Obituaries

Dorothy Edith Cox

Dorothy Edith Cox

Jun 4, 2013

Dorothy Edith Cox, 94, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Edith passed away peacefully at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with her family by her side.Edith was born January 14, 1919 in Sullivan County and lived in the Fordtown Community. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family....

Glenna Pearl Sherfey

Glenna Pearl Sherfey

Jun 4, 2013

Glenna Pearl Sherfey, 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at the Wexford House in Kingsport after a period of declining health. Pearl was born on August 2, 1926 in Buchanan County, VA. She moved to Kingsport as a child and married Adrian Marshall Sherfey on July 27, 1948. They spent most of their married...

Marion Myrtice Hudson

Marion Myrtice Hudson

Jun 4, 2013

Marion Myrtice Cruff Hudson, 83, of Kingsport, died on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Preston Place II. She was born on July 13, 1929 in Taunton, MA and grew up in Attleboro, MA. Marion graduated from Attleboro High School in 1948. She married her high school sweetheart, Ralph E. Hudson, Jr. in August of 1952. Marion was a homemaker, a...

Parker Daniel McManus

Parker Daniel McManus

Jun 3, 2013

Parker Daniel McManus, son of Brandon McManus and Stephany France, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. Like the little superman he was, he fought a good fight and touched the lives of many.He is survived by his loving parents, Brandon and Stephany; big sister, Bailey; grandparents, Mike and Judy Carroll, LeAnn and John Griffiths, and David...

Gary F. Bowery

Gary F. Bowery

May 31, 2013

Gary F. Bowery, 67, passed away unexpectedly at his home, Friday, May 31, 2013.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred Bowery and Iva G. Bowery.Gary is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy Allen Bowery of Kingsport; son, Tony Bowery (Tina) of Kingsport; daughter, Britt Hensley (Jimmy) of Kingsport; four grandchildren, Grace and Chase Bowery and McCoy...

Richard Temple Cadwallader

Richard Temple Cadwallader

May 31, 2013

Richard Temple Cadwallader, 65, of Scott County, Virginia, passed away Friday (May 31, 2013) at his home. Born in Philadelphia, he lived in East Tennessee for many years and worked with Mountain States Health Alliance. He was known for his wit and intelligence, and was a devoted father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and...

Virginia B. Hayes

Virginia B. Hayes

May 30, 2013

Virginia B. Hayes, 79, died on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at her home. Born in Carter County, she had resided in Jonesborough most of her life before moving to Kingsport in the late 1970's. She and her husband, Jim, were owner/operators of Jim's Motorcycle Sales of Kingsport. Virginia had been the church organist/pianist for Skyline Heights Baptist Church for many...

Barbara Gott Goodlett

Barbara Gott Goodlett

May 30, 2013

Mrs. Barbara Goodlett of Kingsport, died Thursday, May 30, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center after a sudden and brief illness. A native of Kingsport, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. and Elizabeth D. Gott. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, attended Queens College, Charlotte, NC, and graduated from East Tennessee State University with B.S. and M.A....

A. Kenneth Gilbert

A. Kenneth Gilbert

May 30, 2013

Kenneth Gilbert, 63, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Kingsport, TN.Born in Russell County, VA, he was the son of the late Claude and Margaret Gilbert. He resided in Lebanon, VA until moving to Kingsport in 1994. Kenneth retired from the United States Marine Corp. He was a Corporal with the 1st Marine Division, 3rd...

Wiley Jackson Cobb

Wiley Jackson Cobb

May 29, 2013

Jack Cobb, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013. In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to Faye Cobb, c/o Kathy Martin, 2028 Sand St., Kingsport, TN 37660.Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is serving the family of Jack Cobb and there will be a private family service.

Thomas (Tom) Nicholas Russin

Thomas (Tom) Nicholas Russin

May 29, 2013

Thomas (Tom) Nicholas Russin, 65, born April 29, 1948 in Pittsburgh, PA passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013 of a heart attack at his home.He is preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Marie Russin; grandparents, Nicholas and Rose Russin (Middletown, OH), Clifford T. and Pearl Dumbaugh (Butler, PA).Tom is survived by sisters, Sally Russin Dingus (Mark) of Blountville,...

Louis D. Moore Jr

Louis D. Moore Jr

May 29, 2013

Louis Doyle Moore, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2013, after a short stay at Asbury.He was born on September 16th, 1926, the son of Louis Doyle Moore, Sr. and Ione Bond Moore. Louis graduated from Toccoa High School in 1943 and then served in WW II in the Army Air Corp. He graduated from...

Charles Washington Carey

Charles Washington Carey

May 27, 2013

Charles "Charlie" Washington Carey, 89, passed away at home in the care of his immediate family in Greeneville, Tennessee, on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2013. He was born in Richton, Mississippi, on August 2, 1923. He graduated from Hemphill Diesel College and used those skills to design an aluminum tug boat for Florida's shallow waterways and as an owner...

William "Willie" Mowdy

William "Willie" Mowdy

May 26, 2013

We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. 11 Cor. 5:8 William "Willie" Mowdy, 99 of Blountville passed away peacefully in his sleep and went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born April 9, 1914, in Sullivan County and was a...

Billie Frances Davis

Billie Frances Davis

May 25, 2013

Billie Frances Davis, age 90, of Blountville, TN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 25, 2013, with her daughter by her side. Mrs. Davis always had a story to tell of her travels and adventures abroad with her late husband. She was a kindhearted, caring soul who enjoyed reading books and carrying on long conversations. She was...

Melissa "Missy" Ann Tunnell Prater

Melissa "Missy" Ann Tunnell Prater

May 25, 2013

Melissa "Missy" Ann Tunnell Prater, 42, of Kingsport, entered into rest, as a result of respiratory failure, late Saturday, May 25, 2013. She was born April 24, 1971 in the Long Island community and had been a lifelong resident of Kingsport.Melissa was preceded in death by her father, Gary Wayne Tunnell.She is survived by her mother, Sheila Ann Tunnell Popp;...

Dollie Eaton

Dollie Eaton

May 24, 2013

Dollie Bolling Eaton, 87, of Kingsport passed away Friday evening at The Wexford House.She was born in Pound, Virginia, on February 21, 1926. A daughter of the late Wilson and Josie Bolling, she has resided in this area most of her life. Dollie went to Bolling School at Pound and graduated in 1932. She worked for Western Union during World...

Don Aaron Findley

Don Aaron Findley

May 24, 2013

Don Aaron Findley, 86, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013. He was born June 11, 1926, in Gadsden, Alabama. Mr. Findley served in the infantry in WWII, at the Battle of the Bulge, earning three Bronze Stars. After graduating from Auburn University with a B.S. degree in Business Administration, he moved to Kingsport to work at TEC in the...

Earl Douglas "Doe Doe" Branham

Earl Douglas "Doe Doe" Branham

May 23, 2013

Earl Douglas "Doe Doe" Branham, 73, of Kingsport, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness.Born in Pikeville, KY, he had resided in Kingsport since 1948. Earl had worked in the concrete industry for many years, spending most of his time at Branham Brothers Concrete.Earl attended Way of Life Church. He was a loving...

Kenneth Dillow Sr

Kenneth Dillow Sr

May 22, 2013

II Corinthians 5:8"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with The Lord" Kenneth Dillow, Sr., 83, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, May 22, 2013, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. Kenneth was a self-employed accountant for many years, and was an avid golfer....