Obituaries
Bobby Glen Tipton
Jan 16, 2014
Bobby Glen Tipton, 72, of Kingsport passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at home.Bobby attended Higher Ground Baptist Church for several years until his health declined. He loved music and especially Elvis. He loved people and never met a stranger. Bobby had a beautiful smile.He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ruby Tipton.Survivors include his brother,...
Herman L. Babb
Jan 14, 2014
Herman L. Babb, 81, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully on Tuesday at NHC Health Care in Johnson City, surrounded by family and friends.Born in Washington County, TN, on December 25, 1932, a son of the late George and Fanny Bailey Babb, and step-mother, Fannie Payne Babb, he had resided in Fall Branch for his entire life.Herman accepted Chrst at...
Wanda Annette Edens Leidig
Jan 13, 2014
JONESBOROUGH - Wanda Annette Edens Leidig, 92, 118 Elm Hill Drive, died Monday, January 13, 2014, at Mountain States Medical Center, Johnson City.Born in Keokee, Va., she was the daughter of the late Beulah McClellan Edens and Elbert Edens, Sr. She was married to the late Sam Leidig, who was a United Methodist minister. The couple served numerous pastorates in...
Barbara Crawford Jackson
Jan 13, 2014
Barbara Crawford Jackson, 68, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and had retired from Tennessee Eastman. Barbara was a member of Solomons Temple Missionary Baptist Church. She dedicated over twenty years of service to the Relay for...
Wayne Buckles
Jan 12, 2014
Billy Wayne Buckles, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014, at Select Specialty Hospital following a brief illness following heart surgery. He was born in Scott County, VA, and had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Wayne was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. He was owner and operator of Buckles Construction...
Henderson T. Hood
Jan 10, 2014
Henderson T. Hood, 82, of Kingsport, died at home Friday, January 10, 2014 surrounded by his family after an extended illness.A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Henderson was a 1950 graduate of Sullivan High School. Henderson retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 42 years of service. He has been a registered member of the Boy Scouts of America for 50 years,...
Homer Dale Rector
Jan 10, 2014
Mr. Homer Dale Rector, 79, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Although he was born in Greene County, TN he resided in Kingsport most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from the Mead Corporation after many years. Dale was of...
Laurie Feit
Jan 10, 2014
Laurie Feit, of Kingsport, passed from this life on January 10th. Laurie was born August 4, 1946 in Pleasantville, New York to Carol and Harry Dushin. She grew up in Valhalla, New York, graduating from SUNY at Albany with Bachelor's and Master's degrees in English Literature and Education. Moving to Kingsport with her husband, Dr. Richard Feit in 1982, she...
Belinda K. Mitchell
Jan 9, 2014
We love and miss you. Love your child, mom and sisters.Belinda K. Mitchell, 58, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014, unexpectedly at her home.Born in Kingsport on August 27, 1955, a daughter of Patsy Mitchell of Kingsport and the late John H. Mitchell, she had resided in this area her entire life.Belinda...
Rass "Page" Crawford
Jan 8, 2014
Mr. Rass "Page" Crawford, 87, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at his home. A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late Author and Mattie Pullman Crawford. Page loved watching Pawn Stars and NASCAR with Jimmy Johnson being his favorite driver. He retired from Sullivan County Highway Department after many years of service. He never...
Gifford "Nick" Nicolaides
Jan 6, 2014
Gifford A. "Nick" Nicolaides, 86, artist, painter, and art teacher, passed away on January 6th at his home in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was born in New York City 1927, the son of the renowned art teacher and author Kimon Nicolaides and Ann Nicolaides. Gifford attended the Catholic schools graduating from St. Elizabeth's (1940) in Washington Heights, in New York City....
Mattie Lou Wexler
Jan 4, 2014
Mattie Lou Birdwell Wexler, 91, died at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on January 4, 2014. Mattie Lou, daughter of the late Mollie Pecktal Birdwell and James Leon Birdwell, lived her entire life at her birthplace on the family farm.She was a graduate of Sullivan High School in 1941 and was employed by Eastman Kodak for several years. She was...
James H. "Jim" Richardson
Jan 4, 2014
James H. Richardson, 70, Kingsport passed away Saturday, January 4, 2014, following a brief illness with cancer. Jim was born in Wise County, VA, but lived in Kingsport most of his life. He was a 1963 graduate of Sullivan High School, where he played both basketball and baseball. He retired from AGC after more than 30 years. Jim loved to...
Olivia Noelle Jones
Jan 4, 2014
Olivia Noelle Jones, Fall Branch, infant daughter of Tim and Casey Jones went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2014, at Johnson City Medical Center.Olivia is survived by her parents, Tim and Casey Jones; sister, Gracie-Mae Jones; paternal grandparents, Jacqueline and Tim Jones; maternal grandparents, Joann and Paul Tesnear; and two great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.The family...
James Alvin Thomas
Jan 4, 2014
James Alvin Thomas, 68, of Kingsport, passed away on January 4, 2014. He was born in Sullivan County on September 13, 1945 to James Thomas (deceased) and Louanne Thomas, 95. He retired from Sullivan County Highway Department in 1997. He was married to Sandra Webb on February 9, 1980. James loved guns and was an avid hunter. James loved animals...
Patsy Crawford Mullenix
Jan 3, 2014
Patsy Crawford Mullenix, 65, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, January 3, 2014, at her residence following a period of declining health.Born in Kingsport on July 13, 1948, a daughter of the late Clifford and Goldie Crawford, she has resided in this area her entire life.Patsy was a member of Solomon's Temple. She retired from Asbury...
Howard Lee Sword
Jan 1, 2014
Howard Lee Sword, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, January 1, 2014. He was a United States Marine and a Vietnam Veteran. Howard worked for Kingsport Press for 29 years and coached baseball, basketball, and soccer for North Kingsport Optimist Club. Howard was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford...
Michael Lynn Arnold
Dec 31, 2013
Michael Lynn Arnold, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at his home. Born in Kingsport and a lifelong resident, he had retired from Hawkins County Press. Michael was a member of the Peacemakers Motorcycle Club for 23 years and was an avid motorcycle enthusiast.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and...
Lawrence (Big John) Johnathan Crawford
Dec 31, 2013
Lawrence (Big John) Johnathan Crawford passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. He was born June 10, 1972 in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Big John was employed at Angus Palm where he was a welder. He was a loving and caring man who would help anyone in any way he could. Big John made friends with just about anybody he came...
Katherine G. Davenport
Dec 31, 2013
Katherine G. Davenport of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at her home. Born in Washington County, VA, and had resided in Kingsport since 1950. She was a graduate of Greendale High School. Katherine had retired from T.E.C. where she was a Registered Nurse with 35 years of service.She was preceded in death by her parents, C.W.C. and Benona...
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