Obituaries

Robert Phil Chatman

Robert Phil Chatman

Apr 4, 2013

Robert Phil Chatman, Sr., 91, went to meet his Heavenly Father on April 4, 2013. Mr. Chatman spent his last months in the care of the wonderful staff of the Richard M. Campbell Veterans Home in Anderson, SC. A life long resident of Fall Branch, TN, he spent most of his years on the farm where he grew up while...

Donald "Don" Bowman

Donald "Don" Bowman

Apr 4, 2013

Donald "Don" Bowman, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, TN and was a lifelong area resident. Don was an Air Force Veteran and loved animals and children. He was of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Bowman and sister, Shirley...

Sherman W. Fair

Sherman W. Fair

Apr 4, 2013

Sherman W. Fair, 56, Mt. Carmel, TN, was received in the arms of the Lord on Thursday, April 4, 2013. He was born January 6, 1957 in Kingsport and was a lifelong area resident. He loved fishing and being outdoors. Sherman was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Norman Clifton Fair, grandparents,...

John Dulaney Jay McClain

John Dulaney Jay McClain

Apr 3, 2013

Matthew 19:14Let the little children come to me. Do not hinder themfor the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.John Dulaney Jay McClain, 82, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 3, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Jay, a farmer, was a life long resident of the Arcadia Community of Kingsport and was of the Presbyterian faith. Jay was...

Donna Kay Phillips

Donna Kay Phillips

Apr 3, 2013

Donna Kay Phillips, 50, of Kingsport went home to be with her Lord at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday April 3, 2013 at Greystone Health Care following a period of declining health.Born in Sullivan County, TN on May 16, 1962, a daughter of the late Numion and Shirley Rose Case Phillips, she had resided in this area her entire life.Donna worked as...

Gladys Harmon Crawford

Gladys Harmon Crawford

Apr 2, 2013

Gladys Crawford, 94, passed peacefully and went to be with her Lord and savior on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 in Conway, SC. Born on June 17, 1918 in Sullivan County, she resided in Kingsport the majority of her life. Mrs. Crawford was a faithful servant of the Lord and enriched many lives in her family, church and community. She loved...

Virginia J. Smith

Virginia J. Smith

Apr 2, 2013

Beloved long-time resident of Sullivan County, Virginia Johnson Smith, 94, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2013, 6 weeks before her 95th birthday. Virginia was born in Dickenson County, VA and spent her early childhood there before moving to TN when she was a teenager.Her quiet faith, love and devotion to family, friends, community and her church, Gunnings Baptist Church,...

Shelia R. Lawson

Shelia R. Lawson

Apr 1, 2013

Shelia R. Lawson, born August 1, 1962, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, April 1, 2013 due to a lengthy battle with several long term illnesses. She graduated with honors from Sullivan North High School in 1982. Rather than attend college Shelia chose to follow her greatest desire, that of being a housewife and mother. She was preceded in death by...

Robert Carroll Church

Robert Carroll Church

Mar 31, 2013

Robert Carroll Church, 91, Kingsport, died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Wexford House of Kingsport. Born April 20, 1921 in Hancock County, TN, he enlisted in the Army and served in WWII in the South Pacific. After getting out of the military he started his career at Eastman Kodak in the Research department. He married Juanita Anderson October 2,...

Virginia Lynn Scissom

Virginia Lynn Scissom

Mar 30, 2013

Virginia Lynn Mullican Scissom, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at her home with family and friends beside her. She was born in McMinnville, TN and had resided in Virginia Beach for several years as a navy wife. Virginia moved to Kingsport in 1986 following her husband's retirement from the Navy. She...

Nelle Sipe

Nelle Sipe

Mar 30, 2013

Nelle H. Sipe died peacefully on March 30, 2013, at Baysmont in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born on September 5, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan.She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Colonel Ret. F.W. Hausmann; her mother, Mildred Moore Hausmann; and a son, George William Sipe.Nelle is survived by her husband of 66 years, Charles Charlie A. Sipe; son, James...

Jack Vicars

Jack Vicars

Mar 30, 2013

Jack Vicars, 60, of Kingsport, TN., went to sleep in the arms of Jesus, Saturday, March 30, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer.Jack was retired from TVA. He was an avid hunter and fisherman all his life. He resided in Kingsport his entire life.Jack was preceded in death by his father Bud N. Vicars, Sr., mother Helen M. Vicars...

Mike Culbertson

Mike Culbertson

Mar 30, 2013

Michael David "Mike" Culbertson, 59, Kingsport, TN, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013 at his home.A life long resident of Kingsport, he was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and was an employee of Kingsport Press for a number of years.He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Culbertson and son, Stephen.Surviving are his mother, Dana Culbertson, Kingsport, TN;...

Maryanne Danielle Busler

Maryanne Danielle Busler

Mar 29, 2013

Maryanne Danielle Busler, 32, Church Hill, went to be with Lord on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Johnson City Medical Center.She was a loving mother, daughter and sister. Maryanne had a heart bigger than life itself. Preceding her in death were her father, Danny; brother, D.B.; her grandparents; and one uncle.Maryanne is survived by her daughter, Emily Christine Long and...

Kimberly Anne Buckner

Kimberly Anne Buckner

Mar 29, 2013

Kimberly Anne Buckner, 48, Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday, March 29, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center.She was preceded in death by her parents, Martha and James Buckner, and brother, James Lee Buckner, II.Surviving are her son, Benjamin Buckner; and brothers, Mark Buckner and wife Lisa; Chris Buckner and wife Jamie.The family will receive friends Monday, April 1, 2013 from...

Reba Sproles Thayer

Reba Sproles Thayer

Mar 28, 2013

Reba Sproles Thayer of Kingsport passed away at her home at Asbury Place Baysmont on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Born in Kingsport, Reba was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was an active member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church for over 50 years, serving in different leadership capacities. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Travis DeWayne Tate

Travis DeWayne Tate

Mar 27, 2013

Travis DeWayne Tate, 30, Kingsport, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 2013,Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

John C. "Big Bad John" Campbell

John C. "Big Bad John" Campbell

Mar 27, 2013

John C. "Big Bad John" Campbell, 84, of Kingsport, went home to be with his family and the Lord on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at his residence following a brief illness. Born in Kingsport on January 11, 1929, a son of the late John C. and Mary Beatrice Long Campbell, he had resided in this area his entire life. John...

Mrs. Barbara Lowery

Mrs. Barbara Lowery

Mar 27, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Lowery, 69, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center. She was born December 1, 1943 in Washington D.C. Barbara was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and was involved with the Red Hat Society. She was an avid painter and loved her dogs, Lulu and Yogi.She is survived by...

Doris Lee Ferguson Jones

Doris Lee Ferguson Jones

Mar 27, 2013

Doris "Tarp" Jones, 64, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend to many.She was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Opal Ferguson, sister, Judy Tucker and niece, Mary Sue Tucker Lambert.Doris is survived by her husband, Frank Jones of Kingsport; sons, Tim Jones and wife,...

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