Obituaries
Evelyn Knapp
Jul 27, 2012
Evelyn Knapp, 82, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on Friday, July 27 after a long illness. She and her husband, Douglas Knapp were Southern Baptist missionaries in Tanzania for twenty-seven years. Mrs. Knapp raised four children who today are active Christians. She started a youth work in Tanzania which touched thousands of young...
Barbara L. Page
Jul 26, 2012
Barbara L. Page, 69, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at her home. She was born in Ben Hur, VA and had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Barbara had worked at several floral shops in the area, including White Floral. She had retired from Wal-Mart after 18 years of service. Barbara was active in the Lynn...
Fred L. Wagner
Jul 25, 2012
Fred L. Wagner, 74, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack Wednesday morning, July 25, 2012 at his residence in Blountville. Fred was a native of Sullivan County and grew up in the Holston Community near Tri-City Airport. He graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1959 with a Bachelors degree in Industrial Education and participated in the Army...
Minnie Cox
Jul 24, 2012
Minnie Cox, 93, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Brookhaven Manor. Born in Wise County, VA she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. During Minnie's early years she was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.She was preceded in death by the father of her...
Chance Collins
Jul 24, 2012
Chance Collins, 40 of Church Hill, formerly of Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, he was a 1990 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Chance had been a Harley-Davidson mechanic at his father's business, Custom Cycles, in Kingsport for many years....
Jerry Lassiter Eaves
Jul 22, 2012
Jerry Lassiter Eaves, 81, died July 22, 2012, at his home in Kingsport, TN. He was born in Vance County, North Carolina; attended Epsom High School in Oxford, North Carolina; attended Wake Forest University and received his BS Degree in Business and Economics from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, where he was a member of Sigma Phi...
Joyce E. Collins
Jul 22, 2012
Joyce E. Collins, 78, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 22, 2012 at her home.Joyce was very kind hearted and always put others before herself. She had a way of making you feel very loved. Joyce loved the Lord and always prayed that she wanted to do God's will.She is survived by two daughters, Kristi...
O.E. Buddy Smith
Jul 20, 2012
O.E. "Buddy" Smith, 87, Louisville, TN, died Saturday, July 20, 2012 at The University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. Buddy was a 1941 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.Survivors include his wife, Dorothy T. Smith; son, Eric Smith and wife, Margarita; two daughters, Madelaine Leonard and husband, David, and Dorlisa Kardosh; four grandchildren, Alan, Ryan and Shelby Kardosh, and Lauren...
Garrett Isaac Simmers
Jul 20, 2012
Garrett Isaac Simmers, 6, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly on Friday, July 20, 2012. Born in Kingsport, Garrett had completed Kindergarten at John Adams Elementary School. Garrett was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and Mrs. Sally's Sunday School Class. He loved life and always had a smile on his face.He was preceded in death by his paternal...
Ralph F. Birdwell
Jul 20, 2012
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8Ralph F. Birdwell, 77,...
Lois O. Bowery
Jul 19, 2012
Lois O. Bowery, 83, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her loving family by her side early on Thursday morning, July 19, 2012. Lois was born January 30, 1929, the only child of Walter and Alpha Smith Berkley.She enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable gardens and could make anything grow. Lois loved to crochet and made many beautiful...
Gerlene Fugate
Jul 18, 2012
Gerlene Fugate, 76, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Wexford House. She was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Donna Lynn Fugate.Gerlene is survived by her husband of 55 years, Frank Fugate of Kingsport; daughter, Donna Grizzel and husband, Rick of Kingsport; son, Jim Fugate...
O'Dell Holden
Jul 18, 2012
O'Dell Holden, 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, in Wilcox Hall at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Roda, VA on November 13, 1925 to Omer Holden and Sara Russell Holden, but has called Sullivan County his home most of his life. O'Dell was a member of Walkers Fork...
Kathy Cahow
Jul 16, 2012
Kathy Cahow, 61, of Johnson City, formerly of Kingsport, went to be the Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She had resided most of her life in Kingsport and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Kingsport. Kathy had taught dancing at Holloway Dance Studio in Kingsport for many years....
Birdie Inell Gordon Collins
Jul 15, 2012
On Sunday, July 15, 2012 Birdie Inell Gordon Collins, 71, died in Hanover, MD. Birdie was the beloved wife of the late Evans Collins. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Randall Gill Gordon.Birdie is survived by her son, Michael E. Collins, Jr., and wife, Rachelle; daughter, Carol L. Shindledecker and husband, Bryan; brother, George Elmer Gordon; cherished grandmother...
Billy M. Neeley
Jul 15, 2012
Billy M. Neeley, 78, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born and raised in Duffield, VA, he lived most of his life in Kingsport. Billy worked for BF Goodrich and Bandag Tire. He professed faith in Christ as his Savior.He was preceded in death by his grandson, Shannon Neeley;...
Mary Jane Kay Gibson
Jul 15, 2012
Mary Jane Kay Gibson, 77, died peacefully at her home on July 15, 2012. Jane was born 1935 in Philadelphia, PA and attended schools in that area before moving to Kingsport after marrying her husband, Frank Gibson in 1957.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by family and a wide circle...
Vernon Henry Kistner, Jr
Jul 14, 2012
V. Henry Kistner, Jr., 69, of Surgoinsville, formerly of Kingsport, died suddenly Saturday evening, July 14, 2012.A lifetime resident of Sullivan County and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Henry was the owner/operator of Henry's Motorcycle Sales until his retirement.He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Henry "Red" Kistner and Frances Roller Kistner Krantz.Survivors are his loving wife,...
Barbara Feagins Peavler
Jul 13, 2012
Barbara Feagins Peavler, of Kingsport, died Friday afternoon, July 13, 2012.Barbara was born in Knox County, TN and has lived in Kingsport since 1952. She was a Principal at Bennett & Edwards and McInturff, Milligan & Brooks Insurance Agencies, serving as President and Chief Financial Officer at Bennett & Edwards.She was active in community and civic affairs, serving on several...
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