Obituaries
Ronald W. Poss
May 31, 2017
Ronald W. Poss, 69, passed away at his home on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, after a 3 year battle with Alzheimer's. Originally from Smithville, Tennessee, he had resided in Blountville for 57 years. Ronnie was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Poss. He was an extremely social person with a natural "gift of gab" and never met a...
Willie Quillen
May 30, 2017
Willie Quillen, 82, Fall Branch, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. Willie was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.The family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral...
Jennifer Church
May 29, 2017
Her incredible life began in Battle Creek, Michigan on September 18, 1968. Growing up, she lived in Kansas City, Indianapolis, and finally settled in Kingsport, Tennessee. She worked several jobs in the Tri Cities, from her first as a hostess at Rush Street, to most recently with BAE. She had her son, Alex, and later married Jay and gave birth...
James Curtis Moles
May 27, 2017
James Curtis Moles, 67, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Indian Path Medical Center, after a brave battle with cancer.He is preceded in death by his parents, James Moles and Annabelle Carter Moles; and his brother, Oran Moles.James is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Helen Moles; three sons, Tommy Jobe, Harold...
William (Kenny) Kenneth Way
May 27, 2017
William Kenneth Way, 65, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Born in Sullivan County, he graduated from Sullivan High. He worked in construction for several years as an electrician. Kenny then worked for Joy Mining Equipment, 28 years of service. He loved to work, and loved the people he worked with. Kenny loved and was invested...
Floyd Otho Begley
May 27, 2017
Floyd Otho Begley, 75, of Kingsport, entered the sleep of death to await the promised resurrection in paradise on Saturday, May 27, 2017. He devoted his life to Jehovah as one of his witnesses. Floyd enriched many lives, he was kind and strong, and funny, and so many other things. He never knew a stranger, and always helped when he...
Wilma L. Salyers
May 26, 2017
Wilma L. Salyers, 84, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017.She enjoyed living on the farm and tending to her cows. She was a member of Vernon Heights Baptist Church. She retired from Sullivan South cafeteria.Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Salyers; her son, Charles "Butch" Wilson, Jr.; granddaughters, Patricia Salyers and Cecilia Baker; and...
Loretta "Terri" McNutt Berry
May 24, 2017
Loretta "Terri" McNutt Berry, 62, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. She was a loving, caring and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Terri attended Faith Community Fellowship with her family. Prior to that, she served faithfully as a Sunday school teacher and vacation bible school teacher at West Colonial Hills Baptist. Terri loved singing...
Leroy Clyde Jones
May 23, 2017
Leroy Clyde Jones, of Fall Branch, TN, joined his heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, after an extended illness following a stroke and Alzheimers. He was a graduate of Ketron High School. He was a life-long lover of the Tennessee Walking Horse. He was member of Vermont United Methodist Church and attended Sullivan Baptist Church.He was preceded in death...
Margaret Barnes Byrd
May 22, 2017
Margaret Barnes Byrd, lovingly known by her family as Maggie Lou, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2017 at the age of 93, in Saginaw, Michigan.She was born, Margaret Louise Turpin, to Anne Southward Egerton and James Schafter Turpin on July16, 1923 in Northfork, W. Virginia. Margaret graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport, TN. She married Ferrell E. Barnes...
Levonda Sue "Bonnie" Chapman
May 22, 2017
Levonda Sue "Bonnie" Chapman, 65, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 22, 2017. Born in Lebanon, VA on July 30, 1951, a daughter of the late Homer and Elzema Lambert, she had resided in this area for the last 45 years. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted mom, nana, sister, friend and caregiver who was an...
Todd Shutko
May 21, 2017
Todd Shutko, 54, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Kingsport.He was preceded in death by his mother, Jewel Goodman Shutko, and grandparents, Joe and Margaret Shutko, and Jim and Bonnie Goodman, all of Kingsport, TN.Todd is survived by his son, Jonathan Shutko; daughter, Teddi Shutko; father, Ted Shutko; and sister, Teddi Bonadies.Todd's wishes were to be cremated....
Peggy V. Sutherland
May 21, 2017
Peggy V. Sutherland, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She attended Pine View Freewill Baptist Church and had retired from Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Bud" Sutherland, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.Peggy is survived by her son, Robert...
Rhonda Michelle Garrity
May 21, 2017
Rhonda Michelle Garrity went to church on Sunday morning, May 21, 2017, and shortly after noon, passed away. She loved her church, Charity Baptist Church in Blountville, and all of her church friends. Her family loved her so much, and our hearts are broken. Rhonda graduated from Sullivan South High School. She received her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from...
Annie C. Chapman
May 20, 2017
Annie C. Chapman, 79, of 296 Click Town Road, Church Hill, TN, heard the Master's call at 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2017. She was born on September 3, 1937, in Mooresburg, TN. Annie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was a spiritual leader to all who were around her. She was a member of Greenvale Missionary...
Janice Ward Carter
May 19, 2017
KNOXVILLE - Janice Ward Carter, age 78, of Knoxville died Friday, May 19, 2017 at her home. Janice was born on September 21, 1938 and raised in Kingsport, Tennessee. After graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School she attended Emory and Henry College where she earned her BA in English. She taught in Kingsport and Hampton, Virginia before moving to Knoxville where...
Ellen Lila Kenner White
May 18, 2017
Ellen Lila Kenner White, 91, of Fall Branch, was born on September 23, 1925 and went to be with the Lord Jesus on May 18, 2017.She was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee and was the oldest of five children, the daughter of the late Herschell and Anabel (Brooks) Kenner. She worked for many years and retired from Banking and Trust...
Doris Jeanne Harless
May 18, 2017
Doris "Jeanne" Harless, of Kingsport, went home on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Jeanne was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was a member of New Hope EPC and retired from Holston Medical Group. Jean ne was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend.She was preceded in death by her parents, Elwood and...
Zula Mae Light Johnson
May 16, 2017
Zula Mae Light Johnson, born on May 11, 1928, died peacefully with her children by her bedside on May 16, 2017, at the age of 89. Zula was the daughter of Earl Paris and Della Mathis Light of Kingsport, TN. She grew up in Lynn Garden, TN and graduated from Sullivan High School. Zula's mother said, "she could sing before...
Frankie M. Hicks
May 14, 2017
"It is God's amazing grace that's guided me through this life and His amazing grace will lead me home."Frankie M. Hicks, age 84, of Kingsport, went home to be with her heavenly Father at 11:40 pm on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at her home. She was born in Blackwater, VA, a daughter of the late Marshall and Stella Collingsworth, and...
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