Obituaries

Nov 18, 2016

Emily Howard Daniel, 92, passed away November 18, 2016. Emily will always be remembered for her elegant and courageous spirit and graceful determination in facing life's challenges. A 1952 graduate of St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, she served as President and Treasurer of East Tennessee Association of Industrial Nurses, and was on the board of Tennessee Association of Occupational Health...

Nov 17, 2016

Cora Lane, 79, of Kingsport, went home on November 17, 2016. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was loved by all.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lane; parents, Nell and Sam Perry; and brother, Glenn Perry.Cora is survived by her son, Scott Shipley and wife, Luann; loving granddaughter, Crystal Shipley; brother, Joe Perry; sister-in-law, Jean...

Nov 15, 2016

Earl G. Selfe, 91, passed away peacefully at The Wexford House in Kingsport, TN after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Johnson Selfe. He was born in Abingdon, Virginia and resided in Kingsport since 1955. Mr. Selfe was a retired over the road truck driver having worked for Roy B. Moore Trucking for more...

Nov 13, 2016

Virginia Elizabeth Testerman King, 91, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. She was born in Kingsport and has lived in this area most of her life. Elizabeth was a substitute teacher for many years in the Sullivan County School System. She was a charter member of Tri Cities Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband...

Nov 12, 2016

George English, 71, of Greene County, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016. George was born in Greene County. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1966 - 1972, and later moved to Colonial Heights for 27 years before retiring back in Greene County. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. George was the owner/operator of...

Nov 10, 2016

David Alton Powell, 65, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, surrounded by family at the home he designed and built in Sullivan County in1982. David was born April 1, 1951 in Bristol, VA to the late Charles "Charlie" Powell and the late Jean Harper Powell. He was a member of the first graduating class of Sullivan East High School,...

Nov 9, 2016

Margaret Ann Vaughn went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 9th at Wexford House in Kingsport. She was born in Memphis, TN and grew up in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by: her father Dr. Paul W. Cox, mother Ivie Wilson Cox, and loving husband of 52 years Norman Vaughn. Margaret is survived by 5 children...

Nov 9, 2016

Nov 9, 2016

Skiler James Light "Lite Bite", 24 of Kingsport, died Thursday, November 10, 2016 of injuries sustained in an automotive accident. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. Skiler graduated from Sullivan High School and was an electrician. He played basketball and football and enjoyed working on cars.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Homer and...

Nov 8, 2016

Charles E. "Buddy" Rodgers, 69, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Pulaski, VA on November 20, 1946, a son of the late Charles and Helen Rodgers, he had resided in this area since 1969. He retired in 2002 from Eastman Chemical Company following 33 years of service. Buddy was...

Nov 8, 2016

Maryln Hayes, 78, of the Ducktown Community, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Takoma Hospital. She worked as a homemaker. Marlyn was greatly loved.She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Beulah Johnson, husband, Joe Hayes, son, Stacy Hayes, sister, Wanda McCrary and nephew, Dennis Thornburg. Maryln is survived by her 3...

Nov 8, 2016

Phyllis "Nancy" Bowman, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born and raised in the Long Island Community most of her life. She loved all kids, especially babies and she had a hand in raising many.Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, Don Bowman; parents, Woodrow and Nola Murray; and sister, Faye Nelson.She is...

Nov 7, 2016

Rev. 21:4 And God shall wipe away all the tears from Their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away. Margaret Franklin Leedy Moretz went to sleep in this Earth on November 7, 2016, and woke up in heaven after several years...

Nov 5, 2016

Larry Castle, 44, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a 1991 graduate of Sullivan North High School. Larry had previously been employed by Pet Dairy. Larry was a loving father, brother, and friend to many. He loved the UT Vols and Miami Dolphins.He was preceded...

Nov 4, 2016

John Charles Mayo, 70, of Kingsport passed away Friday, November 4, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center due to GI Stromal Tumor complications. He fought a strong, courageous battle with cancer for over four years.John was born August 14, 1946, in Rogersville TN to the late John Russell and Grace Leeper Mayo. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in...

Nov 3, 2016

Jimmy L. Smith, age 78, Kingsport, went to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, November 3, 2016, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. He was born March 24, 1938 in Inman, Virginia (Wise County) the son of Rev. Raymond R. and Eva Goldie Bush Smith.His family moved to Kingsport in 1950 after his father was killed in a mining...

Nov 2, 2016

Kimberly Dawn Gardner, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee. Kim was born on February 24, 1960, to Arlis Smith and the late Herbert H. Smith, of Kingsport. She graduated from Ketron High School in 1978, and attended East Tennessee State University. Kim loved to...

Nov 2, 2016

Dwight Wayne Brewer, 69, of Kingsport, died on November 2, 2016. Dwight was born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee and was a lifelong Baptist. He worked at the Oak Ridge Complex for over 20 years. Dwight loved doing things with his family, from camping, to racing, and hosting family cookouts. He had been in declining health for a number of...

Nov 2, 2016

Kimberly Dawn Gardner, 56, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee. Kim was born on February 24, 1960, to Arlis Smith and the late Herbert H. Smith, of Kingsport. She graduated from Ketron High School in 1978, and attended East Tennessee State University. Kim loved to...

Nov 1, 2016

Elizabeth McConnell passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2016. Elizabeth was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, and attended law school at Vanderbilt University. She practiced law briefly in western Tennessee before returning to Kingsport to open her private law practice. She loved her family and was an avid dog lover. She adopted many pets from her local shelter through the years, and...