Obituaries

Charles Melton Eberhart III

Charles Melton Eberhart III

Feb 10, 2014

Charles Melton Eberhart III, 47, of Nashville, died February 10, 2014 in Nashville, Tennessee. He spent his boyhood years in Kingsport. He graduated from the Landmark School, from West Virginia Wesleyan College, and earned a Master's degree from Simmons College. After college, he returned to the Landmark School where he joined the staff, teaching art and math. He later worked...

Phyllis Ann Cole

Phyllis Ann Cole

Feb 9, 2014

Phyllis Ann Cole, 62, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Lynn View High School. Phyllis attended House of Prayer Church in the Beech Creek Community.She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Matilda McMillian and brother, Billy...

Reggie L. McConnell

Reggie L. McConnell

Feb 9, 2014

Reggie L. McConnell, 53, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly, on Sunday, February 9, 2014, surrounded by his family and friends. A native of Houston, TX he was the son of the late William Walter and Velvie Necessary McConnell. Reggie was a true Vols fan and loved anything to do with the outdoors. He was a wonderful...

Fred Dotson

Fred Dotson

Feb 8, 2014

Fred Dotson of Kingsport passed away at home after a brief illness on Saturday, February 8, 2014.He served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a long-term member of the Kingsport Antique and Rod Club and owner of Kingsport Body Works.Fred was preceded in death by his grandson, Jarret Long. He is survived by his devoted wife of...

Emory Howard Mays

Emory Howard Mays

Feb 8, 2014

Emory Howard Mays, 76, of Lebanon, TN, died February 8, 2014. Mr. Mays was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was the son of the late, Paul Wilson and Kathleen Howard Mays. Mr. Mays was also preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Mays and his sister, Pat Bentley.He is survived by his daughter, Kathy Sharber; brothers, Ben...

Sylvia Hetrick

Sylvia Hetrick

Feb 8, 2014

Sylvia Hetrick, 68, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Services will be private.

Nathaniel Carr

Nathaniel Carr

Feb 7, 2014

Nathaniel Carr, 25, of Kingsport passed away Friday, February 7, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Kingsport and had resided in both Sullivan and Greene counties. He was of the Baptist faith. Nathaniel enjoyed hunting and four wheelers. He had a great love for animals. He had worked as a cook and had a...

James D. Moore

James D. Moore

Feb 7, 2014

James D. Moore, 75 of the Lovelace Community, went to be with his Lord Friday, February 7, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. A native of the Lovelace Community, he was the son of the late George "Dewey" Moore and Myra "Artie" Fowler Moore.James served in the U.S. Army and retired from Eastman after 27 years. He joined...

Faye Wright

Faye Wright

Feb 6, 2014

Faye Wright went to her eternal home on February 6, 2014 after a brief illness. She was a Christian and a woman of strong faith who encouraged others in their faith. Faye grew up in Scott County, Virginia, graduated from Gate City High School and completed LPN training. She was a retired nurse, having spent her entire career at HVCH.Faye...

Zdravko Simikic

Zdravko Simikic

Feb 3, 2014

Zdravko Simikic, 32, of Fall Branch, passed away Monday, February 3, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, with his parents and sister by his side, following a lengthy illness.He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended ETSU. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sergeant.He is survived by his parents, Nedjo and Beba Simikic of Fall...

Rebecca Squires Bridwell

Rebecca Squires Bridwell

Feb 2, 2014

Rebecca "Becky" Squires Bridwell, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014, in Asbury Place at Baysmont.She resided in Greensboro, NC, until her graduation from the Woman's College of the University of North Carolina with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. After graduation, she accepted employment at Eastman in the research labs for nine years as editor of chemical papers....

Marion "June" Ellis

Marion "June" Ellis

Jan 30, 2014

Marion "June" Ellis, 78, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She enjoyed her garden and working in her flowerbeds and loved her family and their holiday gatherings. June attended Holy Mountain Baptist Church for 20+ years, where she sang in the choir.She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred C. Ellis, son,...

Larry "Skip" Davis

Larry "Skip" Davis

Jan 30, 2014

Larry "Skip" Davis, 67, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014 at Life Care Center of Gray. He fought a long, hard battle and the Lord knew he was tired and ready to go home. A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late Fred and Mary Johnson Davis. He loved working on cars and everything about...

Mildred Louise Lovelace

Mildred Louise Lovelace

Jan 29, 2014

Mildred Louise Lovelace, after 92 years of faithful service to her Lord and Savior, was called home on the morning of January 29, 2014. A native of Kingsport, she was the daughter of the late Joe Click and Sudie Peavler. She was a member of Riverside Central Baptist Church for 30 years. Mildred loved to sew, quilt, and spoil her...

Grace N. Mazurkiewicz

Grace N. Mazurkiewicz

Jan 29, 2014

Grace N. Mazurkiewicz, 95, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was a member of St. Dominic's Catholic Church.Born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania August 28, 1918, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence F. Mazurkiewicz; parents, John and Frances Malinoski; sisters, Victoria and Joan Malinoski; and brothers, Anthony and John Malinoski.Grace is survived by her son,...

J.W. Ryans

J.W. Ryans

Jan 28, 2014

J.W. Ryans, 80, of Kingsport, born September 8, 1933, departed for heaven January 28, 2014 surrounded by his family singing hymns and reading scriptures. He lived his entire life in Sullivan County and married the love of his life, Mary White Ryans, on January 24, 1955. He worked construction for 50 years with Baxter Byerley Construction, PC Cooper Construction, White...

Ellen W. Russell

Ellen W. Russell

Jan 28, 2014

Ellen W. Russell, 87, Kingsport, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She was of the Lutheran faith. Born in 1926, Ellen was raised in Stanley County, Richfield, NC. She graduated from Richfield High School in 1943 and attended Phieffer College in 1944. She studied and played the piano for her church and other churches in the area for various...

Samuel Paul Jones

Samuel Paul Jones

Jan 27, 2014

Samuel Paul Jones, 93, of Limestone, passed away peacefully Monday January 27, 2014, at his home. Paul was born January 1, 1921, in Washington County and was a son of the late Tom and Mary Lee Jones. He was a native of Jonesborough and lived in the local area his entire life. He was retired from the Mead Corporation, a...

Elva Kay Browning

Elva Kay Browning

Jan 26, 2014

Elva Kay Browning 66, went to the arms of Jesus Sunday, January 26, 2014 at 11:22 am. Elva was of the Baptist faith and loved to play the piano and sing. She was a devoted Christian, mother, nana, sister and friend to all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her son, Bryan Browning, her sister, Helen Mitchell and...

Tony Clemet Shelton

Tony Clemet Shelton

Jan 26, 2014

Tony Clemet Shelton, 55, of Kingsport, entered into rest Sunday, January 26, 2014, after a battle with lung cancer. He graduated from Sullivan West High School. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Clemet and Lucille Shelton and an infant granddaughter, Carter Adele Stanley.He is survived by his loving wife, Pam; daughter, Michelle Stanley and husband, Brad; granddaughter, Paisley...

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