Obituaries
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...
Shirley Whitaker Yonce
May 23, 2007
Shirley Whitaker Yonce, 79, Kingsport, TN, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, after an extended illness. She was born in Kingsport and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. Mrs. Yonce was a homemaker and owner of Discount Foods in Jonesborough. She was a member of First Christian Church.Her husband, James L. Yonce, Jr., parents, C. A. Whitaker Sr. and Lexie...
Jewel K. Still
May 23, 2007
Jewel K. Still, 73, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at her home following a strong and courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church where she was in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class. Jewel was a lifelong resident of Sullivan...
Herbert Hoover Dickenson
May 22, 2007
Herbert Hoover Dickenson, 78, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord at 10:40 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born in the Cracker?s Neck section of Big Stone Gap, VA and retired from Harper Woods High School in Michigan as a custodian. Mr. Dickenson was a member of Lighthouse Church of Fall Branch....
Faye Winkle Peck
May 20, 2007
Faye Winkle Peck, 77, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007, after a brief illness.She was a devoted Christian wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved the Lord, her family, and her church. She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church and sang with the Friendship Quartet for many years. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Virgil...
Christopher Carson Light
May 19, 2007
Christopher Carson Kit Light, 59, of 400 Sunset Drive, G-31, Hermitage Manor, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007, after an extended illness.Chris was born in Kingsport and attended Ketron High School and Tri-State Vocational Technical School in Blountville. He moved to Atlanta in 1971 where he worked as a musician, sound engineer, and recording artist.Chris performed with many...
Shirley Mae Gothard
May 19, 2007
Shirley Mae Gothard, 73, Kingsport, passed away Saturday morning May 19, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.She was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.Mrs. Gothard retired after fourteen years as District Manager of Avon Products. She also worked in the office of the Appalachian Fair.She was preceded in...
Johnny Salyer
May 19, 2007
Johnny Salyer, 64, Kingsport, passed away Saturday May 19, 2007 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation-Hill Side.He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Church Hill, TN. Johnny worked for 20 years for the State of Maryland as a maintenance supervisor. He also worked at Kently & Ellis Manufacturing Company as a truck driver for 16 years. He was preceded...
Samuel Edward Booher
May 18, 2007
Samuel Edward Booher, 82, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 18, 2007 at Greystone Health Care.He was born in Kingsport and a preacher of the gospel. Mr. Booher was a member of Rock City Freewill Baptist Church.Three brothers and four sisters preceded him in death.Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Margaret Booher of the home;...
H. Grady Reed
May 18, 2007
We mourn the loss of our beloved father, H. Grady Reed of Kingsport, TN, who passed away at the age of 94 on Friday, May 18, 2007 after a committed life of service to his faith, family, community, and employer.Grady was born on February 21, 1913 in Villanow, Georgia, the oldest of six children of Elizabeth Phillips Reed and John...
Howard Carter
May 17, 2007
Howard Carter, Kingsport, died Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2007 of an apparent heart attack.His father, Claude W. Carter, preceded him in death.Surviving are his mother, Margaret Carter; sister, Gloria Clevenger and husband Elmo, all of Kingsport; and nephew Jason Clevenger and wife Charmaine of Boston, Massachusetts.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home,...
G. W. Hakanson
May 16, 2007
G. W. Hakanson passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at his home.He was born September 10, 1915, in Winchester, Massachusetts, and graduated from Lowell Textile Institute of Technology on June 1, 1937. Following graduation he joined Tennessee Eastman Company and spent 42 ½ years there, retiring on February 1, 1980, as an Assistant Superintendent of Acetate Yarn Division.Mr. Hakanson was...
Gregory Allen Smith
May 16, 2007
Gregory Allen Smith, 44, from Kingsport, formerly of Fall Branch, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Indian Path Medical Center.Before becoming disabled Mr. Smith was employed in the food industry, having worked for several years at the Moose Lodge and Partners Barbeque in Kingsport. He later was employed by Comfort Inns in Elizabethton.Preceding him in death were his mother, Trula...
Larry Wayne White
May 15, 2007
Larry Wayne White, 60, Kingsport, TN, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, May 15, 2007.He was a native of Kingsport and retired from the U.S. Army having also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his service he received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medals, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Service...
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