Obituaries
Bill Trent
Apr 11, 2012
William Linwood Trent, 34, Blountville, died Wednesday afternoon, April 11th, at Warriors Path State Park. Born in Bristol, Tennessee, he grew up in Kingsport and was a graduate of Sullivan North High School. Bill formerly worked at Mr. Gatti's and Burger King in Kingsport. He attended Bloomingdale Assembly of God and Evangel Family Worship Center. Bill enjoyed music and loved...
Paul S. Ward
Apr 11, 2012
Paul S. Ward, 76, of Colonial Heights, died Wednesday morning, April 11th, 2012, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Sullivan County, he had lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, having retired as staff sergeant after 28 years of service. Paul retired from Eastman Kodak after 27 years...
Harold Erwin
Apr 10, 2012
Harold "Toney" Erwin, 58, of Kingsport passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Toney was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Northeast State. Toney was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in South Korea.He was preceded in death by his wife, Andrea Erwin; parents, Herald & Marcia Erwin; and father-in-law, Dallas...
Lawrence Larry Snow
Apr 8, 2012
Lawrence Larry R. Snow, 78, Kingsport, went home to be with his Heavenly Father, Easter Sunday, April 8th at 3:00 pm. Larry was born in New Jersey and had resided in Kingsport for the past 12 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Korean War.He was preceded in death by his parents and one...
Raymond W. Winters, Jr
Apr 8, 2012
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Raymond William Winters, Jr., a kind and gentle man, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on April 8, 2012. Raymond was born on July 24, 1939. Raymond graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in 1961, and served in the United States National Guard from 1962 to 1970.Prior to his retirement in 2006, Raymond served as...
Ed Graham
Apr 8, 2012
Noah Edward Ed Graham, born July 5, 1938 in Scott County, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord & Savior on April 8, 2012 at the home of his daughter, Lisa McDavid after a hard-fought battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side.He was a born again Christian and member and deacon at Central Assembly of God...
Charles Melton Eberhart, Jr
Apr 8, 2012
Charles Melton Eberhart, Jr., 78, of Kingsport, died on Easter morning, April 8, 2012. Born in 1933 in Atlanta, GA, Charles was the son of Charles Melton Eberhart, Sr. and Annie Mary Waldrop Eberhart. He spent his boyhood years in Atlanta, Albany, Athens, and Augusta, GA. He graduated from Mercer University in 1956 with a B.S degree, where he served...
Dr. William Harrison, Jr
Apr 8, 2012
Dr. William Harrison, Jr. died on April 8, 2012, at the age of 95. He was born in Derby, Conn., on September 26, 1916. After graduating from Brown University in 1938, Dr. Harrison attended Yale Medical School. He served in the Army from 1943-47 as a Laboratory Medical Officer, and retired as a Major. He then returned to Connecticut to...
Charles Charlie McCoy Hutson
Apr 8, 2012
Charles McCoy Hutson, 39, of Kingsport, died Sunday morning, April 8, 2012. Born in Austell, GA, he had resided in Kingsport for 37 years. Charlie was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and had worked for Capitol Armored Services for several years. He had a great passion for sports, especially the Atlanta Braves and the Georgia Bulldogs. Charlie was a...
Patsy Booker
Apr 7, 2012
Patsy Booker, 85, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on April 7th, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Scott County, VA, and having resided most of her life in Kingsport, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great great-grandmother. Patsy loved spring, the sunshine, and taking care of her flowers.She was preceded in death...
Frances Olinger
Apr 6, 2012
Frances Louise Olinger, 91, Kingsport, died on Friday, April 6th at Brookhaven Manor. She was born in Wise County, Virginia on October 21, 1920 to Leala Ramey and Dave Preston Thomas. Frances worked at Kress on Broad Street in Kingsport, TN. She worked until retirement in Alexandria, VA at ITW, but had spent most of her life in Kingsport. Frances...
Lashara Suarez Neeley
Apr 5, 2012
Lashara Suarez Neeley, born on January 15, 1972, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2012, after a hard but brave battle with cancer.She is survived by her daughters, Kristen & Hanna Neeley; mother, Joy Hutson Lark; brother, Shane Hutson, Brookfield, MO; uncle & aunt, Sam & Janice Snapp; special niece and nephew, Kayla & Chris Hutson...
Lillian Absher Price
Apr 4, 2012
Lillian Almeda Statzer Absher Price, 81, of Kingsport, went home with the angels on Wednesday, April 4, 2012.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend.Lillian was preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Absher; second husband, Joe Price; children, Emmett Pat Absher and Edith Ann Steffey; father, Joe Saul; mother, Gertrude Statzer; stepmother, Amanda Saul; sisters,...
Doris M. Blackard
Apr 4, 2012
Doris M. Blackard, 88, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord on Wednesday afternoon, April 4, 2012, at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness.Born in Scott County, Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Doris was a homemaker and was a loving wife, mother and mamaw. She was devoted to her family and church.She...
Don "Buzzard" Chase
Apr 3, 2012
Don "Buzzard" Chase, 68, Kingsport, died Tuesday evening, April 3, 2012, at his home due to an apparent heart attack.Don was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School and a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in Europe. Don was a mechanic having worked at Mason Dixon for...
Clara Yvonne Holt
Apr 3, 2012
Clara Yvonne "Sue" Holt, 75, of Indian Springs Community, died Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center after a courageous battle with non hodgkin's lymphoma. Sue was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was a 1956 graduate of Sullivan High School. She had primarily been a homemaker most of her life but had worked at Mason-Dixon and...
Raymond Ferguson
Apr 3, 2012
Raymond A. "Tanker" Ferguson, 65, Kingsport, died Tuesday afternoon, April 3rd, at Brookhaven Manor following an extended illness. Tanker was born in Kingsport where he had resided his entire life. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a NASCAR racing fan.He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Kenneth, Paul and Fred; and sister, Fannie Jane.Tanker is survived...
Hazel Cox Baines
Apr 2, 2012
Hazel Cox Baines departed this earth on April 2, 2012 after a brief illness. She joined her husband, Andrew "Buddy" Baines who passed away in May, 2004. She is now at peace with the angels. She was a precious wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Hazel enjoyed cooking for her family and friends and was a member of Eastern Star...
Helen Liddle Skaggs
Apr 2, 2012
Helen Liddle Skaggs is at rest after a long battle with an incurable lung disease. Helen died early on Monday, April 2, 2012, with her loving, devoted husband and caregiver, Johnny by her side. She was 79 years old.Mrs. Skaggs retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Holston Valley Hospital, and was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church.Helen was preceded...
Lillian Richards East
Apr 1, 2012
Lillian Richards East, 89, of Kingsport, died Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born September 1, 1922 in the Persia community of Hawkins County and moved to Kingsport at an early age. Lillian was a graduate of Blountville High School and a long time member of Stone Drive Methodist Church. She was a precious wife,...
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