Obituaries
Tim Baylor
Nov 17, 2013
Tim Baylor, 69, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at Johnson City Medical Center from heart complications. Born in Washington, PA, he graduated from Francis C. Hammond High School in Alexandria, VA. Tim received his B.S. Degree in Psychology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1970 and in 1988 received his Masters in Healthcare Administration from the University...
Caitlyn D. Coates
Nov 14, 2013
Caitlyn Dianna Coates, age 16 of Seymour, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013 with her loving grandmother, Robin Miller. She was preceded in death by her great aunt, Rotina McCoy; and great grandparents, Denver McCoy, Isaac and Marie Ketron. She is survived by her parents, James and Crystal Coates; grandmother, Sherry Dobrosky and husband Phil; grandfather, Raymond Ketron; great grandmother,...
Darrell L. Dykes
Nov 14, 2013
Darrell L. Dykes, 65, Fall Branch, TN, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport, he resided in the Fall Branch Community most of his life. Mr. Dykes was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Vietnam War. He was a proud member of the National Rifle Association. His wife, Dolly...
N. Charles Brooks
Nov 13, 2013
Norman Charles Brooks, 78, who was known to most acquaintances and relatives as Charlie or Bud, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.He was born November 5, 1935 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late Nubern Castor and Nellie Lou Elkins Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
William Thomas Petty
Nov 12, 2013
William Thomas Petty, 83, Kingsport, TN, went to be the Lord on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.His father, Tom Petty; mother, Annie Lee Petty; sister, Mary Champion; and brothers, Paul Petty and Johnny Petty preceded him in death.Surviving are his daughters, Lucrutia Petty, Ronda Stanley, and Evonne Petty; sons, Leon Petty, Johnny Petty and Carl...
Lisa Gaye Brown
Nov 11, 2013
Lisa Gaye Lewis Brown, 59, Jonesborough, TN, went to be with the Lord on November 11, 2013.She was a member of Valley View Methodist Church for years. Lisa enjoyed music, song writing and poetry writing. She loved talking to people and helping others.Lisa was preceded in death by her father, Dean Lewis; maternal grandparents, Ernest Lane and Cora Lane; and...
Ellen Marie "Doodle" Bernard
Nov 11, 2013
Ellen Marie "Doodle" Bernard, 47, of Kingsport died Monday, November 11, 2013, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Born and raised in Kingsport, she was an 1985 graduate of Sullivan South High School. Doodle was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt and loved spending time with her family.She was preceded in death by her father, Lanis Bernard; sister, Kathy Light;...
Bill L. Watts Sr
Nov 9, 2013
Bill Watts, Sr., 57, of Gray, moved to his heavenly home November 9, 2013.Bill was born in Kingsport. He was employed by Lauren Constructors. Bill previously owned Bill Watts and Associates (EFIS: exterior finish insulation system). He was better known for his favorite business, Bill's Funnel Cakes. His favorite pastime was Texas Hold 'Em. Bill was a loving husband, dad,...
George R. Cloud
Nov 9, 2013
George R. Cloud, 92, Kingsport, passed away late Saturday, November 9, 2013. George was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He retired from Eastman in 1963. He was a World War II Veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. George was a member of Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church and served as a deacon, elder, Sunday school...
Mary Anderson Chambers
Nov 8, 2013
She loved her God, her country, family, neighbors, community and (almost) "All creatures great and small."Mary Anderson Chambers, a Colonial Heights resident since 1961, died Friday, November 8, 2013, at Ashton Place, McLeansville, NC. A native of Greensboro, NC, she was the fourth of nine children born to Edgar Harold Anderson and Jamie Dunn Robinson Anderson.She was a graduate of...
Elizabeth Ann Wolfe
Nov 7, 2013
Elizabeth "Betsy" Coleman Wolfe, 73, Fall Branch, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at Holston Valley Medical Center.She worked at Kingsport Power Company for many years.Betsy was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and Fall Branch, TN. She loved spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be missed by everyone who...
E. Almeta Moore
Nov 5, 2013
E. Almeta Moore, 81, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013, after a brief illness. She retired from Tennessee Eastman after 26 years of service. Ms. Moore was loved by many and always had a warm smile for everyone she came in contact with.She was preceded in death by her parents, R.L. and Lou Dickerson Moore,...
Burl Dayton Cox
Nov 5, 2013
Burl Dayton Cox, 82, of Gray, TN, left this life for a better one on Tuesday, November 5, 2013. He was born on September 21, 1931 on his parent's farm (the late Dayton and Mamie Cox) in Fordtown; he moved to Gray Station in 1939 and lived there the rest of his life. He worked at Eastman Kodak for 33...
Fred Sarver Jr
Nov 4, 2013
Fred Sarver, Jr., 50, passed away on November 4, 2013 after a brief and sudden illness. He was the heart of Sarver Construction for over 30 years and has built homes and additions all over East Tennessee and Virginia. Fred was a loving husband, father, and Poppy and an avid UT fan. He was a long time member of the...
Evelyn Murphy McNeil Sims
Nov 1, 2013
Evelyn Murphy McNeill Sims died peacefully thirty-six days before her 104th birthday on Saturday morning, November 2, 2013 at Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, NC. Born on December 8, 1909 to the late Daniel B. and Frances I. King McNeill in Lumberton, NC. She was the oldest of five daughters being followed by Frances lrene, Mary Ruth, Emma...
Charles T. Young
Nov 1, 2013
Charles T. Young, 84, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, November 1, 2013, surrounded by his family, following a period of declining health. Charles was born in Wise County, Virginia and resided most of his life in the Kingsport area. He was an employee of Kingsport Press until the early 60's. Charles then became a...
Elvin Coffey
Oct 31, 2013
Elvin J. Coffey went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 31, 2013. He retired from Mason Dixon Lines.He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Frye Coffey, and parents, James and Ada Holt Coffey.Elvin is survived by daughter, Sandra Woods and husband, Dennis of Kingsport, TN; son, Michael Coffey and wife, Roena of Fall Branch, TN; grandchildren,...
Marvin Ernest Odum
Oct 30, 2013
2 Timothy 4:7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.Marvin Ernest Odum of Fall Branch, TN, beloved son, husband, father and grandfather passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013, after a courageous twelve year battle with Lou Gehrig Disease and complications due to Leukemia.He was born to the late W.E. "Muss" Odum and...
Helen M. Jones
Oct 28, 2013
Helen M. Jones, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, October 28, 2013.She is survived by her daughter, Paula Sword and husband, Howard, Kingsport; four sons, Bobby Jones and companion, Mary Harris, Kingsport, Marvin Jones, Daytona Beach, FL, Patrick Jones, Edinburg, VA, and Mark Jones and wife, Heather, Kingsport; eight grandchildren, Eric Sword, Jeffery Sword, John Michael Jones, Kimberly Jones, Sarah Jones,...
Edward "Ed" J. Hyder
Oct 28, 2013
Edward "Ed" J. Hyder, 81, Kingsport, passed away Monday afternoon, October 28, 2013 following an extended illness. Ed had been a resident of Kingsport since his early childhood. He retired from Eastman after 42 years of service, was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of MENSA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles N. and Lula...
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