Obituaries

Donna Horton

Donna Horton

Oct 9, 2017

Donna Horton, 80, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 9, 2017. She had resided in Moncks Corner, SC prior to moving to Fall Branch in 2016. She was a member of Lovelace Baptist Church and had worked as a buyer for a major computer company.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and...

Bobby "Bob" Mayse

Bobby "Bob" Mayse

Oct 9, 2017

Bobby "Bob" Mayse, 80, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2017 following a period of declining health. Born in Spindale, NC on February 6, 1937, son of the late Fred and Gertrude Mayse, he had resided in Kingsport for more than 50 years. Bob graduated from NC State University and was an active member of First Baptist...

Benjamin (Ben) Scott Painter

Benjamin (Ben) Scott Painter

Oct 9, 2017

Benjamin (Ben) Scott Painter, 31, of Kingsport, died Monday, October 9, 2017, at his home. Born in Johnson City, he was raised in Kingsport where he had resided all of his life. Ben had worked at Sam's Club in Johnson City for 8 years. He was currently employed at BAE in Kingsport. Ben was a member of Crossroads United Methodist...

Jody Hensley

Jody Hensley

Oct 9, 2017

Jody Hensley, 69, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 9, 2017. Jody was a 1966 graduate of Holston High School. She had worked a lifetime for Kingsport Press, Berryville Graphic and retired from Quad Graphics. The world lost one of the greats, one that was taken from us long before we were ready. Jody had a huge heart and...

H.E. "Gene" Chadwell

H.E. "Gene" Chadwell

Oct 8, 2017

H.E. "Gene" Chadwell, 83, of Kingsport, passed away at 9:10 a.m. on Sunday, October 8, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Born in Jonesville, Virginia, Gene served in the U.S. Army, before graduating from East Tennessee State University. He was employed as an administrative officer...

Miles Dykes

Miles Dykes

Oct 8, 2017

Miles E. Dykes, 92, Lone Star Community, died at his home late Sunday afternoon, October 8, 2017. Miles was born in the Beech Creek Community and had lived in Lone Star since 1960. A retired employee of Eastman, he was also an auto mechanic until he could no longer work. Miles was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in...

William (Willie) Greer

William (Willie) Greer

Oct 7, 2017

William Willie Greer, 84, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday evening, October 7, 2017 at Wexford House to be home with his wife in heaven. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. Willie was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He retired from the City of Kingsport with 30 years of service,...

Ruth Stallard McNutt

Ruth Stallard McNutt

Oct 5, 2017

Ruth Stallard McNutt passed from this life to receive her heavenly reward on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Ruth was born in West Chester, PA where she lived most of her young life. She received a teaching certificate from West Chester Teacher's College. After her father's passing in 1940, Ruth took care of her family by supporting her mother and two...

Ellen Louise Furman Turpening

Ellen Louise Furman Turpening

Oct 3, 2017

Ellen Louise Furman Turpening passed away on October 3, 2017. She was a graduate of Rosary High School in Detroit, Michigan. She received her BS in Chemistry from Mercy College in Detroit, her MS in Nutrition from Eastern Michigan in Ypsilanti and her BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from The University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston School of...

Sheila Louise Watts

Sheila Louise Watts

Oct 3, 2017

Luke 23:42-43Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." Jesus answered him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."2 Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have remained faithful.Sheila Louise Watts, 58, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday,...

Louise Williams

Louise Williams

Oct 3, 2017

Louise Williams, 88, Kingsport, died late Tuesday evening, October 3, 2017 at Holston Manor.Louise was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and worked for Lynn Garden Hardware for many years.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bruce Williams, and a son, Stephen Williams.Louise is survived by one son, Kenny Williams; and brother, J. B. Moody and wife, Ida,...

H. Greg Hensley

H. Greg Hensley

Oct 2, 2017

On Monday, October 2, 2017, H. Greg Hensley, 69, Blountville, completed his final project and went to be with the Lord. Greg will be forever remembered by those who knew him for his dry wit and sense of humor, along with the love he had for his family and friends. Born in Erwin, TN, he spent his life in the...

Jerome Edward Heitmann III

Jerome Edward Heitmann III

Oct 1, 2017

Jerome Edward Heitmann III, 49, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Born in Seoul, Korea on July 17, 1968, a son of Jerome Edward Heitmann Jr and Kum Chae Mun Heitmann, he had resided in New Jersey, New York and Florida, before coming to this area 11-12 years ago. He attended ETSU and musical...

Betty Jo Grimsley

Betty Jo Grimsley

Oct 1, 2017

Betty Jo Crawford Kite Grimsley, 85, of Fall Branch, went to her heavenly home, Sunday October 1st, 2017 at Wexford House. Betty was born October 21st,1931, in Washington Co, Tn and had lived in Fall Branch her entire life. She was a member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glen Grimsley, son,...

Leonard Lane

Leonard Lane

Sep 26, 2017

Leonard Lane, 80, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at his home. Born in Norton, VA, he had resided in Fall Branch for the past 33 years. Leonard had previously lived in Elyria, OH. Leonard was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch and was a previous member of Bethel Baptist...

Janis Brown Strickler

Janis Brown Strickler

Sep 25, 2017

Janis Brown Strickler passed away at her home on Monday, September 25, 2017. Mrs. Strickler was born in Harmony Community, (Washington County, TN) on April 12, 1938 and grew up in the community where her family was an active part of the community. She graduated with honors from Fall Branch High School and with honors from ETSU in 1960 with...

Gerald Murray

Gerald Murray

Sep 24, 2017

Gerald Murray, 60, Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 24, 2017.He is survived by his son, Michael Murray; sister, Pat Krattiger and husband, Russell; brother, Raymond Murray; aunt, Mary Murray; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-2:00 pm on Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch. Burial will follow the visitation...

Bill Hashbarger

Bill Hashbarger

Sep 22, 2017

Bill Hashbarger, 74, Jonesborough, was born on September 10, 1943 and passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 surrounded by his family. He was the greatest husband, dad and papaw.He was preceded in death by his parents, Huvil and Willie Burke Hashbarger; brothers, Roy, Dean and Don Hashbarger; and his grandson, Issac Hashbarger whom he raised as his own.Bill is survived...

Raymond Jennings Duncan

Raymond Jennings Duncan

Sep 22, 2017

Raymond Jennings Duncan, 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 22, 2017. Mr. Duncan was born and raised in Brumley Gap, in Washington County, VA, where he went to school with the young lady who would eventually become his bride of 65 years. He was a 1946 graduate of Greendale High School in Abingdon, VA, and a...

Imogene Hensley

Imogene Hensley

Sep 21, 2017

Imogene Hensley, 82, Greeneville, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Born in Greene County, she had retired from Greene Valley Developmental Center with over 30 years of service.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Hensley; son, Dennis Thornburg; 2 sisters, Wanda McCrary and Marlyn Hayes; and nephew Stacy Hayes.Imogene is survived by 2...

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