Obituaries

Pauline Scraper
Jan 2, 2008
Pauline E. Scraper, 81, of Kingsport passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at Brookhaven Manor.Surviving are three daughters, Tammy Fletcher, Sue Peck, and Phyllis Pettis; one son, Allen Shirks; and one sister, Betty Moore.There will be a family graveside service Monday, January 7, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park with Mr. Doug Harris officiating.
Marvin G. Littleton
Jan 1, 2008
Marvin G. Littleton, 90, of Fall Branch died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at Indian Path Medical Center.Mr. Littleton attended Oak Glen Union Baptist Church, was a farmer, and also worked for two years with Washington County Highway Department.Preceding him in death were his father and mother, Enos and Fanny Littleton; his wife, Fanny Littleton; two brothers, Glen Littleton and Bert...
Egbert Lewis
Dec 31, 2007
Egbert E. Lewis, 88, of Kingsport died Monday, December 31, 2007, at Life Care Center of Gray.He was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, served in the U. S. Army during World War II in Europe, retired from Tennessee Eastman Company, and was a member of Warriors Path Volunteer Fire Department. Ed loved woodworking and farming. Preceding him in death...
Edward Bruce Ham
Dec 30, 2007
BOLD PRINT: BRUCE HAMBruce Ham, 75, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 2:07 a.m. Sunday December 30, 2007 at Life Care Center, Gray, TN.Born in Ashe County, NC, he served with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.Bruce had lived in the Tri-Cities area for the past 32 years and was owner/operator of a number of furniture stores...
Lon V. Boyd
Dec 30, 2007
Lon Vernon Boyd, 79, Judge, Attorney, and Alderman of Kingsport, passed away following a short illness Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Wexford House. He was born and raised in Kingsport, the son of Lon and Maude Phillips Boyd, and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1946. Lon attended Tusculum on a basketball scholarship and graduated from East Tennessee State University....
Helen Pauline Cox
Dec 29, 2007
Helen Pauline Cox, 83, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord Saturday December 29, 2007 at her home.She had resided most of her life in the Fall Branch community and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch. Helen was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cox;...
Charles Edward Bell
Dec 28, 2007
Charles Edward Bell, 66, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 28, 2007 at his home.Born in Kingsport, he had lived here most of his life. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. Charles retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 33 years of service in the Tenite...
Fannie Pearl Moore
Dec 28, 2007
BOLD PRINT: FANNIE JOBE MOOREFannie Jobe Moore, 90, Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday, December 28, 2007.She was born June 1, 1917, a daughter of Thomas Paul Rice Jobe and Juanita Mae ?Sudie? Rowland Jobe. She retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1979.Fannie was preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Mae Moore, sister, Pauline Pickering, brothers, Delbert and James Jobe,...
Walter McClure
Dec 27, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Walter Ray McClureWalter Ray McClure, 48, Kingsport, departed this life on Thursday, December 27, 2007 after a brief unexpected illness. He was born and raised in Fall Branch.His father, Will Junior McClure preceded him in death.He is survived by his wife, Eula Ethel McClure; son, Joshua Ray McClure and wife, Kayla McClure; daughter, Brandy Renea Cox and husband,...

Claes Sven Hallstrom
Dec 27, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Claes Sven HallstromClaes Sven Hallstrom, 61, of Blountville, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007 at his home.Born in Malmö, Sweden, he had resided in Stuart, FL until 2000 before moving to Michigan where he lived until 2004. He had resided in Blountville since 2004. Mr. Hallstrom was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam...
Lonnie Gene Sisco
Dec 27, 2007
Lonnie G. Sisco, 82, Kingsport, TN, passed away Thursday, December 27, 2007.Lonnie was a wonderful man and marvelous husband.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Doris B. Sisco of the home; a daughter, Jean Ann; son, Lonnie Joe; one sister, Delia Parret of Oklahoma; and special nephew and niece, Jim and Bobbie Bishop.The family will receive friends from...
John Reed
Dec 26, 2007
John Sandy Reed was called home at 8:55 a.m. Wednesday, December 26, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.Mr. Reed served in the U. S. Air Force from 1949-1954. He was then hired by Tennessee Eastman Company in 1955 and retired from the Research Department in 1991.Surviving are his wife, Mary Reed of the home; two daughters, Carolyn Moncier and...
Robert Rogers
Dec 24, 2007
Robert ?Bob? Garland Rogers, 82, Kingsport died early Monday morning, December 24, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was a native of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, and had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Bob was a retired employee of Kingsport Press, a veteran of the U. S. Navy serving during World War II, and was an active...

Bernice Oaks
Dec 24, 2007
Bernice Phillips Oaks 85, of Kingsport passed away Monday, December 24, 2007 at the home of her son following a brief illness.A native of Hawkins County, she had been a resident of Kingsport since 1935. Mrs. Oaks retired from Indian Path Medical Center after 15 years of service as a CNA. She also served as a Red Cross Volunteer at...
Helen Flannary
Dec 23, 2007
Helen Flanary, 65, of Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord Sunday, December 23, 2007, at her home.Her parents and one brother, Jimmy Dingus, preceded her in death.Surviving are three daughters, Pam Street and husband, Bob, Morristown, Sandra Krekemeyer and husband, Dennis, Acworth, GA, Lisa Flanary, Church Hill, TN; three sons, Danny Flanary and wife, Karen, Church Hill, TN,...
Edna Bishop
Dec 22, 2007
Edna Mae Kaylor Bishop, 90, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2007 at St. Mary?s Residential Hospice in Knoxville, TN.Mrs. Bishop was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church and helped in the church kitchen after her retirement from J.C. Penney?s. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Mrs. Bishop was active in both the Cub Scouts and...
Paul Hickman
Dec 20, 2007
Paul Duane ?Little Man? Hickman, 30, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 20, 2007 after a brief illness.A lifelong resident of Kingsport, he graduated from Sullivan South High School and was a certified auto body technician and welder. Paul was previously employed by The Body Shop and was currently employed by Hannah?s Helpers. He was an...
Nancy Stapleton
Dec 19, 2007
Nancy Bishop Stapleton, 49, Kingsport, went to be with the precious Lord in heaven Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after an unexpected illness.Nancy was of the Baptist faith. She loved to play Bingo and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.Preceding her in death were her daughter, April Stapleton; parents, Daniel and Gladys Bishop; sister, Betty Wilczeski;...