Obituaries
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...
Susan Durnin Mitchell
Apr 15, 2012
Susan Durnin Mitchell joined her mother, Peggy Durnin, and brother, James Kipling Durnin, in heaven on Sunday, April 15, 2012. She was born May 5, 1955 to C. James and Peggy Durnin in Irwin, Pennsylvania. In 1961, the family moved to Kingsport where she lived the rest of her life. She was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School and...
Ben Ramey
Apr 15, 2012
Ben Ramey, 86 of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 15th. He was born in Johnson City, TN on January 23, 1926. He was a WW II veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He worked at Eastman Kodak Company until his retirement.Ben was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Mae Kent Ramey; parents, Thomas Ramey and Bonnie...
Charles Lee Murray
Apr 15, 2012
Charlie Lee Murray 61 of Fall Branch died Sunday evening April 15, 2012 in Kingsport after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Fall Branch since 1994. Charlie had worked as a master brick mason for many years. He was an avid Civil War collector. He was a Baptist and enjoyed playing music on...
Joyce Jo Dykes
Apr 15, 2012
Joyce Jo Ward Dykes, 76, Kingsport, was called home to be with the Lord at 11:10 am Sunday, April 15th, surrounded by her family. Jo was born in Kingsport, where she had lived her entire life. She was a co-founder and charter member of Sunrise Baptist Church. Jo was one of the co-founders of the Ladies Auxiliary of Sunrise Baptist...
Patsy M. Peters
Apr 14, 2012
Patsy M. Peters, 64, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at her home. Patsy was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Peters; parents, J. L. and Alma Mauk; and one brother, Jack Mauk.Patsy is survived by two sons, Brian Eaton and wife Missie of Rogersville...
Judy Edwards
Apr 12, 2012
Judy Edwards, 57, Kingsport, passed away peacefully at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness.Judy was born in Kingsport where she had lived her entire life. Judy was a homemaker and a loving mother and grandma.She was preceded in death by her mother, Nellie Edwards and sister, Sally Edwards.Survivors include three children,...
Cynthia Jean "Jeannie" Hensley
Apr 12, 2012
On Thursday, April 12, 2012, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law and friend went to her heavenly home after a courageous battle with cancer. She went to help prepare for our greatest family reunion in Heaven.Jeannie resided most of her life in Kingsport, graduating from Holston High School. Prior to her retirement she was employed by AMECO. Her greatest...
C. B. Duke, IV
Apr 11, 2012
Charles Buford "Boots" Duke, IV, age 76, died on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Boots was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1953. He then attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1957 where he was the Sigma Nu fraternity president and on the varsity wrestling team. He married...
Marlies Conkin
Apr 11, 2012
Marlies Conkin, 78, of Kingsport, entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Marlies moved to the U.S. from Germany in 1959. She was a dedicated member of Calvary Church where she served in many capacities and had a career in bookkeeping. Marlies was a loving...
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