Obituaries
Bonnie Klepper Blizard
Jun 11, 2007
Bonnie Klepper Blizard, 90, of Kingsport passed away Monday, June 11, 2007. Born in Rogersville, Tennessee, she came to Kingsport in 1941. Mrs. Blizard was employed with Freels Drugstore for 29 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and was active in the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie...
Phyllis Sandidge
Jun 10, 2007
Phyllis Sandidge of Kingsport passed away early Sunday morning, June 10, 2007. She was 70 years old.She liked to work in her flowers and feed the squirrels and birds, especially hummingbirds.Preceding her in death were her husband, Alfred Ray Sandidge February 11, 2006; her father, Roy B. Dunn; and a brother.She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Sandidge-Reed and husband,...
Rev. Dewey McCloud
Jun 10, 2007
Rev. Dewey McCloud, 82, of Kingsport, died Sunday evening, June 10, 2007, after an extended illness. Born in Scott County, Virginia, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Mr. McCloud served as a sergeant in the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired from J. P. Stevens, was a carpenter by trade, and pastored at Hall...
Freddie M. Johnson
Jun 9, 2007
Freddie M. Johnson, 92, Church Hill, died Saturday June 9, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in the Milburnton Community of Greene County, Freddie had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Freddie was a graduate of Greeneville High School and received a teaching certificate from East Tennessee Teachers? College. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Greenvale Missionary Baptist...
Agnes King Barnes
Jun 7, 2007
Agnes King Barnes, 93, of Blountville, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Agnes was very active in her church and community.Her husband, Ralph H. Barnes; and a son, James E. Barnes and wife, Margaret, preceded her in death.Surviving are one daughter, Martha B. Sabin and husband, Ron; two sons, George K. Barnes and John H....
Jerry Lynn Berry
Jun 6, 2007
Jerry Lynn Berry, 58, Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.He was a native of Kingsport and worked in the construction industry. Jerry was an avid fisherman. He attended Highland Freewill Baptist Church.His father, Buddy Berry, maternal grandparents, and paternal grandparents preceded him in death.Surviving are...
Elizabeth Ann Shively
Jun 5, 2007
OBITUARY INFORMATION BOLD PRINT: Ann ShivelyAnn Pierson Shively, 60, of Kingsport passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was a member of Daniel Boone Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her parents, Maude and Kelly Pierson.Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Larry Shively, Kingsport; one daughter, Susan Kelly Shively, Kingsport; one son, Larry Shively...
Hazel G Smith
Jun 5, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Hazel SmithHazel G. Smith, 93, of Johnson City went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Lakebridge Health Care Center. She was born in Scott County, Virginia, but had resided most of her life in Sullivan County.Her parents, Ben and Rosa Williams; husband, Frank Smith; and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.Surviving are...
Charles Arthur Crawford
Jun 4, 2007
BOLD PRINT: CHARLES ARTHUR CRAWFORDCharles Arthur Crawford, 71, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007, at his home.Preceding him in death were his mother, Mattie Pullman Crawford; his father, Arthur Charles Crawford; three brothers, Kermit Crawford, Ralph Crawford, and Earl Crawford; three sisters, Hallie Light, Mantha Light, Edith Byington; and two infant sisters, Nell and Stell Crawford.Surviving are two daughters, Violet...
Phillip Johnson
Jun 3, 2007
BOLD PRINT: PHILLIP KEITH JOHNSONPhillip Keith Johnson, 29, 1042 Old Blairs Gap Rd., Kingsport, TN, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007, at Holston Valley Medical Center Emergency Room.He was born in Kingsport where he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Johnson attended Cherokee High School and was a former employee of Pavewell Paving and Charles Guest Plumbing. He attended Mt. Carmel...
James Gass
May 31, 2007
James ?Jim? Herman Gass, 83, Kingsport, died Thursday morning, May 31, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center.Jim lived in Kingsport most of his life and retired as a security guard from Holston Defense. He was of the Apostolic faith and attended several churches in Kingsport.Preceding him in death were his wife, Josephine Russell Gass; an infant son, Fred Odell Gass;...
Patsy Joann Webb
May 31, 2007
Patsy Joann Webb, 71, Kingsport, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at Indian Path Medical Center.Born in Russell County, Virginia, on May 5, 1936, she was a 1954 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and also a graduate of Whitney School of Business. Joann retired from Warriors Path Golf Course after 25 years of service.Preceding her in death were her parents, Edith...
Thomas Craig Hayes
May 30, 2007
Tommy Bo Hayes, 51, of Fall Branch passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 unexpectantly at home.Bo graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1974. He loved the outdoors, and his work allowed him to be outside working for Hoods Construction for many years and then Earthmovers for several years. Bo loved people and enjoyed being around his friends and family.His...
Kenneth Ralph Bowyer
May 30, 2007
Kenneth R. Bowyer, 75, Kingsport, TN, went to be the Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at his home in the presence of his family.He was born May 28, 1932, in Pax, West Virginia, and retired from Mineral Pigment Corporation in Laurel, Maryland. Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany and Korea during the Korean Conflict....
Margaret Barr Rector
May 29, 2007
Margaret ?Mamaw? ?Granny? Barr Rector, 95, of Limestone, reached her eternal home after leaving her earthly home on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 with her son James ?Bill? Rector? by her side.Born on July 29, 1911 to the late Ben and Mary Barr, Margaret was a homemaker and a farmer?s wife. She loved to sew, quilt, cook, can her own food,...
David Lee Miller
May 29, 2007
David Lee Miller, 33, Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, May 29, 2007.David was born in the Sulphur Springs area where he lived his entire life. He was employed at Dairy Queen in Gray and was mostly known for his mechanical ability.He was of the Baptist faith and was a loving father, son, and friend. David always greeted...
Harold E. Olterman
May 28, 2007
Harold E. ?Belo? Olterman, Kingsport, died at his home late Memorial Day, May 28, 2007.Born in Glade Spring, Virginia, he was a graduate of Lynn View High School. He served with theU. S. Air Force and Army National Guard for 28 years and retired as a Master Sergeant on May 31, 1994.Belo was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur...
Ashley Ann Shaffer
May 27, 2007
Ashley Ann Shaffer, 20, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2007, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and attended Sullivan South High School. Ashley was of the Baptist faith. She had a great love for animals and never knew a stranger. She was a loving daughter, sister,...
Marjorie C. Steadman
May 26, 2007
Marjorie C. Steadman, born in Marion, Virginia, on December 13, 1918, to David and Malinda Cullop died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her residence in Johnson City.She was a longtime member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church; she had especially enjoyed music and singing in the choir. She was also active in the United Methodist Women.She was preceded in death...
Joseph William Riley, III
May 23, 2007
Joseph William Riley, III, 64, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, May 23, 2007.Billy was an avid book collector and a lover of people. He also served in the U.S. Air Force.He is survived by his parents, Joseph Riley, Jr. and Katharyn B. Riley.The family will receive friend from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral...
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