Obituaries
James J. Pruett, II
Oct 13, 2010
James J. Pruett, II, "Jimmy", 35, of Kingsport, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 13, 2010, after a lengthy and courageous battle with renal disease.He was preceded in death by his father, James J. Pruett in 2006, and an infant sister in 1973.Surviving are his mother, Helen Lorene Pruett, of Kingsport; sister, Heather Dawn Mann and...
Roe D. Wilhelm
Oct 13, 2010
Roe D. Wilhelm, 97, of Kingsport, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 13, 2010, at Brookhaven Nursing Home.Roe was a native of Scott County, Virginia. She was born August 20, 1913, in Hiltons, VA, the last surviving child of the late Amos M. and Eliza Baker Dennison. Her mother passed away when she was 2 years old, and she was...
Carole Ann Young
Oct 12, 2010
Carole Ann Young, 54, of Johnson City, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at her home. Born in Kingsport, Carole Ann was Valedictorian of her class at Dobyns-Bennett high school in 1974. She received her degree in Psychology at East Tennessee State University in 1978. Carole Ann had a passion for travel and was fortunate to work in the travel industry...
Bessie H. Hartgrove
Oct 12, 2010
Bessie H. Hartgrove of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at her home.Born in Church Hill, she had resided in Kingsport for over 30 years. Bessie was retired from Smokey Mountain Hosiery and was a member of Blessed Hope Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her three sisters, Mary Ann Hartgrove, Charlice Hartgrove, and Margaret Elizabeth Marsh; two...
Danny Morrison
Oct 10, 2010
Danny "Ray" Morrison, Chuckey, TN, was born on March 30, 1958, and passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 10, 2010. Ray lived his life to the fullest. He enjoyed breeding and raising roosters and dogs, playing cards, his football games, and relaxing Sundays with friends. Ray will be truly missed by all who knew him.Preceding him in death were his...
Hugh K. Anderson
Oct 9, 2010
Hugh K. Anderson, 58, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010, with his loving family at his side after a brief illness. He was a member of the West Kingsport Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.The family is accepting calls and visitation at the home.A memorial service will be conducted at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, West...
Hattie S. Leach
Oct 9, 2010
Hattie S. Leach, 83, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2010.She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, William Joseph Leach, Jr.; her father and mother, Gerson and Mary Steffey of Kingsport; sisters, Mildred and Shirley; and brother, Stanton, all of Kingsport.Surviving are Hattie's three sons, Joe Leach and wife, Barbara, Mike...
Beulah Williams Aunt Beulah Hall
Oct 8, 2010
Beulah Williams Hall Aunt Beulah, 100, of Kingsport, died Friday evening, October 8, 2010 after a brief illness.Born in Hawkins County, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Mrs. Hall was a homemaker and attended Holy Mountain Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Hall; parents, A.B. and Elizabeth Williams; two sisters, Lula Owens and...
Bunia Lee Trent Gordon
Oct 8, 2010
Bunia Lee Trent Gordon, 92, of Hanover, MD, passed away Friday, October, 8, 2010. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester Gordon and loving mother of Birdie Collins, George and the late Randall Gordon. Bunia was the cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m....
Joyce Lex
Oct 8, 2010
Joyce Lex, 71, of Kingsport, passed away at the home of her grandson, Friday, October 8, 2010.She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and lived there most of her life before moving with her family to Tennessee in 1992. Mrs. Lex was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.Preceding her in death were her husband, Warren Lex; daughter, Debbie Lex;...
Earl Hale
Oct 7, 2010
Earl Hale, 90, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Bristol Hospice House on October 7, 2010. Earl was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of Big Brothers Sunday School Class. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He loved his family. Earl was an avid golfer. He also...
Carolyn Anne Parrott
Oct 6, 2010
Carolyn Byers Parrott, 70, of Largo, FL formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 2, 2010, at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL.Carolyn was born and raised in Kingsport, graduated from Lynn View High School, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at East Tennessee State University. She was a Christian, and attended...
Carolyn Rozelle Pope Knight
Oct 5, 2010
Carolyn Rozelle Pope Knight, 68, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 5, 2010, following a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.Carolyn was born in Jackson, MS, raised in Nashville, TN, and had lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a member of Way of Life Baptist Church. Carolyn loved to garden and was a...
Richard Allen Gilbert
Oct 5, 2010
Richard Allen Gilbert went to be with the Lord October 5, 2010, at the age of 52. He was better known as: Gibby, Ricky, Rick, Daddy Rick, and many other variations. He was an avid member of the Boy Scouts of America and devoted many years to Troop 18. He was known for his relentless compassion for others, love of...
Johnie Paul Wells
Oct 4, 2010
Johnie Paul Wells, 78, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord at 1:15 p.m. Monday, October, 4, 2010, following an extended illness. Johnie was born in Dickson, TN, and had resided in Kingsport since 1960. He was an employee of the Department of Conservation for the State of Tennessee for 63 years serving as superintendent of Warrior's Path...
Beecher J. Holland
Oct 4, 2010
Beecher J. Holland passed to eternal rest at his residence on October 4, 2010, after a lengthy illness. He was a loving and caring husband, dad, granddaddy, uncle, and friend to everyone he ever met, and could always make you laugh.Beecher was a native of Big Stone Gap, VA, born on June 14, 1927. He graduated from Big Stone Gap...
Nancy Strong Boyer
Oct 3, 2010
Nancy Strong Boyer, 66, of Kingsport, TN died unexpectedly Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010; born in Payson, Utah on Oct. 6, 1943; raised in Springville, UT; married LeGrande Boyer, Oct. 3, 1963; attended Brigham Young University 1962-1964; graduated Cum-Laude from ETSU in 1984; lived in TN for 41 years.She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Violet Ritchie McCrary
Oct 3, 2010
Violet Ritchie McCrary, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010. She was born in Tom's Creek, VA, lived in Bracy, VA, for most of her life, and in Kingsport, TN, for the last few years.She was a charter member of Appalachia Eastern Star, Big Stone Gap, VA, and a member of Prospect United Methodist Church in Ebony,...
Daniel "Luck" Blalock
Oct 3, 2010
Daniel Luck Blalock, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Remington House, following a brief illness.Luck was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, and a long-time member of Adams Chapel United Methodist Church; being a lay speaker, teaching Sunday School classes and serving in many other capacities. He also served as Buffalo...
Everette Lee Kendall
Oct 3, 2010
I will love Thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18: 1-2 Everette Lee Kendall, 54, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2010, at...
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