Obituaries
Jean (Nelms) Hartsock
Apr 23, 2017
Jean (Nelms) Hartsock, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. She was born on September 29, 1934 in Kingsport, TN, was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and attended Depew's Chapel at Reservoir Road in Sullivan Gardens. Jean was a fun-loving person who loved everyone. She graduated from Sullivan High School in 1952 and was a graduate of Whitney's...
Randy Crawford
Apr 23, 2017
Randy "Pig" Crawford, 55, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He graduated from Sullivan West High School in 1980 and worked at Hillside Manor for 30 years. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Virginia Crawford; and two brothers, Billy Joe Crawford and Gary Wayne Crawford.He is survived by three...
James D. Copas
Apr 23, 2017
James D. Copas, 78, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he had resided here all of his life. He retired from Raytheon and attended Christ Fellowship Church. James was a 32nd Degree Mason, having been a member of the Kingsport Lodge No. 688 for 50...
Thomas "Mike" Chapman
Apr 21, 2017
Thomas "Mike" Chapman, 60, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2017 at UK Medical Center in Lexington, KY. Born in Kingsport on September 4, 1956, a son of the late Howard E. Chapman and Edith Baeder Chapman of Kingsport, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended Northeast...
Bonnie Mae Henry
Apr 21, 2017
Bonnie Mae Henry, 84, of Fall Branch, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Sullivan County, she has resided in the area for her entire life. She was of the Baptist Faith. Bonnie was retired from JP Stevens in Kingsport. She loved bluegrass music and watching old movies....
Sylvia Mettetal Reynolds
Apr 21, 2017
Sylvia Mettetal Reynolds, 83, passed peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, April 21, 2017. She was born in Johnson City and eventually moved to Bristol, Virginia where she met the love of her life. Lyman Reynolds knew he wanted to marry her from the third grade and they married in 1954. They settled in Kingsport in 1958....
Trixie Bowlin Stringer
Apr 21, 2017
Trixie Stringer, age 92, died April 21, 2017 at 3:30 am at Preston Place Assisted Living. She was born June 21, 1924 in Greene County, TN. Trixie was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Kingsport, where she served in many capacities, among them, singing in the Sanctuary Choir, Sounds of Joy Choir, visiting new members and visitors,...
Jane Litton Charles
Apr 20, 2017
Jane Litton Charles, 80, of Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 20, 2017, at her residence, following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on July 27, 1936, a daughter of the late Clarence and Maude Litton. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1955. Jane graduated from East Tennessee State College in...
Richard Chase
Apr 20, 2017
Richard Chase, 68, of the Oak Hill Community, passed away at his home, Thursday, April 20, 2017 after an extended illness. He was well known in the fur, herbs, and ginseng business. Richard was also an avid NASCAR fan and was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents Ruby and Ray Chase, step-daughter...
Norman H. Lady
Apr 20, 2017
Norman H. Lady, 71, Fall Branch, was called to his heavenly home Thursday afternoon following an extended illness. He was born in Greeneville and had resided in the area his entire life. Norman was a former employee of Giant Food Market and was a former manager of Colonial Heights Hardware where he continued to work part time. He was an...
Larry "L.D." Donald
Apr 20, 2017
Larry "L.D." Donald, 80, of the Bloomingdale Community, died Thursday morning, April 20, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended battle with heart disease. Born in Greenville, SC, Larry had lived here since 1962. He retired in 1999 from Fluor Daniels where he was a warehouse supervisor. Larry had spent over 40 years as an electrician. He...
Paul Felker
Apr 20, 2017
Paul G. Felker, 62, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at Wellmont Hospice House, following an illness of about two years. Born in Tacoma, WA on March 9, 1955, a son of the late Edward and Barbara Felker, he has resided in this area since 2010. He graduated from Tacoma High School in 1974. Paul attended Bates College in Tacoma, WA....
JoAnn Ryans Guy
Apr 19, 2017
JoAnn Ryans Guy, 75, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at her residence following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on November 6, 1941, a daughter of the late James Elbert and Anna Mae Morelock Ryans, she had resided in this area her entire life.In addition to her parents, she was...
Scott Gould
Apr 19, 2017
Scott Gould, age 68, of Church Hill, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday April 19th. Scott was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on June 20th, 1948, to Lilian and Irving Gould. He relocated to Church Hill with his wife Christine Diltz Gould in 1973, where he built a home and raised his three children. Scott was widely...
James Michael Linkous
Apr 18, 2017
James Michael Linkous, 61 passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. James was born in Rogersville, Tennessee. He loved the outdoors, anything "country", and UT football. He was a kind-hearted soul who had a special place in his heart for animals. He was a Licensed Practical Nurse and a devoted...
Russell L. Buck
Apr 18, 2017
Russell L. Buck, 55, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Rusty was born November 9, 1961, in Johnson City, TN, where he graduated from Science Hill High School in 1981. He was a Reiki Master, amateur photographer, and lover of life. Rusty's laughter, tall tales, and kind heart will be...
Duane Sidney Snodgrass
Apr 17, 2017
Duane Sidney Snodgrass, 76, died peacefully Monday morning after an extended illness. Duane was born October 16, 1940 in Kingsport. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1958, from East Tennessee State College (now ETSU) in 1962 and from the University of Tennessee School of Law in 1964. He was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army serving...
Charles E. "Charlie" Alvis
Apr 16, 2017
Charles E. "Charlie" Alvis, 75, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 16, 2017 following a lengthy illness. Born in Rogersville on November 27, 1941, a son of the late Ray and Ruby Alvis, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Charlie was a Veteran of the...
Glenn Warren Davis
Apr 16, 2017
Glenn Warren Davis, 96, Fall Branch, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home. He was born on November 2, 1920 in Castlewood, VA. He was a World War II veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. He was a 32nd degree Mason, and was a 50 year member of Johnson Lodge #274 of Fall Branch. Glenn was very...
James Roy Burchfield
Apr 13, 2017
James Roy Burchfield was 77 years old. On Thursday, April 13, 2017 Jim went to take the place his Savior has prepared for him. Jim was a kind, thoughtful and loving man who was well respected by all who knew him. He was a charter member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church and an elder emeritus at New Hope Evangelical Presbyterian...
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