Obituaries
Hugh Smeltzer Brummett
May 14, 2011
Hugh Smeltzer Brummett, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Washington County, Virginia to the late Clarence and Vergie Brummett. He retired June 1992 after many years as a newspaper pressman. Hugh was known to many as "The Cake Man". He loved baking cakes for his friends and family.Hugh...
Stella Mae Gilliam
May 14, 2011
Stella Mae Gilliam, 91, of Kingsport, passed away, surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 14, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kyles Ford, TN, she had lived in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, George Gilliam, six sisters, two brothers, and her...
Esta Sanders Ferguson
May 13, 2011
Esta Sanders Ferguson, 68, Kingsport, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011.Survivors include her husband, Paul Ferguson of Florida; four daughters, Debbie Smith, Barbara Burney, Teresa Ferguson, and Lisa Hoppenstedt, all of Florida; one son, Donnie Ferguson of Florida; her mother, Audrey Sanders of Kingsport; two sisters, Alleda Bishop and Debra Roberts; two brothers, Paul Sanders and Ronnie Sanders, all of...
Lonnie Dale Fortner
May 12, 2011
Lonnie Dale Fortner, 66, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at his home with his family by his side.Born in Pennington Gap, VA, Lonnie enlisted in the U. S. Army at the age of 17. He completed two tours in Vietnam and received two Purple Hearts during this time. In 1982, after 20 years of service, Lonnie retired from...
Brad Spaugh
May 12, 2011
Richard Bradley "Brad" Spaugh, 41, of Arlington, TX and formerly of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home Friday, May 12, 2011 after a lengthy illness.Brad graduated from Sullivan South High School. He served in the US Army, retiring in 2004 due to medical reasons. He was involved in many combat operations, including Desert Storm, Bosnian War and Iraqi Freedom. In...
Hubert C. Hunt
May 11, 2011
Hubert C. Hunt, 68, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy battle with cancer. Hubert was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and had graduated from Sullivan High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had retired from Eastman Chemical Company....
Joe B. Morley
May 11, 2011
Joe B. Morley, 88, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 surrounded by his family. He worked at Holston Defense Company and retired from Eastman Kodak as Fire Captain. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII receiving a Purple Heart. Joe loved baseball, basketball and fishing.He was preceded in death by his parents William and Gladys Morley.Survivors...
Katherine "Kitty" Louise Earnest Clemmer
May 10, 2011
Katherine "Kitty" Louise Earnest Clemmer, 98, died on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 in Kingsport. Katherine was born February 18, 1913, in Greene County, TN, where she grew up on Elmwood Farm in Chuckey, TN. She graduated from Maryville College. Before marrying Claudius Clemmer, she taught school at Alcoa Elementary School in Alcoa, TN, and at McDonald High School in Greene...
Margaret L. Carter
May 8, 2011
Margaret L. Carter, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Hiltons Community Cemetery is the place of interment. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 1116 Nelms Ln., Kingsport TN 37665.
Scott Guy
May 7, 2011
Robert Scott Guy, 45, Fall Branch, TN, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Wellmont, Holston Valley Medical Center. Scott was born in Kingsport and had lived in Fall Branch his entire life. He was a former employee of the U. S. Postal Service working at the Johnson City Post Office.He was preceded in death by his paternal...
Verdia Ruth Miller
May 5, 2011
Verdia "Ruth" Adkins Miller went home to be with the Lord at 2:05 pm Thursday, May 5, 2011 after a long illness. Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to all who will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents Ella B. and Fannie B. Adkins; infant daughter Melody Gay and son Robert E. Miller....
Charlie Fillers
May 5, 2011
Clifford Charles Fillers, 44, resident of Greene Valley Development Center, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Laughlin Memorial Hospital.Charlie will be missed by all that loved him. He was preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Fillers, maternal grandparents Charles and Mary Davis; and paternal grandparents Clifford and Claudia Fillers.Survivors include his father Clifford Fillers, Jr.; brother Rickie Fillers and...
Marvin Garrett
May 5, 2011
Marvin H. Garrett, 70, Blountville, TN, died at 1:10 a.m., Thursday, May 5, following an extended illness. Marvin was born in Russell County, VA, and had resided in Kingsport most of his life. He was retired from Snyder Sign Company. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Garrett and Evelyn...
Ada Wallen Moles
May 4, 2011
Ada Wallen Moles died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Holston Manor after an extended illness. She was born August 15, 1918 in Wise County, VA. Her husband of more than 50 years, Roy H. Moles and a brother, Robert Wallen preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband's niece, Greta M. Mahoney and her husband, John Mahoney, who...
Henry Connor Barkley
May 3, 2011
Henry Connor Barkley, 61, of Kingsport, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 3, 2011.Connor was born February 10, 1950 in Gastonia, NC to H.C. and Dorothy Wallis Barkley. He was a graduate of Ashley High School in Gastonia, NC and Western Carolina University in 1972. Connor began his career with Catalytic Inc., in Charlotte and...
Norman Goforth
May 2, 2011
Norman Goforth, 92, of Blountville, passed away Monday, May 2, 2011 at his home.He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Goforth; one daughter, Norma Emert; and one granddaughter, Tina Goforth.Surviving are his son, Bobby Goforth and wife Ina, Blountville; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Imogene Overbay, Blountville; and several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from...
Brent Salyer
May 1, 2011
David Brent Salyer, 63, of Kingsport, went into eternal rest in God's heavenly chamber Sunday, May 1, 2011. Brent was a Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and photography. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Reva Salyer; and brother, James Mitchell.Survivors include his loving and supportive wife...
Andrea Salvagno
May 1, 2011
Andrea Salvagno, 44, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 1, 2011 after a brief illness. She was a proud and loving mother. Andrea enjoyed the small things in life. She worked for Wal-Mart on Stone Drive in the photo lab.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, L.R. and Katie Baker.Survivors include her sons, Billy...
Iva Jean Christian Amyx
May 1, 2011
Iva Jean Christian Amyx, 75, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center.She as born in Snowflake, VA but had lived in the Tri-Cities area most of her life. Iva retired from Palace Vending after 27 years of service. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Iva loved her dogs dearly.She was preceded in death...
Alfred Long
Apr 30, 2011
Alfred "Blackjack" Long, 78, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011. Blackjack was born in Claiborne County, TN and later moved to Kingsport where he resided most of his life. He attended Arnolds Chapel Church. Blackjack worked at the Eastman Chemical Company most of his life. He loved to whittle while listening to and singing gospel music.He was preceded...
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