Obituaries
Eleanor Powers
Apr 29, 2012
Eleanor M. Powers, 75, of Kingsport, after a long and courageous struggle against a complicated illness, joined her departed loved ones in the early hours of Sunday morning April 29, 2012.Born in the Bronx in New York City, Eleanor was the second of three children born to Gustave Alfred Brown and Eleanor Marie Kinney. At just few years old, Eleanor...
Marianna Schubert Kirkman
Apr 28, 2012
Marianna Schubert Kirkman, 87, Maryville, TN, formerly of Kingsport, TN passed away Saturday April 28, 2012 at Shannondale Health Care Center in Maryville.Marianna was the eldest of two children born to Theodore and Thelma Kimes Schubert of Fostoria, Ohio and later Bedford, VA. She was a graduate of James Madison College of Virginia and was employed by the Kingsport Press...
Carol Jean Odom Bingham
Apr 28, 2012
Carol Jean Odom Bingham, 56, of Kingsport, went with Jesus to Paradise on Saturday, April 28, 2012.She graduated from Ketron High School and King College. Carol worked at AeroJet in Jonesbourgh.Carol was an elder of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife, stepmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many.The family extends a special thank you to Kingsport...
Elizabeth R. Steadman
Apr 26, 2012
Elizabeth R. Steadman, 93, of Kingsport, died April 26, 2012 at Baysmont Health Care Center. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she was born April 7, 1919, the only daughter of Hubert L. Riggs and Annie Tipton Riggs. She was a 1937 graduate of Sullivan High School and completed her business education at Whitney School of Business in Johnson City...
Maude Marie Wheatley
Apr 25, 2012
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live. John 11: 25Maude Marie Wheatley, 90, went home to be with the Lord on April 25th, 2012 at her home, with her family by her side. She had Alzheimer's and failing health problems.Maude was born November...
Betty Sue Darnell
Apr 24, 2012
Betty Sue Darnell, 74, Gray, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, April 24, 2012. She was a graduate of Holston High School. Sue was a homemaker and was a loving mother.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Darnell, her parents and one brother.Sue is survived by her sons, Jody Darnell and Travis Darnell, both of Gray.Her...
Luther Beauregard Travis
Apr 23, 2012
Luther Beauregard "Beau" Travis, 50, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, April 23rd, at 1:30 am at his home with his family following an extended courageous battle with cancer. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Beau was a former employee of the Kingsport Times News and was a painter for Gale Bishop prior to his illness. Beau was an...
Pastor Orville Charles Dolen
Apr 23, 2012
Pastor Orville Charles Dolen, 89, born November 4, 1922 passed away April 23, 2012. Preacher Orville pastored Gospel Mission Church from 1958 until 1993. He retired from Sullivan County Highway Department in 1977 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in WW II.He was preceded in death by his parents, C.N. and Minnie Dolen; two brothers, Kenneth...
Jack Fleetwood Willis
Apr 23, 2012
Jack Fleetwood Willis, 70, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Monday morning, April 23, 2012 after a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1959, which included "private instruction" from Principal Dr. Elery Lay. Jack was a graduate of ETSU with a major in economics in 1964. He was self-employed...
Thelma Isom Salyer
Apr 22, 2012
Thelma Isom Salyer, 92, of Kingsport passed away on Sunday, April 22, at Brookhaven Manor.She was a homemaker who loved to get her family together and cook for them. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Morris "Pete" Salyer; mother & father, William & Elizabeth Isom; 5 sisters; and 1...
Catherine "Michele" Bolas
Apr 22, 2012
Catherine "Michele" Bolas, 36, fought a courageous battle with cancer and passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Born in Kingsport May 9, 1975, she had resided in Kingsport her entire life. Michele graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1993 and also was a graduate of Barton's School of Cosmetology. She worked at The Barber Shop and owned Snips and...
Carl Shelton Matherly, Sr
Apr 22, 2012
Mr. Carl Shelton Matherly, Sr., beloved husband and loving father, left his earthly family on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Born in Old Butler, TN on April 1, 1922, he was a graduate of Watauga Academy, Milligan College and East Tennessee State University. He served in the Army during World War II, where he met the love of his life, Isabel...
Bobby E. Roberts
Apr 21, 2012
Bobby E. Roberts, 43, of Greeneville, died Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his home.He was born in Greene County and had been a lifelong resident. He was employed by M&M Farm Supply and a member of Bethany Freewill Baptist Church.Bobby was a loving husband and father.He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Ben Roberts; aunt Louise Groseclose; and cousin...
Pauline Hunt
Apr 20, 2012
Pauline Hunt, 86, Church Hill, TN, died Friday, April 20, 2012.Polly was born in Kingsport where she has lived all her life. She enjoyed working in her garden and tending to her roses.Polly was a member of Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Nester "Dood" Hunt; son, Richard Conkin; and parents, John...
Tina Parrish
Apr 20, 2012
Tina Parrish, 36, of Kingsport died Friday, April 20, 2012.She was a 1994 graduate of Sullivan Central High School and attended UTC and ETSU. She was a homemaker.Tina is survived by her children, Amber Bentley, Morgan Bentley and Ethan Bentley; father of her children, Mike Bentley; parents, Ken and Patty Parrish; brothers, Craig Parrish and wife, Melissa of Johnson City,...
Charlie Thomas Tom Shipley
Apr 19, 2012
Charlie Thomas Tom Shipley, 57, of Kingsport passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012.Tom was born in Kingsport where he was a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School and East Tennessee State University. Tom was owner and operator of Landscapes Unlimited with over forty years of landscaping experience.He was of the Baptist faith.Tom was a loving...
Shirley Mae Gilliam Head
Apr 17, 2012
Shirley Mae Gilliam Head, 75, of the Fordtown Community, entered into eternal rest, Tuesday, April 17th, 2012 at her home due to declining health. She was very loved and will be missed dearly by her remaining loved ones.She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, James Cecil Head; parents, Mitchell Edward Gilliam and Bonnie Lee Presley Gilliam;...
Ruby Nell Shipley
Apr 16, 2012
Ruby Nell Shipley, 86, of Gray TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16 at Life Care Center of Gray. She was born in Scott County VA and had resided in Gray since 1957. Ruby retired from North Electric/ITT. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and had attended Tri Cities Baptist Church. Ruby loved...
Virgil E. Bellamy
Apr 16, 2012
Virgil E. Bellamy, 87, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 16, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had retired from Tennessee Eastman following 39 years of service. Virgil was a staff sergeant in the United States Army having served during World War II. He was a member...
Earl "Gene" McCracken
Apr 16, 2012
Earl "Gene" McCracken 75 of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Monday afternoon April 16, 2012 after an extended illness. Born in Harlan, KY, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life and was a self-employed contractor.Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene McCracken and Mary Belle Mays McCracken; and great grandson, Gabriel Odin Willis.He...
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