Obituaries

Taylor Hutsell

Taylor Hutsell

Aug 3, 2013

Taylor Hutsell, 25, Kingsport, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2013. He was a life long resident of Kingsport and had attended Gunnings School and Sullivan North High School.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Gene Staten and his special life long friends, Brad and Aileen Early. Taylor is survived by his parents, John and...

Larry R. "Tubb" Hamilton

Larry R. "Tubb" Hamilton

Aug 3, 2013

Larry R. (Tubb) Hamilton, 67, Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2013.He was born in Sullivan County on May 11, 1946, and resided in Church Hill all of his adult life. He proudly served in the US Navy as a cook. He worked at Hawkins Co. Press for more than 30 years, retiring...

Rhonda Gail Skeens

Rhonda Gail Skeens

Aug 3, 2013

Rhonda Gail Skeens, 53, of Surgoinsville, passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, August 3, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter. Rhonda will be greatly missed by all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Duncan, and her brother, Dennis Duncan.Rhonda is survived by her husband of 36 years, Roy Skeens,...

Rev. Edward Orville Rogers

Rev. Edward Orville Rogers

Aug 1, 2013

Rev. Edward Orville Rogers, 72, of Kingsport, entered into eternal rest with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 1, 2013. Orville was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the United States Army. He retired from Tennessee Eastman after 28 years of service. Orville pastored several local churches and was a faithful member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. He was a loving...

Elizabeth "Flap" Whittemore

Elizabeth "Flap" Whittemore

Jul 31, 2013

Elizabeth Austin "Flap" Whittemore, 83, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at her home under hospice care.Born in Kingsport on May 8, 1930, a daughter of the late CM and Anna Mae Reed Austin, she had resided in this area her entire life. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith....

Lucile Morton Early

Lucile Morton Early

Jul 31, 2013

Lucile Early, a life-long resident of Sullivan County, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2013 at age 103. Lucile was born on the family farm in Emmett, TN. She attended Sullivan County primary and secondary schools (including first grade at Troublesome Hollow School) and was notably a member of the first graduating class from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Lucile was awarded...

Lowell Vicars

Lowell Vicars

Jul 30, 2013

Lowell Vicars, 72, Kingsport, passed away while surrounded by his family Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center following a courageous battle with cancer.Born in Fort Blackmore, VA, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Lowell was a 1958 graduate of Lynn View High School and had attended East Tennessee State University. He retired from Weyerhaeuser...

Albert Vance Tittsworth

Albert Vance Tittsworth

Jul 30, 2013

Albert Vance Tittsworth, 70, of Church Hill, Tennessee, entered into his heavenly life with Christ on July 30, 2013. He was surrounded by his loved ones where he was born, lived and died.Vance, a well-known gardener in his community, shared his garden produce and knowledge of farming with friends and neighbors. He was also an avid fisherman. He retired from...

John (Johnny) Smith

John (Johnny) Smith

Jul 30, 2013

John (Johnny) Smith, died peacefully at Holston Valley Medical Center on July 30, 2013, after a brief illness. At the time of his death, he was surrounded by his wife and children.Born and raised in Savannah, GA, Johnny moved to Jacksonville, FL, in 1968, to work for Continental (now CNA) Insurance Company as a Loss Control Specialist. Retired in 1998,...

James Carlos Hawkins

James Carlos Hawkins

Jul 27, 2013

James Carlos Hawkins, 90, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in Russell County, VA, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Mr. Hawkins retired from Kingsport Foundry in 1984 after 45 years of service. He was a member of Hermon United Methodist Church.He was preceded in death by his...

Stanley Winston Still

Stanley Winston Still

Jul 26, 2013

Stanley W. Still, CPA, 77, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side Friday, July 26, 2013. Stanley was born March 17, 1936 and he lived most of his life in Kingsport, Tennessee.Stanley was a loving husband, caring father and dedicated professional. A graduate of East Tennessee State University, he was a partner with Dent K. Burk...

Ima Jean Scott

Ima Jean Scott

Jul 26, 2013

Mrs. Ima Jean Scott, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at Holston Valley Hospital.She was born in Kingsport, graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1947, and was a member of the DB Band.Ima Jean began her teaching career after graduating from East Tennessee State University in 1951. She taught at Sullivan Elementary School and Andrew Johnson Elementary School...

Bill R. Lemmons

Bill R. Lemmons

Jul 26, 2013

Bill R. Lemmons, 83, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, July 26, 2013. He served in the U.S. Army as a member of the 82nd Airborne. He retired from Eastman Chemical Co. after 34 years of service. He was an avid fisherman. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Jean; his parents, Dwight Carson...

Dale Elbert Van Sickle

Dale Elbert Van Sickle

Jul 24, 2013

Dale Elbert Van Sickle, 80, Kingsport, passed in his home Wednesday morning. Dale was born in Ft. Collins, Colorado. Dale was a graduate of Colorado A&M College, received his Master's at the University of Utah and his Doctorate from the University of California, Berkley. Prior to coming to Kingsport, he was an employee of Stanford Research Institute. He came to...

Marvin Keys Goodman

Marvin Keys Goodman

Jul 24, 2013

Marvin Keys Goodman, 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on July 24, 2013 at Holston Manor Nursing Home. Born in Chattanooga, TN on April 22, 1929, he moved to Emory, VA with his family, and later to Kingsport where he resided the remainder of his life. A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Marvin served as President of the Student Council,...

Jim Necessary

Jim Necessary

Jul 23, 2013

Jimmie Stuart Necessary, age 78, departed this life on July 23, 2013. He was surrounded by his loved ones, the watchful and tender care of the nurses and doctors of CCU Holston Valley Medical Center, and the prayers of many faithful friends and family members. Jim was born in Bluefield, Virginia and was the son of Harry S. and Helen...

Dorothy Collette Robinson

Dorothy Collette Robinson

Jul 23, 2013

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. II Corinthians 5, 8Dorothy Beare Collette Robinson, 80, of Kingsport went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday (July 23, 2013) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Sandy Ridge, VA on October 6, 1932, a...

George Washington Snawder Jr

George Washington Snawder Jr

Jul 22, 2013

George W. Snawder (Skipper), 64, Maryville, TN, passed away on July 22, 2013 at his home with his family. Skipper was of the Baptist faith and member of Fall Branch First Baptist Church. He worked for Asplundh Tree Expert for over 30 years. He also worked for Mumpower Sign Supply for 8 years. He loved and restored classic cars and...

June Smith Caldwell

June Smith Caldwell

Jul 20, 2013

June Smith Caldwell, 83, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 following a lengthy illness.She was born in Greene County and graduated from Chuckey Doak High School. She was employed by Eastman Kodak and retired after 38 years of service.June attended Fort Robinson Baptist Church where she was a member of the Mary Ann Buckner Sunday School Class.She...

Annette "Ann" Marshall Miller

Annette "Ann" Marshall Miller

Jul 20, 2013

Ann Miller passed away on Saturday at July 20, 2013 at the Health Care Center at Asbury Place in Kingsport, TN. Ann was born November 5, 1930 in Johnson City, TN.She graduated from Science Hill High School and attended Duke University and ETSU. Mrs. Miller's past activities include: Girl Scout troop organizer; Presbyterian church groups; Jaycettes; the Women's Symphony Committee,...