Obituaries

Patricia Donihue

Patricia Donihue

Jan 21, 2015

Patricia "Patsy" Donihue, 67, of Kingsport, died Wednesday morning, January 21, 2015, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Patsy was a Lynn View High School graduate and Walter State College graduate. She had worked at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center as a registered nurse for many years. Patsy was...

Tom J. Collins

Tom J. Collins

Jan 21, 2015

Tom J. Collins, 79, was called to his eternal home on January 21, 2015 and will be reunited with the love of his life and our mom, Mildred Collins. He was born May 24, 1935 to Harvey (Zoe) and Emma Collins. Tom retired from the dietary department at Holston Valley Community Hospital after 40 years of service. He was a...

Stella Bear

Stella Bear

Jan 20, 2015

Stella Bear, 87, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at her residence. Born in Sullivan County, TN on September 5, 1927, daughter of the late George and Ethel Cavin, she had resided in this area her entire life. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Lone Star Independent Missionary Baptist...

Billy (Pat) Patton Burgan

Billy (Pat) Patton Burgan

Jan 19, 2015

Billy (Pat) Patton Burgan, 59, of Mt Carmel, Tennessee, passed away on January 19, 2015 from a heart related condition. Pat was born in Mt Carmel, Tennessee on November 09, 1955. He graduated from Church Hill High School and continued on to join the United States Air Force. Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Billy R. Burgan and...

Lola Mae Carberry

Lola Mae Carberry

Jan 19, 2015

Lola Mae Carberry, 92, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 19, 2015, at Life Care Center of Gray. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Ralph Carberry, and great-grandson, Will Bowery.Lola is survived by her niece, who...

Jan Mitchell Faircloth

Jan Mitchell Faircloth

Jan 18, 2015

Jan Mitchell Faircloth, 72, of Oakwood, GA, died from complications of a prolonged illness January 18, 2015, with her family by her side.Beloved daughter of the late Paul and Gladys Mitchell of Kingsport, TN, she was born July 19, 1942. Jan graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1960 and received a BA in English from the University of Tennessee. She...

Ada Benton

Ada Benton

Jan 17, 2015

Ada Benton, 88, Kingsport, joined her loving husband, Harold at 11:00 pm Saturday, January 17, 2015. Ada was born in Pigeon Roost, NC and moved to Johnson City at age 16 with her parents and siblings. In 1946 she met the love of her life, Harold, married and moved to Kingsport in 1949. Harold and Ada first began singing in...

Brandi Lynn Farley

Brandi Lynn Farley

Jan 17, 2015

Brandi Littleton Farley, 22, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 17, 2015, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a 2010 graduate of Sullivan South High School. Brandi loved gardening, cooking, animals, and caring for and nurturing her son.She was preceded in death by her father, Mike Littleton, two grandfathers...

Kenneth Allen Bradley

Kenneth Allen Bradley

Jan 16, 2015

Isaiah 40:31But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.Kenneth Allen Bradley, 67, of Jonesborough, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2015 at his residence. Born in Sullivan County on November 2, 1947, a son...

Laura Caroline Brown

Laura Caroline Brown

Jan 15, 2015

Laura Caroline Brown, 51, Kingsport, TN, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a National Merit Scholarship Winner, she attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she was a member of the Pride of the Southland Marching Band. Laura graduated from Appalachian State University with a...

Dorothy Virginia Morley

Dorothy Virginia Morley

Jan 15, 2015

Dorothy Virginia Morley, 90, formally of Kingsport, went home peacefully to be with Jesus on January 15, 2015 at her residence in Florida. She and her husband owned and operated Morley's Roadside Market before moving to Florida in 1969 with their small children. Virginia and her husband, Gordon, owned and operated motels in Florida. She retired from the motel business...

Ella Mae Boyer Harbin

Ella Mae Boyer Harbin

Jan 14, 2015

Ella Mae Boyer Harbin, Kingsport, TN went to her heavenly home Wednesday, January 14, 2015.Ella graduated from Sullivan High School and Whitney School of Business. She retired from Holston Defense Corporation after 23 years of service. She was employed at Mills Motor Company from 1946 till 1968. Ella was an accomplished accountant. She was selected in Who's Who in 1962...

Belva Marie Galloway

Belva Marie Galloway

Jan 13, 2015

Belva Marie Galloway, 87, of Hillsborough, NC, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. It will never be the same without her, her beautiful smile and laugh. She always wanted to do things for others and was never concerned with herself. Belva was always a happy and cheerful person. She will truly be missed and for her...

Catherine A. Perdue

Catherine A. Perdue

Jan 13, 2015

Catherine A. Perdue, 91, of Rocky Mount, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at the residence of her son, Claude "Junior" Perdue, in Kingsport, following a long illness.Survivors include Claude "Junior" Perdue of Kingsport; granddaughter, Stephanie Burks of Johnson City; and two great-grandchildren, Madison and Harrison Burks.Mrs. Perdue will be transferred to Flora Funeral Home in Rocky Mount,...

Wanda Isabell McCamy Parton

Wanda Isabell McCamy Parton

Jan 13, 2015

.Wanda Isabell McCamy Parton, 83, of Jonesborough went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at home following an extended illness.She was the daughter of the late Moody McCamy and Nannie Caldwell McCamy Conkin.Mrs. Parton retired from Life Care Center of Gray. She loved cooking, gardening, flowers, and mostly her grandchildren. She was a member of Double...

Viola Alice Louise Calloway

Viola Alice Louise Calloway

Jan 13, 2015

Viola Louise Calloway, 90, Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 13, 2015, after several years of declining health.Viola was born on October 23, 1924, and grew up in Kingsport. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Hettie Wooten. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She married the late Nathan...

Joseph E. McLean

Joseph E. McLean

Jan 11, 2015

Joseph E. McLean, 80, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2015. Born in Kingsport on June 12, 1934, he lived here most of his life. He worked for several years as a boilermaker and an ironworker. Joseph enjoyed working on cars, watching wrestling, singing, playing his harmonica, spending time with his family, and going to flea...

Roy Beryl Martin

Roy Beryl Martin

Jan 10, 2015

Roy Beryl Martin, 84, of Fall Branch, passed away at his home Saturday, January 10, 2015 with his family around him.He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and Fall Branch, Tennessee. He was a farmer during his early life then retired from the Department of Transportation, State of Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing and NASCAR.Roy Beryl was preceded in death...

Paul Wayne Eidson

Paul Wayne Eidson

Jan 9, 2015

Wayne Eidson, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2015.He retired from Eastman Chemical Company as the senior stock keeper of the 59C store room. He loved to fish and spend time at the flea market with his buddies. Wayne was a member of Depew's Chapel Church. He was a wonderful husband and father and...

Ronald Arnold

Ronald Arnold

Jan 9, 2015

Ronald J. Arnold, 74, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly Friday, January 9, 2015 at his residence. His wished were to be cremated and there will be no formal services. Friends may call on the family at their residence Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 1-5 p.m.He was proud to be a mason and was a member of The Whiteside Lodge #13.Ronald...