Obituaries

The Rev. Archie Bowser

The Rev. Archie Bowser

Jun 19, 2015

The Rev. Archie Bowser, 83, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 19, 2015 at his residence following a period of declining health.Born in Greene County, TN on May 14, 1932, a son of the late David Monroe and Mary C. Gragg Crenshaw Bowser, he had resided in this area most of his life.Rev. Bowser...

Catherine Mary Miller

Catherine Mary Miller

Jun 18, 2015

Catherine Mary Miller, 75, Church Hill, TN, was called home on Thursday, June 18, 2015, following an extended period of poor health. Catherine was born in New Jersey, residing there until moving to Kingsport in 1970 and was a loving mother and grandmother.Preceded in death by her parents, John and Catherine Alexander. Catherine is survived by two daughters: Sonya Arp...

Charles J. Christian

Charles J. Christian

Jun 17, 2015

Charles (C.J.) Christian, 90, of Kingsport passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015. He had been a resident of Kingsport for most of his life. Charles was a Veteran of the Navy. Following his service in WWII and the Korean War, Charles was employed at Mason Dixon Line where he worked for 41 years. He was a member of the...

Janet Lavinder Bragg

Janet Lavinder Bragg

Jun 16, 2015

Janet Lavinder Bragg, 75, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning, June 16, 2015, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kingsport, where she lived until moving to Greeneville to be with her daughter. Janet was an employee of Eastman prior to working at WKPT as a secretary until retiring due to health reasons. She was...

J.C. Steadman

J.C. Steadman

Jun 16, 2015

"In the way of righteousness is life: and in the pathway thereof there is no death" Proverbs 12:28J.C.Steadman, a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, met his heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was a charter member and builder of Lone Star Baptist Church and a lover of gospel and bluegrass music. A World War II veteran,...

Kathy Dowell Jewell

Kathy Dowell Jewell

Jun 16, 2015

Kathy Dowell Jewell of Blountville, TN, finished her journey to the gates of heaven on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. She was a member of Word of Faith Fellowship Apostolic Church. Kathy was a true example of Holiness and Godliness and a beacon of faith. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.She was preceded in...

Betty Sue Sullins

Betty Sue Sullins

Jun 15, 2015

Betty Sue Sullins, 88, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2015, at NHC Healthcare, Bristol, following a period of declining health. Born in Johnson City on December 10, 1926, daughter of the late Glenn C. and Carma Young Starr of Erwin, she resided in this area most of her life. Betty had been a member of Waverly...

Charles Grubb

Charles Grubb

Jun 12, 2015

Charles W. Grubb, 81, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife of 58 years by his side. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. He was a good father and provider who enjoyed his family time. He was a graduate of Dobyns- Bennett High School. Charles was a Machinist by trade and...

Marie "Momo" Lennertz Throp

Marie "Momo" Lennertz Throp

Jun 12, 2015

Marie "Momo" L. Throp, 75, of Kingsport, passed away at her home on June 12, 2015. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, TN and a member of the Dobyns-Bennett High School class of '57. She worked at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, Watson's Lithographing, and retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1995, after 33 years of service. She was...

Stacy Hayes

Stacy Hayes

Jun 8, 2015

Stacy Hayes, 37, Limestone, TN, was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of the Ducktown community and was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He was a true cowboy having made many horses rack-n-roll. Stacy was an amazing father and he loved his kids unconditionally. Without question, he...

M. Ruth Cunningham Roller

M. Ruth Cunningham Roller

Jun 7, 2015

M. Ruth Cunningham Roller, Kingsport, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015, at Wilcox Hall at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a lengthy time in the hospital and at NHC.Ruth retired from the office at Proffitt's. She was involved in many activities including teaching children's Sunday school at Sunnyside Baptist Church, playing the piano, camping, traveling, working in her flower...

Margie Ann Moody Jennings

Margie Ann Moody Jennings

Jun 7, 2015

Margie Ann Moody Jennings, 84, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a long illness. She was a graduate of Blountville High School and was employed by Tennessee Eastman for 13 years before leaving to become a full-time homemaker after the birth of her son.She was preceded in death by her...

Damien Matthew Eller

Damien Matthew Eller

Jun 7, 2015

Damien Matthew Eller, 36, Weber City, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Damien graduated from Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Ohio and attended Cincinnati State College. He was employed as a Sheet Metal Fabricator at American Mechanical Contractors in Fall Branch, TN. Damien loved dancing, playing games, art and being a D.J.He was...

Johnny Wayne Short

Johnny Wayne Short

Jun 6, 2015

Johnny Wayne Short, 58, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2015.He was preceded in death by his parents, Velma Depew Short and Dana Short, several brothers and sisters.Surviving are his loving wife, Lisa Short, sons, Jason and Nicholas Short, daughters, Kimberly Hammonds, Tonya Bear, and Heather Webb, ten grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four brothers, six sisters,...

Brenda Jo Adams

Brenda Jo Adams

Jun 2, 2015

Brenda Jo Adams, 70, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, after a courageous, hard fought battle with cancer. Brenda was born on January 21, 1945 to the late Saxon and Elizabeth Dykes. She graduated from Lynn View High school and retired from...

Eleanor Jeanne Byerley

Eleanor Jeanne Byerley

Jun 1, 2015

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7Eleanor Jeanne Byerley, 89, also known as "Nan" or "Nanny", passed away peacefully at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday, June 1, 2015. She was the second child of nine, born on June 12, 1925 to the late Fred and Libby...

S. Harvey Bacon

S. Harvey Bacon

Jun 1, 2015

S. Harvey Bacon, 65, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch where he had worked as an auto mechanic for many years. Harvey was an avid NASCAR and NHRA fan. He was a loving husband, father...

Dorothy Hatley

Dorothy Hatley

Jun 1, 2015

Dorothy Hatley, 85, of Kingsport, died Monday night, June 1, 2015, at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Kingsport, she had worked at Parks-Belk for many years. Dot was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Hatley.Dot is survived by her daughters, Barbara Hatley Jenkins and husband,...

MSgt. James W. Clark

MSgt. James W. Clark

Jun 1, 2015

MSgt. James W. (Jim, Uncle Bud) Clark passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born on April 10, 1932 in Sullivan County, TN. Bud was a very active member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, a church he loved dearly. Bud was a career Air Force military policeman and proudly served his country during the Vietnam era. He...

Robin S. Cobb

Robin S. Cobb

May 31, 2015

"I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." Psalm 89:1Robin S. Cobb, 55, of Kingsport, was welcomed into the arms of her precious Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 31, 2015.She was born in Kingsport, graduated from Lynn View High School, and received an Associates Degree...