Obituaries
Gregory McMurray
Sep 24, 2007
Gregory ?Greg? Allan McMurray, 39, Kingsport, died Monday, September 24, 2007.Greg was an avid hunter and a passionate UT football fan. He also enjoyed NASCAR and was a devoted fan of Dale Earnhardt, Sr.He was preceded in death by his brother, Tony McMurray; paternal grandparents, Forrest and Rosella McMurray; maternal grandparents, Worley and Erma Lee Million; uncles, Bobby McMurray Sr.,...
Tonga Witt
Sep 24, 2007
Tonga Marie Hammonds Witt, 35, of Texas passed away Monday, September 24, 2007.She was born in Kingsport where she had resided most of her life. Tonga was a member of West View Missionary Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her maternal grandparents, Tom and Cleda Stokes; father, Ronnie Hammonds; and stepfather, Ray Head.Surviving are one daughter, LeeAnn Witt; two sons,...
Willa Dean Pitt
Sep 24, 2007
Willa Dean Cox Pitt, 75, Greeneville, passed away Monday, September 24, 2007, at Life Care Center of Greeneville.She was born in Greene County, Tennessee, to Floyd Cox and Maud Milhorn Cox. Her siblings were Louise Cox, Ruth Bowery, Opal Cox, Aldon Cox, Weldon Cox, and Howard Cox, all deceased.Willa Dean married Delmar Pitt on December 15, 1956. Delmar went to...
Zack Monroe Murray
Sep 23, 2007
Zack Monroe Murray, 61, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 23, 2007, at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, TN.He was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. Zack retired from C & S Transit. One of Zack?s greatest pleasures was driving all the local schools to ball games and special events and especially his...
Linda Joene Hale
Sep 23, 2007
Linda Joene Hale, 52, of 1920 Bowater Drive, Kingsport, TN, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. Linda was born in Kingsport, and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1973. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Hiltons, VA.She is preceded in death by her father, Bert Shanks; and sister, Donna Lee Shanks.Surviving...
Addie Bass
Sep 22, 2007
Addie Marie Roberts Bass, 81, of Kingsport passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007, at Brookhaven Manor.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and retired from Kingsport Press.Preceding her in death were her parents, Oliver and Sarah Roberts; sisters, Lucille Roberts and Shirley Smith and two brothers, Alfred Roberts and John Roberts.Surviving are one son, Tye Bass and wife, Glenda, Okeechobee,...
Pearl Mays Burke
Sep 22, 2007
BOLD PRINT: PEARL BURKEPearl Mays Burke, 98, Kingsport died Saturday, September 22, 2007 at her home.She was born September 21, 1909 in Russell County, VA, the daughter of the late David and Valeria Mays. Pearl came to Kingsport in 1950 and worked as a Practical Nurse at Holston Valley Medical Center for many years.She was preceded in death by five...
Marie Roberts Bass
Sep 22, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Marie Roberts Bass Marie Roberts Bass age 81 passed away Saturday, September 22, 2007 at Brookhaven Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown.
J. C. Barnes
Sep 21, 2007
BOLD PRINT: J. C. BARNESJ. C. Barnes, 90, of 4577 Highway 126, Blountville, TN died Friday afternoon, September 21, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Bradley County, TN, he had resided most of his life in Blountville. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, having served during World War II and saw action in the Atlantic...
Brandi Stanley
Sep 20, 2007
Brandi Nicole ?Queen Bee? Stanley, 28, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 20, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.Born January 27, 1979, Brandi was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and attended Airport Christian Church. She was a loving mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, and friend. Brandi was an inspiration to all who...
Gerald Dwayne Montgomery
Sep 20, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Gerald Dwayne Montgomery, 52, of Wyandotte, Michigan, and formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, September 20, 2007.He retired from United Steel after more than 30 years of service. Gerald was an avid skier and was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.Preceding him in death were his father, Hershel Montgomery; his mother, Emogene Montgomery; grandmother,...
Paul Simpson
Sep 19, 2007
Paul L. Simpson, 76, of Lone Star Road, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 19, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born October 13, 1930, to the late Wilford and Iona Simpson. Paul was a born-again Christian, attended Sullivan Baptist Church, and retired from Holston Defense Corporation.Preceding him in death were his daughter,...
Reed Hale
Sep 19, 2007
II Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.N. Reed Hale, 68, Fordtown...
Kimberly Johnson
Sep 19, 2007
Kimberly ?Kim? Johnson, 13, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 19, 2007, after a courageous battle with cancer.She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, a member of the youth group and a member of Praise Explosion at church. Kim was an eighth grader at Colonial Heights Middle School where she was a...
William Argabrite, Jr
Sep 19, 2007
William Wesley Argabrite, Jr., loving father and grandfather, passed away on Monday Sept. 18, 2007 at his home at Preston Place Suites in Kingsport. He was born on Aug. 18, 1927 and grew up in Blacksburg, VA, before moving with his wife to Kingsport in 1951. He graduated from Virginia Tech and was a devoted Hokies fan.Bill was a member...
Roger Moore Schulken, Jr
Sep 18, 2007
Roger Moore Schulken, Jr., 87, of Kingsport passed away Monday, September 17, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, in 1920 to Roger and Mildred Deppe Schulken. Mr. Schulken was a graduate of the University of North Carolina with B.S. and M.S. degrees in Chemistry. In 1984 he retired from Tennessee Eastman Company as a...
Marvin Willis
Sep 18, 2007
Marvin Willis, Jr., 61, of Kingsport passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2007, after injuries sustained from a fall.He was born and raised in Kingsport, retired from Holston Defense Corporation, and then started his own business, Willis Plumbing. Marvin was a very loving and caring person who was loved and will be missed by his friends and family.Preceding him in death...
Virgie Harris Hobbs
Sep 17, 2007
Virgie Harris Hobbs, 95, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord early Monday morning, September 17, 2007, following a brief illness.She was born in Nickelsville, Virginia, but had resided in Kingsport since 1952. Virgie was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend and will be missed by all that knew her.Preceding...
Dorothy Smith Crosswhite
Sep 17, 2007
Dorothy Smith Crosswhite, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 17, 2007, at Church Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation Center following a period of declining health.Dorothy was born on May 2, 1919, in San Dimas, California, the first daughter of the late James E. and Laurie Feathers Smith. While a teenager she moved with her...
Denver Lee King
Sep 17, 2007
Denver Lee King, 72, of Kingsport, was called home Monday, September 17, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends.He was born in Sullivan County to the late Willie C. King and Nellie Cox King and had resided here all his life. Mr. King retired from Allstate Insurance Company following 31 years of service and...
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