Obituaries
Rick Lamphear
Nov 30, 2013
Mr. Richard "Rick" Lamphear, age 56, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2013, due to complications of pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Manchester, NH and was preceded in death by his father, Richard "Stony" Lamphear; grandparents, Connie and Lee Hines; and grandmother, Mary Dunn.Rick began his 12-Step recovery on April 17, 1987 and was blessed with many...
Ray Elijah Ford Jr
Nov 29, 2013
Ray E. (Pete) Ford, Jr., 82, went to be with the Lord, Friday, November 29, 2013 following a lengthy illness of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Johnson City.Mr. Ford was a retired truck driver of 40 years with Riggs Brothers Construction Company of Kingsport. He served in the U. S. Army stationed in Germany.Mr. Ford was the son...
Betty Jo Lady
Nov 29, 2013
Betty Jo Kress Lady, 83, Kingsport, died Friday morning at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, she lived in Dayton, OH and Dallas, TX before returning to Kingsport in 1975. Betty Jo was a homemaker and a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. She was a loving mother and enjoyed cross stitching, flower gardening, playing the piano, doll collecting, shopping...
Joyce Howington
Nov 28, 2013
Joyce Howington, 69, of Kingsport, died Thursday night, November 28, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Erwin, TN, she resided in Kingsport most of her life. Joyce retired from TEC after many years of service. She was a member of Parker's Chapel Church.She was preceded in death by her father,...
Harold Wright
Nov 27, 2013
Harold B. Wright, 83, Kingsport, who was saved 10 days ago, went to be with the Lord Wednesday morning, November 27, 2013, surrounded by his family following an extended period of poor health. He was born in Kingsport, where he had lived his entire life. H.B. was in security at the Kingsport Press, retiring after 39 years of service. He...
Kathy Sue Berry
Nov 27, 2013
Kathy Sue Berry, 62, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus and mommy on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at her home, with her sisters by her side. Born in Kingsport, and a lifelong resident, she was employed by Opportunities Unlimited, a division of Frontier Health. Kathy attended Kingsport Baptist Temple and was a member of the Sunbeam Class. She had...
Marc Healy
Nov 27, 2013
Marc Healy, 40, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013. He was an avid Ohio State, New York Giants, New York Rangers and Kasey Kahne fan. Marc was a certified executive chef and a member of Vermont United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend to many.He was preceded in death by his father,...
Robert Franklin Boatright
Nov 27, 2013
Robert Franklin Boatright, 97, of Kingsport died Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born near the waters of Big Stoney Creek in Ft. Blackmore, VA on the family farm that was first settled by the father of his grandfather's grandfather (five generations.) His father died when "R.F." was four years old and his mother taught...
William T. (Bill) Hunt
Nov 25, 2013
William T. (Bill) Hunt, 46, died Monday, November 25, 2013, while on a pleasure tour in Peru, South America.He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School. He had received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tennessee and an MBA from South Alabama. Bill was an employee of International Paper since 1990. He had lived...
Golda "Goldie" Walters
Nov 25, 2013
Golda Pearl "Peach" Speers Walters, 87, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2013 after years of declining health at Wexford House surrounded by her family. Golda was born and raised in Blackwater, Virginia and moved to Church Hill when she went to work at TEC in the Winding department.She was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Susie...
Betty Jean Simmons Chapman
Nov 24, 2013
Betty Jean Simmons Chapman, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 24, 2013, at Four Oaks Nursing Home in Jonesborough. She was born December 30, 1923, in Chattanooga, Tenn., a daughter of the late Leslie L. Simmons and Viva Johnson Simmons. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingsport, and a former...
Doris DeVault
Nov 23, 2013
Doris DeVault, 96, left for Heaven's glory on Saturday, November 23, 2013. Born on June 10, 1917, to Bess and Robert Martin DeVault, Doris lived a fulfilling life as a single adult in service to her Lord Jesus. She was preceded in death by twin Dorothy Milligan and brothers Edwin, Leonard, and Robert Moulton DeVault. Doris is survived by Edwin's...
Bea Marie Bement
Nov 23, 2013
Born in Jamestown, NY, on May 16, 1923, and surrounded by family and friends, our beloved mother, Bea Marie Bement (Bess Calco) 90, peacefully walked out of this life and into the arms of our Lord and Savior on November 23, 2013.On December 31, 1943, she married Tom Bement, the beginning of a 70 year marriage. In 1960 they moved...
Thomas Lee Hair
Nov 21, 2013
Thomas Lee Hair, 74, passed away November 21, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family, following a courageous 8 year battle with cancer. Thomas enjoyed fishing, football, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He retired from the Navy as a Senior Master Chief Petty Officer after 23 ½ years. He then went to work at Eastman and...
Norma Jean Frazier
Nov 21, 2013
Norma Jean Frazier, 82, went to meet the Lord Thursday, November 21st at Wexford House. She was a native of Scott County but resided most of her life in Kingsport. She was a hairdresser for many years. Norma Jean never knew a stranger and she was the happiest when cooking for someone. And when you came to her table you...
Larry Edward "Steve" Jones
Nov 20, 2013
Larry Edward "Steve" Jones, 70, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Wellmont Bristol Hospice House. Larry was a member of Bays Mountain Baptist Church and was an active worker in the church prior to his illness.Larry served seven years in the U. S. Navy and retired from Eastman after 30 years of...
David H. Lane
Nov 19, 2013
David H. Lane, 59, of Blountville, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 as a result of an auto accident. David was a carpenter and worked for Pike Electric. He was a Free Mason with Holston Masonic Lodge #559. David was a devout Christian and attended Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. He was a hard working man who loved his family....
Kenneth M. Johnson
Nov 18, 2013
Kenneth M. Johnson, 83, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at the Village at Allandale.Arrangements to be announced by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport. Memorial contributions may be made to the Village at Allandale, 100 Strickland Court, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Hazel Jeter Pyle
Nov 18, 2013
Hazel Jeter Pyle, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. She was the daughter of Joseph R. and Elizabeth Runion Jeter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, J.C. Pyle, Jr.; her brothers, Clyde and Junior, sisters, Edith Miller and Coralee Blankenbeckler, and brother-in-law, Steve Zinke.Hazel is survived by her sons, Dickie and...
Jason Reynolds
Nov 18, 2013
Jason Reynolds, 36, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Formerly of Woodstock, VA, Jason had resided in Kingsport for the past two years, where he had been employed at Free Service Tire and Truck Center in Kingsport.He was preceded in death by his father, John Reynolds, Jr.Jason is survived by his wife,...
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