Obituaries
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,...
John E. Fry
Jul 23, 2011
John E. Fry, 76, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2011, at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN. He is survived by his wife, Susie Fry; children, Mary, Jake Nancy, Bill Andrea, and Susan Fry Brian Woods; 3 step-children, Charles Hyder Penny, Renee Garber Geoff, and Rebecca Perry Chuck; 18 precious grandchildren; step-mother, Elaine Fry; brother, Robert Fry; sisters, Elizabeth Fry, Judy...
Geneva Davidson Steadman
Jul 22, 2011
Geneva Davidson Steadman, 81, of Sullivan Gardens, died at 5 a.m. Friday, July 22, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Geneva was a lifelong resident of the Kingsport area.She was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.Her parents, Virgie and Echol Davidson; and a brother, Paul Davidson preceded her in death.She is survived by her husband of 61 years,...
James David Glenn
Jul 21, 2011
James David Glenn, left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He graduated from Nickelsville High School and attended Emory & Henry College before enlisting in the military and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. He resided in Kingsport most of his life and owned and operated Jim's Lawn...
Eulys Vernon Walton
Jul 20, 2011
Eulys Vernon Walton, Sr., 86, Piney Flats, formerly of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord early Wednesday morning at his daughter-in-law's home following an extended illness. E.V. was born in Lee County VA and resided in Kingsport prior to moving to Fall Branch. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. He was an...
Myrtle M. Russell
Jul 19, 2011
Myrtle M. Russell, 98, Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Remington House.Born in Bostic, NC, she moved to Kingsport at the age of 15 and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1930. She worked in the payroll department for Tennessee Eastman Company from 1930 to 1943 and then was a homemaker.Myrtle was married to Robert Bob A. Russell...
Catherine Piazza Liley
Jul 19, 2011
Catherine P. Liley, of Fall Branch, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011.She was a graduate of Clemson University and an employee of Eastman Chemical Company for 20 years.She is preceded in death by her father, Michael A. Piazza on June 5th, 2011.Catherine is survived by her husband, Brian Liley; mother, Louise Piazza; two brothers, Andy Piazza and Matthew Piazza; several...
Floyd Alan Smith
Jul 19, 2011
Floyd Alan Smith, 95, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Asbury Place Baysmont.He was born August 6, 1915 in Burnsville, MS to the late Ira and Blanche Floyd Smith.Floyd worked a number of jobs after marrying Loyce in 1934. He was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1944 and served until being discharged in 1946....
Jack "Dale" Derrick
Jul 19, 2011
Jack "Dale" Derrick, 75, of Kingsport, went peacefully to be with the Lord at his home on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 after a brief illness.Dale retired from Greif Brothers Manufacturers after 34 years. He was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.Preceding him in death were his father, Echol Derrick; mother, Reba Jane Ruth Derrick; brothers, John Derrick and David Derrick;...
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