Obituaries
Flora Jean Fish
Jan 25, 2018
Flora Jean Fish, 81, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning, January 25, 2018. Flora was born in Kingsport, where she lived for most of her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of '54, and a graduate of Tri Cities State Tech. Flora was a retired bookkeeper. She was a member of ESA...
Martha Childress
Jan 25, 2018
Martha Childress, 81, Kingsport, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She resided in Sullivan Gardens practically all of her life and was a 1954 graduate of Sullivan High School. Martha was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church for most...
Jimmy K. Dean
Jan 25, 2018
Jimmy K. Dean, 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully January 25, 2018 at home with his family. He was born in Coeburn, Virginia October 16, 1937 and lived most of his life in Kingsport, TN. He was raised in Dante, VA and attended school in Castlewood, VA, where he graduated in 1956. Jimmy married Judy Fraley on May 5,...
Shirley Jean Bateman
Jan 24, 2018
Shirley Jean Bateman, 78, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at noon on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, following an extended period of health problems. She was born in War, WV and had been a resident of Kingsport since 1973. Shirley was an employee of K-Mart where she had worked since 1973, retiring after 36 years of service. She is...
Naomi Bowser Depew
Jan 24, 2018
Naomi ("Nay" as she was known to her husband, siblings and friends) was escorted by God's Angels as she was received into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 92 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Mrs. Depew loved singing and listening to the "old gospel hymns."...
Phyllis Ann Capps Kelly
Jan 23, 2018
Phyllis Ann Capps Kelly, 75, passed away ont Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Tranquility Kennesaw Mountain Hospice in Marietta GA. Phyllis was born in Erwin TN. April 20, 1942 to the late Dana H. and Virginia Calhoun Capps. She lived most of her married life in Kingsport, TN with her husband Roger F. Kelly. They belonged to the Mt. Carmel...
Dale Fink
Jan 22, 2018
Dale Fink, 80, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at his home on Monday, January 22, 2018. Dale had retired from Tennessee Eastman Company. He loved the outdoors, especially gardening.He was preceded in death by his parents. Dale is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Meade Fink; 2 daughters, Donna Light and husband, Nathan, and Beverly...
Katie Lorene Bewley McPherson
Jan 22, 2018
Katie Lorene Bewley McPherson, age 89, of Kingsport, entered eternal rest on Monday morning, January 22, 2018 at The Wexford House. Born in Grainger County, TN on June 24, 1928, a daughter of the late George and Mary Read Bewley, she had resided in this area her entire life. Katie graduated from Emory & Henry College and was formerly an...
Charles Thomas Early Jr
Jan 20, 2018
March 3, 1933 - January 20, 2018Charles completed his work on Earth to join his Father in Heaven after a long and courageous battle with several long-term illnesses. Until his final breath, Charles continued to teach all he loved how to face life's trials with courage, respect, curiosity, a strong will, a positive attitude, and trust and faith in The...
Kimberly Suzanne Brumfield Sarver
Jan 20, 2018
Kimberly Suzanne Brumfield Sarver, 52, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018, following a brief illness. Kim was a graduate of ETSU and was a long time employee of Inové Graphics. She was a dear friend to many people. Her fun loving spirit made her a joy to be around. Kim's grandchildren were the light of her life and brought her...
Ernestine Mathis
Jan 19, 2018
Ernestine Mathis, 70, of Kingsport, formerly of the New Canton community, passed away on January 19, 2018, after a lengthy illness.She was preceded in death by her son, Eddie Robinson; mother, Mary Alice Robinson; and father, Claude Robinson.Ernestine is survived by her husband of 43 years, Dale Mathis; son, Anthony Dale Robinson, Eric Robinson, and Terry Robinson; grandchildren, Terry, Jr.,...
Suzanne Sudderth Berry
Jan 18, 2018
Suzanne Sudderth Berry, 77, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, January 18, 2018, after an extended illness. Born in Chattanooga, TN, she was a graduate of Science Hill High School and from ETSU with a degree in Business/Psychology. After college she moved to Memphis to support her husband, David, while he attended the School of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee....
Marian F. Dodd
Jan 16, 2018
Marian F. Dodd, 84, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Life Care Center of Gray. Marian was born in Greene County where she lived most of her life. She was the owner/operator of Dodd's Floral Shop in Greeneville and later came to Kingsport where she lived with her sister and family. Marian was...
Lana Hawk Carter
Jan 16, 2018
Lana Agnes Hawk Carter, age 74, of Mooresville, NC went to Heaven on January 16, 2018. It brings the family great comfort to know that she is now cancer free. She was born on October 2, 1943 in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her late father, Charles Hawk Sr. and survived by her mother, Louise Hawk (Papa...
Verna "Ma" Barnes
Jan 16, 2018
Verna "Ma" Barnes, 96, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, following a lengthy illness. Verna was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. "Shorty" Barnes; daughter, Jean McNeely; son, Coach Milton Barnes; her parents; and 3 brothers and 4 sisters.Verna is survived...
Betty Quillen Bradley
Jan 16, 2018
Betty Quillen Bradley, 78, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Cornerstone Village. She was a 1957 graduate of Fall Branch High School. Betty was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church. She enjoyed fishing, flowers and living at Douglas Lake. She also enjoyed trips to Las Vegas. Betty had fond memories...
Edna Sue "Susie" Keys
Jan 15, 2018
Edna Sue "Susie" Keys, 86, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018, at Brookdale Colonial Heights. Susie was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church where she was active in the choir.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Keys, and parents, Dan and Gladys Garst.Susie is survived by 2 brothers, Bobby Garst. and...
Robert E. Gibson
Jan 15, 2018
Robert E. Gibson, 92, Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 15, 2018. Robert was a member and former deacon of Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church. He was a lifelong farmer and employee of Gordon's Furniture.He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Elizabeth C. Gibson; parents, Sherman and Ada Gibson; 1 brother; and...
James "Wesley" Smith
Jan 14, 2018
James "Wesley" Smith, 85, Kingsport, passed away on January 14, 2018 after a long battle with Parkinson disease. He was born in Scott County, VA on March 15, 1932. Wesley joined the U.S. Air Force where he gained the rank of Staff Sergeant as a member of the Air Police. He worked at the Kingsport Press until 1963 and moved...
Pastor Joseph W. Byrd
Jan 12, 2018
Pastor Joseph W. Byrd went home to be with God January 12, 2018, at the Veterans Administration Hospital's Community Life Center Hospice after a short illness.Pastor Byrd was 94 years old. He was born August 3, 1923. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Master Sgt. in Reconnaissance. He worked for Tennessee Eastman after...
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