Obituaries
Ralph Jack Coomer
Apr 28, 2008
Ralph Jack Coomer, 73, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, April 28, 2008, at Durham Regional Hospital/Duke Health System in Durham, North Carolina, after a brief illness. Born in Lee County, Virginia, he had resided in Kingsport since 1962. Mr. Coomer served in the Strategic Air Command of the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. In October of 1967...
Howard Ryans
Apr 28, 2008
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16On Monday, April 28, 2008, the Lord called and "Papaw" answered. Bunch was 66 years old and was a loving husband, dad, papaw, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed gardening,...
Patricia Ann Cox
Apr 28, 2008
Patricia A. Cox, 58, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 28, 2008, after a brief illness.Surviving are one son, Robert Palmer, Kingsport, TN; and two grandchildren, Thomas Palmer and Dakota Palmer.Services will be conducted 12 noon Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, with Pastor David Salley officiating.The family will receive friends following the service at the...
Judy Faye Bowen Wynegar
Apr 26, 2008
Judy Faye Bowen Wynegar, 64 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 26, 2008, after a tragic fire at her home.Judy was a loving and caring daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked most of her life as a waitress.Preceding her in death were her father, Andrew Bowen, and son, Scottie Ketron.Survivors include four sons, Steve...
Tommy Dean Morris
Apr 26, 2008
Tommy Dean Morris, 38, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Saturday April 26, 2008 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Donald H. Thompson
Apr 26, 2008
Donald H. Thompson, 78, Church Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation, formerly of 1832 Garland Street, Kingsport, went peacefully to be with the Lord Saturday morning April 26, 2008.Donald was born in Kingsport, a graduate of Sullivan High School's Class of '48. He was a former employee of Borden Mill and Eastman. Donald was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving...
Michael Mike Cordell
Apr 25, 2008
Michael D. Cordell, 60, of Church Hill, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2008 due to an aneurysm.Born in Banner Elk, NC, Mike had been a resident of Church Hill for over 55 years and was a graduate of Church Hill High School. Mike joined the U. S. Naval Reserve and while serving, he was called to serve active duty during...
Betty Beard
Apr 25, 2008
Betty Beard, 79, Kingsport, TN, died Friday morning April 25, 2008 in Atlanta, GA while visiting her daughter, Diane Martin and husband Mark.A native of Newton, NC, she had degrees from Women's College, North Carolina at Greensboro and East Tennessee State University. Mrs. Beard had lived in Kingsport for 58 years. She was a teacher for 22 years at Colonial...
Hubert Lee Short
Apr 25, 2008
Hubert Lee Short, 82, of Mount Carmel, went to his Heavenly home late Friday evening, April 25, 2008 following a brief battle with cancer.Hubert was born in Sullivan County and had resided in Mount Carmel for the past 48 years. He loved NASCAR and racing.Hubert was a born again Christian of the Baptist faith.His wife, Colleen Short; and one sister,...
Dale Burton Chesney
Apr 24, 2008
Dale Burton Chesney, 82, passed away at his home Wednesday evening, April 23, 2008, following a lingering illness.Born in Fort Scott, Kansas, he was the son of William James and May Lynch Chesney. He attended school in Fort Scott; and after completing one year at Fort Scott Junior College, enlisted as a cadet in the Naval Air Corps in 1943...
John Bralley
Apr 23, 2008
Johnny E. Bralley, Jr., 44, Jonesborough, formerly of Ocala, Florida, passed away Wednesday morning, April 23, 2008, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born in Kingsport, but had resided in Ocala until returning to Kingsport three weeks ago. Johnny was an electrician having last worked at E-One Company in Ocala. He was a member of the National Guard and...
Iva Arrington
Apr 23, 2008
Ivolene "Iva" Arrington, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 23, 2008.She was of the Baptist faith. After her retirement from King's Department Store, she owned and operated Iva's Ceramics and also sold Avon.Preceding her in death were her parents, W. B. and Lucille McMurray; and a great-grandson, Scott Hensley.Surviving are her husband of 51 years,...
Katie Lynn Weaver
Apr 22, 2008
Katie Lynn Weaver, 85, Blountville, died at 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at The Wexford House.She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and the widow of Pete Weaver. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Gladys Bridwell Lynn; and sisters, Martha Lynn and Viola Adams.She is survived by neighbors and...
Jerry Dickerson
Apr 22, 2008
Jerry Allen Dickerson, 55, of Ducktown, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 22, 2008.Jerry loved horses and farming and he enjoyed building horse drawn wagons. He was of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Dickerson and a brother, Richard Dickerson.Surviving are his loving wife and devoted caregiver, Vicky Dickerson; one daughter, Crystal Harris of...
Robert Francis Fanslow
Apr 22, 2008
Robert Francis Fanslow, 81, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday morning April 22, 2008, in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, due to ALS Lou Gehrig's Disease.Born on June 26, 1926, in Yankton, South Dakota, Bob was the oldest son of Francis and Gertrude Tschann Fanslow. He was graduated from Yankton College where he was a championship debater. He then completed graduate...
Glenn Otis Stanley
Apr 21, 2008
Glenn O. Stanley, 91, passed away, Monday, April 21, 2008.A Virginia native, Glenn had a unique five-decade Eastman Kodak career in Logistics. Active in the Kingsport community, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and could be seen golfing at Ridgefields Country Club at age 88.Preceding him in death were his wife, Ilene Stanley; and two brothers, J....
Phyllis Sarber Seymour
Apr 21, 2008
Phyllis Jean Sarber Seymour, 58, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 21, 2008, at her home following a lengthy illness.She was born in Kingsport where she was a lifelong resident. Phyllis was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing.Preceding her in death were a sister, Connie Guy; and her parents Nola Mae Sarber and Charles Sarber.Surviving are two...
Larry Joe Hensley
Apr 20, 2008
Larry Joe "Snake" Hensley, 56, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2008, at Indian Path Medical Center.Larry was born November 18, 1951, to the late Lawrence and Virginia Castle Hensley. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who loved him. He was an avid animal lovera€"especially snakes. Larry was a graduate of Gate City...
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