Obituaries

Leland Anglea Davis

Leland Anglea Davis

Jan 30, 2016

Leland Anglea Davis, born December 11, 1922, died peacefully at his home on January 30, 2016 surrounded by family. Lee married Kingsport native, Marilyn Moore, known for her lifelong musical contributions as an accomplished pianist and teacher, 64 years ago. They raised four children, Melinda Davis, twins Laura Lee Davis and Nancy Hampson, and Vic Davis of Vic Davis Construction.He...

Wesley McCracken

Wesley McCracken

Jan 29, 2016

Wesley Duane McCracken, 50, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Wes was a certified mechanic.He was preceded in death by one son, Wesley Dylan McCracken; two grandsons, Gabriel Willis and Anthony Kaiser; and parents, Earl and Betty McCracken.Wesley is survived by his wife of 30 years, Reeca McCracken; one daughter, April Kaiser...

Margie Slemp Andes

Margie Slemp Andes

Jan 29, 2016

Margie Slemp Andes passed away Friday, January 29th, 2016 at her home after an extended illness. She was born May 27th, 1929 in Farraday, Kentucky. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, MO. Margie and Dr. G.D. Andes were married for 62 years. They moved to Kingsport in 1952. She was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. She was...

Scott Taylor Westmoreland

Scott Taylor Westmoreland

Jan 28, 2016

Scott Taylor Westmoreland, son of Dr. Dennis and Barbara Westmoreland, passed away in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 28, 2016. Scott was born in Bossier City, Louisiana on August 9, 1973. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1991 and The University of Tennessee in 1995.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents H.A. and Ruth Westmoreland and his...

William "Bill" S. Kirkhuff

William "Bill" S. Kirkhuff

Jan 28, 2016

William "Bill" S. Kirkhuff, 96, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born October 14, 1919 in Cherry Valley, PA, the son of the late Eugene and Bertha Kirkhuff and lived in Monroe Co, PA for 87 years before moving to Kingsport. Bill served in the Marine Corp during World War II and retired from Tobyhanna Army...

Dorothy Quillen Nunley

Dorothy Quillen Nunley

Jan 27, 2016

Dorothy Quillen Nunley, 82, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 27, 2016. She was a faithful member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church. Dorothy worked at the Desta Kup for 35 years.Dorothy was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Ruby Quillen; husband, Floyd...

Jean Ellis Bridwell

Jean Ellis Bridwell

Jan 27, 2016

Jean Ellis Bridwell, age 85, died January 27, 2016 after a brief illness. She was born to the late William Max Ellis and Anne Price Ellis on September 10, 1930 in Hawkins County, but lived most of her life in Kingsport. Jean was a master teacher who taught in Hawkins County, Sullivan County and Kingsport city schools until her retirement...

Dr. Keith H. Byrd

Dr. Keith H. Byrd

Jan 26, 2016

Dr. Keith H. Byrd, of Kingsport, TN, passed away January 26, 2016. He was a graduate of Berea College and the University of Louisville, where he completed a medical degree. He served two years as a captain in the Air Force. Dr. Byrd worked for many years as a physician in the Emergency Department at Holston Valley Medical Center in...

George F. Teague

George F. Teague

Jan 25, 2016

George F. Teague, 82, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. Born in Newport, TN, he had resided in Kingsport since 1973. George had retired from the U.S. Air Force with 23 years of service and was a Vietnam Veteran. After retiring from the Air Force George went to work at...

Callie Crawford

Callie Crawford

Jan 25, 2016

Callie Crawford, 86, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord and the love of her life, Rev. John Crawford, on Monday, January 25, 2016. She was a member of Walker's Fork Baptist Church. Callie was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. John Crawford; two sons, Dennis Paul Crawford and...

John C. Dayton

John C. Dayton

Jan 25, 2016

John C. Dayton, 75, of Kingsport, died Monday, January 25, 2016 after a brief battle with cancer. John's greatest joy was spending time with his family and keeping in touch with his many friends around the country. He was well known for his fine woodworking and furniture-making skills and also for his sharp wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed...

Emma V. Hale

Emma V. Hale

Jan 23, 2016

Emma V. Hale, 102, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born on April 24, 1913, Emma was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved and served her Lord and Savior. Emma retired from Rental Uniform Company due to her health. She attended Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kinnie Hale;...

Clarice Lillie Maddox

Clarice Lillie Maddox

Jan 21, 2016

Clarice Lillie Maddox of Kingsport passed away January 21, 2016, at her home. Clarice was a life-long member of Kendricks Creek United Methodist Church (KCUMC). She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Reba Fulkerson; infant daughter, Janet; sister, Jewell Johnson and late husband, Joe Yarbrough.Clarice is survived by her husband, John Maddox; three daughters, Tammy Moore, Debra...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Jan 21, 2016

Shirley R. Smith, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2016. She was born in Kingsport, where she had been a lifelong resident. Shirley graduated from Lynn View High School. She was a charter member of Christ Fellowship where she taught Sunday School for several years. She was preceded in death by her loving...

O. Jean Seal

O. Jean Seal

Jan 21, 2016

O. Jean Seal, 80, Kingsport passed away at her residence on Thursday, January 21, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Knoxville and grew up in Johnson City. She was the last surviving child of Creed Davis Seal and Ollie Elmer Seal.A graduate of University High, she received a BS and MS in Chemistry from East Tennessee State...

Robert Lee "Rob" Ward

Robert Lee "Rob" Ward

Jan 19, 2016

Robert Lee Ward, 76, Kingsport, was called home early Tuesday morning, January 19, 2016, following a brief illness. He was born in Kingsport, where he had lived his entire life. Rob served as a Sullivan County Constable for the 13th District for many years and retired from the Kingsport Housing Authority.He was preceded in death by his parents and 14...

Jerry Ray Neff

Jerry Ray Neff

Jan 18, 2016

Jerry Ray Neff, 62, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Carter's Valley Community and had worked for the City of Kingsport Public Works for 35 years. Jerry enjoyed playing cards and NASCAR. He loved his family and would give anybody the shirt off his back.He...

John Sumner

John Sumner

Jan 13, 2016

John Edward Sumner, 68, Elizabethton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Born in Kingsport on November 1, 1947, he was a son of the late JR and Sudie Cook Sumner. He spent many years living and working in the Washington DC area, Hagerstown, MD, and Johnson City before moving to Elizabethton 11 years ago....

Carolyn Mae Babb

Carolyn Mae Babb

Jan 13, 2016

"For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. It is better to be with the Lord."Carolyn Mae Babb, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 13, 2016. Born in Limestone, she was the daughter of the late Harry E....

James W. Hicks

James W. Hicks

Jan 11, 2016

James W. Hicks, 64, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2016 at Greystone Healthcare, following a period of declining health. Born in Yeager, West Virginia on May 7, 1951, a son of the late Claude Stepp and Hazel Bowen, he had resided in this area his entire life.He was a Veteran, having served in...

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