Obituaries

Patricia Lynn Perry Moody

Patricia Lynn Perry Moody

Oct 27, 2013

Patricia Lynn Perry Moody, 59, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2013.She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Perry, Jr., sister, Deborah Agett, and son, Matthew Moody.Patricia is survived by her son, Joseph Moody; granddaughter, Shelby Moody; mother, Dorothy Perry; sister, Carolyn Walters; brother, Phil Perry; sister, Dorothy Kinnard; brother, Butch Perry;...

Hazel Lee Rasnake

Hazel Lee Rasnake

Oct 27, 2013

Hazel Lee Rasnake, 94, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, October 27, 2013.She was born in Russell County, VA, and had resided in Kingsport since 1935. Hazel retired from J. P. Stevens in 1980 after 34 years of service. She was a Baptist.Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Causby Rasnake; daughter, Ann Barnes; grandson,...

Ettna McMurray Foulk

Ettna McMurray Foulk

Oct 26, 2013

Ettna Foulk, 90, of Kingsport, passed peacefully into glory, Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a short illness.Born in Hiltons, VA, a daughter of the late George P. and Cosby Dennison McMurray, she has resided in Kingsport since age 19 following her marriage to Warren G. Foulk, January 5, 1942. She will be remembered as...

Martha Jane French Carmichael

Martha Jane French Carmichael

Oct 26, 2013

Martha Jane French Carmichael, 90, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013.She graduated in 1945 from MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL and in 1947 from Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Martha served as Director of Christian Education in churches in Tampa, FL and Monroe, LA.She was preceded in death by her parents, Maude Wiseman and Horace Fletcher French and her...

Karen Denise Salyer Brown

Karen Denise Salyer Brown

Oct 26, 2013

Karen Denise Salyer Brown, 57, of Kingsport, lost her battle with cancer Saturday, October 26, 2013. She was born in Kingsport and a life-long resident. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a member of Apostolic Lighthouse. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.Karen was preceded in death by her parents, Tilford and Bettye Salyer. She...

Doyle Thomas Grogg

Doyle Thomas Grogg

Oct 25, 2013

Doyle Thomas Grogg, 70, Kingsport, passed away from this life on Friday, October 25, 2013, due to complications from an extended illness.Born in Sullivan County, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.Doyle worked at Dobyns Taylor for 10 years, Anderson Ford for 10 years and retired from Grogg's Insurance Agency (Nationwide Insurance) on January 31, 2013, after 31 years...

Herman Eugene Barrett

Herman Eugene Barrett

Oct 24, 2013

Herman Eugene Barrett, 69, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 24, 2013 after an extended illness.He loved life, being with family and friends, and telling jokes.Eugene was a mason by trade.His parents, Ruby and Clay Barrett, son, David Barrett, two sisters, and one brother preceded him in death.Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Glenda...

Tommy L. Martin

Tommy L. Martin

Oct 24, 2013

Tommy L. Martin, 63, of the Fall Branch, TN area, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.He was born in Kingsport, TN on March 16, 1950. As a teenager he moved with his family to Ocala, FL where he graduated from North Marion High School. Tommy joined the Florida Highway Patrol...

Lular Marie Phillips

Lular Marie Phillips

Oct 23, 2013

Lular Marie Phillips, 96, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the home of a very special niece, Charlotte Richards, with whom she made her home for the past 7 years after declining health. She was a homemaker and loved working in her yard and flowerbeds.Lular was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond O. Phillips; parents, William and Nannie...

Lucion Dockery

Lucion Dockery

Oct 22, 2013

Lucion Dockery, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 22, 2013.He was born in Slant, VA, June 9, 1921, and was the son of the late Henry Clay and Laurie Dockery. He worked 43 years at Eastman in Jet Services. He was saved at an early age, attended churches in Slant, and sang with his brothers and...

Linda Lunsford Glover

Linda Lunsford Glover

Oct 21, 2013

Linda Louise Lunsford Glover, 58, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 21, 2013. Born in Sullivan County, TN on August 15, 1955, a daughter of the late James Lunsford and Ann Fair, she had resided here most of her life. Linda was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church, Morrison City and retired from Upper...

Don Roberts

Don Roberts

Oct 21, 2013

Don Roberts, 58, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, October 21, 2013, at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his dad, Harry Roberts, Jr., and his sister, Nadine Roberts. Don is survived by his daughters, Dee Matheny and husband, Davy, and Mindy Donohue and husband, Josh; son, Donnie Roberts; his mother, Kate Bostic; sister,...

George Ralph Dykes

George Ralph Dykes

Oct 20, 2013

Ralph Dykes, 98, Kingsport, died Sunday afternoon in Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was an employee of Eastman for 42 years. Ralph was a member of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church. He was a 50 year plus Mason, being a member of the Fall Branch Johnson Lodge. Ralph...

Barbara Ann Smith

Barbara Ann Smith

Oct 18, 2013

Barbara Ann Smith of Gibsonia, PA, Deerfield Beach, FL, and most recently Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday October 18th at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in July 16, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Fausel and Jessie Edsall Fausel (McMickle). She was a graduate of...

Marjorie Pauline Cox

Marjorie Pauline Cox

Oct 18, 2013

Marjorie Pauline Cox, 83, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 18, 2013, at Life Care Center Gray following a brief illness. She was a native and life-long resident of Washington County. Marjorie was a homemaker and a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Cox was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.Marjorie...

Joan Morelock Crawford

Joan Morelock Crawford

Oct 18, 2013

Joan M. Crawford, 66, Blairs Gap Community, TN, entered into rest Friday, October 18, 2013, unexpectedly at her home.She was a native and life-long resident of Sullivan County. Joan was an employee of Timber Steel Construction for several years. She was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and...

Vanda Lakin Thayer

Vanda Lakin Thayer

Oct 17, 2013

Vanda Lakin Thayer, Kingsport, passed away late evening Thursday, October 17, 2013, in Wexford House.Vanda was born in the Fountain City section of Knoxville. She attended ETSU, receiving her degree in Elementary Education. Upon graduation, Vanda taught at Andrew Johnson Elementary School for 10 years. She later taught in the Sullivan County School System for 15 years retiring in 1994....

Herman Junior Ketron

Herman Junior Ketron

Oct 16, 2013

Herman Junior "Red" Ketron, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Kingsport, TN on August 6, 1924, a son of the late Habe and Lethea Ketron, he had resided in this area his entire life.Mr. Ketron was a veteran of World War II,...

Evelyn June New

Evelyn June New

Oct 15, 2013

II Timothy 4:7I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.Evelyn June New, 80, of Kingsport, went to her Heavenly Home on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born on December 21, 1932 in Scott County, VA to Maldon and Mattie Lane, she had resided...

Ina Lee King

Ina Lee King

Oct 15, 2013

Kingsport - Ina Lee King, Nana, age 90 years, 9 months and 19 days, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Wexford House in Kingsport. Ina Lee and her late husband, Brice, lived several decades in the Bloomingdale community of Kingsport. She was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church for many years where she served in many...