Obituaries
Newt Spence Jr
Sep 22, 2015
Herman "Newt" Newton Spence, Jr., 75, of Kingsport, passed September 22, 2015 at Asbury Place following an extended illness. Born in Atlanta, GA, he was the son of the late Herman Newton, Sr. and Doris Spence.Newt is survived by his children, Annette Spence of Knoxville, Herman Spence, III and wife, Jean of Dallas, GA, and Allen Spence and wife, Amy...
Lester Jennings
Sep 21, 2015
Lester Jennings, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015, at NHC Healthcare following a brief illness.Born in Scott County, VA, on May 27, 1924, a son of the late Samuel Asbury and Mattie Lee (Bray) Jennings, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from Rye Cove High School in 1942. Lester was a veteran...
Thomas McConnell Widener
Sep 20, 2015
Thomas McConnell Widener, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Holston Manor. Born in Mountain City, he was the son of the late Walter and Marjorie Thomas Widener. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Evelyn Widener, of the home; three sons, Tom Widener of Kingsport, Mark Widener and wife...
Geneva Wagner France
Sep 18, 2015
Geneva Wagner France, 95, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in Scott County, Virginia, she had lived in Kingsport since 1966 and was employed with Eastman Kodak in Kingsport for 43 and a half years. Geneva was a Methodist.She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva and Oscar Wagner; two sisters,...
Samuel Joseph Weatherly Jr
Sep 18, 2015
Samuel J. Weatherly, Jr entered eternal rest Friday, September 18, 2015. Sam was born on September 2, 1925 in Bristol, Virginia. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Sam was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tennessee. He also served in the U.S. Navy. Sam was an employee of Kingsport Press for more than 20...
David L. Harris
Sep 17, 2015
David L. Harris, 76, departed this life on September 17, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in the care of Hospice. David was born in Richlands, VA on October 21, 1938 and moved to Bristol, TN at the age of 5 when his father opened his otolaryngology practice. He graduated from Bristol TN High School in 1956 and joined...
Brenda Jean Mendenhall
Sep 17, 2015
Brenda Jean Mendenhall, 56, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, September 17, 2015 at her home after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport where she had resided all of her life, Brenda was a homemaker, beloved mother and friend.She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Myrtle Mendenhall, and brothers, James Robert Mendenhall and Donald Ray Mendenhall.Brenda is survived...
Linda Barnes Miller
Sep 17, 2015
Linda Barnes Miller, 70, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 17, 2015, at Indian Path Medical Center following a lengthy illness.She was born in Fall Branch and was a lifelong resident. She attended Fall Branch school and was a member of Logan's Chapel United Methodist Church.Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and...
Sylvia Marie Scism
Sep 16, 2015
Sylvia Marie Scism, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 with her family by her side. She was born March 6, 1946 in Blountville, TN. Sylvia graduated from Holston High School, later attended Northeast State and was a bookkeeper for Radio Electric Supply for 27 years. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist...
Joseph William Riley Jr
Sep 16, 2015
Joseph William (Bill) Riley, Jr., 96, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2015.Bill retired from Eastman Kodak in 1981. He was a WWII veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katharyn Riley; son, Joseph Riley III; and his parents, Joseph William Riley, Sr., and Betty Riley.There will be no memorial...
Eunice Jones
Sep 16, 2015
Eunice Jones, 81, of Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Eunice will be remembered for her cooking, especially her homemade rolls and peanut butter balls. To her, home was the most important place to be....
Benito D. "Toby" Odom
Sep 13, 2015
Benito D. Odom, 78, Mt. Carmel, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Toby served in the U.S. Army and was a barber for over 50 years. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist church. Toby was a very loving and caring father and grandfather and a friend to all.He was preceded in death...
Dorothy Billheimer Scism
Sep 13, 2015
Dorothy Billheimer Scism, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Sunday morning, September 13, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Jonesborough, TN, she had resided in Mt. Carmel for 10 years prior to moving to Kingsport in 1942. Mrs. Scism was a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren. She enjoyed quilting,...
Terri Dubberly
Sep 12, 2015
Teresa J. "Terri" Dubberly, 57, of Kingsport, entered eternal rest unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at her residence. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 27, 1957, a daughter of the late Russell C. and Jean B. Dubberly, she had resided in this area since 1963.Terri graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1975 and attended Tennessee Tech. She was a...
Charlene Bobbie Hunt
Sep 12, 2015
Charlene Bobbie Hunt passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at her home. She was born on February 27, 1922 in Duffield, Virginia, the daughter of Charlie and Cora Peterson. Bobbie came to Kingsport at an early age. She worked at Eastman Chemical Company in the 1950's. Bobbie attended Kingsport Community Church and enjoyed spending time with her family.In addition...
Cleo Irene "Betty" Shoemaker
Sep 11, 2015
Cleo Irene (Betty) Shoemaker, born on June 2, 1927 in Drill, Virginia, 88, passed away on September 11, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Living Colonial Heights after a lengthy illness. She retired from Kingsport Press (Arcadia Graphics) and spent her time gardening and tending to her beautiful roses. She enjoyed many travels with her husband and friends. Betty was devoted to...
Gale Benton Sr
Sep 10, 2015
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."2 Tim. 4:7Gale Benton, Sr., 65, Rogersville, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Hawkins County, TN, on July 14, 1950, a son of the late Frank and Margaret Benton, he had resided in...
Gordon Blessing
Sep 9, 2015
Gordon Blessing, 84, of Kingsport, died Wednesday night (September 9, 2015) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport where he resided all of his life, Gordon served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired in 1992 from the State of Tennessee where he worked as an auditor for over 25 years....
Dolores A. White
Sep 9, 2015
Dolores A. White, 78, Surgoinsville, TN passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her home. She worked for North Electric for 14 years and as a 911 dispatcher for Sullivan County for 10 years, retiring in 1997.She was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis and Evelyn Barr.Dolores is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, James D. White;...
Genese Dykes Wilkerson
Sep 8, 2015
Genese Dykes Wilkerson of the Lone Star Community passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Hawkins County, the daughter of the late Glade and Norma Harbour Dykes, but spent most of her life in Sullivan County. Mrs. Wilkerson was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her...
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