Obituaries

Elizabeth Jane Isenberg

Elizabeth Jane Isenberg

Oct 29, 2017

Elizabeth Jane Isenberg (Tiny), beloved wife, mother, and sister, went to be with her Lord Sunday, October 29. 2017, following a brief illness at home.Born February 26, 1956 in Sullivan County to Margaret Pearl Ferguson (Cross) and Wilburt Jay Cross, both deceased; she also had one deceased sister, Sue Cross. She is survived by her husband, Cecil Isenberg; daughter, Sherry...

Kenneth Littleton

Kenneth Littleton

Oct 28, 2017

Kenneth Littleton, of Chuckey, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 28th, 2017 at his home. A lifelong resident of East TN, he retired from Greene Valley Developmental Center after 33 years of service. He loved the outdoors and playing with his dogs. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Wanda (Who passed in 2016);...

Juanita Dorton Short

Juanita Dorton Short

Oct 28, 2017

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" Matthew 5:4Juanita Dorton Short, 87, died peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Spending most of her life in Kingsport, she was a graduate of Sullivan High School and attended East Tennessee State University. Born February 10, 1930 she is predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years, Denham Short; beloved...

Cat Conkin

Cat Conkin

Oct 26, 2017

Cat Conkin, 75, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. He worked at the Exxon station at Brooks Circle for decades and loved to fish, hunt and hike in the mountains along with looking for ginseng on Bays Mountain. Cat loved Alabama football.He was preceded in death by his mother, Roberta Conkin Harless; father, Houston Conkin; and sisters, Ruth...

Stevan R. Quillen

Stevan R. Quillen

Oct 25, 2017

Stevan R. Quillen, 62, Fall Branch, TN, died at his home Wednesday, October 25, 2017, following heart complications. Stevan was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in Scott County, VA for most of his life. He was a graduate of Gate City High School, class of '73. Stevan was an employee of the Kingsport Press for 33 years and later...

Larry Douglas Marsh

Larry Douglas Marsh

Oct 25, 2017

Surrounded by his loving family, Larry Douglas Marsh, 75, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 25, following a period of declining health.Born April 9, 1942 in Kingsport, TN he was the son of William G. (Bill) Marsh and Edna Churchwell Marsh. Growing up in Church Hill, TN, Larry attended Church Hill and Dobyns-Bennett High Schools. He served in the...

Robert Timothy "Tim" Herron

Robert Timothy "Tim" Herron

Oct 22, 2017

Robert Timothy Herron passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017. Tim lived in Kingsport his entire life, graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School. He attended Lees McRae College and graduated from ETSU with a degree in accounting and political science. He was employed by several area companies working in a management capacity. Tim was a man of character and integrity whose love...

John "Jack" Nicholas Ralston III

John "Jack" Nicholas Ralston III

Oct 21, 2017

Vibrant to the very end, John "Jack" Nicholas Ralston III was raking leaves in his yard on Saturday, Oct. 21st when he unexpectedly fell and broke a vertebra in his neck. Jack held onto life long enough for his six children and some of his 15 grandchildren to gather to say goodbye. Jack was born in New York City on...

Lloyd R. Coates

Lloyd R. Coates

Oct 20, 2017

Lloyd R. Coates, 91, of Kingsport, TN, passed away following a long illness on Friday, October 20, 2017. Lloyd served honorably in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Phillipines, and was honorably discharged. He was definitely part of the Greatest Generation. Lloyd came to Kingsport from Centerville, TN, in 1951 as a new Tennessee State Trooper. But...

Lawrence "Monk" Crouch

Lawrence "Monk" Crouch

Oct 20, 2017

Lawrence "Monk" Crouch, 82, of Kingsport, formerly of Boones Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2017. Born in Washington County, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served for 28 years. Lawrence was a member of the Boones Creek Christian Church and also attended Sullivan Baptist Church. He was also a member...

Donald S. "Don" Newland

Donald S. "Don" Newland

Oct 19, 2017

Donald "Don" Stewart Newland, age 68, passed away on October 19, 2017 at NHC of Kingsport, after a period of declining health. He was born in Sullivan County on July 23, 1949, the oldest of twin boys born to Carl M. and Pauline Newland of Mt. Carmel. He graduated from Church Hill High School in 1967, then furthered his education...

Steven W. Cross

Steven W. Cross

Oct 18, 2017

Steven W. Cross, 55, Kingsport, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He was a graduate of Ketron High School, class of 1980. Steven worked for Eastman Chemical for 27 years and worked part-time for Lowe's. Steven was a member of Vermont United Methodist Church and his daughters and granddaughters were the light of his life. He was an...

Earl D. "Jimbo" Kirby II

Earl D. "Jimbo" Kirby II

Oct 17, 2017

Earl D. "Jimbo" Kirby II, 54, Kingsport, died on Tuesday, October 17, 2017.A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday at 7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.

Betty Rupert Keller

Betty Rupert Keller

Oct 17, 2017

The beautiful and fun-loving, Betty Blue (Rupert) Keller, born September 25, 1929, gracefully exited the party on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at the age of 88. Born in Greeneville, Tennessee, Betty resided most of her life in Kingsport where she maintained an active, vibrant social life, surrounded by family and many, many friends.Betty attended Bethel Presbyterian Church and was a...

James H. "Jim" Horne

James H. "Jim" Horne

Oct 17, 2017

James Henry Horne, 62, Jonesborough, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was an avid truck driver and had a beautiful smile for everyone he met along the way.He was preceded in death by his father, J.W. Horne, and an infant sister, Marsha Horne. James is survived by his loving mother, Joyce F. Horne;...

E.D. Faust

E.D. Faust

Oct 15, 2017

E.D. Faust, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 15, 2017. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, E.D. graduated from Blountville High School. He retired from Holston Defense and was a lifelong member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church. E.D. was an avid houndsman and also enjoyed horseback riding. He was a hobby farmer.He was preceded...

Faheam (Fred) Mire

Faheam (Fred) Mire

Oct 13, 2017

Faheam "Fred" Mire passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017, in Knoxville, surrounded by his family. A loving husband, father, and friend, Fred's example of leadership and generosity in his personal and professional life will not be forgotten. Faheam was born in 1929 in Bteknay, Lebanon. He immigrated to America when he was 17 years old to join his...

James E. (Jim) Crumley

James E. (Jim) Crumley

Oct 12, 2017

James "Jim" Edward Crumley, 84, of Kingsport, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Born in Kingsport, he had lived here all of his life. Jim proudly served his county in the U.S. Army and retired from Eastman Kodak Company after 41 years of service in the special chemicals and coal gasification plants. He loved to work...

Dr. Vaughn D. Chambers

Dr. Vaughn D. Chambers

Oct 11, 2017

Dr. Vaughn D. Chambers, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, after a courageous fight with cancer. Vaughn was a graduate of Everett High School in Maryville and ETSU. His BS degree was in Math, MS degree in Guidance and Counseling and EdD in Education Administration. Vaughn served in the U.S. Army, Nike...

Jean Richardson

Jean Richardson

Oct 10, 2017

Jean Richardson, 76, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 in Knoxville, TN. She had lived in Kingsport the majority of her life and retired from Kingsport Press after many years of service. Jean followed sports, especially the Lady Vols basketball and was an excellent cook.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Richardson who passed away...

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