Obituaries
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...
Roy Johnson
Jun 13, 2016
Roy Johnson, 85, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016, at his home following an extended illness. Born in Blowing Rock, N.C., he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He worked at Giant and Food Lion Markets for 37 years. Roy was a true Christian and lived by his faith every day.He was preceded in death...
Mary Sue Castle
Jun 12, 2016
Mary Sue Castle, 61, of Church Hill passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday, June 12, 2016 at her residence following a period of declining health.Born in Sullivan County, TN on May 18, 1955, a daughter of the late Luther and Lois Wright Castle, she has resided in this area all of her life.She was a homemaker and child care...
Beverly R. Ramey
Jun 11, 2016
Beverly R. Sensabaugh Ramey, 73, of Kingsport, surrounded by her family, our precious mother closed her baby blue eyes, met with her angel, picked up her wings, and took her heavenly flight to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 11, 2016. She had such a big heart filled with love for her Lord and her family. Having worked in several...
Robert Joe Sterling, Sr
Jun 11, 2016
Robert Joe Sterling Sr. was lifted up to his heavenly home as on wings of eagles (Isaiah 40:31) in the presence of his loving children on Sunday, June 11, 2016. He was born on March 25, 1943, in McAlister, Oklahoma, to Clyde and Harriett Sterling. Robert was a long-time member of Indian Springs Baptist Church. He loved and served this...
Julia Anne Stanton Bales
Jun 10, 2016
Julia Anne Stanton Bales, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, left this life on Friday, June 10, 2016.Everyone who knew her will long remember Julie as a kind, caring, well-beloved, and capable woman of shining character and integrity. She had a warm laugh that expressed her joys and a sensitive soul for those in need of support.Julie was born in 1922...
William "Will" McClure
Jun 10, 2016
William "Will" McClure, of Kingsport, passed away doing what he loved, in a farming accident on Friday, June 10, 2016. He retired from the Sullivan County Highway Department following 15 years of service. Will attended Gospel Mission Church. He loved his farming and especially loved his family. Will's special joys in life were his two precious grandsons, Connor and Carson.He...
Clayborne (Clabe) William Swanay
Jun 9, 2016
Clabe W. Swanay, 79, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 10:15 p.m. at Elmcroft of Kingsport. Clabe was born October 5, 1936, the son of the late John F. and Pauline A. Swanay. Clabe retired after 40 years with the Kingsport Press, Arcata Graphics, and Quebecor World Book Manufacturing in the Engineering Department as a draftsman, and Sherwood...
James Ellis
Jun 9, 2016
James Earl Ellis (Jim), age 86, of Kingsport, TN went to heaven Thursday, June 9, with his wife, children, and all his grandchildren at his bedside. He attended Emory & Henry College, and served in the Marine Corps during the Korean conflict. He worked at Abernathy-Thomas Engineering Company his entire professional life, from 1951 to present. Jim was a member...
Bill B. Calhoun
Jun 8, 2016
Bill Calhoun, 94, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at The Wexford House following a period of declining health.Born in Hawkins County, TN, a son of the late G. W. and Pearl Crawford Calhoun, he has resided in Sullivan Gardens since 1955. Bill was an employee of Eastman Kodak, where he worked in the Research Department, retiring in...
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