Obituaries

George C. Vaughn

George C. Vaughn

Nov 17, 2010

George C. Vaughn, 87, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Hawkins County, he has lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, in the European Theatre. He was a carpenter...

Deborah Lynn Smith

Deborah Lynn Smith

Nov 17, 2010

Deborah Lynn Smith passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 17, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born November 30, 1967 in Kingsport, Tennessee and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. Debbie was employed at Wal-Mart #742 until her illness. She was preceded in death by her father Denver Jackson Barnette. Survivors include her husband Walter Ronald...

Martin Daniel Trent

Martin Daniel Trent

Nov 17, 2010

Martin Daniel Trent, 51, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2010. He was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident of Bristol, TN.He was preceded in death by a son, Martin Danny Trent, Jr.; a daughter, Jeannie Lynn Trent; parents, Paul and Rachel Trent; sister, Janie Trent; and his in-laws, Rev. and Mrs. Louise William Booher.Surviving Dan is his wife...

Dewey Hudson

Dewey Hudson

Nov 17, 2010

Dewey Hudson, 79, of Mount Carmel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Thelma Hudson.Dewey is survived by three daughters: Diana Watkins of Michigan, Vickie Harward of Fall Branch, Tennessee, and Debra Kay Spohn of Florida; two sons: Steve Hudson and Jeff Hudson,...

Mary Elza Morley Young

Mary Elza Morley Young

Nov 16, 2010

Mary Elza Morley Young, 99 years and 9 months, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 16, 2010, after a brief illness. Mary was born February 16, 1911, in Johnson County, TN, to Charles and Naomi McQueen Morley.Mary was a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her Lord, her family, and her church dearly. Mary was preceded in death by...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Nov 16, 2010

Virginia Johnson, 85, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Holston Manor.Funeral: 12:30 p.m. Monday in Moore Funeral Home Chapel in Arlington, TX. Interment: Moore Memorial Gardens. Visitation: 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Moore Funeral Home in Arlington. She had been a member of First Baptist Church of Arlington since 1958. Mrs. Johnson was a...

Dorothy Hixson

Dorothy Hixson

Nov 16, 2010

Dorothy "Dot" Evelyn Dorton Hixson, passed away Monday night, November 15, 2010, at Preston Place II after an extended illness with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Russell County, VA., Dot was a loving, caring mother. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School and attended East Tennessee State Teacher College. Dot was employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Holston Defense,...

Virginia Johnson

Virginia Johnson

Nov 16, 2010

Virginia Johnson, 85, of Ft. Worth, Texas, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at Holston Manor.Arrangements for Virginia Johnson are currently pending and will be announced by Moore Funeral Home in Arlington, TX.

Linda Steinmann

Linda Steinmann

Nov 13, 2010

Linda Steinmann, 56, Kingsport, went to be home with the Lord Saturday, November 13, 2010, after a year-long battle with cancer. Through her journey, she found ultimate victory through her faith in Jesus.A remarkable mother and woman, Linda was the daughter of Robert and Coralie Meyerand, and stepdaughter of Margaret Meyerand. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick...

Robert Rob Bragg

Robert Rob Bragg

Nov 12, 2010

Robert "Rob" Bragg, 41, Kingsport, passed away late Friday evening at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Rob was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School Class of 87. Rob enjoyed playing all sports, including baseball and basketball. He was an avid "Gator" fan. Rob...

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...