Obituaries
Peggy Lee Hamby
May 15, 2007
Peggy Lee Hamby, 69, Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Kingsport, went peacefully to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning May 15, 2007 at NHC of Hendersonville.Born in Tampa, FL, she moved to the Kingsport area as an infant. Peggy was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School's Class of 1957. She was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hamby...
Cathy Skelton Smith
May 14, 2007
Cathy Skelton Smith, 51, 1236 Nassau Drive, Kingsport, TN, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Monday May 14, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at her home surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, she was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended East Tennessee State University.Cathy was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved...
Raymond Stephenson
May 13, 2007
Raymond Stephenson, of Kingsport, died on Sunday, May 13th, 2007, at Indian Path Hospital. He was born in Gate City, VA, and came to Kingsport at an early age, where he has resided most of his life. He retired from the Freels Drug Organization after 45 years of service.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Monnie Stephenson;...
Luther K. Grizzle
May 12, 2007
Luther K. Grizzle, 65, fell asleep peacefully Saturday morning, May 12, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with his family by his side.Luther worked as a barber in Weber City until declining health and was of the Holiness faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Etta Grizzle; and sons, Brent K. Grizzle and Damon Grizzle.Luther leaves...
Leroy Gentry Lovelace
May 12, 2007
Leroy Gentry Lovelace, 84, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.He was a veteran of World War II, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Preceding him in death were his wife of 32 years, Edith Lovelace; parents, and four brothers.He is survived by four daughters, Brenda Phillips, Sue Lovelace, Nancy...
Trula Mullenix
May 9, 2007
Trula Morelock Mullenix, age 84, a wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and widow of the late Orlen H. Mullenix, entered the arms of our heavenly father Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Indian Path Medical Center. She was surrounded by her sisters, Wanda Morelock and Lucille Martin.Mrs. Mullenix was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, graduated from Sullivan High School, and...

Hollis B. Copeland
May 6, 2007
Hollis B. Copeland, 83, Mountain Home, TN, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning May 6, 2007 at James H. Quillen Medical Center following a lengthy illness.Mr. Copeland was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. Hollis was a graduate of Berea College and worked as a chemist...
David Alan Baldwin, II
May 6, 2007
David Alan Baldwin II, age 26, was fatally injured while walking on the sidewalk near his place of employment in Houston, Texas on Sunday, May 6, 2007. He died as a result of a hit and run driver. At the time of his death, David resided in Houston and was employed as a chef at R.A. Sushi Restaurant.David was born...

Lon Kemp Begley
May 5, 2007
Lon Kemp Begley, 77, Kingsport, passed away at his home Saturday evening May 5, 2007.Kemp was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Sullivan High School. He was employed as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, retiring in 1985.Mr. Begley was a member of Fort Robinson Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by...

Leslie C. Vaughn
May 4, 2007
Leslie C. Vaughn, 63, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 4, 2007, at his home following a brief illness.Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was retired from Holston Defense Corporation and was currently employed by BAE. Mr. Vaughn was a member of Colonial Heights Christian Church and was...
William Bill Kanipe
May 2, 2007
William ?Bill? Lloyd Kanipe, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 2, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. Bill was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman and spent most of his time outdoors. Preceding him...
Riley M. Kilgore
May 2, 2007
Riley M. Kilgore, 82, of Kingsport passed away Wednesday morning May 2, 2007 at his home.He was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on October 10, 1924. Riley served proudly during World War II in the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Holston Auto Supply after 31 years. After retiring he volunteered at the Mountain Home Veterans...
Kai Smeyile
May 1, 2007
Kai Smeyile, 85, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord May 1, 2007.Born in Chicago, Illinois, she traveled extensively across the United States throughout her life. She completed her education with a bachelor?s degree at the age of 65. She always strived to help others through her career and community activities.Preceding her in death is her mother, Emma Smith...
Stella Adams Hite
May 1, 2007
Stella ?Willie? Elizabeth Adams Hite, born May 24, 1921, passed from this life Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the home of her daughter. Although she attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church for many years, Stella was of the Baptist faith. She had lived in the Church Hill/Mount Carmel community for 57 years.Preceding her in death was her husband, David Isaac...
Dorothy Galloway Lewis
Apr 30, 2007
Dorothy Ruth Galloway Lewis, 90, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, at North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell, GA, following complications from a stroke. She was born in Sullivan County, the youngest child of George W. and Lena Larkin Galloway, and lived most of her life in the Kingsport area. Dorothy was a graduate of Sullivan High School and a...
Dale W. Counts
Apr 30, 2007
Dale Waddell Counts, 61, died Monday, April 30, 2007 at Johnson City Medical Center after a lengthy illness.Born and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee, Mr. Counts was a graduate of East Tennessee State University. He served in the U. S. Air Force, working specifically in data processing at the Pentagon. He began his full career life as an administrator for HCA...
James Harvey Sykes
Apr 28, 2007
James Harvey Sykes, 60, Kingsport, passed away Saturday April 28, 2007.He was a life-long resident of Kingsport and was a member of the Peacemakers. Butch loved people and never met a stranger.He was preceded in death by his parents, Doug and Mary Silva Sykes. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Sykes, of the home; daughter, Laura Hite and husband, Ronnie, Kingsport;...
Rev. Robert Thurman Olterman
Apr 27, 2007
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalms 30:5Robert Thurman Olterman, 82, a longtime servant of the Lord, found the glory and healing he had sought for so many years on Friday, April 27, 2007. The man who loved life, family, friends, the Vols on Saturday and worship on Sunday, was at home with loving...
Palmer G. Jones
Apr 27, 2007
Palmer G. ?P.G.? Jones, 79, of the Harmony Community, Jonesborough, passed away Friday morning, April 27, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport, he was the son of the late Palmer and Martha Church Jones. He had resided in the Harmony Community for over 40 years. P. G. was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and...
Echol G Starnes
Apr 27, 2007
Echol G. Starnes, 73, of Church Hill, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2007, at Church Hill Healthcare and Rehab Center after a lengthy battle with Parkinson?s disease. He was born in Scott County, Virginia, and had resided in Church Hill for 49 years. Mr. Starnes retired from Holston Defense Corporation in 1987 after 25 years of service. He served...