Obituaries
Teresa Jo Steadman Harper
Dec 28, 2013
Teresa Jo Steadman Harper, 60, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 28, 2013.She belonged to First Baptist Church of Fall Branch but, she regularly attended New Fellowship Ministries in Church Hill, TN as often as her health permitted. She loved animals and enjoyed life and family to the fullest. Teresa was preceded in death by...
Jerry Lynn Kenner Sr
Dec 27, 2013
Following a brief illness, Jerry Lynn Kenner, Sr., went home to be with his Father in Heaven on Friday, December 27, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and his cats. Jerry was born on January 20, 1944 and lived in Kingsport all his life. He retired from Eastman-Kodak Company and was a...
Harold L. Austin
Dec 27, 2013
Harold Austin, 87, Kingsport, passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 27. A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Harold was a Navy aficionado who enjoyed attending reunions with his shipmates from the U.S.S. Panamint. After his tours of duty, Harold joined Mason and Dixon Trucking, working his way up from the supply department to...
Mildred J. McCoy
Dec 27, 2013
"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of those faithful to Him." Psalm 116:15 (TNIV)Mildred J. McCoy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 27th. She was 92 years old and was an inspiration to all who knew her. Having a strong faith in Jesus Christ, Mildred served God faithfully as a wife, mother,...
Geraldine (Gerry) Poe
Dec 26, 2013
Geraldine (Gerry) Poe, 78, of Church Hill (Carters Valley Community) went to her heavenly home Thursday, December 26, 2013.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her. Gerry was a caregiver most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother.Surviving her children, William C. Poe and wife, Donna...
Ruth Parker Horne
Dec 26, 2013
Ruth Parker Horne, 79, died on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at home and entered the heavenly gates following a long battle with diabetes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Darter and Lola Parker; brothers, Delma and Robert "Junior" Parker, and sister, Alice Riner.Ruth is survived by her husband, James Horne; daughters, LeDelhia (Nelson) Hall of Kingsport, and Tammy...
Teresa Sue Smith
Dec 26, 2013
Teresa Sue Giesler Smith, 59, of Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 26, 2013.Teresa was a native of Johnson City and the daughter of Bessie Giesler and the late G. B. Giesler.In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her sister, Betty Mench.Teresa is survived by her son, Moses Rodgers and wife Christi...
Nadine Gillenwater Wright
Dec 25, 2013
Nadine G. Wright passed away on December 25, 2013 at Starr Memorial Hospital in Etowah, Tennessee after a lengthy illness.Nadine was born in Smyth County, on Easy Street, in Saltville, VA, on May 4, 1927 to Julius Lee and Eleanor Gertrude Thompson Gillenwater. At the age of 9 she moved to Kingsport with her parents. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High...
Ronald G. Pitts
Dec 25, 2013
Ronald G. Pitts, 61, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at his home.Ronnie was born in Kingsport where he resided most of his life. He was a 1970 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and served in the U. S. Marine Corp form 1971 to 1973. Ronnie had worked at Cap Snap Seal & Portola Packaging for many years. He...
Ruth Beatrice Stewart
Dec 25, 2013
Ruth Beatrice Stewart, 98, Blountville, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, at Franklin Woods Hospital.Ruth was the best and most sharing cook in Blountville and known for feeding everyone. She was a loving Mother, Sister and Nannie who was the most caring person you could meet. Her heart and arms were always open.Ruth was preceded in death by her...
Elizabeth Medlin
Dec 24, 2013
Elizabeth Pecktol Medlin, 100 + 9 ½ months, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with her children by her side. She enjoyed cooking, the company of family and friends, and also sharing with others. Until her death, she was the oldest living member of Vermont United Methodist Church.Elizabeth was preceded in death by her...
Leonard Melear
Dec 23, 2013
Leonard Melear, 72, Church Hill, TN, died peacefully in his home early Monday due to an apparent heart attack. Leonard was born in Sullivan County where he had lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Sullivan West, class of 1960, where he lettered in three sports, football, basketball and baseball. Leonard was an avid golfer and was...
Earl Fagans
Dec 22, 2013
Earl Fagans, 76, passed away on December 22, 2013. He was born March 7, 1937 in Johnson City, TN. Earl was a retired truck driver and an SCSO Auxiliary member.He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Senides; father, Perry Fagans; son, Richard Jonas; brothers, Charles Davenport, Vernon Fagans and Jack Fagans; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Chester and...
Julia Marie Fee Parke
Dec 22, 2013
Julia Marie Fee Parke, currently living in Jonesville, Virginia, died on December 22, 2013, from complications following a fall in her home. She was born on June 17, 1935 in Rose Hill, Virginia. After graduation in 1955 from Flatwoods High School in Jonesville, she moved to Florida, where she resided for approximately 45 years. While there she met and married...
Josh Gravens
Dec 21, 2013
Josh Gravens, 24, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at his home. He was a life-long resident of Kingsport and attended Pleasant View Baptist Church. Josh received an honorary diploma for graduating from Sullivan North High School. He was a joy to all who knew him and was our precious little angel boy. He...
Lee Minton
Dec 21, 2013
Lee Minton, 81, Duffield, VA, died on Saturday, December 21, 2013.He was born August 28, 1932, and lived in Kingsport most of his life.Mr. Minton was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Elsie McCoy Minton; his parents, Pearl and Walter Minton; two sisters, Betty Tilson and Shirley Minton; and two brothers, Bert Minton and Junior Minton.He is...
Harry H. Harless
Dec 20, 2013
Harry H. Harless, 81, Kingsport, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He retired from the United States Air force, after 20 years of service. He served in the Korean War.Harry was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip and Vergie Harless; and one brother and five sisters.He is survived by his children, Harry and...
Burley Robert Tunnell
Dec 19, 2013
Bob Tunnell, 68, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and war veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. Bob was employed with Daniels Construction and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. He was a member of Rolling Thunder POW-MIA Chapter...
Marjorie Smith
Dec 19, 2013
For those in her life she loved to give, never thought of herself, that's just how she lived.Marjorie V. Wilson Smith, 67, of Kingsport, formerly of Sarasota, Fl, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Newtown, CT on September 11, 1946, a daughter of the late Art...
Mildred Katherine Greenway Miller
Dec 18, 2013
Mildred Katherine Greenway Miller passed from this life on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Our Mama, born in Ducktown, Tennessee in the Copper Basin to Harmon and Katherine Greenway, was the fourth of five children. She remained proud of her hometown and devoted to her family throughout her life.Mildred attended Millsaps College, Tusculum College and the University of Tennessee, graduating in...
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