Obituaries
Marvin Ray Ferguson
Jul 19, 2016
Marvin Ray Ferguson - March 3, 1960 - July 19, 2016On the afternoon of July 19th Marvin passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Holston Valley Medical Center due to complications from a motorcycle accident. Marvin was a resident of Church Hill with his wife Cindy of 37 years. He was an electrician and foreman at Kingsport Armature and...
Ruby R. Cody
Jul 18, 2016
Ruby Rowland Cody, 84, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Monday, July 18, 2016, after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, where she had resided all of her life, Ruby was an inspiration to many people. She was very active at Kingsley United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, H. Bruce Cody; parents, Lawrence and...
Arlene Kaye Gollie
Jul 17, 2016
Arlene Kaye Gollie, 62, formerly of Coeburn, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2016. She graduated from Coeburn High School in 1971 and Berea College in 1975. Arlene retired from the federal government after thirty years and returned home to be with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and...
Betty L. Jessee
Jul 16, 2016
Betty Lois Jessee, 86, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord and the love of her life, David W. Jessee and daughter, Janeen Jessee Gragg, early Saturday morning (July 16, 2016) at the Wexford House.She was born in Wise County, Virginia and had lived in Kingsport since 1952. Betty was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church and formerly...
Rita Allen
Jul 12, 2016
Rita Allen, 72, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Rita Oletha Irons Allen was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi on March 8, 1944 and lived the last 41 years in Kingsport, TN, near her beautiful mountains of Tennessee. She lived for her loving family. She was preceded in...
Barbara L. Pryor
Jul 11, 2016
Barbara L. Pryor, 79, of Kingsport, died Monday evening, July 11, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after cardiac arrest. Born in Columbia, SC, she had resided in Kingsport since 1962. Barbara had been a member of First Baptist Church since 1962 where she taught pre-school for many years. She was a member of the hand bell choir and...
Carl E. Snapp
Jul 11, 2016
Carl E. Snapp, 87, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016, peacefully at home after an extended illness. A native of Church Hill, Carl lived in Kingsport most of his life. He graduated from Church Hill High School in 1946, where he was very active in extracurricular activities and sports. He attended Carson Newman College his freshman year, transferring to East...
Viola H. Adams
Jul 10, 2016
Viola H. Adams, 79, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 10, 2016, with her family by her side. She was a member of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ for over 60 years. They have visited, in recent years, several Apostolic Churches. Viola retired from Eastman Chemical Company.She was preceded in death by...
William C. "Bill" Price
Jul 9, 2016
William C. "Bill" Price, 87, of Kingsport, joined his wife Betty Ann in heaven on Saturday, July 9, 2016 . Born June 25, 1929 in Johnson City, he attended Science Hill High School. Bill worked as an insurance adjuster for Gay & Taylor Insurance Co. for over 40 years. He was an active member of First Broad Street United Methodist...
Barbara Jean Murray
Jul 6, 2016
Barbara Jean Murray, 81, of Kingsport passed away on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area all her life. Barbara never met a stranger. She was a wonderful mother who made a great pot of soup beans.She was preceded in death by her parents, Dee and Ruby Dykes; her brother, Claude Dykes; her grandson, Jason...
Minnie Calhoun
Jul 6, 2016
Minnie Calhoun, 72, passed away with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, July 6, 2016. She was a mother first of all, but she loved being a granny. Minnie brought joy to everyone that she knew. She was a member of Way of Life Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ruby Hall; husband,...
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...
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