Obituaries

James Yonce, III

James Yonce, III

Jun 17, 2010

James "Lloyd" Yonce, III, 46, Kingsport, died Thursday morning, June 17, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center."Lloyd was a great dad and loved his family and friends." A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Lloyd was a graduate of Central High School. He was a dedicated employee with Eastman Chemical Company for the past 21 years. He served others by...

Edna Earle Roach

Edna Earle Roach

Jun 15, 2010

Edna Roach, 94, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Wexford House surrounded by her loving family.Edna Eddie was born in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Charles Elliott Whitehurst and Daisy Verna Lynn Whitehurst. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Lyle James Roach.She is survived by her two children, daughter, Judith K. Roach...

Stella B. Long

Stella B. Long

Jun 15, 2010

Stella B. Long, 87, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at NHC Health Care in Johnson City, TN.Stella worked at Eastman as a secretary for 14 years after attending Milligan College.She was preceded in death by her husband, J. W. Long; and sisters, Janette Askins and Cornell Shomaker.Survivors include daughter, Linda S. Miller and husband, Dr. Hugh A....

Inez Breedlove Wright

Inez Breedlove Wright

Jun 14, 2010

"To know her was to love her."Inez Breedlove Wright, 85, of 4528 Stagecoach Road, Kingsport, died at 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 14, 2010 at Holston Manor.A native of Blackstone, VA where she grew up, Inez volunteered to help with rehabilitation of injured World War II soldiers. She met Ken Wright during this time and they were married after a brief...

Naoma Patricia O'Shea Randolph

Naoma Patricia O'Shea Randolph

Jun 14, 2010

"I continue to be awed by His glorious creation as I listen to the waves lap at the shore."Naoma O'Shea Randolph went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 14, 2010. She was a registered nurse and was a Lieutenant in the Army. She moved to Kingsport, Tennessee after her husband's death in 2002. Prior to her death she...

Estelle Mae Dulaney

Estelle Mae Dulaney

Jun 14, 2010

Estelle Mae Dulaney, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 14, 2010 at her home following a lengthy illness.Born and raised in Scott County, VA, Estelle joined the U. S. Army in 1942. After her military service, she moved to Kingsport and retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1972 after more than 30 years of service. Estelle then...

Mara Elizabeth Purcell Branham

Mara Elizabeth Purcell Branham

Jun 13, 2010

Mara Elizabeth Purcell Branham, age 88, died Sunday, June 13, 2010, at The Wexford House, Kingsport, Tennessee.Mara was born February 9, 1922, in Tazewell, Virginia, to Matthew Van and Mara Elizabeth Stanton Purcell. Mara Branham lived most of her life in Kingsport. She graduated as valedictorian of her class from Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport in 1940. She graduated from...

Frances E. Paesch

Frances E. Paesch

Jun 13, 2010

Frances E. Paesch, 88, of Maryland, went to be with the Lord, Sunday June 13, 2010 at her daughter's home.Frances had lived in East Tennessee for the last four years. Her hobbies included playing bingo and card games. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.Preceding her in death are her first husband, Charles Bradley Walters; second...

Hazel B. Cross

Hazel B. Cross

Jun 13, 2010

Hazel B. Cross, 85, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away Sunday afternoon, June 13, 2010 at Holston Manor following an extended illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred F. Cross; two sons, Earl Steve Cross and Fred F. "Jake" Cross, Jr.; and mother, Pearl Conkin Bragg.Surviving are her daughter, Joan Elizabeth Cross; son, Charles Cross and wife,...

Barbara D. Spivey

Barbara D. Spivey

Jun 12, 2010

Barbara D. Spivey; 63, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday June 6, 2010 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.Barbara was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch. She was a graduate of Fall Branch High School and was employed by Belk's...

Kathryn Hart Robbins

Kathryn Hart Robbins

Jun 12, 2010

Kathryn Hart Robbins, of Rock Hill, SC died June 12, 2010.Born in Rock Hill on September 2, 1918, Mrs. Robbins was a member of St. John's United Methodist Church for 72 years where she and her husband, Vernon were communion stewards for many years.Mrs. Robbins was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Alton Robbins; parents, Lee and Lillian Hart;...

Ronald Mercier

Ronald Mercier

Jun 12, 2010

Roland Mercier, 70, Kingsport, died Saturday, June 12, 2010.No formal services for Roland Mercier are scheduled at this time.

Clayton Edward Fletcher

Clayton Edward Fletcher

Jun 10, 2010

Clayton Edward Fletcher, 34, of Kingsport, died June 10, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center due to a lingering illness.He was born and raised in Kingsport, attended Dobyns-Bennett High School, and had been employed with RUS Uniforms as a route salesman. Clayton enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, and UT football.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Thelma "Poodle"...

Rebecca Lynne Mayfield

Rebecca Lynne Mayfield

Jun 8, 2010

Rebecca Lynne Mayfield, 67, of Kingsport, died Tuesday morning, June 8, 2010, at her home. A long-time resident of Kingsport, she was a native of Caroleen, NC, and a graduate of Needham B. Broughton High School in Raleigh, NC. She attended the University of Tennessee Center for Government Training, completing the Public Supervisor Certificate Program, and Kingsport courses on Risk...

Janette Hammond Seaver

Janette Hammond Seaver

Jun 8, 2010

Janette Seaver, 73, of Johnson City, passed away June 8, 2010 at Johnson City Medical Center.Mrs. Seaver was born and raised in Arizona and lived the majority of her life in the Tri-City area. She ran the National Rent-A-Car Company at the Tri-City Regional Airport for 20 years. Janette was a member of Beta Sigma Pi Sorority.She was preceded in...

Mabel A. Baines

Mabel A. Baines

Jun 8, 2010

Mabel A. Baines, Horseshoe Bend Road, Jonesborough, passed away at Johnson City Medical Center June 8, 2010.Mrs. Baines was the daughter of the late Elmer Winfield and Cora Lee Jackson. Mrs. Baines was a housewife and mother, and a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Jonesborough.Mrs. Baines was preceded in death by...

Sarah Maude Hash

Sarah Maude Hash

Jun 1, 2010

Sarah Maude Hash, 95, of Kingsport, went into the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at her residence with her family by her side.Sarah was born on March 21, 1915, in Hawkins County, TN, to Joseph and Minnie Nelms. She lived most of her life in Sullivan County. She was a member of Arcadia Presbyterian Church, and...

Geraldine "Jerry" Sullivan

Geraldine "Jerry" Sullivan

Jun 1, 2010

Geraldine "Jerry" Sullivan, 85, of Kingsport, passed away June 1, 2010, at the home of her daughter, Nancy McArthur. She was born August 30, 1924 in Wise County, VA, the daughter of the late Sam H. Sr. and Sarah Fraley Neeley.Mrs. Sullivan was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church and a member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class and...

Clyde Thomas Roberts

Clyde Thomas Roberts

May 31, 2010

Clyde T. Roberts, Sr. of Kingsport, died Monday morning, May 31, 2010, at his home, after a lengthy illness. Mr. Roberts was a native of Sullivan County, Tennessee, and lived in Kingsport until entering the United States Army. He was born on October 29, 1934, the eldest child of Tom and Oma Roberts, who preceded him in death. Mr. Roberts...

Steve McGaha

Steve McGaha

May 29, 2010

Steve "Jack" McGaha, 75, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday May 29, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness.He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had retired from Holliston Mills. Mr. McGaha was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a life member of the Kingsport Eagles Club.Preceding him in death were his wife, Reda...