Obituaries
Ed Harward
Sep 2, 2014
Ed Harward, 74, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 at his home. Born in Durham, NC, he had resided in Fall Branch for the past seven years. He had retired from Edgecomb Clothing Manufacturing Company in Tarboro, NC. Ed and his wife, Vicky owned and operated J & C Grill in Williamston, NC....
Tom Runion
Aug 31, 2014
Franklin Thomas "Tom" Runion, 74, of Blountville passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 31, 2014 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Erwin, TN on February 13, 1940, a son of the late Ralph T. and Ann Love Runnion, he lived in this area his entire life. Tom graduated from Erwin High School and attended the University of Tennessee,...
Betty Elam
Aug 31, 2014
Mrs. Betty Deuel Cock Elam died early Sunday morning, August 31, 2014 at her home. She was born September 20, 1924 in Hampton, VA, the daughter of Roland Deuel and Annie Berry Cock. Betty graduated from Farmville State Teacher's College (Longwood University) in 1946 with a degree in Home Economics. She substitute taught for many years in Kingsport City Schools,...
Wilma Alice Baskett
Aug 30, 2014
Wilma Alice Baskett, 89, of the Oak Hill Community in Washington Co., passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Wellington Place, Colonial Heights. Wilma was a beloved sister and aunt who had a kind heart and a gentle spirit. She displayed the love for her Lord through her kindness and silent service to others. Wilma was the second of six...
Eva L. Farmer
Aug 27, 2014
Eva L. Farmer, 81, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014. She was born in Valley Creek, TN and retired as an RN from Holston Valley. Eva was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Alexander and Elise Comparoni, and siblings, Jack Comparoni, Pete Comparoni, Cecilia Lay, Rena Lambdin and Sandra Ayers.Eva...
Janice "Jan" Murray Roberts
Aug 27, 2014
Janice "Jan" Murray Roberts, 68, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, following a lengthy illness. A native of Kingsport, she was the daughter of the late Hubert and Bessie Gardner Murray.She was preceded in death by her son, Jody Roberts; granddaughter, Morgan White; sister, Jacquline Adams; and three brothers, Herbert, Verlin and Charles...
John T. "J.T." Crawford
Aug 26, 2014
John T. "J.T." Crawford, 55, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord and his parents, on Tuesday morning, August 26, 2014, ending a long struggle with M.S. Born in Kingsport on July 20, 1959, a son of the late Raymond and Veda Cox Crawford, he had resided in this area his entire life. J.T. was saved at a...
Thomas J. "Sonny" Kilgore Sr
Aug 26, 2014
T. J. "Sonny" Kilgore, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 26, 2014 after professing a commitment of faith in the summer of 2014.He was born in Norton, VA, in 1933. Sonny lived and grew up in Old Kingsport and attended Lynn View High School. He served in the U. S. Air Force Strategic Air Command...
William D. Price
Aug 25, 2014
Bill Price, 76, Blountville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2014, at his home.Born in Norton, VA, he has resided most of his life in Sullivan County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, having served in Middleton Island, Alaska. Bill was an architect in the Tri-Cities area for many years. He was an active amateur radio...
Rev. Luther Guy
Aug 24, 2014
Rev. Luther Guy, 75 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, TN on October 31, 1938, a son of the late Leonard and Lula Guy, he had resided in this area his entire life. He was a retired Apostolic Minister, having performed many revivals,...
Curtis Harrison Payne
Aug 24, 2014
Curtis Harrison Payne, 85, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Curtis was born in Rogersville, TN and moved to Kingsport at an early age. He retired from Tennessee Eastman and was a Veteran of the United States Navy during the Korean War. In his younger years he enjoyed fishing and golf. He was an...
Wayne Varon McConnell
Aug 24, 2014
Wayne V. McConnell, son of Robert F., Jr. and Janie Broadwater McConnell, age 93, celebrated life from October 19, 1920- August 24, 2014. He was born in Gate City, Virginia, and he received his public school education in Gate City, as well as at Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport. Wayne was also a graduate of the University of Kentucky, with...
Alvin Blair Carter
Aug 24, 2014
Alvin Blair "Deedaddy" Carter was born in Bluefield, VA, on December 24, 1940. He died August 24, 2014, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center from complications after surgery related to long-term Alzheimers.He was a loyal John I. Burton High School, Norton, VA, alumnus. He played on the 1958 Championship Football team and has attended all the Burton reunions. Alvin attended...
Mark S. Strickler
Aug 22, 2014
Mark S. Strickler, 62, Mt. Carmel, died on Friday, August 22, 2014 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Mt. Carmel since the age of 9. He attended Palmer Memorial Center, graduating and receiving the Handicap Client Award of the year from the Shelter Workshop.He was preceded in death by his parents, Sherman S. and Roberta B....
C.A. "Pete" Coates Jr
Aug 22, 2014
"I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim 4:7C. A. "Pete" Coates, Jr., went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 22, 2014, after an extended illness.He was born January 17, 1936, in Blountville, TN, to C. A. "Pete" and Jessie Roller Coates.He graduated from Holston High School and...
Karl V. Greer
Aug 22, 2014
Mr. Karl V. Greer, 71, of Kingsport, passed away following a courageous battle with ALS. He was born May 2, 1943 to the late Napoleon and Dottsy Dryer Greer in Shady Valley and at the age of three he moved to Kingsport. He graduated with honors in 1961 from Lynn View High School. Karl worked for Brown's Custom Shop for...
Elsie Ruth Hobbs
Aug 20, 2014
Elsie Ruth Hobbs, 81, Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Greystone Health Care Center.She was born in Sullivan County and lived in the area her entire life. She formerly attended Gunnings Bible Church. Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, George W. and Mary S. Hobbs; brother, Earnest Hobbs; sister, Velma...
Emmett (Buddy) Lee Sims
Aug 20, 2014
Emmett (Buddy) Lee Sims, 71, Blountville, gained his angel wings and went to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a loving, caring, dedicated husband, daddy, papaw and friend. Buddy was a truck driver most of his life and retired from Harris Trucking after 20 years of service. He...
Mae Burke
Aug 19, 2014
Mae Burke, 90, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. She was a life-long resident of Fall Branch and was a member of Logans Chapel United Methodist Church. Mae was a founding member of the Fall Branch Fire Department and the Fall Branch Ruritan Club. She was also a member of the Order...
Lois Phipps
Aug 19, 2014
Lois Weatherly Phipps, 81, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on August 19, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with her family at her bedside. She loved the Lord, her family and her church family dearly. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Charity Chapel Baptist Church.Lois was preceded in death by her parents, William...
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