Obituaries

Annie Estelle Jones
Mar 16, 2008
Annie E. Jones, 96, of Sanford, Florida, formerly of Kingsport passed away Saturday, March, 15, 2008. She had lived in Florida for the last seven years.Preceding her in death were her husband, Luther Allen Jones; three daughters, Sue Crigger, Ruth Taylor, Bonnie Bishop; several brothers and sisters; and a great-grandson, Daniel Crigger.Surviving are ten grandchildren, Tony Bishop, Debbie Barbour, Rhonda...

Wilmer C. Mull, Jr
Mar 15, 2008
Wilmer C. Mull, Jr., 73, Kingsport, passed away Saturday March 15, 2008 after a lengthy illness.Wilmer was a devoted husband. He enjoyed the outdoors, along with woodcarving. He loved and enjoyed his three dogs. Mr. Mull was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Mead Corporation after 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by...

Luther Marion Wolfe
Mar 14, 2008
Luther Marion Wolfe, 89, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Scott County, VA, he was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in the European Theatre of Operation during World War II. Mr. Wolfe received four Bronze Stars. He was a member of the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 of...

Joshua Allen Calhoun
Mar 14, 2008
Joshua Allen Calhoun, our precious son, 27, of Kingsport, left us unexpectedly Friday, March 14, 2008.Josh was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, was a student at Northeast State, and was currently working at Pals.He was preceded in death by a grandfather, who loved him dearly, William Paul Ward.Surviving are his parents, Robert and Sabrina Calhoun; his precious son, Quinton...

Peggy Shell Edwards
Mar 12, 2008
Peggy Shell Edwards, 62, of Kingsport, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 12, 2008 at Johnson City Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born in Pennington Gap, VA where she graduated from Pennington Gap High School. Peggy had resided in Kingsport since 1964 and graduated from Whitney Business College in 1965.She was a member of Calvary Baptist...

Jerry Lynn Rogers
Mar 12, 2008
Jerry Lynn Neill Rogers, 64, Kingsport, ran to the arms of Jesus, leaving her lifetime "sweetheart" Harold, til they meet again. She went to rest in the arms of angels on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after battling a long term illness. Her heart was filled with love to everyone she knew and those she...

Diane L. Lewis
Mar 10, 2008
Diane L. Lewis, 53, of Kingsport, went home to be with the other angels at 9:30 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2008, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol.She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother; never met a stranger; and was loved by all. Diane was preceded in death by her father, Keener Sexton.Surviving are her husband of 19 years, Robert...

Craig B. Hall
Mar 10, 2008
Craig B. Hall, 54, of Mt. Carmel died Monday morning, March 10, 2008, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born in Wayne, Michigan, he had resided in Kingsport Bloomingdale Community most of his life. Craig was a truck driver and an avid race fan and fisherman.His father, James Lawson; and stepfather, Glen Davis, preceded...

Johnny Wayne Vicars
Mar 10, 2008
Johnny Wayne Vicars, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born in Sullivan County, TN, on April 26, 1947 and always resided in the East Tennessee area.John graduated from Church Hill High School and attended Tri-City State Technical Institute. He served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1969. John received his training...

Lillian Pearl Jessee
Mar 10, 2008
Lillian Pearl Jessee, 94, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2008, three days before her 95th birthday.She was born in Carter County and had resided in the Kingsport area most of her life. Mrs. Jessee was a member of Faithful Ministry Church Primitive Baptist.Preceding her in death were her loving husband, Edgar Jessee; three daughters,...

Edna Ileen Chase Culbertson
Mar 9, 2008
Edna Ileen Chase Culbertson, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 9, 2008, at Wexford House.She was born in Petros, Tennessee, married the late William Basil Chase, and moved to Kingsport where she lived most of her life. Mrs. Culbertson was a homemaker and a member of Holy Mountain Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her...

Sandra Palmer Wagner
Mar 8, 2008
Sandra Palmer Wagner, 70, of Kingsport, died early Saturday morning, March 8, 2008 at her home.Born in Scott County, VA, she had lived in Sullivan County practically all of her life. Sandra was a Troop Leader in the Girls Scouts of America for many years. She always enjoyed the outdoors.Sandra was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church.Preceding her in...

Helen Salley
Mar 7, 2008
Helen Sue Salley, 61, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 7, 2008.Born in McDowell County, West Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Mrs. Salley was of the Freewill Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Salley, Sr.; parents, Clarence and Virginia Monk; and one sister-in-law, Marie Monk.Surviving...

Ina Pauline Morelock
Mar 7, 2008
With regrets we announce the death of Ina Pauline S. Morelock, who entered into rest at Indian Path Medical Center on Friday, March 7, 2008 after a brief illness.She was born in Greene County, Tennessee and spent all of her adult life in the East Tennessee area.Mrs. Morelock was of the Freewill Baptist faith and attended several area churches during...

Sara Lyon
Mar 6, 2008
Sara H. Lyon of Johnson City died Thursday morning, March 6, 2008, at Wexford House.Born in Morristown, Tennessee, she had resided in Syosset, Long Island, New York, most of her adult life before returning to Johnson City in 1982.During her career years she worked for the Australian government in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during World War II as an executive secretary....

Danny "D.B." Busler
Mar 6, 2008
"D.B." Danny F. Busler, Jr., of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 6, 2008.Born in Buchanan County, VA, he had resided in Kingsport since he was 10 years old. Danny was a graduate of Volunteer High School and had been employed at Arby's in Colonial Heights for the past several years. Danny had a heart of...

James David Cole
Mar 6, 2008
James D. Cole, 68, Kingsport, died at 9:15 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 2007 at his home.He lived in Kingsport practically all of his life and worked for many years as a truck driver for Brick Delivery. Jim was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3141 and the Moose Lodge.He was a Baptist. His parents, Robert and Nannie...

Hobert Harold Davis
Mar 6, 2008
BOLD PRINT: Hobert "Papoo" DavisHobert Harold Davis, 87, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Lee County, VA, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II in the Pacific Theatre. Mr. Davis was founder...

Robert Haynes Browder
Mar 4, 2008
Robert Haynes Browder, 78, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at his home after a lengthy illness.He retired after 40 years of service from Holston Defense Corporation.Mr. Browder was of the Baptist faith and attended Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and brother.His parents, Alfred and Vona Browder; and two sisters, Nancy Browder and...

Virgie Evelee Barrett
Mar 4, 2008
"Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come". Proverbs 31.25 And her time came Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.Virgie Evelee Smith Barrett, 71, was born August 4, 1936, and went home to see her Savior Tuesday, March 4th. She was a piano player for 48 years at Gospel Mission Church where she...