Obituaries

Gary David Pierce

Gary David Pierce

Oct 9, 2015

Gary David Pierce, 68, Chuckey, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015.Gary was born on May 30, 1947, and was a resident of Jearoldstown Community. He retired from Eastman after over 30 years of service. He attended Jearoldstown United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his wife, Vicki Pierce; parents, George and Mavis Pierce; brother, Freddie Pierce; sister, Donna...

Martha Michalik

Martha Michalik

Oct 7, 2015

Martha Besmark Michalik, 91, of Church Hill, TN, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. She was born in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania where she resided until 1998. She was the wife of the late Edmund Richard Michalik and is survived by one son, Dr. Richard E. (Susan) Michalik, three grandchildren, Jana, Nathan and Rachel Michalik of Church Hill, and several dear...

William "Clyde" Ramey

William "Clyde" Ramey

Oct 7, 2015

William "Clyde" Ramey, 79 of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Clyde retired from Mason Dixon Truck Lines and was a great handyman. He was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. Clyde served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.He was preceded in death by his parents, William Howard Ramey and Mable Grace Ramey....

Pharabie "Jane" Hurd Ingram

Pharabie "Jane" Hurd Ingram

Oct 6, 2015

Pharabie "Jane" Hurd Ingram, 95, entered heaven's gates into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her immediate family. Her greatest joy was lovingly serving her family, growing and preparing wonderful meals and crafting beautiful garments for her children and grandchildren.Jane was a faithful member of Oak Grove...

Doug Nickels

Doug Nickels

Oct 6, 2015

E. Douglas "Doug" Nickels, 81, Kingsport, TN passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at The Villages at Allandale (Yesterday's Place). Born in Russell County, VA on January 17, 1934, Doug was the second of four children and the oldest son of Alta Mae King Nickels and Frances Marion Nickels. He moved to the Bloomingdale Community in 1962 and had...

Mary Lou Winn Cason

Mary Lou Winn Cason

Oct 5, 2015

Mary Lou Winn Cason, 88, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 5, 2015. Born in Muskogee, OK, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Uda Louise Winn. Mary Lou was a homemaker and an excellent southern cook. She loved dogs and had been an avid bridge player for many years. Mary Lou...

Dolphine Penley Lyon

Dolphine Penley Lyon

Oct 3, 2015

Dolphine Penley Lyon, 92, went to be with the Lord Saturday, October 3, 2015 following an extended illness at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was a member of Morrison City Christian Church. Dolphine's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren meant the world to her. She will be greatly missed.She was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Elva Morrell Grills

Elva Morrell Grills

Oct 3, 2015

Elva Morrell Grills, 99, Kingsport, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Robinette Valley, VA on May 15, 1916, a daughter of the late Tom and Sallie Head Morrell, she had resided in this area most of her life. She was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, serving on...

Robert Nathan Steadman

Robert Nathan Steadman

Oct 2, 2015

Bob Steadman, born in 1930, Sullivan Gardens Community, passed away peacefully at his home unexpectedly on Friday, October 2, 2015. He was born on the family farm and had resided in Sullivan Gardens his entire life. Bob was a retired business man and actively farmed until his death. He was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist church. He was...

Ray H. Carter

Ray H. Carter

Oct 1, 2015

Ray H. Carter, 83, of West Carters Valley, Church Hill, passed away surrounded by his family, Thursday, October 1, 2015. Born in Scott County, VA, he was the son of the late Ewell Wesley and Martha Littrell Carter. Ray served in the US Navy as a Jet Mechanic for over 20 years. He truly loved his work as a volunteer...

Myrl Faulk

Myrl Faulk

Oct 1, 2015

Myrl Faulk, 96, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015, after a long illness, and is with her beloved husband, Earl. Myrl lived her entire life in the Bloomingdale Community. She was an active member of Kingsley United Methodist Church for more than 60 years. Myrl loved camping and fishing with Earl for many years after his retirement.She was...

Carl Nathaniel Marcum

Carl Nathaniel Marcum

Oct 1, 2015

Carl Nathaniel Marcum was born 1938 in Kingsport, TN and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He was Valedictorian of his high school class at Lynn View high school, played on the High School Basketball team and continued to play basketball for the Ruritan club in to his 30's. While studying undergraduate work for Pharmacy school at ETSU, Carl was...

S. Luther Stapleton

S. Luther Stapleton

Sep 29, 2015

Samuel Luther Stapleton, 94, died September 29, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He had been a resident of Baysmont for the past seven years. Luther was born in Knoxville, was educated in the city schools, graduated from the University of Tennessee and received an MBA from Harvard Graduate School of Business in 1943.He served three years in the...

Leola L. Dawson

Leola L. Dawson

Sep 27, 2015

Leola L. Dawson, age 95, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2015, at Wexford House after an extended illness. She was born in 1919 and spent her early life in Bluefield, West Virginia, until moving to Kingsport in 1947. Leola was an honor graduate of Beaver High School.She enjoyed making crafts and clothing and was a skilled seamstress....

Glenda Freeman

Glenda Freeman

Sep 26, 2015

Glenda Freeman, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday September 26, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Chaffee, Missouri, she had resided in Kingsport for the past 39 years. She had been a volunteer at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center for 37 years. Glenda was a member of the First Baptist Church, Kingsport.She is...

Frank Herbert de Nobriga

Frank Herbert de Nobriga

Sep 26, 2015

Colonel Frank de Nobriga, USMCR of Kingsport Tennessee, 88, died on September 26, 2015 at the James H. Quillen Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN, following a long illness. Colonel de Nobriga was born September 8, 1927 in Decatur, Georgia, the only son of John Francis and Alice de Nobriga. Losing his father at an early age instilled in him a...

Patsy Wrenn Clapp

Patsy Wrenn Clapp

Sep 25, 2015

Patsy Wrenn Clapp, 89, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. A native of Charlotte, NC, she had resided in Kingsport since 1948. Patsy was a graduate of Elon College and Watts Hospital School of Technology, and worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday...

Jimmy Lynn Ball

Jimmy Lynn Ball

Sep 24, 2015

Jimmy Lynn Ball, 54, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his residence. Born in California on February 25, 1961, a son of the late Allen Merle and Sylvia Ball, he resided in this area most of his life. Jimmy was of the Baptist faith and attended Glenwood Community Baptist....

Thelma "Granny" Willis

Thelma "Granny" Willis

Sep 22, 2015

Thelma "Granny" Willis, 82, Telford, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Granny was an excellent caregiver.She was preceded in death by her husband, Max Willis; one daughter, Betty "Tootsie" Silvers; parents, Johnny and Irene Thornburg; and two brothers, James and...

Robert Richie Kilgore

Robert Richie Kilgore

Sep 22, 2015

Robert Richie Kilgore, 55, Ft. Lauderdale, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 22, 2015.He enjoyed his family and NASCAR. He was a tradesman specializing in carpentry and painting.Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Bonnie Christian Kilgore; sister, Robin Kilgore; brother, Ray Kilgore; and nephew, Austin Brandon.He is survived by his fiancée, Susan Smith; daughter, Brittany Kilgore; son,...

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