Obituaries

Patsy Mowell

Patsy Mowell

Aug 13, 2012

Patsy Ann Eaton Mowell, 70, Kingsport, was called home late Monday, August 13th at Wexford House. Patsy was born in Hawkins County and resided in Kingsport since the age of 18. She was of the Baptist faith. Patsy was an avid western movie fan and enjoyed caring for her two yorkies, Lexi and Roxi.She was preceded in death by her...

Rhoda Light

Rhoda Light

Aug 12, 2012

Rhoda Light, of Beech Creek, died Sunday, August 12, 2012. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an on-line condolence for the family.Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Fall Branch, is serving the family of Rhoda Light.

Rhoda Light

Rhoda Light

Aug 12, 2012

Rhoda Light, 92, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born on September 25, 1919, Rhoda was a lifelong resident of the Beech Creek community and member of Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church.Held in high esteem by her family, friends and the community, Rhoda is remembered as being a faithful wife, loving mother and...

Wayne Moneyhun

Wayne Moneyhun

Aug 11, 2012

Douglas Wayne Moneyhun, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Saturday August 11, 2012.Born in Sullivan County he has lived in Kingsport most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company. Wayne asked Jesus in to his heart and saved his...

Hascal Ray Combs

Hascal Ray Combs

Aug 10, 2012

Hascal Ray Combs, 76, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Friday, August 10, 2012.He was born in Kingsport and resided in Mt. Carmel. Hascal served in the U. S. Army where he was stationed in Germany and retired from AFG Glass Plant.Hascal was a member of Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church for 50 years. He was an avid coon hunter and...

Kyle D. King

Kyle D. King

Aug 10, 2012

Kyle D. King, 79, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord Friday, August 10, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.He was born in Sullivan County where he was a lifelong resident. Kyle was a veteran of the U. S. Army having served as a tank mechanic. He retired from Mead paper with over 43...

Susan K. Grizzle

Susan K. Grizzle

Aug 9, 2012

Susan K. Grizzle, 52, of Fall Branch, passed away on August 9, 2012. She was born in Valdosta, GA and moved to Tennessee where she resided most of her life. Susan had a passion for animals.She was preceded in death by her parents, Willard Farmer and Jean Stapleton, and one brother.Susan is survived by her loving husband of many years,...

Louise Cooper

Louise Cooper

Aug 8, 2012

Louise Cooper, 85, of Kingsport, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Emeritus Kingsport. She was born on July 20, 1927 in Knoxville, TN to the late Harvey and Myrtle Waggoner. During her years in Knoxville, she became a 1946 graduate of Rule High School and was a member of Beaumont Avenue Baptist Church. In 1948 she married the late...

Kermit W. Allen

Kermit W. Allen

Aug 7, 2012

Kermit W. Allen passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Indian Path Medical Center following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Kermit was employed with Mason-Dixon Trucking Lines for 25 years, retiring in 1985. He was of the Baptist faith. Kermit was a member of the American...

Pearl Needham Epperson

Pearl Needham Epperson

Aug 6, 2012

Pearl Epperson, 84, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, August 6th at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Ft. Blackmore, VA, she was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Pearl was very active in the churches she attended. Her work in Girl Scouts was also important; she was awarded the highest honor for volunteers. She courageously stepped forward in the...

Powell Harris King

Powell Harris King

Aug 5, 2012

Powell H. King, 87, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Louisville, Kentucky and had lived in Kingsport, Tennessee since 1951.He had been a member of First Christian Church, Kingsport, Tennessee since 1952. Powell held many positions throughout the years in the church including youth class teacher, usher, building maintenance,...

Rebecca "Becky" Hensley

Rebecca "Becky" Hensley

Aug 5, 2012

Becky Hensley, 66, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully with her family next to her on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at her residence. Becky was a kind and loving person who would help anyone she could. She especially loved her grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelia and Samuel Newman.Becky is survived by her husband, of 47 years, Ronald...

Bob Smithwick, Jr

Bob Smithwick, Jr

Aug 4, 2012

Robert Walter Smithwick, Jr. "Bob" died on Saturday, August 4, 2012, at Baysmont Healthcare Center in Kingsport, TN at the age of 89.He was born May 13, 1923, in Louisburg, NC, the son of Robert and Dorothy Johnson Smithwick. He is predeceased by his parents and his first wife, Kathryn Evans Smithwick.Bob attended Mills High School in Louisburg and Fishburne...

Ralph G. Abernathy

Ralph G. Abernathy

Aug 4, 2012

Ralph Garland Abernathy, 73, Kingsport, TN, passed away Saturday morning, August 4th, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Ralph was born in Lincolnton, NC and grew up in Gastonia, NC. He received his B.S. degree in mathematics from NC State University in 1961. Ralph began his career with Eastman as a systems analyst and retired after...

J. Wayne Reynolds

J. Wayne Reynolds

Aug 3, 2012

J. Wayne Reynolds, 85, Kingsport, passed away at Indian Path Medical Center on Friday August 3, 2012 after a long illness.He was a member of Oakwood Forest Christian Church where he sang in the choir for many years. Wayne was a World War II veteran serving in the Pacific and sang in the Navy Central Choir at Great Lakes. He...

Lois Yvonne Dunn

Lois Yvonne Dunn

Aug 2, 2012

Lois Yvonne "Toot" Dunn, Kingsport, guided by her faith in the Lord, she fought a courageous battle with cancer, never once complaining. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Lois was born in Greene County, TN July 27, 1939.She was an avid Braves fan and her greatest moments in life were being...

Lora Jean Chamblee

Lora Jean Chamblee

Aug 2, 2012

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Dr. W. Jerome "Jerry" Jackson, Jr

Dr. W. Jerome "Jerry" Jackson, Jr

Aug 1, 2012

Dr. W. Jerome Jackson, Jr. Jerry, 86, Kingsport, died Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at home.Born in Asheville, NC, he came to Kingsport at the age of 7, grew up in Kingsport, and graduated from Dobyns- Bennett High School at the age of 17 in 1943. He attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute for one year. After serving 2 years in the U.S....

Ed Feagins

Ed Feagins

Jul 31, 2012

Ed Feagins, 88, of Kingsport, died on Tuesday afternoon, July 31, 2012. Ed was a native of Church Hill and resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of Church Hill High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in the 36th Texas Infantry Division. Ed was a Veteran of World War II having...

Ernest Whetsel, Jr

Ernest Whetsel, Jr

Jul 27, 2012

Ernest Whetsel, Jr., 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at Church Hill Healthcare. He was born in Sullivan County in 1925, where he resided most of his life. Ernest was of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Belle Duncan Whetsel; his wife of 23 years, Wanda Mowell Whetsel; two brothers,...

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