, 2010

Jean Atkins, 89, died September 2, 2010, in Tallahassee, Florida.Jean was born on June 16, 1921, in Bristol, Tennessee, and grew up in Butler, Tennessee. She spent most of her adulthood in Bristol and Kingsport, Tennessee. As a young adult, she was the wife of Dr. Al Oxford and mother of Linda and Brantley Oxford.A lifelong learner, Jean was the...

Granville Ray Grizzle

Granville Ray Grizzle

Sep 2, 2010

Granville Ray Grizzle, age 60, of East Carter s Valley, passed away Thursday morning, September 2, 2010. Ray was born August 19th, 1950 in Scott County to Thurman and Etta Grizzle. He graduated from Gate City High School and worked many years at Kingsport Press and later worked for the City of Kingsport where he retired. In addition to his...

David Onsby Baker

David Onsby Baker

Sep 1, 2010

David Onsby Baker, 62, of Church Hill, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010, after a motorcycle accident. David was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was a long-time member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. David served in the U.S. Air Force from 1969 1973 as an aircraft mechanic and spent 3 months overseas during the Vietnam Conflict. While in...