Obituaries
Leatrice Austin Prescott
Mar 22, 2015
Leatrice Austin Prescott, 81, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Born May 4, 1933 in Jenkin Jones, WV, she was the daughter of Ford and Bessie Austin. Leatrice lived in Jewell Ridge, VA, Ft. Pierce, FL and Palm Bay, FL before moving to Kingsport with her family in 1968. Leatrice was a teacher for 41 years, 27 of those years...
Fred M. Weston Jr
Mar 22, 2015
Fred M. Weston, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday evening, March 22, 2015, following a very brief illness. He was born in Sneedville, TN and had lived in Kingsport for over 70 years. Fred retired from the Mead Corporation with 46 years of service having worked in the Maintenance Department. Fred was a member of...
Randall Gragg
Mar 21, 2015
Randall J.D. Gragg, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 21, 2015.He was a National Guardsman for 14 years and a painter for over 25 years. He was a loving father and friend to all and who never met a stranger.Randall was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Gragg; son, Steve Hughes and niece, Robin...
Margaret Mull
Mar 21, 2015
Margaret E. Mull, 80, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, March 21, 2015 and won her battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilmer Carlton Mull, Jr.; parents: Clara and Jess McDavid; brother: G.D. McDavid; sisters: Peggy Clark, Revil Copas, and infant sister, Aileen McDavid.Margaret is survived by her daughter, Pam Mull; special friends:...
Virginia H. Lappin
Mar 21, 2015
Virginia H. Lappin, Kingsport, TN, passed away on March 21, 2015, at Brookhaven Manor at the age of 91. Born in Chicago, she moved to Kingsport in 1951. She was an alumna of Northwestern University and a lifelong student of music, singing, and piano. For many years she was a soloist in the choir of the First Presbyterian Church in...
Paula Diane Sword
Mar 20, 2015
Paula Diane Sword, 59, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home, Friday, March 20, 2015. She was a graduate from Dobyns-Bennett High School and worked for Kingsport Times News in circulation for over 20 years, then went on to work for Fresenius Medical Care. Paula was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.She is preceded in death by her husband, Howard...
James D. Justis
Mar 17, 2015
James D. Justis, 66, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Greeneville, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of North Greene High School and had retired from Tennessee Eastman following 31 years of service where he had worked in Tenite...
Wilburn "Jiggs" Osborne
Mar 16, 2015
Wilburn "Jiggs" Osborne, 85, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 10:45 pm Monday, March 16, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Jiggs was born in Norton, VA, and had resided in Kingsport for most of his life. He was an employee of Penn Dixie Cement Plant until retirement. He was a member of Parker Chapel Freewill...
Ella Fay Fields
Mar 15, 2015
Ella Fay Fields, 74, of Afton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She retired from the Sullivan County Department of Education following 21 years of service.She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Glade Littleton; three brothers; two sisters and 1 grandson: Robbie Light.Ella is survived by three daughters: Beverly...
Joseph "Joe" Johnson
Mar 13, 2015
Joseph "Joe" Edward Johnson, 76, of Kingsport passed away Friday, March 13, 2015.He was born and raised in Kingsport and a graduate of Sullivan High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force, serving for 4 years. After serving he attended Berea College in Kentucky then transferred to ETSU. Joe then moved overseas where he traveled extensively. He was...
Virginia S. Lane
Mar 12, 2015
Virginia S. Lane, 94, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015, at Wexford House following a lengthy illness.She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman W. Lane (1992); parents, I. Houston Smith and Attie B. Smith; and brother, James S. Smith. Virginia is survived by two daughters, Brenda L. Hunt and husband, Jack E., Kingsport, and Connie L....
Veneta Kibler
Mar 12, 2015
His lord said unto her, Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things: enter into the joy of thy lord. Matthew 25:23Veneta Kibler, 90, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully with full assurance of salvation and rest, on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at her residence.She was born...
Wanda Evans Kesterson
Mar 11, 2015
Wanda Evans Kesterson (88), a native of Kingsport, Tennessee, died at Health Care Center (Baysmont) at Asbury Place on March 11, 2015. As the wife of a dedicated, 50-Year Scout Master in the Sequoyah Council, Boy Scouts of America; Wanda helped shape the lives of many men who reside in Kingsport. She was a true Southern Woman, extremely creative, and...
Helen Margaret Ferguson
Mar 11, 2015
Helen Margaret Ferguson, 83, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2015.Helen was always a sponsor for church youth trips. She had a great love for people, especially young people. For 30 years she worked in the church camp and taught knitting and crocheting at the 4H Club. Through the extension service and English as a...
Betty Sue Poe
Mar 11, 2015
Betty Sue Poe of Blountville died on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 after a fulfilling and happy life, with family, friends and her church. She was born on February 24, 1932 in Fordtown, Tennessee to parents, T.F. and Ellen Durham Minga. Betty Sue graduated from Holston High School in 1949 and ETSC in 1953 with a degree in music. She taught...
Robert Baxter Williams
Mar 10, 2015
Robert Williams, 52, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Greene County and was a 1980 graduate of North Greene High School. Robert was an avid farmer and deer hunter for most of his life.He was preceded in death by his parents, J.W. and Ruth...
Rhoda C. Hunley
Mar 10, 2015
Rhoda C. Hunley, 89, of Church Hill, died Tuesday night, March 10, 2015, at Indian Path Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born in Jonesville, VA, she had resided in Church Hill most of her life. Rhoda was a homemaker, Baptist and an avid NASCAR fan.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ken "Bear" Hunley, daughter, Rhonda, parents, Henry...
Jane Roberts Whitmire
Mar 10, 2015
Rachel Jane Roberts Whitmire, age 99, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at Brookhaven Manor. Born in Knoxville in 1915, daughter of the late Thomas E. Roberts and Grace Bayless Ford Roberts, she had resided in Kingsport for over 70 years. She attended Knoxville High School where she was a cheerleader and drum major. Mrs. Whitmire was an...
Henry Lawrence Malone
Mar 9, 2015
Henry Lawrence Malone, 79, of Kingsport, died peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2015, with his family by his side. He was born December 15, 1935. Henry served 8 years in the United States Navy and retired as a Mason at the age of 72. He served over thirty years as Deacon and Trustee of Power Point Ministries.He was preceded in...
Jacob Colton Halverson
Mar 8, 2015
Psalm 57:1Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge;In the shadow of your wings I will take refuge till the storms of destruction pass by.Jacob Colton Wayne Halverson, 16, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2015. He was born in Kingsport and was a junior at Sullivan North...
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