Obituaries
Shirley Marie Gragg
Jan 13, 2017
Shirley Marie Gragg, 79, Kingsport, loving mother and Mamaw to all died on Friday, January 13, 2017, and is resting high on the mountain.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, J.; son, Randall; and granddaughter, Robin.Shirley is survived by her children, Diane Lane and husband, Pat, Martha Mitchell and husband, Danny, Toby Gragg and wife, Rosie, Tina Lane,...
Crystal Leigh Hunt Cox
Jan 12, 2017
Oak Ridge - Crystal Leigh Hunt Cox, 45, joined heaven's angels on January 12, 2017 after a year-long, brave and courageous battle with breast cancer. Crystal was a loving wife and a devoted, caring mother. She graduated from Stetson University with a Bachelors in Education and received a Masters from Indiana University. She enjoyed her career as a counselor at...
Edith Fagans
Jan 12, 2017
Edith Fagans, 77, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was born May 13, 1939 in Kingsport, TN. Edith was the greatest mother, wife, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. Edith was one of God's greatest blessings to us all.She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Fagans;...
Jack B. Williams
Jan 12, 2017
Jack B. Williams, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Jack was a man of quiet strength, he could be counted on for anything. Jack loved his family, they were everything to him. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War....
Hubert Begley
Jan 12, 2017
Hubert Begley, 90, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord late Thursday evening, January 12, 2017, following an extended period of illness. Born in Clouds Bend, he had lived here his entire life. Hubert worked for Ridgefelds Country Club where he was a caretaker for the golf course before retiring. He was a member of the Calvary Worship Center on...
Don Ward
Jan 12, 2017
Don Ward, 82, Fall Branch, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch. Don had retired from AFG Glass plant. He greatly enjoyed his grandchildren and...
Ruble "Doc" Jeffers
Jan 11, 2017
Ruble "Doc" Jeffers, 78, of Franklin TN, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017. He was the son of the late Delno Jeffers and Rosa Miller Jeffers. An ETSU graduate, he retired from Eastman Chemical Company in Research. He was also a certified flight instructor and owned his own flight school, Skytrax, at the Tri-City Airport....
Emory Harris Hawkins Jr
Jan 10, 2017
Emory "Harris" Hawkins, Jr., 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at Preston Place II, Kingsport. He was born August 30, 1932 in Aragon, GA, son of the late Emory Harris Hawkins, Sr. and Diamond Stroup Hawkins. Harris graduated from Ducktown High School and Clemson University in 1954 with a degree in Textile Engineering. Harris was...
Irma Lee Parker
Jan 7, 2017
Irma Parker, 84, went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Irma was born in Kingsport, TN to James and Ada Mae Coffey. She spent most of her life in the Kingsport area. Irma had a passion and heart for Jesus and service to him. She loved her children and grandchildren very much. Irma devoted...
Keith Leigh Clanin
Jan 5, 2017
Keith Leigh Clanin, 75, of Kingsport, loving father and husband, passed away Thursday evening, January 5, 2017, after a long illness. Keith was born in Lebanon, Indiana and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana. He attended Purdue University where he wrestled and played in the band. He later graduated with a degree in engineering from University of Louisville and settled in...
Bruce W. Cunningham
Jan 4, 2017
Bruce W. Cunningham, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born in December, 1926 in Rochester, New York and lived there until 1961 when he and his wife Mary were transferred to Kingsport by Eastman Kodak. They have lived in Kingsport since then.He was predeceased by his sister, Jean (Cunningham) Johnson, Rochester, NY.He...
Hal J. "Joe" Brown
Jan 3, 2017
Hal J. "Joe" Brown, 55, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center emergency room. Born in Pineville, KY on September 4, 1961, a son of the late Buster and Mary Kistner Brown, he had resided in this area most of his life. Hal was employed at Holliston Mills and was formerly...
Troy Steadman
Jan 3, 2017
Troy "Fred" Steadman, 52, Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Fred was a graduate of Cherokee High School. He was an avid NASCAR and football fan.He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Ann Steadman and brother, Mark Steadman.Fred is survived by sister, Cindy Fields and husband,...
Wilma R. Ford
Jan 3, 2017
Wilma R. Ford, 76, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at NHC Healthcare. She was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, David G. Ford; parents, Dan and Ruth Richards; and brother, Jimmy Richards.Wilma is survived by her daughter, Kelli Easter Ford; sister, Judy Brown and husband, Therol;...
Joyce Anne Bellamy (Lawson)
Jan 2, 2017
Joyce Anne Bellamy (Lawson), 63, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 2, 2017. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Joyce graduated from Sullivan High School, Class of 1971. She served as an officer for Lynn View PeeWee Football League. Joyce enjoyed the lake and camping. Joyce enjoyed her family most of all.She was preceded in death...
George W. "G.W." Gott
Jan 2, 2017
George G.W. left his earthly body to be with his lord and savior on Monday morning, January 2, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Gott was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, residing in the Sullivan Gardens community, but for the past several months he had lived at the Brookdale Senior Living Center. We would like...
Stephen Edward Lifford
Jan 2, 2017
Stephen Edward Lifford of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Monday January 2 following a 15 year battle with cancer. He was a devoted husband, father, and grand father. A native of Appalachia he had lived in Kingsport most of his life. He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. Stephen retired from AGC as a maintenance electrician...
Harold "Steel" Mills Jones
Jan 2, 2017
Harold "Steel" Mills Jones, 33, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly Monday evening at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Harold was born in Nashville, Tennessee and had resided in Kingsport and attended Dobyns Bennett High School.He is survived by his wife, Shauna Jones of the home; son, Adreyan Jones; parents, Harold Mills, Sr. and Johnetta Foster; step-father, Thomas Wilson; grandmother, Dorothy Jones;...
John "Johnny" Davenport
Dec 30, 2016
John "Johnny" Howard Davenport, 73, Kingsport, died on Friday, December 30, 2016 at his home. Johnny was a master carpenter and was employed with Little and Adams Construction Company prior to his retirement. He served as a Deacon of Oak Glen Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by parents, James Lewis and Maggie Nunley Davenport; an infant sister; brothers, Billy,...
Floyd "Elmer" Palmer
Dec 29, 2016
Elmer Palmer, 75, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016.He was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn Palmer.Elmer is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Baker and DeWanna Palmer; son, Scott Palmer; stepsons, Michael Fraysier and wife, Debbie, and Todd Fraysier and wife, Deloris; grandchildren, Adam Palmer, Stephanie Palmer, Kristin Lumpkin and husband, Blane Million; and Logan McGhee; great-grandchildren,...
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