Obituaries

James Westley Lyall

James Westley Lyall

Sep 4, 2013

James Westley Lyall, known to friends as "Jim", 79, of Gray, Tennessee passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 surrounded by his family and friends by his side.James was a devout Baptist and a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.James was a proud Korean War Army veteran. He retired as a Ford Auto Mechanic located in Arlington,...

Della Mae Lazenby

Della Mae Lazenby

Sep 4, 2013

Della Mae Lazenby went to be with the Lord September 4, 2013 after a long illness.She was preceded in death by her parents, Roby and Florence Lazenby; sisters, Edith Lovelace and Barbara Arnold; one son, Billy Lazenby; and grandchild infant, Cantrell, and niece, Brenda Phillips.Della Mae is survived by daughter, Rhonda Ann Byington; son-in-law, Randall Byington; grandchildren, Stephanie and Ryan...

Edna Addington Heglar

Edna Addington Heglar

Sep 3, 2013

Edna Addington Heglar, 94, of Kingsport, died Tuesday morning, September 3, 2013, after a brief illness. Born in Macy Springs, VA, raised in Hiltons, VA before moving to Kingsport, Edna was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She enjoyed volunteering with various charitable organizations and she especially liked delivering Meals on Wheels. She was a member of First Broad Street...

Fannie Baber Howle

Fannie Baber Howle

Sep 3, 2013

Fannie Baber Howle passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at Wexford House, Kingsport, TN. She was born in Cleburne County, Alabama on March 4, 1918 to William Patterson Baber and Frances Barker Baber who died when she was five years old. A widowed aunt, Mary John Voss, raised her and her siblings. Fannie moved to Burlington, NC in 1940...

Jeff Stapleton

Jeff Stapleton

Sep 2, 2013

Jeffery Allen Stapleton, of Kingsport, died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday, September 2, 2013.Born in Kingsport, he was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School where he was All State in Football. Jeff was a graduate of Mars Hill College where he played football.Jeff was owner of Independent Candies & Novelties.He was a member of Pleasant View...

Allene Boyd

Allene Boyd

Sep 1, 2013

Allene Boyd, 87, Colonial Heights, died peacefully at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in St. Petersburg, FL, resided in Charlotte and was a resident in Kingsport since 1956. She had served in several organizations as a volunteer. Allene was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church. She was a loving and devoted wife...

Ida Jo Livesay

Ida Jo Livesay

Sep 1, 2013

Jo Livesay of Kingsport entered the Gates of Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Kingsport and a lifelong resident. Jo was co-owner and operator of Daton's Grill. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Jo was a devoted wife, mother,...

Amanda Jo Mowdy

Amanda Jo Mowdy

Sep 1, 2013

Amanda Jo Mowdy, 24, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly while attending a Motor Cross Race in Rockingham, NC, on Sunday, September 1, 2013.Born in Johnson City on August 22, 1989, a daughter of Tammy Jo Minnick Mowdy and Rick Mowdy, she had lived here her entire life.A 2008 graduate of Sullivan South High School, she attended Northeast State and was...

Lawrence "June" Gregg Jr

Lawrence "June" Gregg Jr

Aug 31, 2013

Lawrence "June" Gregg, Jr., 70, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Jonesborough.He was preceded in death by his parents, Dick and Jessie Mae Gregg and three brothers.June is survived by three brothers, Paul Gregg, Fall Branch, Johnny Gregg, Jonesborough, Kenny Gregg, Blountville; sister-in-law, Ann Gregg;...

John "Cale" Golden

John "Cale" Golden

Aug 31, 2013

John Robert "Cale" Golden, 51, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2013 following a brief illness. Cale was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School class of 81. He was a certified mechanic from Northeast State. He worked for Grindstaff Motors in Elizabethton for several years and Boats...

Marcha L. Ward

Marcha L. Ward

Aug 31, 2013

Marcha L. Ward, 77, Jonesborough, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2013.She was born in Los Angeles, CA, where she resided most of her life before moving to Jonesborough in 2004. Marcha retired from Motorola in California and had been a homemaker. She was a Methodist and attended Life Fellowship Baptist Church in Johnson City. She...

Billy H. Wilson

Billy H. Wilson

Aug 28, 2013

Billy H. Wilson, 75, Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his home.He was born in Greeneville, TN and had resided in Mount Carmel for the past 22 years. Billy retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1997 with 40 years of service where he was in the Engineering and Construction Division. He then worked...

Dr. Robert Charles Harrington Jr

Dr. Robert Charles Harrington Jr

Aug 27, 2013

Dr. Robert C. Harrington, Jr., died on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Rome, GA, and resided in Kingsport since 1948.He obtained his doctorate at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill in 1948 after having served four years in the U.S. Navy at various stations including duty in both the...

Ed Neale

Ed Neale

Aug 26, 2013

Edwin Bomar Neale, Sr., 78, died Monday, August 26, 2013 after a brief illness. He was born in Lexington, KY August 6, 1935, to Duward (Dee) and Amy Louise Neale. He was raised in Paris, KY, where he graduated from high school. He graduated from Oak Ridge Military Academy in Oak Ridge, NC. Ed moved to Kingsport in 1950. He...

Margaret "Tootsie" Barron

Margaret "Tootsie" Barron

Aug 25, 2013

Margaret "Tootsie" Louise Barron, 76, Fall Branch, went to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a life-long resident of Washington County. She was employed in her earlier years at North Electric and Sperry. Margaret was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church....

George Lady

George Lady

Aug 24, 2013

George Donald Lady, 84, Kingsport, passed peacefully on August 24, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, with family at his side. He is now free of lung problems, skin tears, and is able to "see" again. He is in Heaven and meeting with his family members, friends, and pets. His military graveside service at the VA by the Honor...

Loree Lucas

Loree Lucas

Aug 24, 2013

Loree Lucas, Colonial Heights, died Saturday evening, August 24, 2013, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. While she lived in the Kingsport area all her life, she was an early and prominent member of the Colonial Heights community. An active member of the Colonial Heights United Methodist Church since 1958, Loree was also a beloved nursery school teacher at Colonial...

Tennie "Tudy" Barrett

Tennie "Tudy" Barrett

Aug 24, 2013

Tennie V. "Tudy" Barrett, 89, 1921 Patton Street, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013.Tudy was born and raised in Hawkins County but spent her adult years as a resident of Kingsport. She was a faithful member of more than 60 years at Fort Robinson Baptist Church and for many years sang in the choir.In her younger years,...

Truus Johannsson

Truus Johannsson

Aug 23, 2013

Truus Johannsson, 84, of Kingsport, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Thorgrimur Johannsson in 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Victoria Geary and husband, John of Westford, MA; granddaughter, Caitlin...

Robert K. Rogers

Robert K. Rogers

Aug 22, 2013

Robert K. Rogers, age 83, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2013. A son of James Richard Rogers and Addie Shepherd Rogers, he had lived in and around the Kingsport area most of his life. Robert was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Robert was a retired businessman. He worked at Holston Auto Parts before starting two businesses, Stone Drive...