Obituaries
James Lafayette King, IV
Aug 5, 2011
James Lafayette King IV, 29, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Friday August 5, 2011.He was a loving father, son, and brother.He was preceded in death by his son: Gage King, maternal grandfather: Bill Austin and stepfather: Jim DeVaultSurviving are his son: Gabriel King; mother: Cindy DeVault; father: James King III and wife Sheila; maternal grandparents, Louise Austin, George and Lou...
Russell Gene Hittle
Aug 4, 2011
Russell "Russ" Rusty Hittle, 57, of Mt. Carmel passed away August 4, 2011 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Russ was born in Zanesville, Ohio. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a life member and past Commander of American Legion Post 29, Zanesville, Ohio, Member and Past Trustee of Eagles Aeerie 3141 Kingsport, TN and organized...
Faye Hayes
Aug 4, 2011
Faye Hayes, 92, of Chuckey, TN, passed away at 5 p.m. Thursday evening, August 4, 2011 at Laughlin Memorial Hospital in Greeneville.Mrs. Hayes was born and had resided in Greene County all her life. She was a member of Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, J. T. Hayes; parents, Albert and Fannie Evans; four brothers,...
Ruth McCloud
Aug 4, 2011
Ruth Hall McCloud, 80, died Thursday, August 4th, 2011 at 11:00p.m. at Church Hill Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. A life long resident of Kingsport and homemaker, Mrs. McCloud was one of the founders of the Chosen Few Church in Hawkins County.Ruth was preceded in death by two daughters, Sandra McCloud Miracle and Sylvia Louise Derrick, parents George Hall and...
Emily Sue Triplett
Aug 4, 2011
Emily Sue Triplett 81, of Kingsport, died Thursday, August 4th 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Freemont, Virginia she was a 1948 graduate of Sullivan High School. Sue retired from the State of Tennessee in 2006 after many years of service. She was a longtime member of Glenwood Baptist Church.Emily was preceded in...
Marie Salley Compton
Aug 4, 2011
Marie Salley Compton, 95, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2011. Marie was the oldest member of the Kingsley United Methodist Church.Marie was preceded in death by her husband John H. Compton, parents Otis and Fannie Salley, son Benny Compton and brother Talmadge Salley.Survivors include her son, Coach John Allen Compton and wife...
Frances Blessing Reed
Aug 2, 2011
Frances Blessing Reed, 88, of Kingsport, passed away August 2, 2011 following an extended battle with heart disease. She was a wife, mother, sister, friend, teacher, volunteer, and lifelong member of several community organizations.Frances was born in Cassard, Virginia, the daughter of John and Ethel Blessing, and moved with her family to Kingsport during her childhood. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett...
Ivil Ora Meade
Aug 2, 2011
Ivil Ora Meade, 79, of Coeburn, VA, died at his home. Ivil was born in Coeburn, VA and had resided in Port Clinton, Ohio, for most of his life. He was an employee of Standard Products retiring in 1990 and returned to Coeburn to reside.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Masel Meade.He is survived by his...
Pauline Hite
Aug 1, 2011
Pauline Hite, 85, of Jonesborough walked arm in arm with Jesus August 1, 2011 after a lengthy illness at her home surrounded by family and friends.She was a member of Eastern Star Freewill Baptist Church and also she and her husband were co-founders of Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. She had been a Sunday school teacher in years past and also...
Beulah Mae Taylor Blizzard
Jul 30, 2011
Beulah Mae Taylor Blizzard, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Scott County, VA, she had lived in Kingsport most of her life. Mrs. Blizzard retired from Eastman Chemical Company following several years of service. She attended Fellowship Free Will Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her...
Weldon Bacon
Jul 30, 2011
Weldon Bacon, 87, of Fall Branch passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011, at Wexford House following an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Washington County, he worked at many jobs in the Tri-Cities. He was in law enforcement for over 20 years. He loved driving bus no. 7 for Washington County School System. He was a member of the Fall...
Robert Perry McClain
Jul 29, 2011
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27Robert Perry McClain, 77, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 29, 2011 at his residence. Perry was born in Blountville, TN on...
Fred J. Tomlinson
Jul 28, 2011
Fred J. Tomlinson, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 28, 2011, due to complications from an aneurysm.A native of Scott County, Virginia, he had lived in Kingsport most of his life. Fred served in the U. S. Marine Corps tactical fighter squadron during World War II. After leaving the military, he worked at Johnson-Hilliard, where...
Robert Dale "Tick Tock" Copas, Jr
Jul 27, 2011
Robert Dale "Tick Tock" Copas, Jr., 54, Fall Branch, TN, passed away to be with his Heavenly family early Wednesday morning, July 27, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center."Tick Tock" was born in Washington County, TN where he had lived his entire life. He loved to fish, hunt, and bike.His parents, Bob and Geraldine Copas, preceded him in death.He...
Irma Lee Jones Rowland
Jul 26, 2011
Irma Lee Jones Rowland passed away Tuesday July 26, 2011 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. Born in Clinchport, VA, she was the daughter of the late J.R.C. and Martha Barrett Jones. Mrs. Rowland was affiliated with Wheeler United Methodist Church, St. Matthew United Methodist Church, and Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church.She was very active in crafts, quilting, gardening, and camping....
Martha Woodfin Fine
Jul 26, 2011
Martha Woodfin Fine, 88, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2011.She was born July 31, 1922 to the late Roy and Maggie Woodfin in South Pittsburg, TN. Martha graduated from South Pittsburg High School and attended Carson Newman College. She married Darrell Fine October 5, 1944.Martha was the first teacher in Mather's Cooperative, an experimental program for pre-school children...
Robert Stevens
Jul 25, 2011
Robert "Poody" Stevens, 64, of Fall Branch, passed away at home on July 25, 2011, and is now at peace after a long illness. He was a life-long resident of Fall Branch and a veteran of Vietnam and proudly served his country.Robert was awarded the Purple Heart when wounded in a successful rescue mission that included his friend, Dean Tucker....
Jewell Scalf
Jul 24, 2011
Jewell Scalf, 77, Kingsport went to be with Jesus at 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24, at her home. Jewell was born in Hancock County and had resided in the Kingsport area for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. Jewell had lived a life of loving service to her family and others.She was preceded in death by...
Charlie Keith
Jul 23, 2011
Charlie Keith, 63, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Charlie was an avid outdoorsman, UT football fan and loved life and people. He was a graduate of Emory and Henry College and North Carolina State University.He was preceded in death by his parents, G. B. and Jeannie...
James B. J.B. Crawford
Jul 23, 2011
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7James B. Crawford J.B., 71, of Sullivan Gardens, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at his home.He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother.He was preceded in death by his father, Byrd Crawford and mother,...
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