Obituaries
Margaret B. Long
Oct 20, 2010
Margaret Elizabeth Booth Long, 91, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, died October 20th. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Martin M. Long, and their son, Chuck Long. Margaret was born December 17, 1918, in Diascund, Virginia, the youngest of five children born to Charles Baker Booth and Margaret Alice Fudge. Originally christened "Elizabeth,"...
Doris Jean Kelley McCamy
Oct 20, 2010
Doris Jean Kelley McCamy, 74, of Green Shed Community, Fall Branch passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 after a lengthy illness.She was a homemaker, a wonderful mother and grandmother. Doris was a 1954 graduate of Fall Branch High School and worked briefly for the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Washington, D.C.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50...
Willa Dean Hayes
Oct 19, 2010
Willa Dean Hayes, 68, of Limestone, received complete healing from cancer on Tuesday, October 19, 2010, when she went home to be with the Lord. Willa Dean was a loving, hardworking mother, grandmother, and friend who dedicated her life to putting the needs of others first. She was involved in various activities with the Ladies? Group of Union Temple United...
Hattie Ruth Whitlock
Oct 18, 2010
Hattie Ruth Byington Whitlock, 98, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010 at Wexford House. Mrs. Whitlock, known to many as Mamaw Whitlock , was born and has lived all her life in Mt. Carmel. Mrs. Whitlock was mainly a mother and homemaker, but in 1944 she worked for Holston Ordinance to support the war effort and her son. She was...
Hattie Ruth Whitlock
Oct 18, 2010
Hattie Ruth Byington Whitlock, 98, passed away Monday, October 18, 2010 at Wexford House. Mrs. Whitlock, known to many as "Mamaw Whitlock", was born and has lived all her life in Mt. Carmel. Mrs. Whitlock was mainly a mother and homemaker, but in 1944 she worked for Holston Ordinance to support the war effort and her son. She was a...
June B. Davis
Oct 16, 2010
JUNE B. DAVISJune B. Davis, 85, of Kingsport passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and had retired as a secretary from the First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport.June was preceded in death by her husband Glenn Davis, her parents, one sister and two brothers.She is survived...
Isaac H. Hammonds
Oct 16, 2010
Isaac H. Hammonds, 70, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at his home.Isaac retired from Holston Valley Hospital after many years of service.He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Kingsport.Preceding him in death are his wife, Neida Hammonds; son-in-law, Rev. David Harris; and several brothers, sisters, and extended family.Surviving are...
LaVerne E. Helmsin
Oct 16, 2010
LaVerne E. HelmsinLaVerne E. Helmsin, 90, of Kingsport, formerly of Merritt Island, Florida, passed away October 16, 2010 at Asbury Center at Baysmont.She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Kenneth Helmsin Sr.; and son, Francis Kenneth Helmsin Jr. Survivors include her daughter, Lois H. Carter of Kingsport; sister, Sonia Schraml and husband Karl of Cincinnati, Ohio; six grandchildren...
Nickolas Drakos
Oct 16, 2010
Nickolas Drakos, 91, of Kingsport died Saturday evening, October 16, 2010 after a brief illness. Born in Pontiac, MI, he attended Wayne University in Detroit, MI. He then served four years in the U.S. Navy during World War II stationed in Jacksonville, FL. and was Postmaster of the Naval Post Office. Nick then received his B.S. degree in Business Administration...
John "Mac" McMurray
Oct 14, 2010
John "Mac" McMurray, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at Holston Manor. Born in Scott County, Virginia he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. Mr. McMurray had opened and operated the first foreign car repair shop in Kingsport.Surviving are his best friend and loving companion of 26 years, Patricia White...
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;...
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