Obituaries
Judith Roach
Dec 25, 2015
Judith K. Roach, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Gary, Indiana and grew up in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and Paducah, Kentucky. Her parents, Lyle and Edna (Whitehurst) Roach, spent their final years in Kingsport. Judith graduated from Paducah Junior College and received a B.S. degree from...
Joann Fraysier
Dec 25, 2015
Joann Smith Fraysier, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 25, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Scott County, Virginia and had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Joann was a proud and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and homemaker. Mrs. Fraysier enjoyed shopping. She was...
Elizabeth Abernathy Findley
Dec 24, 2015
Elizabeth Abernathy Findley, 91, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. She volunteered for the Holston Valley Medical Center Auxiliary and Netherland Inn for many years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Don A. Findley.Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Jane Findley Dever (Paul); son, David W. Findley; granddaughter, Laura Dever Howard (Jonathan); two brothers; and...
Jason Lee Wilson
Dec 24, 2015
Jason Lee Wilson, 47, went to be with his heavenly Father on December 24, 2015 at his home, following a long illness. Jason was a very loving, devoted father and husband, and a sweet wonderful person and friend to all who loved him. He was a member of Gardener's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church and was strong in his faith. Jason...
Jimmy Lee Roberson
Dec 23, 2015
Jimmy Lee Roberson, born April 3, 1955 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Dora Mae Roberson; 2 grandsons, Dallas Michael Cradic and Jimmy Dwayne Cradic; and 2 brothers, Preston and Bobby Roberson.Jimmy is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Roberson; 2 daughters, Kathy Cradic,...
Nelson R. Barger
Dec 22, 2015
Nelson R. Barger, 82, of Indian Springs, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at his home.A native of Indian Springs, he was the son of the late Richard Barger and Ruth Barger Harr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Nelson worked in the accounting department of Holston Defense and retired after 28 years...
Robert "Bobby" Earl Brumley
Dec 20, 2015
Robert "Bobby" Earl Brumley, 75, of Fall Branch, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Brookhaven Manor following an extended illness. Bobby was born in Fall Branch, Tennessee and resided there his entire life. He was a loving father and grandfather, an avid Dale Earnhardt Jr. fan, a wonderful gardener and could repair most anything. He worked as a...
Elizabeth Hall Grindstaff
Dec 19, 2015
Elizabeth Hall Grindstaff, 86, of Johnson City, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015. She was a considerate and loving person to all. Elizabeth was a surgical nurse for Dr. Long, Dr. Morgan, and Dr. Rannick that operated out of The Johnson City Memorial Hospital and Medical Center. She also enjoyed working outdoors, especially with her...
Jim Wade
Dec 17, 2015
James A. "Jim" Wade, 84, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at his home. Born in Appalachia, VA, on September 25, 1931, a son of the late J. Alton and Analene Millard Wade, he has resided in this area his entire life. Jim retired as owner and operator of Center Auto Machine...
Sue F. Lott
Dec 17, 2015
Sue F. Lott, 68, of Kingsport, died peacefully at home Thursday, December 17, 2015, surrounded by her family and friends. Sue retired from Eastman Credit Union. She was a member and treasurer of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. Sue was a loving wife, mother, nana, sister and friend to many.She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Willie...
Vickie C. Holden
Dec 17, 2015
Vickie C. Holden, 66, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at her home. She was a life-long resident of Kingsport, and had graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and Tusculum College. Vickie had retired from TN Eastman following 30+ years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, B.P. and Frances Carter.Vickie...
Charles (Charlie) A. Sipe
Dec 16, 2015
Charles (Charlie) A. Sipe, Jr. died peacefully on December 16, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was born on November 22, 1922 in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Charlie graduated from Bedford High School in Bedford, Pennsylvania in 1940 and received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in 1947. He worked for Alabama...
Vernon E. Drake
Dec 15, 2015
Vernon E. Drake, 80, of Bristol, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family following an extended illness on December 15, 2015. Born in Rome, New York, he was the son of the late Eugene and Eunice Freeman Drake. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict and retired from Sperry Univac (UNISYS) after 31 years of...
Gerald J. Vaughn
Dec 14, 2015
Gerald J. Vaughn, 78, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2015. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many and will be greatly missed.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Cosby Vaughn; brothers and sisters, Curt, Ray, Bessie, Lowanda, Bobby, Paul and Resser; and grandson, Bobby...
Ina Geneva Kerns
Dec 14, 2015
Ina G. Kerns, 90, of Kingsport, passed away early Monday morning on December 14, 2015 after a period of declining health. A native of Scott County, VA, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a faithful member of Cedar View Independent Methodist Church and enjoyed her Sunday School class and all of her dear church friends....
Alice Ann Staten Booher
Dec 14, 2015
Alice Staten Booher, 82, of Fall Branch, passed away on Monday evening, December 14, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Greene County, TN. Mrs. Booher had retired from Magnavox Corporation with 42+ years of service. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Baileyton and is survived by a very loving and caring church family.She was preceded...
Thomas McBride
Dec 13, 2015
Thomas McBride, 77, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning December 13, 2015 surrounded by family. Tom was the loving son of Don and Frances "Goggie" McBride. He lived a wonderful and full life. Tom was an animal lover and had many unique pets during his life. He was a man of faith and a...
Whitney Arnold Faidley
Dec 12, 2015
Whitney Arnold Faidley, 29, Blountville, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015. She was a 2004 honors graduate from Sullivan Central High School and attended ETSU and Northeast State. Whitney was a bright, ambitious, artistic, free-spirited, joy to be around.She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Nile and Mary Dettor, and Edith Arnold.Whitney is survived by her son, Lucas...
Steven Ward
Dec 12, 2015
Steven Fred Ward, 55, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2015.He worked for SBK animal shelter. He was a very talented guitar player and loved to pick and make music. He loved horses and loved to ride.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Fred Ward.Steve is survived by his son, Steve...
Tammy Lynn Necessary Barnett
Dec 12, 2015
Tammy Lynn Necessary Barnett, 48, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 12, 2015. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Tammy loved people, socializing, and taking trips with the family.She was preceded in death by her step-father, J.B. White; and step-mother, Laureen Necessary.Tammy is survived by her ex-husband, Charles Barnett; daughter, Kenya...
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