Obituaries

Gene Francis Bordeau

Gene Francis Bordeau

Nov 11, 2010

Gene Francis Bordeau went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 12, 2010 at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center after losing his battle with cancer.He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox, the New England Patriots, and NASCAR's Jeff Gordon.Gene was a member of the Kingsport Moose Lodge #972 and held the Legion Degree. He...

Margie Mae Cain

Margie Mae Cain

Nov 11, 2010

Margie Mae Cain, 84, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2010 in the Wilcox Hall of Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. Margie was born in Turkey Knob, West Virginia, and had lived in Fall Branch for most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. Margie loved to camp, and most recently enjoyed...

Nannie Kate Dockery

Nannie Kate Dockery

Nov 10, 2010

Nannie Kate Dockery, 69, of Kingsport went to be with our Lord suddenly, Wednesday, November 10, 2010. She was a very strong, independent, and energetic woman who was always on the go. Nannie was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who was always very supportive of her family. She enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas.Nannie was employed through the years with...

Edgar P. Watson, III

Edgar P. Watson, III

Nov 9, 2010

Edgar P. Watson, III, 72, of Johnson City died at Johnson City Medical Center, Tuesday, November 9, 2010. Born in Sullivan County, he was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of 1956. He was an avid reader and volunteered his time at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was preceded in death by his parents: Edgar Pierce Watson, Jr. and...

Linda Lou Pruitt Cole

Linda Lou Pruitt Cole

Nov 8, 2010

Linda Lou Pruitt Cole, 69, of Blountville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2010 following a lengthy illness. A native of South Carolina, Linda lived in Kingsport most of her life. She attended Gunnings Baptist Church and loved to seek out antiques. Linda was the greatest wife any man could ever have. She was the...

Jimmy Leon Akens

Jimmy Leon Akens

Nov 8, 2010

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7Jimmy L. Akens, 64, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 8, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Jimmy was a graduate of Church Hill High School. He was baptized at an...

Roy Cunningham

Roy Cunningham

Nov 8, 2010

Roy Cunningham, 77, of Kingsport, died Monday, November 8, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Roy was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.He is survived by a sister, Marie Evans Presswood, of Belvidere, IL, several nieces and nephews, and many close friends.Graveside services will be conducted at Gunnings Cemetery on Wednesday, November 17, at 3:00 p.m.

Robert Wesley Holtzclaw

Robert Wesley Holtzclaw

Nov 6, 2010

Robert Wesley Holtzclaw, age 87, died November 6, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport.Born in Weldon, NC, he moved with his family to East Flat Rock, NC at an early age, and from there to Canton, NC. He graduated from Canton High School in 1941. He was enrolled at North Carolina State University when World War II...

Rachel Catherine Hawkins

Rachel Catherine Hawkins

Nov 4, 2010

Rachel Catherine Hawkins, 41, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 4, 2010.Rachel is survived by her son David Miller; her loving mother Christina White; three-heart broken sisters: Sarah White, Kingsport, Mary Willis and her husband Bryan, Johnson City, and Ruth Blankenship and her husband Ronald, Johnson City; five loving nephews: Caleb Willis, Seth Willis, Evan Willis, Christian Blankenship and Justin Blankenship;...

Phil H. Meade

Phil H. Meade

Nov 3, 2010

Retired Army Sgt. Phil H. Meade, 69, passed away at his Mt. Carmel home Wednesday, November 3, 2010. He was preceded in death by his father Will Arch Meade and mother Virginia Cionowicz.Survivors include his brother, William A. Meade; step sister, Marlene Church and two uncles: Robert Meade and Burdine Meade.Graveside services will be held at Mountain Home National Cemetery...

Mick Lukach, Jr

Mick Lukach, Jr

Nov 3, 2010

Mick Lukach, Jr., passed away November 3, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a lingering illness. He was born in McDowell County, WV, on Nov. 4, 1933. He served in the Korean War from Nov. 10, 1953 till Nov. 10, 1955. He retired from the First Baptist Church of Kingsport in 1991.Preceding him in death was his father,...

Paul Douglas Hughes

Paul Douglas Hughes

Nov 2, 2010

Paul Hughes, 57, of Fall Branch, left this world on Tuesday, November 2, 2010. He was a gentle generous man and a tireless volunteer for CASA for kids, making a difference in the lives of children in need of a champion within the legal system. Paul was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He had previously worked as a sales...

Louise Hoover Lou Birchfield

Louise Hoover Lou Birchfield

Nov 2, 2010

Louise Hoover Lou Birchfield, 81, of Kingsport, passed away at 5:12 p.m. Tuesday November 2, 2010 at Indian Path Medical Center.A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she was an Eastman retiree. Lou was a member of the Heritage First Church of God. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend.She was preceded in death by her father, Claude Hoover, Sr.;...

John Jake K. Ramey

John Jake K. Ramey

Nov 1, 2010

John Jake K. Ramey, 69, Church Hill, our precious daddy closed his pretty blue eyes and left this earth on Monday, November 1, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family.He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his four girls, grandchildren, and great-grandsons. Daddy was a hard worker, having worked in several...

Betty Ann Hayes Price

Betty Ann Hayes Price

Nov 1, 2010

Betty Ann Hayes Price, 82, of Kingsport died Monday evening, November 1, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Bristol, Tennessee Betty graduated from Science Hill High School. She taught in the Kingsport City School system for 18 years. Betty Ann was an active member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Crusade Sunday...

Pearl Carmack Miller

Pearl Carmack Miller

Nov 1, 2010

Pearl Carmack Miller, 95, of Memphis, TN, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010. She was born in Wise County, VA, on July 27, 1915, and grew up in Imboden, VA. She owned and operated Kilgore's Market for 26 years. She retired from Holston Valley Hospital after 10 years of service. She was a member of First Christian Church and the...

Ricky Dale Headrick

Ricky Dale Headrick

Oct 31, 2010

Ricky Dale Headrick, 58, of Limestone, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 31, 2010. A native of Washington County, he has lived in East Tennessee most of his life. Ricky worked in the construction industry as a drywall installer. He loved and enjoyed being with his family and although he didn t feel good the last few years, he was happy.Ricky...

Verlin Grills

Verlin Grills

Oct 30, 2010

Verlin "Tom" Grills, 73, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at Indian Path Medical Center following a lengthy illness.He was retired from Holliston Mills after 25 years of service. Tom was an avid outdoorsman having loved to fish.Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Charmie Crawford; son, Jasper Lynn Grills; and...

Mattie Grubbs Watts

Mattie Grubbs Watts

Oct 30, 2010

Mattie Grubbs Watts, 85, of Chuckey, TN, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, October 30, 2010, at her daughter's home.Mattie had worked for two years as a nurse's aid and worked at the Round Table Restaurant in Greeneville. She attended the Holiness Church.She was the daughter of the late Jack and Ola Mae Good...

Mae Adkins

Mae Adkins

Oct 29, 2010

Mae Adkins, 88, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 29, 2010 at her home.She attended Charity Chapel Baptist Church in the Orebank Community.Her husband, Willie Adkins; parents; three brothers; and two sisters preceded her in death.Surviving are three daughters, Betty Sullivan, Ruth McMurray and husband, Paul, and Margaret Hayes and husband, Hiram, all of Blountville;...

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