Obituaries
Alan Craig "Bean" Bailey
Nov 23, 2015
Alan Craig "Bean" Bailey, 55, Kingsport, died Monday, November 23, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport, TN on November 29, 1959. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, and went on to become first pressman at several local printing companies.He was known to his friends, family, and classmates, as an entertainer and storyteller -- good-natured,...
Ivo Padgett
Nov 23, 2015
Ivo Padgett, 91, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully November 23, 2015 at Wilcox Hall, Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Ivo was born in Persia, Tennessee on August 25, 1924 as the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Everhart [nee Ada Hagood]. During her youth she attended a number of schools in Tennessee and North Carolina. Her...
H. Julian Brooks
Nov 22, 2015
H. Julian Brooks, 86, Rock Springs Community, died early Sunday morning, November 22, 2015, at his home. A lifelong resident of the Rock Springs Community, he was a veteran of the Korean War.Julian was well known as owner and operator of Tire Town on West Center Street for many years. He also operated several other businesses in the Kingsport area....
Jane R. McCown
Nov 21, 2015
Jane R. McCown, 84, of Kingsport died Saturday, November 21, 2015, at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in South Carolina she lived in West Memphis, Arkansas, Jonesborough, Tennessee, and Colorado for two years before returning to Johnson City and was a resident of Kingsport for the last 59 years. She was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. She served...
John Wallace Larkin
Nov 21, 2015
John Wallace Larkin, 94, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015.Wallace was a native of Kingsport and was born on March 13, 1921. He worked for 40 years as a certified welder in the maintenance department at Tennessee Eastman Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Morrell Larkin, twin brothers, Ray and Raymond Larkin who...
Dexal Laster Greer
Nov 21, 2015
Dexal Laster Greer left her earthly home November 21, 2015, to join her Savior Jesus Christ and loved ones including her husband of 63 years, Dallas Eugene Greer; daughter, Andrea Erwin; parents, Hal and Callie Laster; sister, Bernice Epps; and brother, Leonard Laster. She was born in Stickleyville, VA, on November 10, 1927. She moved to Kingsport shortly after graduation...
Eulala Stidham Rogers Arnold
Nov 20, 2015
Eulala Stidham Rogers Arnold, 81, of Kingsport, a bright and beautiful star has gone out and will never be forgotten.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Garland Henry Rogers; son, Garland Wayne Rogers; and husband, Millard Clayton Arnold. Eulala is survived by her daughter, Sandi D'Costa; granddaughters, Lisa Collins, Jessica Cooke, and Breanna Rogers; grandsons, Travis Rogers, Wesley...
Maxie Jean Snader
Nov 19, 2015
Maxie Jean Snader, 80, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, November 19, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. She is survived by her beloved son and best friend, Jack Snader of Jonesborough.Funeral services will be private.
Millicent "Millie" Dair Stone Wilson
Nov 19, 2015
KINGSPORT - Millicent "Millie" Dair Stone Wilson, 78, died on Thursday, November 19, 2015, after complications from several years of chronic health problems. A native of Chattanooga, Millie was born in Knoxville on March 21, 1937. She and Tom met in Knoxville and were married in Chattanooga in 1961. They moved to Kingsport in 1963 when Tom began his law...
Marie Epperson Brooks
Nov 19, 2015
Marie Epperson Brooks, 82, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Thursday morning November 19, 2015, at her home following a lengthy illness. Born in Scott County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Blanche Epperson. She was also a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.In addition to her parents, Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alvin...
Gunther H. Doerfert
Nov 17, 2015
Gunther H. Doerfert, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2015, surrounded by his family. Mr. Doerfert, a cum laude graduate of Heidelburg University, retired from Eastman Kodak after 39 years of service. He later directed the Safe Driving Program for AARP in the Southeast for 14 years, consulted with the Executive Service Corps, including a 4 month tour...
Melissa Lynne Burke
Nov 17, 2015
Melissa Lynne Burke, 57, died unexpectedly on November 17, 2015. She was born on February 4, 1958 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Barbara Burke; her sister, Jerri Burke Bearden; her grandparents, Charlie and Eva Deming, and Clyde and Myrtle Burke; and her dearest friend and companion, Janet Ambrose.Survivors include her...
Howard Leroy Arnold
Nov 17, 2015
Howard Leroy Arnold, 88, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning (11-17-15) after an extended illness, surrounded by family. Roy was born on May 19, 1927 in Sullivan County, to Hugh and Elva Arnold. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945-1951, during both WWII and the Korean War. He served on the USS Hornet CV-12 aircraft carrier,...
John "Mark" Walker
Nov 16, 2015
John "Mark" Walker, 60, Fall Branch, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015, at Greystone Healthcare Center. Mark was born in Johnson City and had graduated from Hixson High School, Chattanooga.He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Walker, Sr., and Viola Walker; two brothers, Paul Walker, Jr., and Monte Walker.Mark is survived by one sister, JoAnne Blevins; two...
Emogene Marie Marsh
Nov 15, 2015
Kingsport - Emogene Marsh, 93, was called home to be with our Lord on Sunday (November 15, 2015) at 12:50 a.m. She was born and raised in the Alley Valley section of Scott County, VA but spent her adult life in the Ross Camp Ground Community of Hawkins County near the North Fork of the Holston River. After school, she...
Connie Donita Lucas
Nov 13, 2015
Connie Lucas, 54, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Greeneville, Tennessee and had resided in Kingsport for several years. Connie was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed drawing and crafts.She was preceded in death by her brother, Billy Lucas.Connie is survived by her daughter, Donita...
Peggy Lee Ramey
Nov 13, 2015
Peggy Lee Ramey, 75, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home to meet her husband, Clyde. Born in Blountville, she was the daughter of the late William and Beulah Sampson Bethany. Peggy did various things in life, but her most important roles were being a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She was an avid reader, and when health allowed, she...
Leonard "Len" Spadafino
Nov 11, 2015
Leonard "Len" Spadafino, 84, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born in Jersey City, NJ on October 25, 1931, a son of the late Vito and Arsola Manicone Spadafino, he had resided in this area since the early 1960's.Len graduated from Snyder High...
Darrell Sherfey
Nov 11, 2015
Darrell Sherfey, 42, of Kingsport, gave up the ghost on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. He was an avid softball player and a fan of the Atlanta Braves. Darrell was a TN Vol and Peyton Manning fan. Darrell will always be remembered for his vast remarks of witty sarcasm.He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Carolyn Sherfey.Darrell is...
Robert E. "Bob" Howard
Nov 10, 2015
Robert E. "Bob" Howard, 81, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Holston Manor. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church. Bob was an avid farmer, loving husband and devoted father. He loved wrestling and was a huge fan of the sport.He was preceded...
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