Obituaries

Kathleen Nannette Maskew

Kathleen Nannette Maskew

Jan 10, 2018

Kathy Maskew, 43, Fall Branch died Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area all of her life. She was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from ETSU. Kathy was a service provider for veterans through Citi Bank. She was an outstanding mother.She was...

Ella Mae Collins

Ella Mae Collins

Jan 10, 2018

Ella Mae Collins, 82, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. Ella worked at Hillside Manor for 16 years. She attended the Church of Jesus Christ in Yuma, VA and loved listening to gospel music and watching ministers on TV. She was preceded in death by her 1st husband, Ed Collins; 2nd husband, Clarence Collins;...

Savannah Lee Roller

Savannah Lee Roller

Jan 9, 2018

Savannah Lee Roller, 20, Kingsport, TN, passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Savannah was born on June 8, 1997 to Robert Jerry Roller and Tamara Bloyd Roller. She was a 2015 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and was currently a student at Northeast Community College.She is survived by her parents, Jerry and Tamara Roller, her sister,...

James E. Buck

James E. Buck

Jan 9, 2018

James E. Buck, 72, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2017. James is survived by his wife, Bonnie Buck; children, Debbie Buck, Robbie Buck and wife, Tammy, Kathy Ward, and Danny Buck and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Ryan Buck, Jordan Griffith, Rachael Ford, Anthony Ward and Morgan Buck; and siblings, Diane Shoemaker, Belinda Price,...

Thelma "Mammy" Salyer Fulkerson

Thelma "Mammy" Salyer Fulkerson

Jan 9, 2018

Thelma "Mammy" Salyer Fulkerson, 92, passed away peacefully and was welcomed Home into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.A lifelong faithful Christian, she was a charter member of New Beginnings Fellowship Church where her son, Dr. Leland H. Salyer, is the pastor. Born July 25, 1925, Thelma enjoyed an abundant life...

Richard "Rick" Peters

Richard "Rick" Peters

Jan 9, 2018

Richard "Rick" Peters, 60, Church Hill, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Rick was a graduate of Church Hill High School. He was a great artist and antiques dealer.He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Peters, and brother, Joey Peters.Rick is survived by his mother, Janice Peters; sister, Susan Griffith; brother,...

James Alton Cornett

James Alton Cornett

Jan 8, 2018

James A. Cornett, age 76, of Kingsport, TN, peacefully entered His Heavenly home on January 8, 2018. Jim was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church, Kingsport. He retired from Philips Electronics after 34 years of service.He was preceded in death by his father, A.L. Cornett and mother, Frances Cornett of Bluff City, TN.Jim is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Helen Derting Weatherly

Helen Derting Weatherly

Jan 8, 2018

Helen Derting Weatherly, 93, Kingsport, passed away on Monday evening, January 8, 2018, at Asbury Place following a long battle with Parkinsons. Helen was born in Norton, VA and grew up in Hiltons, VA until moving to Kingsport. Upon Joe's retirement, they returned to the family farm in Hiltons. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.She...

Emogene Jones Hall

Emogene Jones Hall

Jan 8, 2018

Emogene Jones Hall, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 8, 2018. She was a member of Horse Creek Freewill Baptist Church and Macedonia Baptist Church, Kingsport, Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church, Baileyton, and Howard Hill Baptist Church, Kingsport, where her husband was pastor.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Tom Hall; parents,...

Donna Marie Arnold

Donna Marie Arnold

Jan 6, 2018

Donna Marie Arnold, 57, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan 6, 2018. She was a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution, and she had two special fur-children, Dutchess and Prince.She was preceded in death by her mother, Rose Marie Arnold; and father, J.B. Arnold.Donna is survived by her brother,...

Joe V. Johnson

Joe V. Johnson

Jan 6, 2018

Joe V. Johnson, 72, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, January 6th, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, he retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1999 after 32 years of service. Joe never met a stranger and loved living life. Some of the things that made it enjoyable for him were playing the guitar, watching...

Avia W. Mowdy Adams

Avia W. Mowdy Adams

Jan 6, 2018

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies. Her children arise up, and call her blessed... " Proverbs 31:10, 28Avia W. Mowdy Adams, 94, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with Jesus Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born August 3, 1923 to the late Simon and Anna Belle Sherffey Mowdy. She was saved...

Joe Townsend

Joe Townsend

Jan 5, 2018

Joe Townsend, 75, of Fall Branch, TN, went to be with the Lord Friday morning, January 5, 2018, surrounded by his family following an extended illness. Joe was born in Banner Elk and resided in Fall Branch for most of his life. He attended Sullivan High School where he played football. Joe was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. He...

Mike Marshall

Mike Marshall

Jan 4, 2018

Michael Lynn "Mike" Marshall, 61, (born July 25, 1956) Kingsport, TN, went to join his best friend and father, Eugene Marshall on January 4, 2018. He was married to his wife Mary for 36 years. They had a son, Michael Alan Marshall, daughter Brittany Marie Marshall Vaughn (Corey), two grandsons Marshall Paul Vaughn and Mason Lynn Vaughn.The family would like...

Richard Wyman

Richard Wyman

Jan 3, 2018

Richard E. Wyman, 67, passed away January 3, 2018 at his home. Born in Massachusetts, he spent the first part of his life in his hometown of Norwell and the latter part of his life in East Tennessee. He worked in various places but was an electrician by trade. Richard was seldom idle. He enjoyed working in and around his...

Jacqueline Watkins

Jacqueline Watkins

Jan 3, 2018

Jacqueline Joyce Watkins, age 85, of Kingsport, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. Jacquie was born on January 27, 1932, in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Joseph Maurice Zucker and the late Gladys Sophia Zucker (Susanek). In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Joseph Clyde Watkins, Jr., brother in...

Albert Phillip Rankin Jr

Albert Phillip Rankin Jr

Jan 2, 2018

Albert Phillip Rankin, Jr. 46, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at his home. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and had resided in Kingsport for the past 3 years. Albert enjoyed cooking and watching football and basketball. His pride and joy was his son, Ian Rankin.He was preceded in death by his parents,...

Valerie Biggs

Valerie Biggs

Jan 2, 2018

Valerie Biggs, 72, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Valerie had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nancy Biggs; grandson, Scott Adams; and sister, Phyllis Biggs.Valerie is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Jackie Adams and...

William G. (Bill/Buster) McMurray

William G. (Bill/Buster) McMurray

Dec 30, 2017

William G. (Bill/Buster) McMurray, 67, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a retired construction worker.He was preceded in death by parents, Lloyd and Stella Sims McMurray; and infant brother and sister. He is survived by son, Timothy Scott McMurray (Kristi); sisters, Barbara Jean Hughes, Shirley Wright (Bob), and...

Susan Albright Tobias

Susan Albright Tobias

Dec 30, 2017

Susan Albright Tobias, 60, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2017, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Susan was a member of Hosanna Fellowship Church. She was a CNA for several years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave and Edith Albright; one sister, Kim Christian; and grandmother, Lucille...

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