Obituaries
Richard "Rick" Bruce Hensley
Jan 6, 2012
Richard "Rick" Bruce Hensley, 63, of Kingsport, is rejoicing with his Saviour after passing away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 6th, 2012 after a brief battle with cancer. "Praise His Holy name!"Rick was born in Oak Ridge, TN on May 20, 1948 moving to Kingsport in 1960. He later served his country for 13 months in Vietnam with...
Wanda Junell Hensley
Jan 6, 2012
Wanda Junell Hensley, 87, formerly of Sullivan Gardens, died at Wexford House on January 6, 2012. She was born in Baileyton, TN Greene County on December 25, 1924. She taught school in Greene County and also served as a cashier for a business firm in Greeneville until her marriage in 1949. She transferred from Zion Methodist Church to Glen Alpine...
Doris Sumner Whitson
Jan 5, 2012
Doris Sumner Whitson, age 90, left this earth gently on Thursday evening, January 5, 2012, after being inSentara Norfolk General Hospital in Norfolk, VA for more than two weeks. Doris was born October 27, 1921, and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She was a 1940 graduateof Dobyns-Bennett High School and was the first in her family to graduate from...
Hubert H.L. Riggs
Jan 5, 2012
H.L. Riggs, 82, Sullivan Gardens, died at his home Thursday, January 5th, 2012. H.L. was born in the Mill Creek area and had lived the majority of his life in the Sullivan Gardens area. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School and a partner in the Riggs Brothers Construction Company. H.L. was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist...
Millard Arnold, Sr
Jan 5, 2012
Millard "Clayton" Arnold, Sr., 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Holston Manor Nursing Home.He was born in Abingdon, VA on October 8, 1924 to the late Millard Thomas Arnold and Odel Lester Arnold. As a young man, he served his country overseas and fought with the US Army during World War...
Ruby P. Ball
Jan 5, 2012
Ruby P. Ball, 95, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012, after a brief illness.She was a 59-year member of the Pilot Club of Kingsport and a member of Vermont United Methodist Church.Ruby was a loving sister, aunt, and friend to all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Cora Ball; two brothers, Oscar...
Helen Shoemaker
Jan 4, 2012
Helen Shoemaker, 75, of Kingsport, is now safe in the arms of Jesus. She went to be with her Lord Wednesday afternoon, January 4, 2012, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after heart complications. Born in Sullivan County, where she resided all of her life, Helen was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a 60 year member...
Paul Joseph Miracle
Jan 3, 2012
Joe Miracle, 62, of Greeneville, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, January 3, 2012.He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar John Miracle and wife, Mildred Elva McFadden.Joe is survived by brothers, John Miracle and wife, Teresa of Church Hill, Jerry Miracle and wife Inez of Doylestown, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews.Visitation will be on Thursday, January 5,...
Billy G. Lane
Jan 3, 2012
Billy G. Lane, 77, Humboldt, TN, formerly of Kingsport, died Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at TN State Veterans Home after an extended illness. He was born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life before moving to Humboldt in 2006. Billy was an electrician and a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith.He...
Pauline Crawford
Jan 2, 2012
Pauline Sellers Crawford, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord January 2, 2012 at the home of her daughter after a courageous battle with cancer.She was born in Hawkins County but had lived the majority of her life in Sullivan County. Pauline enjoyed gardening and growing her flowers. She attended Gospel Mission Church. Pauline was loving and was...
Eleanor Cox
Jan 1, 2012
Eleanor Hobbs Cox, 72, died Sunday evening, January 1, 2012, at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.She was preceded in death by her father, Lyle D. Hobbs. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Charles E. Cox, her mother, Ethel Galloway Hobbs, both of Kingsport; three children and four grandchildren including son and...
Evelyn Love Starnes
Jan 1, 2012
Evelyn Love Starnes, 80, Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Carter County, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Evelyn was a graduate of Happy Valley High School, class of 1948 and also from East Tennessee State College, class of 1952 with a degree in physical education. She...
Jeffrey Scott Adams
Jan 1, 2012
Jeffrey Scott Adams, 50, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 1, 2012, at 10 p.m.A native of Kingsport, he has lived here all of his life. He attended Sullivan West High School. Jeff worked at Warrior's Path State Park as a greenskeeper. Due to a kidney and pancreas transplant, his health would not let him...
Donald E. Teague, Jr
Dec 31, 2011
Donald Edward Teague, Jr., age 57, of Kingsport, TN, a.k.a. "Donnie" to family and "Don" to friends, graced this earth from March 2, 1954 until December 31, 2011 departing to heaven but leaving his heart's awesome love within each of us. Don is the loving Father of three beautiful daughters, Kathryn "Katy" Amanda Teague, Emily Rebekah Elkins Matthew, and Amber...
Bertha Mae Dean
Dec 31, 2011
Bertha Mae Dean, 84, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2011.She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Dean and Nellie Meade Dean; sisters, Alberta, Nannie Bell, and Minnie Pearl; and brother, Cowan.Surviving are three brothers, Bobby J. Dean and wife Patricia of Kingsport, Paul C. Dean and wife Margaret of Church Hill, and Opie Dean and wife...
Della Mae Penley Brandon
Dec 30, 2011
Della Mae Penley Brandon, Kingsport, was born March 20, 1941 and went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Della was a caregiver for thirty years. She was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church for twelve years, where she worked in the nursery for four years.She was preceded in death by...
Patsy L. "Pete" McGathey Bracken
Dec 29, 2011
Patsy L. "Pete" McGathey Bracken, of Kingsport, left her family quietly on Thursday, December 29, 2011.She was born December 22, 1949, the daughter of Emmett McGathey and Hattie Lois Stapleton Moore. Patsy was a wonderful sister and loving friend to all who knew her.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Steven Bracken; brother, Bobby...
Brenda Kaye Winegar Dean
Dec 29, 2011
Brenda Kaye Winegar Dean, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Kingsport where she was a lifelong resident, Brenda was a graduate of Sullivan West High School. She enjoyed cooking, crafts, spending time with and taking care of her entire family.She was preceded in death by her...
Billy Shelley
Dec 29, 2011
Billy Shelley, 56, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Holston Valley Medical Center.Arrangements for Billy Shelley are currently pending.
Gaynell Light Mitchell
Dec 28, 2011
Gaynell Light Mitchell, 80, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Gaynell had worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital for 25 years, starting in the cafeteria. After becoming an LPN she worked in the labor and delivery rooms. She then went on to work 19...
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