Obituaries
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...
Billy Vance Hutchins
Apr 30, 2011
Billy Vance Hutchins, 67, of Kingsport, went to be with his Lord, April 30, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was employed with APAC for many years before retiring due to illness. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a born again Christian. Bill was dearly loved by his wife, children and grandchildren and loved by all who knew...
Robert Dean Roush
Apr 28, 2011
Robert Dean Roush, 85, of Kingsport, TN formerly of Brooksville, FL, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 at Indian Path Medical Center.Born in Canton, OH, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in plant physiology, agronomy, and soil conservation. He later did graduate work at the University of Florida, the University of Ohio, and Purdue University. Life and activities:...
Everett Don "Poppy" Christian
Apr 27, 2011
Everett Don "Poppy" Christian, 64, Kingsport, won the battle over cancer and went home to be with the Lord peacefully at his home on Wednesday, April 27, 2011.Don was a member of Saving Grace Baptist Church. He worked at the Kingsport Foundry for 32 years and retired from Asbury Inc. due to his health.He was preceded in death by his...
Anna Lee Murray
Apr 27, 2011
Anna Lee Murray, 88, Kingsport, TN, died Wednesday, April 27, 2011. Her loving husband of 64 years, Vincent H. Murray, Sr. preceded her in death.Surviving are her sons, Vincent Murray, Jr. and wife Ruth of Blountville; C. L. Murray and wife Myra of Erwin; and Randy Murray and wife, Mada of Soddy Daisy; grandchildren, Karin Burnette and husband Mike of...
Shirley Martin Britt
Apr 27, 2011
Shirley Martin Britt, 75, of Kingsport passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at her home.She was born in Lebanon, VA and resided in Kingsport since 1951. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and was a member of St Luke United Methodist Church. She was a loving Mother and Nana.She was preceded in death by her husband, Dave Britt and her...
Leon James Payne "Bud"
Apr 27, 2011
Leon James Payne, "Bud", 86, of Kingsport, died Wednesday evening, April 27, 2011 at James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center. Bud was born in Ithaca, NY. He was a diesel mechanic, retiring after 44 years of employment. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the Air Corp. 390th bomb group as a bombardier in B17s, stationed in England. During...
Lillian Von Bramer Brown
Apr 27, 2011
Lillian Von Bramer Brown died at home Wednesday, April 27th.She was predeceased by her spouse of 62 years, Dr. H. "Jim" Brown, parents Harold & Marguerite Von Bramer, and sister-in-law, Carolyn Von Bramer. She is survived by her five children: Connie Leonard and husband, Don; Pat Jameson and husband, Lake; Liza Harmon and husband, Roy; Hank Brown and wife, Natalie...
Marjorie Taylor Stair
Apr 26, 2011
After a long and very active life, Marjorie Taylor Stair left this world in peace on April 26, 2011. Known affectionately to most as Marge, she was born in Johnson City on September 22, 1920 to Benjamin Harrison Taylor and Minnie Burgner Taylor. They moved to Kingsport in 1921 and Marge lived there happily for the rest of her life.After...
Enos "June Bug" Lord, Jr
Apr 26, 2011
: ENOS LORD, JR.Enos "June Bug" Lord, Jr., 65, of Kingsport, died Tuesday evening, April 26, 2011 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.Born in Kingsport, where he resided all of his life, Enos had worked at J. P. Stevens and for the Town of Mount Carmel. Enos was a Methodist. He enjoyed spending time with his...
Agnes L. Reed
Apr 25, 2011
Agnes L. Reed, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 25, 2011, in Johnson City after a lengthy illness.She was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Harkleroad. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde B. Reed; son, Bruce F. Reed; sisters, Wilma Jean Weaver, Jensey Lyon,...
Ray Monroe Compton, Jr
Apr 24, 2011
Ray Monroe Compton, Jr., 68, passed away April 24, 2011. He served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army, was a carpenter by trade, and was a life long resident of Washington County, TN.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Monroe Compton II and Estell Gardner Compton; son, Ray Buddy Monroe Compton III; two sisters, Cleo Ward and Sue...
Ervin Owens
Apr 24, 2011
Ervin Owens, 74, of Mount Carmel, died Easter Sunday morning April 24, 2011, at his home after an extended illness.Ervin grew up in Glade Springs, VA and lived in Mount Carmel for the past ten years. He married Edna Widner, June 29, 1959. He was a retired truck driver and mechanic. Ervin attended Boones Creek Freewill Baptist Church.He was preceded...
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