Obituaries

Mary Denton

Mary Denton

Jan 10, 2016

In God's perfect timing, Mary Louise Hauk Denton, 98, whose life was dedicated to our Lord Jesus Christ, her family and friends, died on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born September 7, 1917 in Sullivan County, TN to the late John A. and Barbara Barnes Hauk. She remained a proud citizen of Sullivan...

Georgia Little Oaks

Georgia Little Oaks

Jan 7, 2016

Georgia Little Oaks has gone on to be with the Lord on Jan 7, 2016 in Lynchburg, VA. Georgia was born April 5, 1929, in Kingsport, Tennessee where she lived most of her life.She was preceded in death by her father George Robert; mother Eva Little; brothers R. F., and Edwin (Happy) Little; sisters, Dorothy Hartsock, Juanita Fitzgerald, Kathleen Bailey,...

Thomas Wayne Bowery

Thomas Wayne Bowery

Jan 7, 2016

Thomas Wayne Bowery, 76, Blountville, TN , passed away early Thursday morning, January 7, 2016, at Life Care Center of Gray, TN. For 37 ½ years he was an employee of the State of Tennessee, Department of Human Services. He also pastored at Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Lebanon, VA for 7 ½ years.The family would like to thank Life...

Georgia Mae Salyer

Georgia Mae Salyer

Jan 7, 2016

Georgia Mae Salyer, 92, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at her home, with her family by her side. She was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. Mrs. Salyer was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing and gardening, and had also worked at TN Eastman in...

Betty Berry

Betty Berry

Jan 6, 2016

Betty Berry, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Born in Kingsport, she was the daughter of the late John Blane and Ethel Mitchell Davis.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Berry; daughter, Carolyn Neff; and 3 grandchildren.Betty is survived by her son, Karl Berry and...

Marilyn L. Parker

Marilyn L. Parker

Jan 5, 2016

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8Praise God there's peace after death.Marilyn L. Parker, 57, of Kingsport, went to her eternal home in Heaven on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Marilyn lived in Kingsport all her life. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1976 and went straight to work following high school. She worked for an insurance company for 2 ½ years and then for...

Harold Lewis

Harold Lewis

Jan 5, 2016

Harold Lewis, 76, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Squibb and Maude Lewis; and 2 brothers, Haynes and H.D. Lewis.Harold is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews,...

Elizabeth Alwilda "Robinette" Morlock

Elizabeth Alwilda "Robinette" Morlock

Jan 5, 2016

Elizabeth Alwilda "Robinette" Morlock, 77, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Hawkins County, TN, on July 24, 1938, a daughter of the late Jim and Betty Ann Robinette, she had resided in this area her entire life. She attended Ridgeview Baptist Church and retired...

Tracy Sumpter Cox

Tracy Sumpter Cox

Jan 5, 2016

Tracy Sumpter Cox, 48, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Tracy graduated from ETSU with a degree in Nursing. She was a loving mother, nanny, daughter, sister and friend to many.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Geneva and Beeler Mullins, and Keith and Liddie Bell Minton; and father, Charles Mullins.Tracy is survived...

Georgia Drain

Georgia Drain

Jan 4, 2016

Georgia Drain, 91, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2016 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch. Georgia was a member of Cornerstone Fellowship Church and had retired from Piccadilly Cafeteria in Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ott Drain; parents, Charlie and Artie Ward; step-daughter, Linda Ruth...

Leah C. Mather

Leah C. Mather

Jan 2, 2016

Leah C. Mather, 26, originally from Kingsport, is now at peace with God in heaven. Leah previously attended Pennsylvania College of Technology and loved, animals, gardening and cooking.She was preceded in death by her beloved Yorkie, Einstein.Leah is survived by her fiancé, Van Newberry; her daddy, Dr. J.D. Mather of Williamsport, PA; mama, Rhonda A. Mather of Long Boat Key,...

Sue Harrison

Sue Harrison

Jan 2, 2016

Sue Harrison, Elizabethton, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Harrison; parents, Bill and June Tate; and brother, Donnie Tate.Sue is survived by her three daughters,...

Powell Lee Hovis

Powell Lee Hovis

Dec 31, 2015

Powell Lee Hovis, 80, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Powell was a teacher and coach at Church Hill High School, TN, Riviera Beach High School, Howell Watkins Jr. High, John F. Leonard High School and retired from Palm Beach High School, FL. He graduated from ETSU where he played football. He was a member of the committee...

Kenneth "Skip" Lemons

Kenneth "Skip" Lemons

Dec 30, 2015

Kenneth J. "Skip" Lemons, 79, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Brookhaven Manor following a period of declining health.Born in Kingsport on October 6, 1936, a son of the late Jerome and Ruby Lemons, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1957.Skip was a member of Calvary...

Lyndall C. Bellamy

Lyndall C. Bellamy

Dec 30, 2015

Lyndall Bellamy, 88, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015. Born September 17, 1927 in Fordtown, TN to Grover C. and Bertie Mae Chase, she was the youngest of six siblings. She grew up in Kingsport and graduated from Holston High School in 1945. Lyndall was a lifelong member of Ross Campground Methodist Church and served as church...

Bobbie Ward

Bobbie Ward

Dec 29, 2015

Bobbie Ward, 89, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord, her son and husband, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Holston Manor. She was a life time member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ward; son, Kenny "Hoss" Ward; her parents; and 3 sisters.Bobbie is survived by her daughter,...

Gregory Lee Williams

Gregory Lee Williams

Dec 29, 2015

Gregory Lee Williams, 62, Kingsport, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at his home unexpectedly. Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, he was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1979-1987 during the Grenada invasion. Greg was currently employed with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was an avid sportsman...

Connie Mae Chandler

Connie Mae Chandler

Dec 28, 2015

Connie Mae Chandler, 68, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on, December, 28, 2015 at the Life Care Center of Gray. She was a loving wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and nana. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Clyde and Willie Nell Massengill. Connie is survived by her loving, devoted husband, Charles "Eddie" Chandler, of the...

Howard Lloyd Ketron

Howard Lloyd Ketron

Dec 26, 2015

Howard Lloyd Ketron, 85, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on December 26, 2015 at Indian Path Hospital after a brief illness. Howard was born in Scott County, Virginia on December 22, 1930 to Lloyd and Myrtle (Davidson) Ketron. He moved to Kingsport at an early age residing in the Bloomingdale community. Howard retired from AFG after 37 years of service...

Orlie M. (Junior) Chase

Orlie M. (Junior) Chase

Dec 26, 2015

'I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith.' 2 Timothy 4:7Orlie M. (Junior) Chase, 93, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on March 3, 1922, Orlie was a World War II veteran. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company in 1984 after 31 years of...

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