Obituaries
Liza "Nicole" Vanderpool
Oct 15, 2013
In her own words... . "There is a God, and it is beautiful here." Nicole VanderpoolLiza "Nicole" Vanderpool, 42, passed away on October 15, 2013, at Wellmont Hospice after a long battle with MRSA. Nicole was born in Woodland, California, on August 27, 1971, and had spent most of her adult life in Kingsport. Before her illness she worked at...
Harry William Harris
Oct 12, 2013
Harry William Harris, 87, of Fall Branch, slipped into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, October 12, 2013. He was born on July 9, 1926 to Russell and Mabel Harris. Harry served in the Army and was a World War II Veteran. He retired from Ingersoll Rand Corporation as a department plant foreman. Harry was a member of the Jefferson...
Dr. Patricia Burchett Hollenkamp
Oct 11, 2013
Dr. Patricia Burchett Hollenkamp, 69, Asheville, formerly of Kingsport and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly while visiting family.She was born in Kingsport on January 21, 1944, a daughter of the late Cecil F. and Bernice Pridemore Burchett. Dr. Hollenkamp had lived in Michigan where she maintained her practice as a clinical psychologist for many years. She had moved to...
Gerald McKinley Shelton
Oct 11, 2013
Gerald Shelton, 71, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Friday, October 11, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a life-long resident of Kingsport and graduated from Sullivan High School. Gerald was a veteran of the U.S. Army having proudly served in Vietnam. He retired from the Kingsport Press. He was of the Baptist faith.He...
Dorothy A. Morelock
Oct 10, 2013
Dorothy A. Morelock, 76, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Thursday morning, October 10, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born and raised in Hawkins County, she had resided in Sullivan County most of her life. Dorothy was a graduate of Whitney's Business College and went to work for Holston Valley Hospital...
Pattie W. Howell
Oct 10, 2013
Pattie W. Howell, 89, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 10, 2013 at her home.Her husband, Earl E. Howell, Sr. preceded her in death in 2010.She is survived by her son, Earl E. Howell, Jr. and wife, Amie of Kingsport.Arrangements will be handled by Wheeler-Woodiel Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 (Phone 1-252-451-8800)....
Mike Littleton
Oct 10, 2013
Mike Littleton, 51, Kingsport, passed away at midnight Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at his home following a brief illness.Mike was born in Kingsport and had lived here his entire life. He served in the U. S. Army from 1980 to 1983.He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Littleton; maternal grandparents and paternal grandparents.Mike is survived by his daughters,...
Lois Hickman Ryans
Oct 9, 2013
Lois Hickman Ryans, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, October 9, 2013.She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Ryans, and sisters, Alice Hickman and Nannie Hickman.Lois is survived by her brothers, Gavin Hickman and wife, Wanda, Jerry Hickman and wife, Barbara, all of Kingsport; sisters, Leah Couch, Rita Hickman, and Evlyn Arnold and husband,...
Samuel L. Gray
Oct 9, 2013
Samuel L. Gray, 88, of the Fordtown Community, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Life Care Center of Gray. A native of Kingsport, he had worked as a builder and was a member of Fordtown Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Jennie Gray; wife, Helen Gray; two sisters, Mildred Stafford and Frances Miller; and...
Terry A. Shaw
Oct 9, 2013
Terry A. Shaw, 64, of Limestone, died Wednesday evening, October 9, 2013 at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Terry had received a B.S. Degree from ETSU and Physical Therapy Registration from the University of Tennessee. He retired from Physical Therapy after many years of service. Terry attended Cherry Hill...
Mary Frances Patterson
Oct 8, 2013
Mary Frances Patterson, 86, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Church Hill Healthcare.Born in Fall Branch, she had lived in various areas of the United States while her husband was serving in the United States Navy. Mary Frances was of the Baptist faith and attended Oak Glen Union Church.She was preceded...
Carl Franklin King
Oct 6, 2013
Carl F. King (86) completed his pilgrim journey October 6, 2013. By faith, at age 23, he became a part of the family of God. It was his desire to be found faithful in service to the Lord. Carl gave his service to Heritage First Church of God, Kingsport, First Church of God, Venice, Florida and Kingsport Community Church, serving...
Bonnie Wilcox Flanary
Oct 5, 2013
Bonnie Wilcox Flanary, 89, Carters Valley, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2013 at Erwin Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Allie Wilcox. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Flanary; brothers, Arthur and James Wilcox; six sisters, Opal Cowden, Belle Bernard, Lizzie Smith, Blanch McGlothin, Maggie Harris, and Ena Hobbs. Bonnie is...
Neely Ruth Howe
Oct 4, 2013
Neely Ruth Howe, 84, Zephyrhills, FL, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2013 after an extended illness. She was born in Scott County, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Parrot and Isabel (Clark) White; husband, Heiskell P. Howe; sons, Joseph and Richard Howe; daughter, Virginia Miller; sons-in-law, Donald Miller and Andrew Kupisch; and...
Loretta F. Bausman
Oct 4, 2013
Loretta Bausman, 75, Kingsport, passed away after an extended illness on Friday, October 4, 2013. Originally from Gumboro, Delaware, Loretta moved to Kingsport in 2001 to be closer to family. A member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Loretta enjoyed church and Sunday school friends. Loretta retired in 2000 from Federal Civil Service after a career in finance and...
Harold L. "Sonny" Short
Oct 2, 2013
Harold L. "Sonny" Short, age 78, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.He was preceded in death by his mom and dad, Maggie and Dallas Short; brother, Bobby Short, all formerly of Gate City, VA.Survivors include his wife, Barbara Short; sister,...
Wayne "Cotton" Thomas
Sep 30, 2013
Wayne Thomas, 73, of Kingsport, died Monday evening, September 30, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after complications with his heart.Born in Dunbar, VA, he resided in Kingsport since 1976. He was a graduate of Appalachia High School and ETSU. Wayne had worked for Westmoreland Coal Co. before becoming a co-owner/operator of a restaurant in Norton, VA. He was...
Miklos "Mike" Bus
Sep 29, 2013
Miklos "Mike" Bus, 78, of Kingsport, died on September 29, 2013 of cancer. He was born in Hungary on November 20, 1934. He had completed three years of Mechanical Engineering studies in Hungary when the Soviets brutally crushed the Hungarian anti-communist uprising. He decided to escape the oppressing new Communist regime and successfully escaped into Yugoslavia and spent seven months...
James M. Cooper
Sep 28, 2013
James M. Cooper passed away on September 28, 2013, at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness. Mr. Cooper was born on February 27, 1917, in Kingsport, TN, and lived in Kingsport his entire life. He was the son of John M. and Ida Morris Cooper.He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty Abbott Cooper.Mr....
Jerry "Pete" Hickman
Sep 28, 2013
Jerry "Pete" Peters Hickman, 64, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at her home. She was a life-long resident of Kingsport and was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hickman; her parents; seven sisters; and one brother."Pete" is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Jones and...
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