Obituaries
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...
Mary Carolyn Hite
Nov 10, 2015
Mary Carolyn Hite, 71, Limestone, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Life Care Center of Gray. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of Cherry Hill Freewill Baptist Church. She loved her Lord and her church. Carolyn had taught the children's Sunday School class and was song leader. She had retired from Johnson City...
Lindsey Hunt Snapp
Nov 10, 2015
Lindsey Hunt Snapp, 66, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was born on August 20, 1949 in Knoxville, TN. Lindsey was an insurance salesman in Tennessee for many years. He enjoyed shooting pool and playing basketball. Lindsey loved children and taught youth ministry at his church. He was a devout Christian and loved spreading the word...
Terry Clem
Nov 9, 2015
Frances "Terry" Teresa Clem, 67, of Kingsport, fought a very long and hard fight, won and passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 9, 2015. Born in Redding, CA, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Frances Rogers. She loved the outdoors including running, swimming, playing and especially fishing when health allowed. Terry...
Patricia "Patsy" Lambert Carrick
Nov 7, 2015
Patricia Lambert "Patsy" Carrick, 79, of Kingsport, died Saturday, November 7, 2015 unexpectedly at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born in Hickory, North Carolina, and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee. Patsy was a graduate of Knox Central High School, and a 1958 graduate of East Tennessee State University. She retired from Sullivan County School System...
Blake C. Bullis
Nov 5, 2015
Blake C. Bullis, 23, of Asheville, North Carolina formerly of Kingsport, died Thursday evening after complications with muscular dystrophy duchenne. Blake had graduated in 2011 from Sullivan Central High School as a scholastic honor student. He was a member of Indian Springs Christian Church. Blake always had a smile on his face even though he had many physical challenges. He...
Marcia W. Hale
Nov 4, 2015
Marcia W. Hale of Kingsport, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Born in Knoxville in 1936, she raised her family in Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert L. "Skip" Hale.Marcia is survived by 3 daughters, Carol Jernigan and husband, Jeff of Jonesborough, Mary Kublawi of Gray, and Annie Hale and...
Frances Horne Litz
Nov 4, 2015
Frances Horne Litz, 84, of Blountville, TN, went to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, November 4, 2015, after a lengthy illness. She was a former member of Centenary United Methodist Church and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She retired from Walmart in Colonial Heights. Frances was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.She was...
Kermit Morelock
Nov 2, 2015
Kermit Morelock, 81, Beech Creek Community, was called home Monday afternoon, November 2, 2015. Kermit was born in Beech Creek where he had lived for most of his life. Kermit was a retired employee of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home where he worked for more than 50 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Kermit loved people and loved to trade.He was...
Edmond Lynn Alley M.D.
Nov 2, 2015
Edmond Lynn Alley, M.D., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on November 2, 2015 at the age of 86. He was the youngest of four children, born at home in Church Hill, TN, to Jesse Clyde Alley and Grace Wallace Alley.Ed graduated from Church Hill High School in 1947 and completed his pre-medical studies at Emory...
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