Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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