Obituaries

Anna "Ann" Cornett

Anna "Ann" Cornett

Apr 23, 2015

Ann Cornett, life long, faithful servant of her master, Jesus Christ, went into eternal rest with Him early Thursday morning, April 23, 2015. She was born to Clyde and Allie Wheatley in April, 1925, in Wise, VA where she resided through her high school years. After graduating from Wise High School as Valedictorian of her class, she moved to the...

Enoch Lilburn Miller

Enoch Lilburn Miller

Apr 23, 2015

Enoch Lilburn Miller (E. L.), 91, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2015. Mr. Miller was born in Natural Tunnel, VA, to the late Susie Miller Kern and Enoch Miller, Sr. and step-father, Rufus Kern. He was a member of Orebank Missionary Baptist Church in Kingsport. He was a veteran of the Army and served in World War...

Willie Nell Hipps Doty

Willie Nell Hipps Doty

Apr 22, 2015

Willie Nell Hipps Doty of Kingsport, 99, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her home after several years of health challenges. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday this year. She was born June 7, 1915, in North Carolina, to the late Claude & Sue Watkins Hipps. Mrs. Doty moved to Tennessee as a young woman and after marriage...

Ron Wright

Ron Wright

Apr 21, 2015

Ron Wright, 76, a Kingsport native and East Tennessee's true wrestling legend took his last breath at home with his family by his side on April 21, 2015. He was a loving family man and will always be in our hearts and in our thoughts.He was preceded in death by his parents, Everette and Ola Wright; a son, Charlie Wright;...

Gladys Hayes McCrary

Gladys Hayes McCrary

Apr 21, 2015

Gladys Hayes McCrary, 96, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Life Care Center of Gray. She was a life-long resident of Fall Branch and was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading and cooking.She was preceded in death by her husband, Friel McCrary; son, Dennis McCrary;...

Lillian R. Taylor

Lillian R. Taylor

Apr 20, 2015

After a long valiant battle with ovarian cancer, God chose Monday, April 20, to receive Lillian R. Taylor. Her sweet spirit touched the lives of many people. Lillian was born and raised in the Indian Springs area, graduating from Blountville High School in 1958. She retired from the medical office of Dr. Krishnamorthy in 2009. She was a long standing...

Penelope Ann Seddon

Penelope Ann Seddon

Apr 17, 2015

Penelope Ann Seddon passed away peacefully at her home in Kingsport, Tennessee, on Friday, April 17, 2015. Pen was born on August 10, 1939 in Bristol, Virginia, the daughter of the late Walter and Josephine Seddon. In childhood she lived in French Lick, Indiana; Baltimore, Maryland; and New Orleans, Louisiana, but called Bristol her hometown.She was a proud member of...

Howard Rossie Sr

Howard Rossie Sr

Apr 13, 2015

Howard Rossie, Sr., 82, Kingsport, TN, went to his heavenly home Monday, April 13, 2015.He was an active member of Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. Mr. Rossie was an avid gardener and was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.He was preceded in death by his wife Fay Rossie.Surviving are his daughter, Kathy Ramsey and husband Mike, Limestone, TN; son, Buddy Rossie...

Virginia "Nannie" Flanagan

Virginia "Nannie" Flanagan

Apr 11, 2015

Virginia (Nannie) Hudson Flanagan, 93 of Nickelsville, VA went home to be with her Lord Saturday, April 11, 2015 at the residence of her granddaughter, Melissa Skeen Salyer.Born in Piney Flats, TN on August 5, 1921, a daughter of the late Roy and Melissa Jane Nickels Hudson, she has resided in this area her entire life. Mrs. Flanagan was a...

Catherine Bettis Flenniken

Catherine Bettis Flenniken

Apr 7, 2015

Catherine Bettis Flenniken, 94, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at her home.She was born and reared in Greenville, SC, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dee Bettis.Mrs. Flenniken graduated from Winthrop College and earned a graduate degree at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She made her home in Knoxville until 1986, at which time she moved to Kingsport....

Claude Edward Miller

Claude Edward Miller

Apr 7, 2015

"My goal is to make Heaven my home. So thankful to God for His Mercy." Claude MillerClaude Edward Miller, 71, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. He graduated from Ketron High School and retired from Quebecor/Hawkins County Press, after 43 years of service. Claude was a Vietnam Veteran having served as a Sergeant in...

Thelma M. Parker

Thelma M. Parker

Apr 6, 2015

Thelma M. Parker, 89, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, April 6, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, she had resided in Hiltons, VA and Kingsport. She retired from First American Bank after 41 years of service. Thelma was a member of First Christian Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude...

Earl N. McCracken

Earl N. McCracken

Apr 6, 2015

Earl McCracken, 80, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born in Appalachia, VA and had lived in Kingsport for over 60 years. Earl retired from Mead Paper in 1999. He was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church in Bloomingdale. Earl was an avid fisherman and an accomplished wood worker.A very special thank you to the...

Margaret Pope Myers

Margaret Pope Myers

Apr 5, 2015

Margaret Pope Myers, 81, of Kingsport, departed this physical world and went to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after fighting the good fight. Born in Kingsport, TN on March 1, 1934, a daughter of the late Lloyd "Poppy" and Della "Granny" Browder Pope, she had resided in this area her entire...

Betty Keplinger

Betty Keplinger

Apr 4, 2015

Betty Keplinger, 73, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 4, 2015 following an extended illness. Born in Sneedville, she was the daughter of the late Clyde V. and Euna Martin Mullins. She loved camping and enjoyed taking care of her granddaughters. Betty loved basketball and the Lady Vols, having played in high school and...

Carolyn Neff

Carolyn Neff

Apr 4, 2015

Carolyn Johnson Neff, 60, of Kingsport, went home to be with her children, Saturday, April 4, 2015. Born in Kingsport, she was the daughter of Betty Berry and the late J. Fred Johnson. Carolyn loved all types of music and playing cards. Her greatest love was her family.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by three children,...

Tina Melissa Murray

Tina Melissa Murray

Apr 3, 2015

Tina Melissa Murray, 52, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015, at her home. She was born on December 18, 1962 in Moline, Illinois.She was preceded in death by her father, Buster Murray, and brother, Charles Lee Murray.Tina is survived by her two daughters, Melisa Zamora, and Amanda Genco and husband, Jared; granddaughter, Abigail; mother, Mary Murray; two...

Chad E. Cochran

Chad E. Cochran

Apr 3, 2015

Chad E. Cochran, 34, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 3, 2015. He was born in Johnson City, TN on January 2, 1981 to Eddie and Joanna Kyte Cochran. Chad worked as field technician for Vulcan Materials and had been formerly employed by Smokey Mountain Freight Liner. He also worked as an EMT and a...

Lavona Edwards

Lavona Edwards

Mar 31, 2015

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim 4:7Lavona Edwards, 64, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Dante, VA on October 18, 1950, a daughter of the late Paul and Virginia Ruff, she...

Evon Margaret Eischen

Evon Margaret Eischen

Mar 30, 2015

Evon Margaret Eischen, 76, Church Hill, died peacefully at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday, March 30, 2015 following a lengthy illness. She was born on November 9, 1938 in Mattawa, Ontario, Canada. Evon was a lifetime, proud, Canadian citizen who moved to the states when she was 9 years old. She graduated from Central Square High School in...