Obituaries
Stanford J. Mitchell
Feb 8, 2012
Stanford J. Mitchell, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at his home. He retired from Tennessee Eastman and worked at two area funeral homes. Stanford was a Deacon and active member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church and belonged to the Bloomingdale Ruritans. He was a Veteran of WWII, serving in...
Raymond Roy Lopp
Feb 8, 2012
Raymond Roy Lopp, 70, Kingsport, died on Wednesday, February 8th, 2012. Ray retired in 2004 from a career working as a teacher's advocate for the California Teachers Association CTA. Upon relocating to Kingsport, he enjoyed working at the Habitat Store and became an active member of the Boones Creek Historic Trust. Ray was a lifetime learner and had an extreme...
Willadean Light Bernard
Feb 7, 2012
Willadean Light Bernard, 72, of Sullivan County died on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born February 8, 1939 in Sullivan County and had lived in this area all of her life. Willadean was a member of Solomon's Temple Baptist Church and loved tending to her garden, quilting and cooking.Her life was centered around her...
April Dianne Shelton
Feb 7, 2012
April Dianne Shelton "Daddy's girl", 33, went to Heaven with her Dad on Sat. Feb 4, 2012.April was born on July 4, 1978 in Germany but had been a resident of Hawkins County all of her life. She enjoyed decorating and crafts of all types.She was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Shelton, maternal grandfather, George Edens, and paternal...
Julia Hall
Feb 7, 2012
Julia Hall, 56 of Kingsport, died Tuesday, February 7, 2012 after a courageous fight with breast cancer.Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
William Greg Price
Feb 7, 2012
William Greg Price, 62, Fall Branch, TN, died at 8:00 am, Tuesday, February 7, 2012 following a brief illness. Greg was born in Kingsport and had lived in the Fall Branch area for most of his adult life.He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Dorothy.Greg is survived by several cousins.The family will receive friends on Friday, February...
Vonda Lawson Lewis
Feb 5, 2012
Vonda Lawson Lewis, 69, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, February 5, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister and was a member of Freedom Fellowship Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Spencer Lewis and parents, Jeff and Marjorie Lawson.Vonda is survived by her daughter, Rita Hutson of Kingsport; four sons, Jeff...
Lawrence Ferguson
Feb 4, 2012
Lawrence Ferguson, age 59, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 4, 2012. He worked for many years at area service stations and doing odd jobs. Lawrence was a loving son who took care of his mother.He is survived by his mother, Betty Ferguson of Kingsport.Lawrence's body was donated to science. A memorial service will be conducted...
Lanta Davis Brown
Feb 4, 2012
Lanta Davis Brown, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a short illness. "Cully" was a beloved Aunt and friend to all that knew her. She was a longtime member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Kingsport where she taught the 2 year old children's Sunday School class for...
John David J.D. Olinger
Feb 4, 2012
John David J.D. Olinger, 89, of Kingsport died on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital.He was born in Maces Springs, Virginia near Hiltons and lived in Kingsport for the remainder of his life.He was a verteran of the Army and proudly served in WW II. He was a retiree of Eastman Kodak having been employed for over...
Michael McLaughlin, Sr
Feb 3, 2012
Michael McLaughlin, Sr., 39, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2012.Michael was a well respected auto technician that worked for Friendship Hyundai.He served in the U. S. Army in Bosnia and Korea.He was preceded in death by his brother, Steven Keith McLaughlin.Survivors include his wife, Suzi McLaughlin of Kingsport; three children, Brittany McLaughlin, Michael McLaughlin Jr., and Madeline...
Beverly Ann Newsom
Feb 3, 2012
Beverly Ann Newsom, formerly of Kingsport, passed away on February 3, 2012 at White Oak Manor in Columbia, SC, following an extended illness. Born in Tifton, GA on August 11, 1942, Ms. Newsom was the daughter of the late Sheldon Morris Newsom and Elizabeth Zeigler Newsom. Ms. Newsom was most recently a resident of White Oak Manor in Columbia, SC....
Hester Irene Doty
Feb 3, 2012
Hester Irene Doty, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2012.She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Hester was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.Her husband, Hartsell H. Doty; parents, Berton and Atta Morrison; and brother, Kermit Morrison preceded her in death.Hester is survived by three sons, Don Doty and wife...
Sue Killion
Feb 3, 2012
Sue Killion, 66, of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 3, 2012 at Indian Path Medical Center.She was born in Kingsport and resided most of her life in the Beech Creek Community. Sue had attended Mount Carmel Freewill Baptist Church.Her mother, Virginia Dykes; and lifelong companion, Darrell Light preceded her in death.Survivors include, her daughter, Tammie...
A.M. "Buster" Brown
Feb 3, 2012
A. M. "Buster" Brown, surrounded by family and friends, passed away peacefully at 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 3, 2012. He was born in Johnson City, TN, December 25, 1928. Buster was a 1948 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, where he played right-guard on the undefeated, untied and unscored-upon State Championship Football Team. He was also a champion Golden Gloves boxer.Buster...
Mildred Unav Rector
Feb 1, 2012
Mildred Rector, 93, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. Born in Sullivan County, where she resided most of her life, she was a homemaker and an avid reader.She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Rector; son, Bobby Rector; grandson, Johnny Roach; and brother, Billy Shipley.Mildred is survived by daughters, Shelby...
Robert James Turner Sr
Jan 31, 2012
Robert "Bob" Turner, age 80, loved to fly and spent a great deal of his life at the controls of an airplane, helicopter and hot air balloon. On Tuesday, January 31 he finally got his wings when he died peacefully at Wexford House. Bob was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. As a youth he attended McCallie Academy in...
Larry L. Chatman
Jan 31, 2012
Larry L. Chatman, 63, of Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012, at his home following a long illness.He was born and had lived in the East Tennessee area most of his life and was a graduate of East Tennessee State University with his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology. Larry was in the U.S. Air Force serving in Vietnam. He...
Effie Light
Jan 31, 2012
Effie "Maw" Light, 92, of Chuckey passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 and went home to be with Jesus at Indian Path Medical Center.She attended Chimney Top Freewill Baptist Church. Effie loved making afghans, gardening, flowers and canning. She loved her Lord, children, step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and brothers and sisters.Effie was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph...
Edith Sue Smith Stelling
Jan 30, 2012
Edith Sue Smith Stelling passed away at 5:15 pm Monday afternoon, January 30, 2012. She was born in Appalachia, VA but had lived most of her life in Kingsport and Daytona Beach, Florida and was retired from Dayton Beach Community College. Sue was of the Catholic faith.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. Stelling; parents, Christopher C....
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