Obituaries
Carolyn White Bailey
Mar 8, 2017
Carolyn White Bailey, 68, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at her home.She was an active member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church for the past 40 years. She served the Lord by participating in the choir, children's ministry, and started the Hearts and Hands outreach ministry which created knitting, crochet and sewing projects for the sick...
Stacie Everwein
Mar 6, 2017
Stacie Everwein, 55, died on Monday, March 6, 2017.A memorial service will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch.
Cathy Rector
Mar 2, 2017
Cathy Rector, 62, of Greeneville, went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2017. She was a resident of Green Valley Developmental Hospital, later named Comcare, since 1972. Cathy loved dancing and spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Rector; mother, Mildred Rector; brother, Kyle Rector; and father, Paul Rector; and brother, Pete...
Margaret Baxter
Feb 28, 2017
Margaret Baxter, 92, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at Church Hill Healthcare & Rehab Center. She had resided in Fall Branch for most of her life and was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church. Margaret was a retired LPN having worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital.She was preceded in death...
Phyllis A. Byers
Feb 27, 2017
Phyllis A. Byers, 72, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 27, 2017 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth "Liz" Byers; 3 sisters, Mary Byers, Edith Blevins and Ruby McNabb; and 2 brothers, Fred Byers and Jim Byers.Phyllis...
Robert Quillin Barker
Feb 27, 2017
Robert Quillin Barker, 79, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, following a long illness. The son of the late Dr. B.K. and Beverly Q. Barker, Bob was born in Gate City, Virginia. A pharmacist by profession, he was probably better known as a fisherman, storyteller, and passionate advocate for the environment, especially our beautiful lakes and rivers.The founder of...
Ervin Daniel "Dan" Stamper
Feb 26, 2017
Ervin Daniel Stamper went to be with the Lord peacefully, at his home, after an extended illness. Mr. Stamper retired from Eastman Kodak after 40 years of dedicated service in the Printing Services Division. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. Dan enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and listening to gospel and bluegrass music.He was...
Phyllis Jean Price Ferguson
Feb 25, 2017
Phyllis Jean Price Ferguson, of Fall Branch, went to be with her Lord on February 25, 2017, after a long illness. She retired from the Tennessee Eastman Company, a member of Mill Creek Baptist Church, and a former member of the Royal Order of the Eastern Star. Phyllis was the best grandmother to all her grandchildren, and a generally wonderful...
Don Kite
Feb 25, 2017
Don Kite, 83, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Preston Place. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Don was a 57 year member of Johnson Lodge No. 274, F.&A.M. He served as worshipful master in 1967. He was also a member...
James "Jim" Douglas Crawford
Feb 21, 2017
.James "Jim" Douglas Crawford, 55, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at his home after an extended illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was formerly employed by Brock Services and the Manager of the former Sevier Terrace Recreation Center. Jim enjoyed taking his children hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father,...
Paul R. Rutledge
Feb 21, 2017
Paul R. Rutledge, 91, of Kingsport, TN died Tuesday evening, February 21, 2017, at The Waters in Johnson City after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, Paul served in the 3rd Armored Amphibious Tank Battalion in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII and served on the Island of Peleliu and Okinawa. He retired...
Bobby Leonard
Feb 20, 2017
Bobby Leonard, 86, of Church Hill, died Monday night, February 20, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born and raised in Bristol, Bobby was a 1951 graduate of Tennessee High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict. Bobby attended ETSU and had worked in the electronics industry prior to getting...
Dolores H. Dobyns
Feb 18, 2017
Dolores Huntsman Dobyns, 80, of Kingsport, died peacefully at her home, Saturday morning, February 18, 2017. Born in Kingsport, she was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Dolores was currently employed with Walmart on Fort Henry Drive. She was an active member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church in the Friendship Diner and Furniture Ministry. Dolores was a sustainer...
Lester V. "Bubby" Grills
Feb 17, 2017
Lester V. "Bubby" Grills, 58, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2017 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Church Hill for most of his life. Lester enjoyed fishing, golfing and watching the Minnesota Vikings play football.He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Grills; brother, Jasper Lynn Grills; special...
Jerry Allen Smith
Feb 16, 2017
Jerry Allen Smith, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Johnson City Medical Center after a short illness. He was raised in the Fall Branch community and was a member of Oak Glen Missionary Baptist Church. He was a past member of Moose Lodge and Elks Lodge in Kingsport. Jerry retired from Holston Defense Army Ammunition plant...
Barbara Ann Scoggins
Feb 15, 2017
Barbara Scoggins passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Colonial Heights.Born October 21, 1932, Barbara grew up in Moultrie, Georgia, where she met her future husband, Bob, whom she married in 1950. She attended Valdosta Women's College in Valdosta, GA, where she majored in vocal performance. She was well known for her beautiful soprano voice, both...
Connie Marie Taylor
Feb 12, 2017
Connie Marie Taylor, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Her devotion to her family, her church, and the less fortunate was an inspiration to all privileged enough to be touched by her love, her strength, and her faith in God. A graduate of West Virginia University, she served in a variety of capacities in mission fields for...
Gaylord Lee Cunningham
Feb 11, 2017
Gaylord Lee Cunningham, 84, of Blountville went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. Born in Washington County, Virginia on March 5, 1932, a son of the late Jacob "Merch" and Nina Pippin Cunningham, he had resided in this area his entire life. He retired from Kingsport Press (Quebecor)...
Inez Adams Neill Collins
Feb 11, 2017
Inez Adams Neill Collins, 86, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. The daughter of Rev. Curtis Adams and Gladys Barrett Adams, Inez was born and raised in Scott County, Virginia. She graduated from Rye Cove Memorial High School. After one year of college, she started working in Kingsport at Kingsport Optical and later was co-owner of Eye Deal Optical. Inez...
Sue Ann Dykes Conkin
Feb 11, 2017
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept my faith." -II Timothy 4:7Sue Ann Dykes Conkin passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at her home, due to a battle with cancer. Born in Sullivan County, Sue Ann lived in Hilton, VA and had resided in Kingsport since her youth. She graduated from Sullivan High...
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