Obituaries
Helen Austin
Feb 23, 2012
On February 23, 2012 a wonderful lady entered the gates of heaven. Mrs. Helen Austin passed from this life at Indian Path Hospital.Helen R. Austin was born to Will and Bessie King Roller on June 21, 1921. She was the youngest child in her family and was reared with the children of her brother, Perry Roller, and sister, Gladys Fugate....
Marie Pullian
Feb 22, 2012
Marie "Moe" Pullian, 55, Lone Star Community, was called home Wednesday morning, February 22nd, peacefully, at her home due to a heart attack. Marie was born in Clinton, TN and had lived in Lone Star since childhood where she attended Sullivan High School. She was a caregiver and friend to all.Marie was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Pullham...
Carl Edward Neal
Feb 22, 2012
Carl Edward Neal was born on March 11, 1921 in Dunbar, Virginia and passed away at home in Kingsport, Tennessee on February 22, 2012. He was raised by his maternal grandparents and grew up in Roda, Virginia.Mr. Neal served in the 100th Infantry Division during WWII in the European Theater and fought at the Battle of the Bulge where he...
Albert Brown
Feb 21, 2012
Albert Brown, 74, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Albert was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church and enjoyed the great outdoors.He was preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa Knittel; parents, David and Tessie Brown; sister, Elizabeth Pippin; grandson, Greg Dye; and two great grandsons.Albert is survived...
Sue Presley
Feb 20, 2012
Sue Presley, 68, of Oakwood, VA, died Monday, February 20, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born and raised in Oakwood, she had resided in Falls Church for many years before moving back to Oakwood. Sue retired from the Bakers and Confectionary Union in Washington, D.C.She was preceded in death by her son, Sean Matthew...
Gordon Wayne Gibson
Feb 18, 2012
Gordon Wayne Gibson, 70, died on Saturday, February 18, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport.Prior to his illness, Wayne served at Arcadia United Methodist Church as Sunday School Superintendent and taught the Adult Sunday School class for years. He had a special love for working on the grounds of Arcadia Cemetery and Arcadia United Methodist Church. He took...
Johnny Morrison
Feb 17, 2012
Johnny Morrison, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 17, 2012 at his home. Johnny loved life, enjoyed gardening, all kinds of music, working on his Chevelle and was an excellent cook. He loved horses and his cars. Johnny also loved going to church and attended Deck Valley Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by...
Billy J. Scalf
Feb 17, 2012
Billy J. "Billy Bob" Scalf, 41, Mount Carmel, TN, drowned late Thursday night in Holston River. Billy was born in Atlanta and had resided in Columbia, SC until coming to Kingsport in 2001. Billy was a construction worker.He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen King.Billy is survived by his daughters, Megan Scalf of Columbia, SC, and Abbie Scalf...
Mary Evelyn Hanson Helton
Feb 17, 2012
Evelyn Helton, 75, of Kingsport, died peacefully at home Friday, February 17, 2012.She was a beloved mother and grandmother and a native of Hansonville, Russell County, Virginia. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and attended Emory & Henry College. Evelyn was active in alumni affairs serving on the Board of Visitors of the college.As a volunteer and civic...
Brenda Vicars
Feb 17, 2012
Brenda Vicars, 64, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 17, 2012 at her home.Brenda was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a member of Emory United Methodist Church.Her parents, Raymond and Juanita Morse; one sister, Jean Lemmons; and three brothers, Ernest Morse, Don Morse, and John Morse Jr. preceded her in death.Brenda is survived by...
Fred DeVault
Feb 17, 2012
Fred DeVault, 87, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at Elmcroft Assisted Living.He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served in World War II. Fred was retired from the United States Postal Service following 28 years of service.Surviving are several nieces and nephews.Graveside services will be held at 1:30...
Dustin Kenny McCrary White
Feb 16, 2012
Dustin Kenny McCrary White, infant son of Dustin White and Brittany Jones went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2012, at Indian Path Medical Center.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sister, Kaylee Jones; brother, Kadin White; maternal grandparents, Clarence & Krystal McCrary; paternal grandparents, Martin & Cindy Johnson; paternal grandparents, Bob & Jan...
Edgar Worth Ellington, Jr
Feb 16, 2012
Edgar Worth Ellington, Jr., 91, of Kingsport, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 16, 2012 after a long and fulfilling life. He grew up in Pittsboro, North Carolina and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.During WW II, he served with the 5th U.S. Army in North Africa and Italian campaigns, including the Salerno Invasion...
Fred Herman Hale
Feb 15, 2012
Fred Hale, 63 of Kingsport passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012.Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett and Edna Hale; and sister, Scarlett Hale.He is survived by his brother, Pat Hale, Sr. of Kingsport; nieces and nephews, Kenney McClaran and wife, Cathy, Sherry Carter and husband, Tim and Angie Sampson and husband, Travis all of Church Hill,...
Paul Baskett
Feb 15, 2012
Paul Baskett, 85, Hawley Road, passed away Tuesday at Bristol Memorial Hospital following a period of declining health. An agricultural community leader, he owned and managed three dairy operations in three counties in a family partnership. Their Echo-Hills Holstein herd was nationally known; animals were frequent winners at shows across the Southeast; some were sold and exported to other countries....
Ruby Wheeler
Feb 15, 2012
Ruby Wheeler, 86, of Kingsport, died at Asbury Center at Baysmont on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Born in Greene County, she had resided in Kingsport since 1950. Ruby was a graduate of Fall Branch High School and valedictorian of her class, a graduate of Whitney's Business College and attended Tusculum College. She retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1986 after 42...
Clarence Burton Booth
Feb 14, 2012
Clarence Burton Booth, 92, moved to His Father's Home on Tuesday morning, February 14, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital after a brief illness.He was born in Cambridge, OH on June 9, 1919, moving to Kingsport in 1986 to be near his daughter and grandchildren. Mr. Booth was self-employed, owning a vending company, a restaurant, a dental lab and working...
Rev. John W. Crawford
Feb 13, 2012
Rev. John W. Crawford, 84, went home to be with his heavenly father on February 13, 2012 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 27, 1927 in Eccles, West Virginia. John served in the Navy from 1942-1944. The Lord called him to preach in 1958 and he had pastored numerous churches in Kentucky and Tennessee....
Beverly Dawn Hartsock
Feb 12, 2012
Beverly "Birdie" Hartsock, 48, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2012 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and enjoyed the outdoors. Birdie was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Shelby Hartsock.Birdie is survived by three sons, David Nelson, Jr. and...
Theresa Hope Seal Modrell
Feb 12, 2012
Theresa Hope Seal Modrell, beloved mother, sister, friend and teacher passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2012, surrounded by her family.She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and an elementary school teacher for 36 years in numerous school districts around the world. Hope will be remembered for her kindness, humor and dependability.Hope is preceded in death by her...
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