Obituaries

Jan 22, 2019

Harold Clay ?Buzz? Hall, 71, of Blountville, passed away Friday, February 16, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born in Slate, West Virginia, to Grace Sams Hall and the late, Clem Hall and had resided in Blountville for the last 13 years. He retired from DuPont Chemical after 33 years of service and later worked at Hertz Rental...

Jan 22, 2019

Paul Wayne Jones Sr., 59, Kingsport, passed away February 1, 2007, after a courageous fight with cancer.He served two tours in Vietnam with the U. S. Army and was a life member of Charles DeWitt Byrd Post #3382 of the VFW.Paul loved the outdoors ? was an avid deer hunter, camper, fisherman, and boatman. He also loved going to his...

Jan 22, 2019

Mary Cash Roller, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center.She was born in Washington County, but had resided in Sullivan County as well. She was a retired cosmetologist and had been a caregiver for several families. At the time of her death Mrs. Roller was the oldest member...

Jan 22, 2019

Nealy Agnes Benfield Hale, 74, passed into God?s kingdom Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Sullivan County where she lived most of her life, Mrs. Hale attended school in Sullivan County and also graduated from East Tennessee State University. She was a teacher in the Kingsport area for the Sullivan County School system for 34...

Jan 22, 2019

Douglas ?Doug? A. Newton, 73, Kingsport, died Thursday, February 8, 2007, at his home after a courageous bout with cancer.Born in Stamford, Connecticut and schooled in New Jersey and New York state, Doug headed South to attend Virginia Tech, receiving a BS degree in 1957 from the College of Agriculture. Prior to graduating, Doug began what would become a 33-year...

Jan 22, 2019

Sybil Burt Still, 94, Kingsport, TN, formerly of Marietta, GA went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 3, 2007.She was born and raised in Crawford, GA, where she attended the University of Georgia and majored in home economics. Mrs. Still was a member of Crawford Methodist Church, Crawford, GA, then West End Baptist Church, Atlanta, GA, and moved her...

Jan 22, 2019

Bobby Wade Condry, 48, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Christmas day, Monday, December 25, 2006 at his home following a brief illness.He was a very loving husband and loved by anyone who knew him. Bob enjoyed fishing and loved animals, as well as helping others. He was also known for his great sense of humor.Bob was...

Jan 22, 2019

Joann Garrett, 67, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Monday, January 21, 2008, at her home.Joann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her mother, Sybil Penley; and two brothers.Surviving are her husband, Marvin H. Garrett, Sr.; a daughter, Elizabeth Ann Perry and husband,...

Jan 22, 2019

Nicholas ?Nick? Harrington, 72, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, February 5, 2007, after a long illness.He was very active with the Senior Center in Kingsport. Nick was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother.Preceding him in death were his father, Clyde Harrington; his mother, Teresa Rice Harrington; and a sister, Margaret McCartney.Surviving are his wife, Victoria Harrington, Kingsport; five daughters,...

Jan 22, 2019

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at First Baptist Church in Kingsport. The family will recieve friends, following the service.

Jan 22, 2019

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Jan 22, 2019

Father Gregory Boisvert, 83, Kingsport died early Saturday morning December 16, 2006 at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, he grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and had resided in East Tennessee for the last 30 years. Father Boisvert was ordained as a Catholic priest on June 24, 1951 in Worcester, Massachusetts and was a...

Jan 22, 2019

Herman ?Hal? Block of the Jearoldstown Community died Wednesday, February 14, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a long struggle with diabetes and its complications.Mr. Block was 85 years old on February 6, 2007. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and resided there until moving to Wisconsin and in 2000 coming to the Jearoldstown community. Hal was a...

Jan 21, 2019

Bobby G. Guy, 82, Greeneville, passed away at his home on Monday, January 21, 2019 with his family by his side. He was a brick and block mason. Bobby had a love for Jeep rides, hunting, fishing, making sausage, playing cards, camping, traveling and buggy rides.He was preceded in death by his mother, Lochiel Guy, and 2 brothers, Danny and...

Jan 19, 2019

Hazel Marie Hale, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 19, 2019. Born in Chauncey, OH on November 21, 1921, Hazel moved to Kingsport at an early age, where she resided the rest of her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Kingsport. Hazel was in retail sales and interior design. She loved gardening and...

Jan 18, 2019

Jan 17, 2019

Shirley Worley Stamper, 82, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019. Born on May 7, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio, Shirley was raised in Bristol, VA on Boozy Creek Rd. She graduated Hilton High School in 1952. Shirley worked at Deels Floor Coverings for 15 years. She then worked as a State Certified Chiropractic Assistant and X-Ray Technician for Merrill...

Jan 17, 2019

On Thursday, January 17, 2019, Thomas Edward Dotson, loving husband, father of five, grandfather, brother, and friend to all left this earth at age 80.Tom was born on July 27, 1938, in Rose Hill, Virginia to Woodrow and Evelyn (Giles) Dotson. He graduated in 1956 from Sullivan High School in Kingsport, Tennessee. Upon graduation, Tom entered the U.S. Navy and...

Jan 17, 2019

Carolyn F. Gibson, 78, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2019. Carolyn retired from the Kingsport Press after 31 years. She loved flowers and gardening.She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul G. Gibson; parents, Jack and Inez Barr; brothers, Billy, Benny and Elmer Barr; and sisters, Elsie Ford and Martha Wright.Carolyn is...

Jan 16, 2019

Mary Lucille Christian, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Lucille was the daughter of the late Deward and Chelsea Rupe. She loved and was dearly loved by her church family at Kendricks Creek UMC and St. Matthew UMC. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, and she will be...