Obituaries
Emory Rhoten
Jun 25, 2007
Emory Lee Rhoton, 75, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 25, 2007, at Golden Homestead House in Coeburn, Virginia, following a lengthy illness. Born in Scott County, Virginia, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport.Surviving are his wife, Ruby P. Rhoton, Kingsport; two daughters, Phyllis Sullivan and husband, Ron, and Brenda Bailey and husband, Kent,...
Phyllis Krell
Jun 25, 2007
Phyllis Krell, 85, of Kingsport died Monday, June 25, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was born in Newtown, Connecticut, and grew up in LeRoy, Michigan. Phyllis married Max Krell in 1944, was a graduate of Central Michigan University, and received a Master?s degree from East Tennessee State University. She was a Special Education Teacher for Kingsport City Schools...
Thomas D Hicks
Jun 24, 2007
Thomas D. Hicks, 75, Kingsport, died peacefully early Sunday morning June 24, 2007 surrounded by his family.Tom lived a full life. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather; and his family was very important to him. Tom was also a successful businessman. He and his son, Steve, were the owner/operators of Hicks Tire Center for more than 20...
Johnnie B. Lane
Jun 24, 2007
Johnnie B. Lane, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday evening, June 24, 2007, at his home following an extended illness. Born in Scott County, Virginia, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Mr. Lane served in the U. S. Army during World War II and retired from Mead Paper in 1982 after 30 years...
John C Wooten
Jun 24, 2007
John C. Wooten, Former District Attorney General of Sullivan, Hawkins, Hamblin, and Greene Counties, died Sunday, June 24, 2007, after a brief illness.He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict having served in the Combat Engineers and in the Air Force in Korea. Mr. Wooten was licensed to practice law in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas, and...
Linda Morelock
Jun 24, 2007
Linda E. Morelock, 83, Mt. Carmel, passed away Sunday June 24, 2007 at Brookhaven Manor.Born in Hawkins County, she lived there until moving to Kingsport in 1960. Linda had been living with her son and daughter-in-law since 2005. Mrs. Morelock was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by daughters, Wanda Lou Morelock and Betty Sue Morelock; sons, Dexter...
Paul Joseph Palermo
Jun 20, 2007
Paul Palermo, Jr., 55, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday June 20, 2007 at his home following extended illness. He was raised in New Jersey and he and his family have lived in and maintained ties in Kingsport for the past twenty years.He was born, 1951, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Paul Palermo, Sr. and Marie Coyle Palermo. A loving...
Sameul Bruce Stuffle
Jun 18, 2007
Samuel Bruce Stuffle, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 18, 2007, at his home.He was born and spent his entire life at Rock Ledge, the sixth generation of theShaver-Welsh-Stuffle family to live in the Vermont Community home. This log house and its gardens were restored by Sam and his parents, Samuel Bruce and Virginia Rhea Stuffle, and is now on...
Nora Lee Cavin Hunt
Jun 18, 2007
Nora Lee Cavin Hunt, 84, Rock Springs Road, went to be with the Lord at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007, at her home following a lengthy illness.She was born in Hawkins County, but had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Nora attended Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Preceding her in death were...
Arthur Clay Cress
Jun 18, 2007
Arthur Clay Cress, 89, of Winchester, VA, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away on, June 18, 2007 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. In November he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Della James Jimmie Cress. Born in Roda, VA, on May 2, 1918, he served as a Signal Instructor at Norwich University, Montpelier, VT,...
Angelyn B. Jobe
Jun 17, 2007
BOLD PRINT: ANGELYN B. JOBEAngelyn Babb Jobe, 90, Kingsport, died Sunday morning June 17, 2007 at Indian Path Medical Center after an extended illness.Born in Corinth, MS, she had resided in Columbus, MS most of her life having moved to Kingsport in 1991. She graduated from Lambuth University in Jackson, TN, and received her Masters Degree in Education from Mississippi...
William Carmichael
Jun 17, 2007
William ?Bill? Carmichael, 57, Kingsport, died Sunday afternoon, June 17, 2007, at his home.He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was baptized on May 6, 1951.Bill was a graduate of Tennessee Military Institute. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, and was a member of Hammond Post #3 of the American Legion. Preceding him...
Sylvia Jacqueline Parker
Jun 16, 2007
Sylvia Jacqueline Parker, 67, Kingsport, died Saturday evening June 16, 2007 after a brief illness.Born in Mt. Airy, NC, she was a graduate and salutatorian of Flat Rock High School. Ms. Parker was a longtime member and employee of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, currently having served as Director of Nurture. Her passions were family, children and grandchildren, her church,...
Kyle Junior Morelock
Jun 16, 2007
BOLD PRINT: JUNIOR MORELOCKKyle Junior Morelock, 77, Kingsport, died Saturday morning, June 16, 2007 at Wexford house following an extended illness.Born in Sullivan County, he had resided in Indianapolis, IN for about 25 years before moving back to Sullivan County several years ago. Junior served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Baptist.He was preceded...
Donna Williams Sweet
Jun 16, 2007
BOLD PRINT: DONNA W. SWEETDonna W. Sweet, 79, Kingsport died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at her home following a lengthy illness.Donna was born in High Point, NC and spent her youth in Virginia where she attended Virginia Intermont College. She moved to Kingsport in 1950.Donna was the first President of the Sullivan Elementary PTA and established the first Red Cross...
Grace Cross Blalock
Jun 14, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Grace Cross BlalockGrace Cross Blalock, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Pearl Cross; her middle son, Larry; brothers, Willard, Fred, Howard, and Ralph Cross; and sisters,...
Jerry Sutherland
Jun 14, 2007
BOLD PRINT: JERRY SUTHERLANDJerry Sutherland, 63, Church Hill, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 14, 2007.He was born in Scott County, Virginia, but had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Jerry attended Lynn View High School and was a former employee of AFG Industries.Jerry was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother.His parents, W. C. and Narrah Sutherland preceded him...
Mary Elizabeth Horne
Jun 12, 2007
Mary Horne, 96, Blountville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007.She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was a homemaker. Mrs. Horne was a member of Emory United Methodist Church.Preceding her in death were her husband, Oscar S. ?O. S.?Horne; a son, Eugene Horne; a brother, Earl Arnold; and a sister, Artielee Moody.Surviving are one daughter, Frances Litz, Blountville; one...
Nellie R. Hammonds
Jun 12, 2007
Nellie R. Hammonds, 70, of Kingsport died Tuesday morning, June 12, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and worked for the Sullivan County Board of Education for 12 years. Nellie was a member of Church of Jesus Christ.Her daughter, Wanda Quillen; and mother, Cordy Bishop, preceded her in death.Surviving...
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