Obituaries
Patsy A. Manis
Apr 8, 2014
Patsy A. Manis, 55, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at her home. A native of Blackwater, VA she was the daughter of the late Ballard and Leona Moore Allen.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Darlene Donihe and brother, Dennis Allen.Patsy is survived by her son, William Brad Manis; sisters,...
Marie Pitts Schulken
Apr 7, 2014
Marie P. Schulken, 92, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, April 7, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Florence, AL, where she was raised, and graduated valedictorian of her class at Coffee High School and attended Auburn University. After she moved to Kingsport in the mid 1940's Marie became the first president of the Junior League of Kingsport....
Robin Murray
Apr 6, 2014
Robin Wade Murray, 46, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his residence. Born in Frankfurt, Germany on March 7, 1968, a son of Sonya Patterson Murray of Kingsport and the late Sam Murray, he had resided in this area most of his life. Robin was of the protestant faith. He was a veteran of the...
Gladys Surgener Lawson
Apr 6, 2014
Gladys Surgener Lawson, 91, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 6, 2014, following a brief illness. A native of Evarts, KY, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Ludie Pace Surgener. In her earlier years, Gladys and her husband co-owned The Chat N' Chew, which happened to be the...
Ruby Bruner Baxter
Apr 6, 2014
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7Ruby Bruner Baxter, of Fall Branch, departed this life on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center at the age of 89. She had fought a courageous battle with cancer and had received the report that she was cancer...
Dr. William B. Hutchins Jr
Apr 4, 2014
Dr. William B. Hutchins, Jr., 72, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2014.Bill had many passions in his life, the love for his three daughters, his three grandchildren, his practicing of dentistry, his favorite team, University of Tennessee VOLS, and the love of the outdoors which included the game of golf, hunting, and...
Ruby Joyce Proffitt
Apr 2, 2014
Ruby Dobbs Proffitt, 80, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 2, 2014, with her family by her bedside. She cherished every moment she spent with her family and friends. Ruby was born in McVeigh, KY and lived her younger years in Norton, VA. She had lived in Kingsport for the past 51 years. Ruby attended Gravely Baptist Church.She...
Charles William Goodwin
Apr 2, 2014
Charles William Goodwin, age 84, peacefully entered his heavenly home on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, after a short battle with kidney disease.Charles was a retired business owner/operator and successful international musician. He was the founder and leader of the Charles Goodwin Orchestra and formerly owned and operated the Charles Goodwin music company in Kingsport, TN. He was an active member...
Wayne T. Bacon
Apr 1, 2014
Wayne T. Bacon, 88, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 following a brief illness, surrounded by his family. Born in Washington County, TN on October 16, 1925, a son of the late Coy and Monnie Chase Bacon, he returned to Tennessee in 2005, following 20 years in Florida. He attended Valley...
Jimmie (Jim) Ray Hommel
Mar 31, 2014
Jim Hommel, 74, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, March 31, 2014. He was born in Gate City, VA and had lived in California and Connecticut, spending most of his life in Kingsport. Jim was a 1957 graduate of Gate City High School. He was retired from Burlington and recently worked at Lowe's. Jim was a born again...
Stella Fields Peters
Mar 31, 2014
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.Stella Fields Peters, 90, of Weber City, VA, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday (March 31, 2014) surrounded by her 2 daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and friends. She was of the Baptist faith. She loved to go to yard sales with her daughters, out...
Anne Tucker Cress Babb
Mar 30, 2014
Anne Tucker Cress Babb, 86, of Kingsport passed away peacefully into Eternal Rest on March 30, 2014.Born in Appalachia, VA in 1927, she received a B.S. degree from Maryville College, Maryville, TN. Upon graduation, she became the first woman chemist at Enka Labs in Morristown and subsequently worked for Eastman Chemical.Anne married her husband of 60 years in 1953, and...
Lora (Granny) Carroll
Mar 30, 2014
Lora (Granny) Carroll, 94, of Fall Branch passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014.She was born in Greene County on February 4, 1920. Granny loved everyone. She attended Gospel Mission Church and Pentecost.She was preceded in death by her parents, Sambo and Mittie Charlton Roberts; her husband, Alfred K. Carroll; a son, Leroy Carroll; grandson, Daren Gregg; sisters, Jenelda, Mary Lois...
Shirley J. Larkey
Mar 30, 2014
Shirley J. Larkey, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday (March 30, 2014) after a short illness. Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed needle work, gardening, canning, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was always there to help her family and many friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Larkey; and her parents, John and Jeanette...
Betty Lou "Susie" Galloway
Mar 29, 2014
Betty Lou (Susie) Galloway, 79, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (March 29, 2014) at NHC Fort Sanders in Knoxville, TN.She was born to the late Clarence and Mary Cox on August 25, 1934, in Kingsport, TN. She married the late Ben Galloway on December 24, 1951. Susie was a lifelong resident of Kingsport working as a hairdresser...
Sonny Eugene Rickson
Mar 29, 2014
Sonny Eugene Rickson, 78, of Gray, TN, died peacefully at his home on Saturday (March 29, 2014). He was born in Bristol, VA, where he lived most of his life. He was a long-time member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Bristol, TN. He served in the Tennessee National Guard for approximately ten years. Sonny was a loving husband, father,...
Sue Davidson
Mar 29, 2014
Sue Davidson died on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was preceded by her Dad, Carl Frederick and is survived by a large family and friends. Children Linn and Erick, Mother Cleo, Sister Juanita and Brother Carl, longtime partner Allan Gilliam, grandchildren Ethan, Amaya, Simone, and special friend Sara.Born in Fairmont, WVA Sue and family moved to Kingsport where she worked...
Susie Ann Baker
Mar 28, 2014
Susie Ann Baker, 85, of Kingsport, went to sleep in Jesus Christ Friday (March 28, 2014) at Brookhaven Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.Born in Mt. Gilead, NC, on November 3, 1928, a daughter of the late Wayman and Lillian Ussery, she had resided in this area most of her life. She was a member of the Church of Jesus...
Pauline D. Collins
Mar 28, 2014
Pauline D. Collins, 82, of Kingsport, died Friday, March 28, 2014 after a recent illness.When Pauline was in good health, she loved to garden. She was a loving person who will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Collins; son, James Peter (Jim) Collins; brothers; Bill Darter and wife Willidean,...
Richard Allen Davis
Mar 25, 2014
Richard Allen "Bubby" Davis, 20, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at his home. Richard was loved by so many people. He had the biggest heart and made everyone laugh. He was the father to a baby boy and was the best father anyone could ask for. Richard had so many friends that loved...
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