Obituaries
Rachel Little Lanthorn
Jul 6, 2016
Laura Rachel Little Lanthorn was a dancer all her life. She began by teaching herself tap steps on a piece of plywood in her parents' den. Years later she studied with the Joffrey Ballet in New York, and with tap legend Henry LaTang and jazz dancer Daniel Tinazzi. She also studied tap and jazz at Steps in New York. Rachel...
Alfred Horace "Red" Burke
Jul 3, 2016
Alfred Horace "Red" Burke, 85, of Baileyton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2016. He resided in Fall Branch for most of his life. Red retired from Washington County School System and owned and operated the Fall Branch Hardware from 1986 - 2006. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch. Red...
Juanita P. Watson
Jul 2, 2016
Juanita P. Watson was born July 17, 1931, and died Saturday, July 2, 2016, at her home near Kingsport, Tennessee. She was one of the first members of Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church and enjoyed her home church, Mill Creek Baptist, while her health allowed. Juanita always looked forward to seeing family and friends and appreciated all those who called...
Betty Huffman
Jul 1, 2016
Betty Huffman, 82, of Kingsport, departed this life to the next on Friday, July 1, 2016, at her home.She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Kyle S. Huffman; parents, Orban and Beatrice Click; two sisters, Faye Lawson and Pat Huffman; and one brother, Bob Click.Betty is survived by one son, Bill Huffman and wife, Lisa; two...
Marie Cecilia Baker
Jun 29, 2016
Proverbs 31:28 - Her children arise up, and call her blessed... Kingsport - Marie Cecilia Baker, age 91, born August 24, 1924 in Baltimore, MD to Will and Annie Holland (both deceased), passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on June 29, 2016. Marie was preceded in death by husband, Tennessee State Senator Hayden B. Baker, and sisters Margaret...
Birgus William "B.W." King
Jun 28, 2016
Birgus William "B.W." King, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. King grew up in Persia, TN, where he was the oldest of nine children. At nearly 92, he had experienced life in ways that made his memory better than any history...
Clemith McNutt Eddins
Jun 28, 2016
On January 10, 1927, Clemith McNutt Eddins was born to Essie and Edgar McNutt, both long deceased. She died Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at her home in the Villas of Asbury Place. Born and raised in Durham, NC, she graduated from Durham High School in 1947. Upon graduation, she went to work for Harris Upham, local office of the New...
Doug Lee
Jun 26, 2016
Thomas Douglass Lee Jr., 51, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2016, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Kingsport and was raised in the Ross Campground community. Doug loved to sing, watch movies, karate, and football. He played on the practice squad for the Dallas Cowboys for a short time.He was preceded in death...
Patty White Hammonds Baines
Jun 25, 2016
Patty White Hammonds Baines, 82, Kingsport, TN, overcame her earthly bonds and was welcomed into Paradise by Jesus Christ, Our Lord, all the saints and by loved ones who went before her on Saturday, June 25, 2016. She was a daughter, sister, wife, and mother. Her request for no funeral is being honored. If you knew her, be of glad...
Mabel Robinson Ramey
Jun 23, 2016
Mabel Robinson Ramey, 84, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 23, 2016. She was a life-long resident of Kingsport. Mabel was an honest, caring and giving lady. She enjoyed cooking, and had a great personality and love for others. She attended the Church of Christ and was saved and baptized in April, 1977. She was preceded...
James C. (Jay, J.C.) Light
Jun 22, 2016
JAMES C. (JAY, J.C.) LIGHTFebruary 19, 1928 - June 22, 2016On June 22, 2016, James Light, the last of ten children born to Thomas Oliver and Ethel Littleton Light, went home to be with Jesus after a ten year battle with alzheimers.James served as an MP in the Army Air Force stationed in the Phillipines. He retired from Eastman Kodak...
Wanda Catherine Lane Castle
Jun 21, 2016
Wanda Catherine Lane Castle, 81, of Kingsport, lost her long courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Wanda was born on October 19, 1934 in Charlottesville, Virginia to the late Rhea Lane and Cora Haynes Lane. She was a member of Gravelly Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Arson...
Robert Wayne Taylor
Jun 20, 2016
Robert Wayne Taylor, 54, of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, after a brief illness. He was a 1980 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and spent his life working in the HVAC industry. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Ernest and Jane (Adams) Taylor; and both his maternal and paternal grandparents. Wayne is survived by...
Bernelle K. Johnson
Jun 17, 2016
Bernelle K. Johnson, 101, of Washington County, TN passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City, where she has resided for the last twelve years. Bernelle was born to Leland E. and Maryland Chase Mitchell in Washington County, TN. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church where she served as a former Sunday School...
Audley Lee (Al) Blessing
Jun 15, 2016
Audley Lee (Al) Blessing, 88, of Bristol, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born on December 10, 1927, in Kingsport, TN to John and Ethel Blessing. Al was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1948. He graduated from Clemson University with an engineering degree in 1953. Al retired...
Patricia "Pat" Osborne Wininger
Jun 15, 2016
Patricia (Pat) Osborne Wininger, Kingsport, passed away Wednesday evening, June 15, 2016.She was born in Wise County, VA, and resided in Kingsport since her childhood. Pat was owner and operator of Pitty Pat's Interior for more than 20 years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Benjamin Osborne, Sr. and Delphia Maddox Osborne, and seven brothers, Bruce, Walter Benjamin,...
Linda Jean Crawford Powers
Jun 14, 2016
Linda Jean Crawford Powers, 63, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord surrounded by her loving family Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at her home. This lady endured so much with an unwavering faith. She is a true Christian and an inspiration to so many. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Linda made a positive...
Billy Stuart "Poppy" Thorp
Jun 14, 2016
Billy Stuart "Poppy" Thorp, 60, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. Born and raised in Clinchport, VA, he lived in Kingsport most of his life. He worked for TDOT in the maintenance department and was a member of Tiptons Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. Billy loved the Lord and was thankful for all...
James Carroll McDavid
Jun 14, 2016
James Carroll McDavid, 91, of Kingsport, died Tuesday evening, June 14, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Carroll was born in Kingsport where he had resided for most of his life, a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett Class of '42, where he played in the band. He then attended University of Minnesota, where he received his B.S. degree. Carroll was an...
Charlotte Parker Chew
Jun 13, 2016
Charlotte Parker Chew, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, at Asbury Place, Baysmont. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother dedicating most of her life to the family. Charlotte raised her children well and led Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, made most of her and the daughter's clothes, helped after the birth of grandchildren, and did all that a...
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