Obituaries

Mary Kate Johnson

Mary Kate Johnson

Jan 24, 2013

Mary Kate Johnson, age 80, passed away on Thursday, January 24th after a lengthy illness. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Johnson; mother and father, Cora and Clarence Arnold; brother, Billy; and sisters, Barbara Isom and Kathleen Kat Jeffers.Mary is survived by her children, Ronnie Johnson of Michigan, Fredrick Pud...

Raymond Randolf Bingham, Jr

Raymond Randolf Bingham, Jr

Jan 24, 2013

Raymond R. Bingham, Jr., 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 24, 2013. He was born October 25, 1929 in Sullivan County and was a lifelong area resident.He was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie Jane Bingham, who passed away 1987; and his parents, Raymond and Annie Selma Bingham.Raymond is survived by his daughter, Barbara...

Steve Hurd

Steve Hurd

Jan 23, 2013

Steve Hurd, 53, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Steve was a Kingsport native and was a 1977 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He served 4 years in the US Navy and was stationed out of Norfolk, VA. Steve was also a graduate of ETSU. He was a teacher at Dobyns-Bennett High School where he taught Local and Regional...

Steve Hurd

Steve Hurd

Jan 23, 2013

Steve Hurd, 53, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Steve was a Kingsport native and was a 1977 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He served 4 years in the US Navy and was stationed out of Norfolk, VA. Steve was also a graduate of ETSU. He was a teacher at Dobyns-Bennett High School where he taught Local and Regional...

Earl E. Faulk

Earl E. Faulk

Jan 22, 2013

Earl E. Faulk, 96, of Bloomingdale Community, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center of an apparent heart attack. Earl was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church for over 60 years and was a charter member of the Bloomingdale Ruritan. He was a co-owner of Compton and Faulk Grocery in Bloomingdale and later...

James Richard Christian

James Richard Christian

Jan 22, 2013

Tarzan passed away at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, January 22nd. James was born in Detroit, Michigan, but raised in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He spent the last 15 years living in Mount Carmel, Tennessee. James was one of three children born to the late Rich and Mary Christian. He loved his cats Prissy and Patches, loved laughing, and...

Frederick Larue Conrad

Frederick Larue Conrad

Jan 22, 2013

Frederick Larue Conrad, 76, Kingsport, died on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 surrounded by his wife of 55 years and his companion, Maxwell. Fred received his Bachelor's Degree from Dickenson College in Carlisle, PA and his Master's in Economics from Duke University. He worked for Tennessee Eastman for 36 years holding many positions, including Chief Economist. Fred owned and operated Unique...

Howard Aubrey Greer

Howard Aubrey Greer

Jan 21, 2013

Howard Aubrey Greer died on Monday, January 21, 2013 after a long life of 91 years. Howard was born in Pinckney, Michigan, and raised in Dayton, TN. He was a young child when the Scopes Monkey Trial took place in Dayton. Part of the trial was held outside and he could vividly remember the big wooden stand outside the courthouse...

Dr. Fred R. "Doc" Thornton, Jr

Dr. Fred R. "Doc" Thornton, Jr

Jan 21, 2013

Dr. Fred R. "Doc" Thornton, Jr., 94, died Monday night, January 21, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Fred Russell Thornton packed a lot of experiences into his 94 1/2 years of living. After growing up in Knoxville, TN and earning the rank of Eagle Scout, climbing Mt. LeConte in the dead of winter before trails were forged, learning to...

Mary Ruth Hair Poore

Mary Ruth Hair Poore

Jan 20, 2013

Mary Ruth Hair Poore, 71, of Gray, passed away and went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Mary Ruth loved life and brought joy to those around her and always had a smile on her face.She was preceded in death by her husband; Fred Poore; parents, Hosea and Elvia Hair; sisters, Nancy Hair and Judy Hair; and...

Betty Blue Tate

Betty Blue Tate

Jan 20, 2013

Betty Blue Tate, age 79, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Betty was born on July 7, 1933 to the late Mr. Frank Holden and Mrs. Manilla B. Holden. She was a woman who always saw the good in every person and never had a bad word to say about anyone....

Helen Marie Murr Vicars

Helen Marie Murr Vicars

Jan 20, 2013

Mamaw VicarsMatriach now 88,The legacy you leave is great.Almost 60 and still adding on,A family made of lots of Love.So many faces and hearts to hold,Each child and grandchildren broke their mold.We love you Helen, mamaw, mom.We know you'd stay, if you had more time.To hold the babies, and hear the laughter,And watch the little weeds grow faster.Your lifetime here...

Phillip King Cox

Phillip King Cox

Jan 19, 2013

Phillip King Cox, 86, Kingsport, died Saturday, January 19, 2013, after a long and happy life full of family, friends, and the pursuit of fulfilling work. A life-long resident of Kingsport, TN, Phil graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1944 and immediately joined the US Navy, serving in the Pacific during WWII.After the war, Phil attended Tusculum College and for the next...

Chester N. Myers

Chester N. Myers

Jan 18, 2013

Chester N. Myers, 82, died Friday, January 18, 2013.He was born March 1, 1930 in Hillsville, VA and lived there until he entered Emory and Henry College at age 16. After two years he transferred to Virginia Polytechnic Institute Virginia Tech and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering.Following graduation in 1950, he was drafted into the U.S. Army...

Alice Flora Baker

Alice Flora Baker

Jan 18, 2013

Alice Flora Baker, 74, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 18, 2013.Alice was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was retired from the city of Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude D. Ludden and Emmaline Childs; brother, Donald Ludden and son, Donald S. Baker.Alice is survived by her husband of 55 years, Earl E....

Karen Louise Morel

Karen Louise Morel

Jan 17, 2013

Karen Morel, 50, Kingsport, TN, passed away in Kingsport, TN, at a local hospital during the recovery of a procedure.Karen was born in West Milford, NJ, on September 29, 1962. She graduated from Nimitz High School in 1980. She married her first love, Michael, 31 years ago and they became soul mates forever. Karen was a giving mother, who always...

Roger Glenn Bowman

Roger Glenn Bowman

Jan 17, 2013

Roger G. Bowman, 67, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 17, 2013.He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company. He loved to hunt and liked to work with wood. Roger was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many.He was preceded in death by his parents, June and Ruth Bowman.Roger is survived by his wife...

Ricky Lynn Copas

Ricky Lynn Copas

Jan 16, 2013

Ricky Copas, 57, Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He retired in 2001 from T.V.A., loved NASCAR and hunting. Rick was a loving husband, father, papaw, son, brother and friend to many.He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Verlin Copas, and brother, Larry David.Ricky is survived by his wife, Vickie Lynn Sparks Copas of Kingsport; daughter,...

Arleen R. Barker

Arleen R. Barker

Jan 16, 2013

Arleen R. Barker, 85, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday morning, January 16, 2013 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. Born in Kingston, TN on February 8, 1927, a daughter of the late Charles S. and Dora Andrews Robinett, she had resided in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker and a member...

William S. Shaw

William S. Shaw

Jan 16, 2013

William S. Shaw, Kingsport, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013.He was born April 1, 1922 in Benham, Kentucky and lived in Detroit, Michigan from 1923 to about 1933. William lived in Cave City, Kentucky from 1933 until he graduated from Cave City High School in 1940.A veteran of World War II, he served three and one-half years in the Army Air...

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