Obituaries
Jared "Bubba" Elijah Cox
Nov 17, 2014
Jared "Bubba" Elijah Cox, 7, of Kingsport, finally gained his wings Wednesday, November 19, 2014, in the arms of his mother, at East Tennessee Children's Hospital in Knoxville. Jared was diagnosed with a rare brain disease when he was born and wasn't expected to leave the hospital. But because of his amazing strength, his family was blessed with 7 years...
Richard Clay Ferguson
Nov 17, 2014
Richard Clay Ferguson, 89, of the Eastern Star Community, passed away peacefully Monday, November 17, 2014, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Born February 8, 1925 and raised in Washington County, TN (Harmony Community), he was a son of T. M. and Martha Collins Ferguson, He lived in West Palm Beach, FL for 25...
W. Ross Kingdon
Nov 16, 2014
W. Ross Kingdon, 89, died peacefully at home on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Ross was born in Toronto, Canada and received his education there at the University of Toronto, finishing with a BA and MA in Chemistry. He moved to Kingsport in 1950 to work for Tennessee Eastman Company until 1987. His assignments began in the Research Division and included...
Clara Smith Marcum
Nov 14, 2014
Clara Marcum, 94, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home, Friday, November 14, 2014, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. Born in Sullivan County, where she had resided all her life, Clara was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of Morrison Chapel United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, James Oscar...
Onnie Conkin
Nov 14, 2014
Onnie Conkin, 87, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014. He worked for Vulcan Industries for over 40 years.He was preceded in death by his son, O. Gary Conkin, parents, Noah and Martha Conkin; 3 brothers and 7 sisters.Onnie is survived by his wife of 62 years, Bertha Mae Goad Conkin, grandson, Christopher Grant Conkin, several nieces and one...
Wayne Ramey
Nov 14, 2014
Wayne Ramey, 57, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014.Wayne is survived by his wife, Patricia Ramey; two daughters, Kathy Ramey, and Rachel Reed and husband, Chris; son, Travis Ramey and wife, Cheyenne; six grandchildren; five sisters and four brothers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.Services will be conducted on Friday, November 21, 2014 at 3:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson...
Fred Frazier
Nov 14, 2014
For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16Fred B. Frazier of Kingsport went to be with the Lord and the love of his life "Big Mom" Friday, November 14, 2014. Fred was born in Big Stone Gap, VA and moved to...
Jessie Mae Conklin
Nov 13, 2014
Jessie Mae Conklin, 87, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. Jessie Mae was born in Washington County and had resided most of her life in Kingsport. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, neighbor and friend to all. Jessie Mae loved her time and friends at...
Betty Church Erwin
Nov 13, 2014
Betty Church Erwin, 74, of Kingsport, died Thursday, November 13, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Sullivan County, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Betty was a 1957 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and worked in real estate in the Kingsport area for over 30 years. Betty was a dedicated...
Barbara Josephine Burks Stephens
Nov 12, 2014
Barbara Stephens, 72, Kingsport, went to live forever in her heavenly home on November 12, 2014. Barbara was born September 9, 1942, in Lawrenceburg, TN. She was married to her best friend and soul mate, Harris Stephens Jr., on March 14, 1961, and they lived life to its fullest during their nearly 53 years together. She taught Sunday school classes...
Susan Rebecca Roberts Blanton
Nov 11, 2014
On July 3, 1940 a beautiful baby girl with big brown eyes was born to Helen and Ray Roberts in Dandridge, TN. They named her Susan Rebecca. In July, 1943, the little family of three moved to Kingsport, TN and in December 1943, Susan had a baby sister named Betty Jane. Susan and Betty were the best of friends always.Susan...
The Rev. Dr. John W. Bardsley Jr
Nov 9, 2014
John Wallace Bardsley, Jr., 85, of Fall Branch entered the Life Triumphant on November 9, 2014. A native of Appalachia, Va, Dr. Bardsley graduated from Appalachia High School, Emory and Henry College, B.A.; Drew University School of Theology, M. Div.; Geneva-St. Albans Theological College, D. Rel. and then additional graduate study at Drew Theological School. He served United Methodist congregations...
Donald Edward Martin
Nov 8, 2014
Donald Edward Martin, 75, of Knoxville, entered Heaven on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Don was a member of West Knoxville Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a loving husband, proud father and grandfather, and wonderful brother and uncle. Blessed with a contagious smile and laugh, Don never met a stranger. He retired as a Lithographer...
Bobby Jean Tipton
Nov 8, 2014
Bobby Jean Tipton, 79, Fall Branch, went to be the Lord, on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at Life Care Center of Gray. Born in Stoney Creek, VA, she had resided in Fall Branch for most of her life. She was a member of Pyburn Freewill Baptist Church. Bobby Jean had a great love for flowers and was always known as...
Shirley Pearson Christian
Nov 7, 2014
Shirley Pearson Christian, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 7, 2014 at Indian Path Medical Center. A native of Lee Valley, TN, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Eva Greene Pearson, moving to this area when she was a teenager. She was a Twirlette at Sullivan High School. Shirley was a...
David William Barrett
Nov 7, 2014
David Barrett, age 47, 1921 Patton Street, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 7, 2014, after a period of declining health. A son of the late, Elbert P. Barrett and Tennie V. (Tudy) Barrett, he was a lifetime resident of Kingsport. David graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and was currently employed at Rick Hill Imports. He...
Peter Wadewitz Jr
Nov 5, 2014
Peter Wadewitz, Jr., 55, of Kingsport, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, after a period of declining health.Born in Philadelphia, PA, he had resided in Kingsport since 1971. He was a 1978 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School where he lettered in wrestling, swimming, and football. Peter was a graduate of Northeast State with an AS Degree....
Mildred Horton Street
Nov 5, 2014
Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, September 13, 1920, to John Guy Horton and Elva Shelton Horton, her parents who predeceased her, Mildred Frances Horton Street, age 94, died November 05, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Florida, where she had made her home with her husband, Virgil Van Street, who predeceased her. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1938 and was a...
Andy Agett
Nov 5, 2014
Dr. Andrew "Andy" Agett, 75, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, November 5, 2014.Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late Dr. Albert Henry and Julia Hammond Agett. He had many interests: first of all he adored his grandchildren. He was an excellent golfer, loved nature and enjoyed his weekly bridge club...
Lena "Margene" Sharp
Nov 5, 2014
Lena "Margene" Sharp, 89, Kingsport, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Life Care Center of Gray following a long and courageous battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She was of the Methodist faith. She was a native of Knox County, Missouri, leaving Missouri in January 1944 during World War II to marry Carl Sharp who was temporarily stationed in Jacksonville,...
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