Obituaries
Martha "Maxie" Cox
Jun 16, 2017
Martha "Maxie" Cox, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2017, at home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Jasper, Virginia, she has resided most of her life in Kingsport. Maxie had retired as a beautician, having worked for over 47 years. Maxie was of the Baptist Faith, and was a born again...
Rosalie Scheibe Lewis
Jun 14, 2017
KINGSPORT - Rosalie (Rosie) Robertson Scheibe Lewis, 92, of Kingsport TN died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 after a brief bout with cancer. Born Rosalie June Robertson in Philippi, West Virginia on December 3, 1924 to Hubert and Margie Baker Robertson. Rosie was raised by her foster parents Sadie and Herbert Lake. They encouraged her artistic ability and enabled her to...
Carolyn Larkey
Jun 14, 2017
Carolyn Larkey, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. Born in Kingsport on July 4, 1951, she had lived in this area all of her life. She was a graduate of King College where she received her Bachelor's in Business and History. Carolyn taught Sunday School and was a teacher's aide at...
Billy J. Peters
Jun 14, 2017
Bill J. Peters, 88, of Kingsport, died Wednesday afternoon, June 14, 2017, at his home after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Bill retired from the Kingsport Press after 41 years of service. Bill had been a faithful member of Bethel Presbyterian Church since 1952. He loved spending time outdoors, especially fishing, golfing and traveling. Bill...
Grover C. Murray
Jun 14, 2017
Grover C. Murray, 76, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017. He retired from the Sullivan County Highway Department in 1999 after 27 years of service. Grover was an avid golfer who loved the game. He was a member of Baileyton Golf Course for many years.Grover attended Mill Creek Baptist Church and was a born again believer. He was...
Owen Robert Steinmann
Jun 13, 2017
KINGSPORT - Owen Robert Steinmann, 6 months, of Kingsport, TN and Cary, NC, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, early in the morning. Owen fought a short, hard battle against AT/RT, a very rare form of brain cancer. His cancer did not win. Owen lives on, and the cancer is dead. Owen...
Little Jerry Oaks Jr
Jun 11, 2017
Little Jerry, 31, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, June 11, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Johnson City and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Jerry attended the Palmer Center and was a member of Merciful Grace Baptist Church. He enjoyed listening to music.He was preceded in death by...
Ben Sams
Jun 11, 2017
Ben Sams, 76, of Kingsport, died Sunday, June 11, 2017, at Holston Manor. He was born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Ben served as a policeman in Kingsport, and later was an employee of Eastman, retiring in 1984.He was preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Wilson Sams and Lovely...
Carolyn McConnell
Jun 10, 2017
Carolyn McConnell, 90, Kingsport, died on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at Asbury Place, Kingsport. She was born in Lexington, KY and attended the University of Kentucky, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. This is also where she met her husband, Richard McConnell. Carolyn worked as a chemist at the University of Virginia while her husband completed...
Oscar Lindsey
Jun 9, 2017
Raymond Oscar Lindsey, age 73, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Oscar graduated from Rogersville High School and attended East Tennessee State University. He retired from Tennessee Eastman, Tenite Division. Oscar was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church, where he presided as the Sunday School Class Superintendent. He...
Charles W. "Chuck" Arnold
Jun 8, 2017
Charles W. "Chuck" Arnold, 58, of Kingsport, a loving father, grandfather, son and brother, died Thursday morning, June 8, 2017 at his home, after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, he was a 1976 graduate of Ketron High School. Chuck helped many people as a mechanic for over 30 years. He was a lifelong member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist...
Hilard Earl Moore
Jun 8, 2017
Hilard Earl Moore, 89, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 8, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center with his family by his side. He was born in Springfield, TN and proudly served in the United States Navy after graduating from high school. He graduated from Vanderbilt University with a Chemical Engineering Degree in 1951. After graduation, he moved to...
Ed Hood
Jun 8, 2017
Robert Edward Hood, 84, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born in Scott County, he had lived in this area most of his life. He worked in construction for several years. The last few years he had been a patient at Holston Manor. The family would like to extend a special thanks for their care...
Grace Morrison Hayes
Jun 8, 2017
Grace Morrison Hayes, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the home of her daughter, Jackie, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health. She was the daughter of the late C.H. and Pearl Fincher Morrison.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Carl J. Hayes; sons-in-law, Clarence Hill and Tony Odom; sister, Hattie Taylor;...
Kathy Merrill Panaranto
Jun 6, 2017
Kathy Merrill Panaranto, 61, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. She attended Dobyns-Bennett High School and acquired many job skills through her desire to conquer any employment challenge. She had a lifelong love of animals, especially cats and horses. What Kathy believed, she believed fiercely. She was preceded in death by her beloved...
Willie "Bill" Skeens
Jun 4, 2017
Willie "Bill" Skeens, 56, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday evening, June 2, 2017, at his home. He lived and worked in Kingsport his entire life. He was a roofer and carpenter by trade. Bill was of the Baptist Faith. He was a loving father and husband.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Murphy and Nellie Waycaster; paternal...
Shirley Cross
Jun 4, 2017
Shirley Cross, 65, Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 4, 2017. She was a well loved and active member of Elim Baptist Church for over 40 years where she served as assistant secretary. Shirley loved her family, especially James, Tim and Hunter.She was preceded in death by her father, Everett "Lightning" Light.Shirley is survived...
"Nana" Cathy Cravens Dunn
Jun 2, 2017
"Nana" Cathy Cravens Dunn, 64, of Fall Branch, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017. She attended Fall Branch High School and graduated class of 1971. Cathy was passionate about her job with the Washington County School System, particularly her time at Daniel Boone High School. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Cathy had a heart...
Brenda V. Simpson
Jun 1, 2017
Brenda V. Simpson, 73, of Kingsport, went home to the Lord on Thursday June 1, 2017 in the comfort of her own home with her girls by her side.She was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed traveling the country with her husband. Brenda was an active member of Browder's Chapel and enjoyed fund raisers with the Ladies Auxiliary....
Reece Jenkins
May 31, 2017
Reece Jenkins, 72, of Kingsport, died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at The University of Arkansas Medical Center after a brief bout with cancer. Born in Kingsport and raised in Church Hill, he had resided in Kingsport since 1978. Reece was a graduate of Church Hill High School and proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He retired from Tennessee...
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