Obituaries
Nancy C. Carter
Mar 30, 2015
With bittersweet joy we announce the passing of Nancy C. (Tomlinson) Carter on March 30, 2015. She passed peacefully in her sleep at Brookhaven Manor nursing home and now is in the arms of Jesus, her Savior and Lord, and with her beloved family and friends.Nancy was born in Rhoda, VA and grew up in Big Stone Gap before moving...
Major George Lewis Beals
Mar 29, 2015
Major George Lewis Beals, 93, of Kingsport passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015.George was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. George served his country during World War II and retired from the military.He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Sibyl Owens Beals; son, Gary Lewis Beals and wife, Angie; daughter, Nancy Ann Siner...
Granville Lee Crawford
Mar 28, 2015
Granville Lee Crawford, 62, Limestone, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 28, 2015, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was employed by the Washington County Highway Department for the past 30 years. Granville was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother and was a good Christian man.He was preceded in death by his...
Kenneth "Kenny" Betts
Mar 26, 2015
Kenneth "Kenny" Betts, 49, of Kingsport,TN passed away to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in France, he was the son of Ruth Betts Peterson and the late William Betts.In addition to his mother, he is survived by his fiancée, Mary Ellen Leonard; 2 sisters, Stephanie Generotzky and husband, Bryan,...
Homer Johnson
Mar 26, 2015
Homer Johnson, 90, Rogersville, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Homer was born and raised in Hancock County.He was preceded in death by his son, David Dean Johnson.Homer is survived by two granddaughters, Lisa Henley and Lesley White; great-granddaughter, Lindsey Lane Roberts; two sisters, Julie Parham and Jeanette Eaton; special nephew, Kenneth Baker; special great-niece, Jennifer Kinsler; and several...
Larry W. Slemp
Mar 26, 2015
Larry W. Slemp, 65, Kingsport, went from the loving arms of his wife into the arms of the Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Larry attended Valdosta High School in Valdosta, GA. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War with the 175th Field Artillery Battalion as Sgt. Ammo Chief and Gunner from 1969-1971. He received...
James Stephen Marshall
Mar 26, 2015
James Stephen "Jim" Marshall, 72, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2015, at his home after a lengthy illness.He was born in Hawkins County and lived the latter part of his life in Kingsport.Jim was a graduate of Church Hill High School. He retired with disability from General Shale Corporation following 26 years of service where he served in various...
Lucy Stuckey
Mar 26, 2015
Lucy Stuckey, Kingsport, 98, died on Thursday, March 26, 2015.Lucy is survived by her son, William Stuckey and wife, Laura; three grandchildren, Kellie Weaver and husband, Tony, Chris Stuckey and wife, Wende, and Jason Stuckey and wife, Jill; six great-grandchildren, Jake Weaver, Austin Weaver, Seth Stuckey, Kaylee Stuckey, Joshua Stuckey, and Lauren Stuckey; and niece, Judy Bechtold and husband, Bob.A...
Thomas "Gene" Yearwood
Mar 25, 2015
Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift up my eyes to the hills. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord the maker of heaven and earth."Thomas "Gene" Yearwood, 74, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Wexford House. Born in Tacoa, Georgia, he was the son of the late Thomas Glenn and...
Johnsie Lee Robinson Hackler
Mar 25, 2015
Johnsie Lee Robinson Hackler, 98, of Kingsport, TN, was ushered into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 25, 2015 a Preston Place II where she was given loving care by Earthly Angels. She was born October 21, 1916 in Madison County, NC. During World War II, Johnsie worked at Ford Motor Company's Willow Run Assembly...
Andy Brooks
Mar 23, 2015
Andy Brooks, 65, Kingsport, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 23, 2015. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a lifelong member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. Andy was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and ETSU where he was a member of the winning 1969 Grantland Rice Bowl by defeating Louisiana Tech 34-14. He also enjoyed...
Linda Strickler
Mar 22, 2015
Linda Strickler went peacefully to Heaven early on Sunday morning, March 22, 2015. Her loving husband of 54 years, David Strickler, held her hand as she passed. Linda was an incredibly talented person who could master any challenge she took on. She was an expert seamstress and enjoyed making ornate quilts and wall hangings. She enjoyed staying in shape by...
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
