Obituaries
William "Bill" Baker
Apr 16, 2011
William "Bill" Baker, 81, Kingsport, went to join his wife Mildred in heaven on Saturday, April, 16, 2011. He was born in Bell City, Missouri, and had resided most of his life in Kingsport with his wife of 44 years, Mildred. Bill loved fishing and watching the Atlanta Braves. He was a master brick and block mason who built numerous...
Mildred Pendleton
Apr 14, 2011
Mildred Pendleton, of Kingsport, born April 27, 1923, passed away Thursday afternoon, April 14, 2011 at Signature Health Care in Rogersville just before her 88th birthday. Ms. Pendleton resided at Kiwanis Towers previous to moving to Rogersville and was a resident of Kingsport most of her life.She was preceded in death by her husband, John Pendleton; parents, William and Minerva...
Clay Bowser
Apr 13, 2011
Clay Bowser, 86, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at Holston Manor. A native of Sullivan County, he was a veteran of the US Army during World War II, having served with the 62nd general hospital unit. Upon discharge, Clay came back to work for Eastman Kodak Company where he retired after over 43 years of service. He...
Danny Alexander Barrett
Apr 13, 2011
Danny Alexander Barrett, 28, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at UT Hospital following injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 22, 2011. Danny was born in Irving, TX and had resided in Kingsport most of his life. He loved baseball and tattooing.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Billie Barrett.Survivors...
Diane Carr
Apr 11, 2011
Diane Carr, 45, of Fall Branch, went to her heavenly home Monday, April 11, 2011.Diane J. Carr was a wonderful mother and grandmother to her living kids, Melissa Moore, Dustin Carr, and Adam Carr, along with being special to the people around her. Diane is survived by her mother, Judy Rosenbaum; brothers, Stan Dillinger, Teddy Dillinger, and John Rosenbaum; sisters,...
Margaret Davis Hawkins
Apr 11, 2011
Margaret Davis Hawkins passed away April 11, 2011, in Kingsport, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. G. F. Hawkins. Margaret was born in Newberry, South Carolina on July 25, 1919, and she attended Newberry College. She was a long time resident of Kingsport, Tennessee and a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.She is survived by her...
Oneda Foster Martin
Apr 9, 2011
Oneda Foster Martin, 95, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Saturday April 9, 2011 at Wexford House. She was born at Clear Branch near Erwin, TN , Oct. 10, 1915 to Zephorah and Wesley Guinn. She had resided in Kingsport for the past 61 years. Mrs. Martin was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church and enjoyed working in...
Donald Ray Harris
Apr 8, 2011
Donald Ray Harris, of Gray, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born in Keokee, Virginia, but had lived in East Tennessee most of his life. Don was owner/operator of Don's & Davis Sanitation Service.He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Mollie Harris; brother, Bill Harris; and sisters, Madge Huffman, Margaret...
Donna Gilliam
Apr 7, 2011
Donna Gilliam, 46, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on April 7, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center following a brief illness. Donna devoted her time to being "Nanny" to her precious grandchildren. Nanny, we will miss you.Survivors include her husband of 16 years, Jackie Gilliam; daughters, Amanda Vaughan and husband Justin, Heather Hite and husband, Donavan; grandchildren, Gavin,...
Victoria "Vicki" Thomas
Apr 7, 2011
Victoria "Vicki" Thomas, 59, of Kingsport, died at 9:45 a.m. Thursday April 7, 2011 at her home. A native of Paducah, KY, she was raised in Smithland, KY, and had lived in Kingsport since 1977. Vicki traveled extensively with her family while growing up, as well as with her husband of more than 33 years.Vicki was blessed with a great...
Debbie McCurry
Apr 5, 2011
Debbie McCurry, 63, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Kingsport where she lived all of her life. She was a 1966 graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and worked for 36 years at the Kingsport Press and several years at Food City. Debbie was a very kind and giving...
Virginia "Ginger" Bowen
Apr 5, 2011
Virginia "Ginger" Bowen, 70, of Nickelsville, VA, formerly of Appalachia, VA, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, April 5, 2011 at the home of her son Jeff, Mebane, NC.Ginger was of the Apostolic faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister.Her husband, Jim Bowen and one son, James Bowen preceded her in death.Survivors include three...
Bobbie Doris Smith Simpson
Apr 4, 2011
Bobbie Doris Smith Simpson, 71, of Kingsport, died surrounded by her family and friends, at her home Monday, April 4, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, and a long time member of Glenwood Baptist Church. Doris graduated from Sullivan High School. She worked many years at Mason-Dixon Truck Lines...
Richard Dillow Bailey
Apr 4, 2011
On the evening of April 4, 2011, after suffering from a rapid form of ALS, God called Dick home to join the loved ones who had gone on before him. Mr. Bailey was able to remain at home until his death. His faith remained steadfast throughout his illness to the end. Accepting God's son, Jesus Christ, as his Lord and...
Renee Bradley
Apr 4, 2011
Renee Bradley, 56, of Bristol, TN died Monday morning, April 4, 2011 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Born in Ft. Worth, TX, she had lived in Bristol since 1999. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was employed as manager of the Bristol Tennessee Career Center. She was preceded in...
Tammy Johnson
Apr 3, 2011
Tammy Jo "Sam" Rogan Johnson, 47, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 3, 2011.Tammy loved her family and being outdoors. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Henry Ray Johnson; mother Kathleen Collins; father Odell Rogan; step father Bee Collins; and brother Jeffrey Collins.Survivors include her...
Marvin Joe Brooks
Mar 31, 2011
Marvin Joe Brooks, 70, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly father on Thursday March 31, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was the owner of Brooks Plumbing and Heating until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing and building and racing late-model NASCAR cars. Joe loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Joe is preceded in death by his parents, J.E. and Henrietta Brooks;...
Penny S. Wills
Mar 31, 2011
Penny S. Wills, 47, 134 E Park Dr., Kingsport, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 31, 2011 after an apparent heart attack. She lived in the Kingsport and Church Hill area all of her life and was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School, class of 1981. Penny was a loving daughter, sister, momma, mamaw and friend...
Billie Jo "B.J." Whisman
Mar 30, 2011
Billie Jo "B.J." Russell Whisman, 78, of Kingsport, passed away at home Wednesday, March 30, 2011 after a lengthy illness. She was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School, class of 1951. She was a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Billie Jo worked at Holston Defense Corp. where she met and married her husband, George. She was a...
Teresa Diane Lawson Osborne
Mar 30, 2011
Teresa Diane Lawson Osborne went to meet the Lord on March 30, 2011 due to an unexpected heart attack at age 56. She was a loving wife, mother of three daughters and grandmother of five grandchildren. Teresa Diane was born and raised in Kingsport, TN by her loving parents James and Betty Lawson, both deceased. While working for Revco Drug...
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