Obituaries
Dessie Whitaker
Mar 1, 2007
Dessie Whitaker, 93, Fall Branch, went to her heavenly home to be with her loving family Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City.She was a loving and caring person who always made everyone feel welcome and at-home. Dessie was a native of Washington County where she resided her entire life.Preceding her in death were her parents,...
Linda Whetsel Hite
Mar 1, 2007
Linda Whetsel Hite, 62, Fall Branch, passed away peacefully following a lengthy illness.She was born in Washington County, Tennessee, where she resided most of her life. Linda was a loving and caring person who loved life and all it had to offer. She was a member of Oak Glen Union Church.Preceding her in death were her husband, Oba Lee Hite;...
Jessie McCloud
Mar 1, 2007
Jessie McCloud, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Wexford House.She retired from Eastman Chemical Company on June 1, 1981, after 41 years of service and loved to go shopping at the mall. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.Preceding her in death were her husband, Richard McCloud, Sr. on January...
James Lewis Clonce
Mar 1, 2007
James Lewis Clonce, 66, of Nashville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Saint Thomas Hospital.He was born in Kingsport where he had lived most of his life before moving to Nashville 15 years ago. Mr. Clonce retired from ABS Freight Lines as a truck driver.Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Bonnie Clonce; and...
James Lewis Clonce
Mar 1, 2007
James Lewis Clonce, 66, of Nashville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2007, at Saint Thomas Hospital.He was born in Kingsport where he had lived most of his life before moving to Nashville 15 years ago. Mr. Clonce retired from ABS Freight Lines as a truck driver.Preceding him in death were his parents, Robert and Bonnie Clonce; and...
Thomas Cressell
Mar 1, 2007
Thomas ?T.J.? Cressell, 82, went home to be with the Lord, March 1, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. at Greystone Health Care.?T.J.?, as he was known to his friends and family was born in Sullivan County, where he lived his entire life. He was a member of Gunnings Baptist Church and was president of Gunnings Cemetery Association for over 40 years....
Allen Helmick
Feb 28, 2007
Allen Helmick , 49, of Kingsport passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at his home after a long struggle with lung cancer.Allen was born in Cleveland, OH on September 5, 1957, raised in Norfolk, VA, and moved to Kingsport in September of 2005. Allen worked in various restaurants in Norfolk, VA. Allen leaves behind many dear friends whom he enjoyed...
Scotty Martin Ketron
Feb 28, 2007
Scottie Martin Ketron, 43, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 28, 2007.Scott worked at Darnell Construction.He attended Morrison City Freewill Baptist Church.Preceding him in death were his father, Orbin Ketron; paternal grandparents, Lola Cox and Ira Ketron; and maternal grandfather, Andrew Bowen.Scott is survived by his wife, Rita S. Ketron of the home; one daughter, Jessica Ketron, Kingsport, two...
Sophia Pauline "Polly" Smith O'Dell
Feb 28, 2007
Sophia Pauline ?Polly? O?Dell died at her home in Potomac, Maryland, on Wednesday, February 28, 2007, from complications due to renal failure. Mrs. O?Dell was born in Scott County, VA on October 30, 1921, to Charles and Maxie Fleming Smith.She worked in the clothing industry for over 25 years, notably at J. Fred Johnson Company and at Sobel?s in sales...
James M. Dale, Sr
Feb 27, 2007
James M. Dale, Sr., 81, Kingsport, TN, died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday February 27, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center from complications following surgery.Born in Bakersville, NC, he served with the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Jim retired after several years of employment in heavy equipment sales. He had been a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian...
Ruth Evelyn Calfee
Feb 26, 2007
Ruth Evelyn Calfee, 92, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord, Monday, February 26, 2007 at Church Hill Health Care and Rehab Center.A native of Hillsville, VA, she had resided in Fall Branch most of her life. Mrs. Calfee was a graduate of Radford Teachers College, Radford, VA. She taught school in Washington County and retired from Sullivan...
Cary Cornell Taylor
Feb 25, 2007
Cary Cornell Taylor, Sr, 58, died Sunday afternoon, February 25, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born June 4, 1948, in Knoxville; but spent most of his life in Kingsport. Cary graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and from Mars Hill College. He received his J. D. from Memphis State School of Law and had been a practicing...
Austin Ray Hensley
Feb 25, 2007
Austin Ray Hensley, 74, Kingsport, entered into rest Sunday February 25, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport, January 5, 1933, he was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and was retired from the United States Navy and the United States Post Office.He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Laura Hill Hensley.Surviving are...
Mildred Juanita Dougherty
Feb 24, 2007
Mildred Dougherty passed away Saturday, February 24, 2007 after an extended illness with her family by her side.Born in Dante, VA, Mildred lived the majority of her life in Kingsport. In her earlier years, she worked with her late husband at Dougherty?s Radio & TV and then later was a homemaker. Mildred was a member of Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church....
Olivene Murray Chase
Feb 24, 2007
Olivine M. Chase, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Wexford House.Born in Iowa, she had resided in Kingsport since early childhood. Mrs. Chase was a member of Eastern Star Freewill Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her husband, William P. Chase; son, Jackie L. Chase; and four sisters, Ruth, Blanche, Callie, and Mattie.She...
Linda Jane Bledsoe
Feb 24, 2007
Linda Jane Bledsoe, 53, Milton Court, Kingsport, died unexpectedly Saturday morning, February 24, 2007, at her home.She was born in Kingsport, where she had lived her entire life, and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University. Linda had taught at Cherokee High School in Rogersville, was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church, and was...
William Edward Hickman
Feb 23, 2007
William Edward ?Bill? Hickman, age 61, of Blountville, died Friday, February 23, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center of T-cell Lymphoma. He lived and died surrounded by love. Bill attended King College and graduated from East Tennessee State University. He retired in 1999 from Eastman Chemical Company after 32 years of service and while there, he was responsible for...
Joann Byington
Feb 23, 2007
Joann Byington, 67, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 23, 2007, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.She was a cosmetologist and dance instructor and was of the Baptist faith.Surviving are a daughter, Tracy; a son, Dennis; a special friend, Regina Baker; and former sisters-in-law, Gladys Fletcher, Joyce Christian, and Barbara Akers.Graveside services will be conducted at 10...
Nellie Vivian Johnson
Feb 23, 2007
Nellie Vivian Johnson, born in Kingsport in 1923 to Arthur and Gladys Smith, died Friday, February 23, 2007, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Nellie lived in Kingsport most all her life, but moved to Las Vegas in 2001. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and had worked at Eastman Chemical Company prior to going into banking.She retired from AmSouth...
Joann Byington
Feb 23, 2007
Joann Byington, 67, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday, February 23, 2007, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.She was a cosmetologist and dance instructor and was of the Baptist faith.Surviving are a daughter, Tracy; a son, Dennis; a special friend, Regina Baker; and former sisters-in-law, Gladys Fletcher, Joyce Christian, and Barbara Akers.Graveside services will be conducted at 10...
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