Obituaries
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,...
Cecilia Glymp
Dec 28, 2016
In loving memory of Ilene Cecilia Glymp, born in New Kensington, PA, and died on Dec 28, 2016Ilene Cecilia Boyd Glymp, 67, suddenly passed away December 28, 2016.Ilene was born in New Kensington, PA. the daughter of Kenneth and Dorothy Boyd, where she resided until July of 1960, when the family relocated to Kingsport, TN.While attending high school at Dobyns-Bennett,...
Virginia Ruth Wilson Poe
Dec 28, 2016
Virginia Ruth Wilson Poe, 95, passed with the comfort of her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at NHC Rehabilitation Center in Kingsport, TN with her daughter, Linda by her side. Mrs. Poe was born in Richlands, VA and graduated from Richlands High School. She then obtained a degree in Business Administration. Mrs. Poe worked at the Federal Bureau...
Patsy Allgood
Dec 28, 2016
Patsy Allgood, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at her home. Patsy graduated with a BS in nursing from ETSU. She had a long career in the medical profession, serving as an RN at Holston Valley, and Occupational Health Nurse at AFG Industries and AGC Glass Plants. She was very active in the life of the First...
Penny R. Smith
Dec 27, 2016
Penny R. Smith, 54, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center due to complications from diabetes and renal failure.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport except for a few years of employment in Winston Salem, NC.Penny was a caring person, a loyal friend and daughter. She accepted Jesus...
Evelyn McCulley
Dec 27, 2016
Evelyn McCulley, 89, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. A native of Bulls Gap, TN, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She attended Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church. Evelyn loved to garden and tending her irises. She was an amazing cook.She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years,...
Eva Dorothy Dodd Cox
Dec 26, 2016
Eva Cox, 92, Kingsport, died on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. Born in Greene County, TN, she had resided in Kingsport since 18 years of age. Mrs. Cox worked at Eastman for 18 years and attended St. Luke United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Hal D. Cox in 1993.Eva is survived...
Donald Padgett
Dec 23, 2016
Kingsport-Don Padgett, 92, passed away peacefully at Brookdale, Rock Springs Road, Kingsport on December 23, 2016.Don was born in Hayesville, North Carolina March 3, 1924, the seventh of nine children of Glen Guy Padgett and Flora Belle [Smith] Padgett. After graduation from high school in 1942 Don moved to Asheville, North Carolina to begin training as an instructor in radio...
Dale N. Underwood
Dec 23, 2016
Dale N. Underwood, 69, son of Homer and Emily (Jerri) Underwood, celebrated life from July 31, 1947 - December 23, 2016. He was born in St. Louis, MO. He prepared for his career in education by graduating from Rhodes College in Memphis, and received his Master's degree in Education from the University of Memphis. Dale had a long and varied...
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