Obituaries
Virginia Florence Beaman
May 31, 2014
Virginia Florence Beaman, 89, passed away at Greystone Health Care, Saturday, May 31, 2014, with her family by her side. Virginia was born in Sullivan County to John Henry and Belle Johnston, August 16, 1924. Then she met and married Eldridge Clinton Beaman and by age 21, they had 4 little girls. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents,...
David Dwight Mason
May 31, 2014
David Mason, 59, of Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord following a battle with cancer on Saturday, May 31, 2014. A native of Piney Flats, he was the son of Betty Mason and the late Charles "Dwight" Mason. He taught for 32 years in the Virginia Public School System with 29 years in Gate City as a teacher...
Darrol Nickels
May 30, 2014
Kingsport, TN - Darrol Stallard Nickels, 87, died Friday, May 30, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born January 10, 1927 in Toms Creek (Wise County) VA, he grew up in Benham (Harlan County) KY and graduated from Berea College Academy (high school) in Berea, KY. He attended East Tennessee State University. Darrol served in the Army during World...
J.D. Minor
May 30, 2014
J. D. Minor, 78, died on Friday, May 30, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he was a 1956 graduate of Boone's Creek High School where he played football and basketball. J.D. served his country in the U.S. Army for 2 years. He returned to Kingsport and started working for City Plumbing & Welding before opening...
Rose Porter Gentry
May 28, 2014
KNOXVILLE- Rose Porter Gentry, 87, formerly of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 28, 2014. A native of Sylvatus, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Eestey J. Jessee Porter. Rose was a former member of First Christian Church of Kingsport and was very devoted to her family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
James D. "Jimmy" Fugate
May 25, 2014
James D. "Jimmy" Fugate, 70, of Blountville, died Sunday, May 25, 2014 in the emergency room of Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Kingsport on November 15, 1943, a son of the late Martha and George Fugate, Sr., he had resided in this area his entire life. He worked for 9 years at Holston Defense and retired from Eastman Chemical...
Mary Jane Kistner Pack
May 24, 2014
Mary Jane Kistner Pack, 83, of Kingsport, died Saturday, May 24, 2014 and now rests in the arms of The Lord. She was a member of Heritage First Church of God and the mother of 5 children.She is survived by her children, David Brown and wife, Cheryl, Jeffrey Brown, Steven Brown M.D., Jamey Brown and Hal Brown; 5 grandchildren, Patrick,...
Patricia Dillon Woodham
May 24, 2014
KINGSPORT - Patricia Dillon Woodham, 84, of Kingsport passed away Saturday morning (May 24, 2014) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.She was born in Normal, Illinois, the daughter of two college professors, but lived most of her life in Jacksonville, Alabama. She moved to Kingsport in April 1951 from Jacksonville, AL with her husband, the late...
Sarah Mildred (Hardiman) Thomasson
May 23, 2014
Kingsport resident, Sarah Mildred (Hardiman) Thomasson, age 70, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2014, surrounded by her family, following an extended battle with cancer. Mrs. Thomasson was born January 31, 1944 in Louisville, KY to the late Joe Rye Hardiman and Ruby (Chasteen) Hardiman. She married John Edward Thomasson on September 30, 1966 in Louisville, KY. She came to...
Margaret H. Canter
May 22, 2014
Margaret H. Canter, 80, of Unicoi, passed away peacefully and is now in the hands of the Lord, on Thursday, May 22, 2014. A native of Camden, SC, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Lela Davis Rhodus. Margaret graduated with highest honors from nursing school in 1957. She was a former resident of Bristol, TN for many...
Anna Fleeda Smith
May 19, 2014
Anna Fleeda Smith, went to be with the Lord at 12:35 a.m. on Monday, May 19, 2014 with her loved ones at her side.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben T. and Elizabeth Taylor Hill; sister, Dolly Jewel Scalf; and brother, Clarence Hill. Anna is survived by her children, Polly and husband, George, John and wife, Alisa; grandchildren,...
Helen Louise Hyder Hall
May 19, 2014
Helen Louise Hyder Hall, 78, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014, surrounded by her family.Helen was a graduate of Milligan college. She started her career at Eastman Credit Union. She was a loving, stay at home mom while the children were in middle school. Then she became a realtor and worked at Century 21 Colonial Realtors. She later...
Michelle (Morelock) Miller
May 19, 2014
Michelle (Morelock) Miller, 54, of Kingsport, died Monday May 19, 2014 at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in York, PA, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a 1977 graduate of Church Hill High School. Michelle was currently employed with the Sullivan County school system where she was a custodian at Central...
Herley J. "Hud" Phillips
May 19, 2014
Herley J. "Hud" Phillips, (86), of Kingsport, went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, May 19, 2014. Hud was born August 7, 1927, son of the late John T. and Ina B. Barrett Phillips, he worked for the General Shale Corporation for 48 years. He enjoyed 20 years of retirement and loved to laugh often.He was preceded in...
Solomon C. "Pete" Speer
May 18, 2014
Solomon Clarence "Pete" Speer, 94, of Kingsport, died Sunday, May 18, 2014 at James H. Quillen V.A. Community Living Center. He was born in Scott County, Virginia and had lived in Kingsport for more than 70 years. Mr. Speer was the owner and operator of Fuller Street Coal Yard and Grocery. He was a Veteran of WWII serving in the...
John Allen Dodson
May 18, 2014
John Allen Dodson, 83, one of Kingsport's most active civic leaders and distinguished citizens, passed away May 18 at Asbury Place following an extended illness. Mr. Dodson was born June 9, 1930 in Rutledge, TN. He received a BS in Pharmacy from the University of Tennessee, Memphis, and served in the U.S. Army's Medical Service Corps from 1952 to 1955,...
Ralph Ward
May 18, 2014
Ralph Ward, 83, Kingsport, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 18, 2014 at Asbury Place, Baysmont in Kingsport. He loved the Lord and he loved his family. A native of Elizabethton, TN, he was the son of the late Honard Ward and Mary Sue Ward. Ralph was a United States Navy Veteran and served during the Korean...
Joseph William Pope
May 17, 2014
Joseph William Pope, 86, of Kingsport, TN died Saturday, May 17, 2014 after a long illness. Joe was one of nine children and was born in 1927 in Sabraton, West Virginia to Hungarian parents who immigrated through Ellis Island. High school class president, Joe left to join the U.S. Merchant Marines and was aboard the ship carrying troops for the...
Frank Paul Fezzie Sr
May 17, 2014
Mr. Frank Paul Fezzie, Sr., 95, formerly of Kingsport, died at his home, Saturday, May 17, 2014, in Myrtle Beach surrounded by his family following a brief battle with lung cancer. A native of Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late Dominic and Mary Ricci Fezzie. Frank served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a member...
Delores "Gerry" Morrell
May 17, 2014
Delores "Gerry" Morrell, 83, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at Wexford House surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 17, 2014. A native of Bristol, she was the daughter of the late John Latture and Axie Beatrice Watson Morrell. When she was able she enjoyed embroidering, crocheting and playing the piano. And when able she attended Salem Methodist Church.She was...
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