Obituaries

Fred D. Pete Roberts

Fred D. Pete Roberts

Nov 29, 2010

Fred D. "Pete" Roberts, 66, of Kingsport died Monday, November 29, 2010 at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Sullivan County, where he had lived his entire life, Pete was a carpenter last working at Estes Construction. Preceded in death are his parents, McKinley and Eileen Roberts; and a brother, Jim Roberts.Survivors include his daughter, Lisa Michele Roberts Renner of...

Bill L. Ragsdale

Bill L. Ragsdale

Nov 29, 2010

Bill L. Ragsdale, 58, of Kingsport, passed away after an extended illness on Monday, November 29, 2010. He was an avid sports fan and fisherman. Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Edward Ragsdale; brother, Wayne Ragsdale and an infant sister.Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Sherry...

Fannie Louise Ketron

Fannie Louise Ketron

Nov 28, 2010

Fannie Louise Ketron, 64, of Gate City, VA. died Sunday afternoon, November 28, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, she had resided in Gate City most of her life. Louise was a homemaker and a Baptist. She was an avid quilter and loved taking care of her grandchildren.Louise was preceded in death...

Ruby Lois Allgood

Ruby Lois Allgood

Nov 28, 2010

Ruby Lois Allgood, 78, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 28, 2010, at her home surrounded by her loved ones, after an extended illness. She was a faithful member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lakie Shaffer; three brothers, Lloyd Shaffer, Charlie Shaffer, and...

Hobert L. Morelock

Hobert L. Morelock

Nov 27, 2010

Hobert L. Morelock, 82, of Kingsport died Saturday, November 27, 2010. He was retired from the Tennessee Dept of Conservation.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Morelock; son, Ricky Morelock; parents, Noah and Etta Rhoten Morelock; brothers and sisters, Roy Morelock, Nellie Fields, Audrey Morelock, Curtis Morelock, Demp Morelock, Geneva Neal and Clifford Morelock.Survivors include daughter, Janet Morelock;...

Sammy D. Cook

Sammy D. Cook

Nov 26, 2010

Sammy D. Cook, 49, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at his home after a brief battle with cancer.He was preceded in death by his children: Samuel Ethan Cook and Charles Allen Cook; parents: Hazel Janette Cook and Shelby Arthur Cook; and one brother: Shelby Michael Cook.Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Diane Rowland Cook; sister Peggy...

James Skip Johnson, Jr

James Skip Johnson, Jr

Nov 26, 2010

James "Skip" Johnson, 63, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Friday November 26, 2010. Skip was a born again Christian and attended Orebank Freewill Baptist Church. He was a wonderful, loving husband, father, and grandfather and had a great sense of humor. He never met a stranger and loved aviation. Skip was a Vietnam Veteran. Preceding him in...

Laura White Littleton

Laura White Littleton

Nov 26, 2010

Laura White Littleton, 46, of Kingsport, was carried to her heavenly home by angels to be with Jesus on November 26, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, following a brief illness. Laura was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a 1982 graduate of Sullivan South High School. She was employed by Wal-Mart for over twenty years, where she was a...

Angela Renee White

Angela Renee White

Nov 23, 2010

Angela Renee White, 45, of Kingsport, passed away November 23, 2010, at her home.Survivors include her mother, Marcella Jean Ward, of Kingsport; and her sister, Tina Lee Ward, of London, United Kingdom.The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. Services will follow at 6:00 p.m. with Bishop David Debry...

Dora E. Elsie Wagner

Dora E. Elsie Wagner

Nov 22, 2010

Dora E. Wagner Elsie, born to Isaac and Rosa Hite on August 29, 1933 in Fordtown, went to be with the Lord Monday, November 22, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She resided in Gray for several years where she attended Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church. She then moved to Kingsport where she was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. Elsie...

Tommy Lee Hamilton

Tommy Lee Hamilton

Nov 22, 2010

Tommy Hamilton, 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Brookhaven Manor following a lengthy illness. Born in Jenkins, KY., he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. Tommy attended New Hope Evangelical Presbyterian Church and had retired from Holliston Mills following 36 years of service.Tommy was preceded in death by his parents: Everett...

Lola McLain Wilcox

Lola McLain Wilcox

Nov 21, 2010

Lola McLain Wilcox, 83, of 2507 Beech Creek Road, Rogersville, TN. went home to be with the Lord and her husband at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at her home following an extended illness.Lola was born in Pennington Gap, VA. and lived in the Beech Creek Community for most of her life. She had been a faithful member...

Mary Ann Kirton

Mary Ann Kirton

Nov 21, 2010

Mary Ann Price Kirton, 86, passed away on November 21, 2010 at her home in Kingsport, Tennessee. The only child of Leone Sidney Herbert and Edward C. Price Jr., she was born in Morehead City, North Carolina. She grew up in Kingsport, where she met her future husband, John Jones Kirton.Mrs. Kirton graduated from Fassifern School for Girls in Hendersonville,...

Juanita Pauline Hawk Moody

Juanita Pauline Hawk Moody

Nov 21, 2010

Juanita Pauline Hawk Moody, 81, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord on Sunday November 21, 2010.She was a lifetime resident of Sullivan County. Pauline was a homemaker and a member of Gunnings Baptist Church. She was a very special loving Christian wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend.Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Bill Moody, parents Vern...

Shirley Brockwell Adcox

Shirley Brockwell Adcox

Nov 20, 2010

Shirley Brockwell Adcox, 72, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. James Adcox, and her parents Earl and Maude Pleasant Brockwell and several siblings.Survivors include her sons: James Mark Adcox and wife Dawn of Kingsport, John Matthew Adcox and wife Diane of Gray; daughter: Sherry...

Kenneth Ken Alan Blakley

Kenneth Ken Alan Blakley

Nov 20, 2010

Kenneth Alan Blakley, 63, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville after complication with an organ transplant.Born in Kingsport where he has resided all of his life, Ken was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was a former owner/operator of Kingsport Tile and...

Robert David Clonce

Robert David Clonce

Nov 19, 2010

Robert D. Clonce, 80, of Tacoma, WA, died Friday, November 19, 2010. Born in Kingsport, TN, Robert lived in Scott County, VA, before joining the military at the age of 18. He was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Army for 30 years as a Military Policeman, and having achieved the rank of E-8 Master Sergeant MSG. He...

Melvin A. Caldwell

Melvin A. Caldwell

Nov 19, 2010

One of the most honest and true men to ever walk the face of this earth, Melvin A. Caldwell, 74, went to be held in the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 19, 2010. Melvin was a dedicated outdoorsman, husband of 54 years, father of three, and a proud grandparent. He not only expected excellence of himself, but pointed...

Harlow Eugene Leonard

Harlow Eugene Leonard

Nov 18, 2010

Harlow E. Leonard, 58, of Kingsport, died on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. He was a wonderful husband, father and brother, befriending everyone that met him. He would do anything for anyone.He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Leonard; his father, Gerald Leonard; two sisters, Monica Couch and Sarah Leonard. Harlow is survived by his loving...

Sylvia Karen Donihue Arnold

Sylvia Karen Donihue Arnold

Nov 18, 2010

Sylvia Karen Donihue Arnold, 54, went to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 18, 2010, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is now in God's arms in heaven. He will take care of her as she took care of all of us on earth.Karen was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Kingsport. She worked for several...