Obituaries
Jim R. Stapleton
Sep 30, 2011
Jim R. Stapleton, 71, of Kingsport died Friday, September 30, 2011 at his home. Jim was born in Dickenson County, VA and resided in Kingsport for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Jim was a loving father and grandfather.He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; and several brothers.Survivors include his...
Twila Edwards
Sep 30, 2011
Twila Edwards, 86, passed away September 30, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Edwards.Twila is survived by daughter, Patricia Lack, two sons: Kenneth R. Edwards and Michael T. Edwards and wife Tawana, three grandchildren: Michelle Lack, Hunter Edwards and Brandon Edwards.Funeral services will be on Friday, October 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport, Rev....
Stella Francis Mays Easley
Sep 30, 2011
Stella Francis Mays Easley, 84, Kingsport, passed away at her home on Friday, September 30th after a long illness. She was born in Russell County, Virginia July 11, 1927 and graduated from Temple Hill High School, class of 1945. Stella worked several years at Tennessee Eastman in Kingsport. Mrs. Easley attended and was a lifetime member of Depew's Chapel Methodist...
William Arthur Condon
Sep 29, 2011
William "Bill" Condon, 62, Kingsport, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 29, 2011 at his home.Bill graduated from Chico State College in California with a teaching credential. He taught in Round Mountain, Nevada; Guam; and El Centro, California, finishing his teaching career at the Calipatria State Prison, California. He was a published poet and poetry has always been a part of...
Odessa R. Zoerb
Sep 28, 2011
Born Sep. 25 1924, Odessa R. Zoerb passed on to her eternal reward Sep. 28, 2011 at age 87. Thoughtful, giving and caring, she lived a full rich life dedicated to family, friends and neighbors-- a life that served as a model for all to emulate. Born and raised on the family farm in Brittons Neck, SC, she attended Winthrop...
Marie C. Marsh
Sep 28, 2011
Marie C. Marsh, 87, Mt. Carmel, passed away at Indian Path Medical Center with her family by her side, following a brief illness. Born in Jonesville, VA, she graduated from Washington College Academy in 1945. Marie was employed at Kingsport Press, Harper & Ladd Supermarket and retired from Indian Path Medical Center as an LPN. She was a 65 year...
Clara Marie Bishop
Sep 28, 2011
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28Clara Marie Bishop, 61, of Hiltons, VA, went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, September 28, 2011. Born April 28, 1950 in Hiltons, VA., she was of the Apostolic Holiness faith. Clara...
Emma Lou Beckowitz
Sep 27, 2011
Emma Lou Beckowitz, 66, Kingsport passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2011. She lived the majority of her life in Michigan but had resided in Kingsport for the last several years. Emma was an active volunteer in the Kingsport Chapter of the American Red Cross where she had many friends that were dear to her. She was a big Red...
D.L. Dock Lloyd Yeary
Sep 26, 2011
D.L. Dock Lloyd Yeary, 93, of Stanley Valley Road, Surgoinsville, TN passed away Monday, September 26, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Lee County, VA, and had resided in Surgoinsville since 1962. He was a retired machinist, having worked at Raytheon Corporation and was also a farmer. He was a member of...
Marjorie Morgan Rule
Sep 26, 2011
Marjorie Morgan Rule, 94, of Kingsport, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Evansville, IN, graduated high school in Des Moines, Iowa and later moved to Knoxville, TN and attended business school. Marjorie had resided in Kingsport since 1995. She worked as a receptionist/secretary for Dr. Lyle Snyder in...
Thelma Donnelly Lee
Sep 25, 2011
Thelma Donnelly Lee, 98, went to be with the Lord Sunday, September 25, 2011.A native of Willis, VA, she lived most of her life in Floyd, VA and moved to Tennessee after retirement. Her occupations include serving as secretary of Floyd High School and being owner/operator of a beauty salon and a florist shop.She was preceded in death by her...
Earl Wilson
Sep 24, 2011
Earl Wilson, 88, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center. Born in Sullivan County where he resided his entire life, he was employed with the Mead Corp. for 30 years and retired in 1970. Mr. Wilson was a member of Fordtown Missionary Baptist Church. He was a World War II Veteran...
Betty Loraine Wright
Sep 24, 2011
Betty Loraine Wright, 86, died Saturday September 24, 2011 at the home of her niece in Kingsport, TN. A graduate of Roosevelt-Wilson High School she was born and lived most of her life in Clarksburg, WV. She worked at Maidenform Inc. for 20 years. She then worked as a secretary for the Henderson Construction Co. for 25 years retiring at...
Donna Davis Rowland
Sep 23, 2011
Donna Davis Rowland, 62, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday at Holston Valley Hospital after a short battle with cancer. She had been employed at Holston Valley Hospital for 34 years and was a Registered Polysomnographic Technician.Donna loved bluegrass music, chatting on the computer with her internet pals and spending time with her family and friends.She...
Thelma Hicks
Sep 23, 2011
Thelma Hicks, born February 22, 1929 passed away Friday, September 23, 2011.She is survived by her sons, James Hicks, Warren Hicks, and Charles Sanders; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Tincie Wheat.Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport.Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home.Graveside services will follow...
Herbert Eugene Parris
Sep 23, 2011
Herbert E. Parris, 78, Kingsport, died at 9:00 a.m. Friday at his home due to an apparent heart attack.Herbert was born in Kingsport where he resided for most of his life. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and ETSU. Herbert served in the U. S. Army, attaining the rank of Sgt. First Class. He was an employee of...
Leslie Wilmer Bailey
Sep 22, 2011
Leslie Wilmer Ace Bailey, Lt. Colonel, Infantry USA Retired March 5, 1914 - September 22, 2011 On September 22, 2011, Leslie W. Bailey died peacefully in Kingsport, Tennessee after a long meaningful life. Leslie Bailey "honored his father and mother" and his "days were long upon the land which the Lord his God had given him." NKJV. Born in Olinger,...
Shafica Cablon Kassem
Sep 20, 2011
Shafica Cablon Kassem, 90, of Appalachian Christian Village, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Born in Btecknay, Lebanon, she came to the United States in 1947 to join her father in Kingsport. She married Ronnie F. Kassem in 1952 and moved to Johnson City, where she lived for the rest of her life. Shafica was first a dressmaker...
Maude Kilgore Pierce
Sep 20, 2011
Maude Kilgore Pierce, 87, Kingsport, died Tuesday evening after a brief illness at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and completed her nurse's training at Presbyterian Hospital, affiliated with Queen's College Charlotte, N.C.She was employed as a Registered Nurse with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center for 36 years and was a wonderful mother and grandmother.Maude was preceded...
William Paul Jones
Sep 18, 2011
William Paul Jones, 82, of Fall Branch, died Sunday, September 18 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.Mr. Jones was retired from Quebecor where he was employed for 43.5 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch where he served as past chairman of the deacons. Mr. Jones was also very active in...
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