Obituaries
Roy Marvin Taylor
Aug 22, 2015
Roy Marvin Taylor, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center from injuries sustained from a fall. Born November 9, 1927 in Slant, VA to the late Roy Mitchell and Cornelia Starnes Taylor, he came to Kingsport in 1950. In 1947, Marvin began his career with Mead Paper, retiring...
Nancy B. Hughes
Aug 22, 2015
Nancy B. Hughes, 85, of Kingsport, was called home by Jesus, Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Daughter of the late William Martin and Elizabeth McNutt Isom, Nancy was a charter member of Orebank Missionary Baptist Church. She held many jobs, but being a mom was her greatest title. She was an amazing cook and loved to...
Delores (Lori) Pratt Bond
Aug 21, 2015
With love we remember Delores Pratt Bond, known as Lori to anyone who knew her after high school. She left us on August 21, 2015, at the age of 76.Lori was born June 23, 1939, to Frank and Edna Pratt in Scott County, Va. She grew up in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School with the great class of...
Larry Michael Vaughn
Aug 19, 2015
Larry Michael Vaughn, 45, Kingsport, passed away after a lengthy battle with diabetes on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Larry served in the U.S. Navy. Larry worked as a chef on Kiawa Island and had lived in Charleston for several years. He worked as a medical technician at Wellmont, MSHA and most recently at CSL Behring Research in Knoxville, TN. Larry...
Mable "Faye" Castle
Aug 19, 2015
Mable "Faye" Castle, 81, Kingsport, went to be with Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born February 26, 1934 in Hancock Co, TN to the late Edward and Ella Trent, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and nurse. She was a retired LPN from Holston Valley Medical Center. Faye...
Rubin J. Overbay
Aug 19, 2015
Rubin J. Overbay, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was born in Smyth County, VA. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and retired from Tennessee Eastman after 32 years. Rubin was the son of the late John Henry and Laura Overbay.He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and six brothers. Rubin is...
Vennice L. Hall
Aug 18, 2015
Vennice L. Hall, age 74, of Wise, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after fighting a courageous battle with leukemia.She was of the Freewill Baptist faith. She graduated from Clinch Valley College and worked as a legal secretary for many years. She retired from AT&T Relay Center...
Louise Gaby Kilday
Aug 18, 2015
Louise Gaby Kilday, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. She was born in Greene County, TN on June 20, 1924, the daughter of Willie and Pearl Gaby. Louise graduated from Baileyton High school in 1942. She lived most of her life in Kingsport, starting with a job at Holston Defense during the war. Louise was an...
Robert L. "Skip" Hale
Aug 18, 2015
Robert L. "Skip" Hale, of Kingsport, died peacefully at his home Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2015. Born in Knoxville, he raised his family in Kingsport.Robert is survived by his wife, Marcia; children, Carol and Jeff Jernigan, Mary Kublawi, Bert and Suzie Hale, and Annie Hale and Matt Hill; grandchildren, Mary, Chris, John, Joseph, Jimmy, Jennifer, Elizabeth, Natalie, Dayton and Addison;...
Willie Reba Roberts
Aug 16, 2015
Willie Roberts, 92, Greeneville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 16, 2015 at Takoma Regional Hospital in Greeneville following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Greene County and was a member of Oak Glen Baptist Church. Willie was an avid volunteer in the community. She was preceded in death by her lifelong companion, Elbert...
Brenda Louis Light
Aug 13, 2015
Brenda Louise Light, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord and her children on Thursday, August 13, 2015. She spent her days raising her grandchildren, who she considered as her own. Brenda was a strong woman, and a loving and caring grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, John Light; parents, Gladys and Willard Woliver; children, Jonathan...
Danny Paul Qualls
Aug 12, 2015
Danny Paul Qualls, 70, passed away August 12, 2015 at Holston Manor following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, he was the son of the late James T. and Nannie M. Qualls. Danny was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Proffitt...
Richard "Rick" Wayne Frazier
Aug 12, 2015
Richard "Rick" Wayne Frazier, 64, of Kingsport, passed away, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he is the son of Glenna Terry Frazier and the late William Ervin Frazier. Rick graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and served in the U.S. Army as a company clerk during Vietnam. He was also a long time member...
Charmie Lane
Aug 11, 2015
Charmie Lane, 74, of Kingsport, gained her angel wings on August 11, 2015. She was a member of Salvation Army Church, Home League.She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy Smith and Elsie Harris; her husband, Benjamin Franklin Salyer; two grandchildren, Trinity Taylor and Brandy Mullins; brother, Charles "Rickey" Smith; step-father, Herbert "Herb" Harris; and one great-grandson, Dakota Taylor.Charmie...
W. Kenneth Patton
Aug 7, 2015
W. Kenneth Patton, Greenville, SC, passed away Friday, August 7, 2015.Formerly of Kingsport, TN, he had resided in Greenville, SC for the past 14 years and was a native of Lebanon, TN. William was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.William was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Donna Skaggs Patton. He is survived by his two...
Houston Burke
Aug 7, 2015
Houston Burke, 39, of Kingsport, a precious gift from God, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2015. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1992. Houston was a U.S. Vet and former Deputy Sheriff for Sullivan County, Tennessee.He is survived by his wife, Gretchen Burke; daughter, Katie Burke; step-daughter, Emily Leeseberg; parents, Kent L. Burke and...
Raymond "Danny" Hobbs
Aug 7, 2015
Raymond "Danny" Hobbs, 69, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly following a brief illness on August 7, 2015. Born in Blountville, he was the son of the late George and Mary Hobbs. He served in the U.S. Air Force and is a Vietnam Vet. Danny was a member of Colonial Heights and Kingsport Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed playing golf...
Emma Jean "Jackie" Salyers
Aug 7, 2015
Jackie Salyers, 82, of Kingsport, finished her long goodbye and went to see her Savior and King on Friday, August 7, 2015. She was born in Scott County, VA and had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was retired from Oakwood Markets as a cashier. Jackie had attended Rock Springs United Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed...
Robert L. Brooks
Aug 5, 2015
Robert Luther Brooks, 89, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 5, 2015, surrounded by his family at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Hawkins County, TN, on March 26, 1926, a son of the late Jessie and Mattie Clark Brooks, he had lived in this area his entire life. He was a veteran of...
William Lon "Bill" Barrett Jr
Aug 5, 2015
William Lon "Bill" Barrett, Jr., 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 5, 2015. He was a charter and active member of Mayfair United Methodist Church, serving as a delegate to the Holston United Methodist Conference, a board member of Buffalo Mountain United Methodist Camp, Charge Lay Leader, and President of the UMC Men's Club...
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