Obituaries

Gael Bright

Gael Bright

Jan 29, 2011

Gael Bright, 69, of Kingsport. Don't grieve for me, I am home. I've gone to be with my Lord. I was called to his side on January 29, 2011. I was surrounded in love by those that I cherish the most. Remember me with a smile always.Those called before me, my sweet mother Beulah and father Jack Bright and sister...

Iva Nell Clark

Iva Nell Clark

Jan 27, 2011

Iva Nell Clark, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 27th, 2011, at Holston Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her family.Iva Nell was born in Scott County, VA, and lived most of her life in Kingsport. She was a cashier in the cafeteria department of Tennessee Eastman Company, where she made many lifelong friends, and...

Harvey E. Jewell

Harvey E. Jewell

Jan 26, 2011

Harvey E. Jewell, 87, of Kingsport, TN died Wednesday, January 26, 2011. He was born in Gillett, WI on May 8, 1923. Harvey joined the Navy at age 19 in 1942 as an enlisted man going up through the ranks. He served in WWII, Vietnam and many other places. We are still learning of all his military accomplishments, but it...

Howard C. Bolden

Howard C. Bolden

Jan 25, 2011

Howard C. Bolden, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at his home following an extended illness with his family by his side.He was born in Sullivan County and was a lifelong resident. He worked at Kingsport Press for 30 years. He was a charter member of Gravelly Baptist Church and had served...

James Garretson

James Garretson

Jan 25, 2011

James Harmon Garretson, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He was born in Morristown, but had resided the majority of his life in Kingsport. Mr. Garretson served in the SeaBees in the U.S. Navy during WWII in the Asiatic-Pacific campaign. He received the Bronze Star during his service. He had worked with...

Clay Brumit

Clay Brumit

Jan 24, 2011

Clay Brumit, 46, of Crowley, TX passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 unexpectedly due to a heart attack.Clay graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1982 where he played on the soccer team. He attended East Tennessee State University. After a trip to the Cotton Bowl in 1986, he decided to make Texas his home. He worked for Xerox for...

Margaret Haynes

Margaret Haynes

Jan 24, 2011

Margaret Haynes, 90, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2011 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Mrs. Haynes was of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by parents, four sisters and three brothers.Survivors include her husband, Edward Haynes, Sr.; son, Edward Haynes, Jr. and wife, Wanda of Kingsport; two...

Lucille Williams

Lucille Williams

Jan 24, 2011

Edna Lucille Darnell Williams, 87, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband of 55 years on Monday, January 24, 2011. She was born in Scott County, VA and has lived in Kingsport since 1955. Lucille was a member of Parker's Chapel Free Will Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fay Williams;...

Dr. Gerald Dean Andes

Dr. Gerald Dean Andes

Jan 23, 2011

Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Dean Andes passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.He was born March 18, 1922 in Mound City, MO. Jerry served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He graduated from the University of Missouri and was in its first graduating veterinary class. Dr. Andes was...

Edna Dorothy Jackson

Edna Dorothy Jackson

Jan 23, 2011

Edna Dorothy Smith Jackson, of the Jearoldstown Community, went home to be with the Lord at 10:20 pm Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Durham-Hensley Nursing Home following an extended illness. Edna was born in Scott County, VA and had resided in the Jearoldstown Community for most of her life. She was a Christian, loving mother and grandmother.She was preceded in...

Clyde "Eddie" Roberts

Clyde "Eddie" Roberts

Jan 22, 2011

Clyde "Eddie" Roberts, born February 18, 1946 in Rogersville, TN, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 22, 2011, and went to be with the Lord. Eddie was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and received a Bachelors Degree in Education. He later completed his Masters Degree in Education at East Tennessee State University. Eddie was previously employed by Church Hill High...

Mary Alice Castle McDavid

Mary Alice Castle McDavid

Jan 22, 2011

Mary Alice Castle McDavid, Kingsport, passed into eternity Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Brookhaven Manor after complications with pneumonia.She had been a hairdresser most of her life, still working up until an accident left her unable to walk. Mary Alice owned Bloomingdale Beauty Center in Bloomingdale for several years.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William "Bill" Castle;...

Delaney Owens

Delaney Owens

Jan 22, 2011

Delaney Owens, 78, of Fall Branch, went peacefully early Saturday morning to be with the Lord.Delaney was born in Kingsport and had resided in the Kingsport and Fall Branch area for most of his life. He was an over-the-road truck driver prior to being a self employed carpenter. He attended Lovelace Baptist Church and Sunrise Baptist Church. Delaney served in...

J.C. Phillips, Jr

J.C. Phillips, Jr

Jan 21, 2011

J. C. Phillips, Jr., 90, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 21, 2011 at his home after an extended illness.J. C. was born in Jasper, TN and moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and the University of Tennessee Memphis, receiving a Doctorate Degree of Pharmacy. He was a veteran of the U....

Charles Emerson Neal

Charles Emerson Neal

Jan 21, 2011

Charles Emerson Neal, 89, passed away at home on Friday, January 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.He was born on January 14, 1922 in Bristol, TN where he lived until age 22. He graduated from Tennessee High School where he participated in five sports. Charlie was awarded a football scholarship at the University of Georgia. However, he had to...

Val R. "X-Ray" Lane

Val R. "X-Ray" Lane

Jan 20, 2011

Val R. "X-Ray" Lane, 67, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2011 James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1943 in Kingsport, TN to Worley R. Lane and the late Reba Quillen Lane.Survivors include his former wife, Janet Lane; two daughters, Cynthia Lane-Snyder of McLean, VA; Valerie Lane of Johnson City, TN;...

Bonnie V. Harr

Bonnie V. Harr

Jan 19, 2011

Bonnie V. Rutledge Harr, 93, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Holston Manor after a brief stay.Bonnie was married to her husband, John, for 75 years. She worked in the home and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, crochet, gardening, and traveling. Bonnie and John visited all but one state...

Jimmy Ball

Jimmy Ball

Jan 19, 2011

Jimmy Frank Ball, 56, born April 1, 1954 of Lovelace Road, Fall Branch, TN, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at his home after a brief illness.He was preceded in death by his father, Rev. Hubert Ball in July 1979 and his brother-in-law, Jimmie Bishop in August 1994.Survivors include his daughter, Jimmie D. Salyer and husband, Johnny of Kingsport; mother, Pauline...

Maxline Light Hayes

Maxline Light Hayes

Jan 18, 2011

Maxline Light Hayes, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at her home in Fall Branch. Mrs. Hayes was employed by Eastman Kodak for 9 years and J.C. Penny's for 14 years. She was a member of Fall Branch First Baptist Church for over 50 years. She enjoyed traveling, watching UT women's basketball and working in her flower garden.She was...

Brenda Robinette

Brenda Robinette

Jan 18, 2011

Brenda Robinette, 59, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Oak Glen Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel and Gladys Bishop; brothers, Junior and Billy Bishop; sisters, Judy, Nancy, Betty; mother and father-in-law, Richard C....

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