Obituaries

Nancy Nelms

Nancy Nelms

Apr 6, 2010

Nancy Nelms, 66, a lifetime resident of Kingsport, went home to the Lord on April 6, 2010, after a long illness. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and will be deeply missed by all.Nancy was preceded in death by the father of her children, Donald Nelms; son, Travis Nelms; and grandson, Brandon Nelms.She is survived by two daughters,...

Mary Ruth McConnell

Mary Ruth McConnell

Apr 6, 2010

Mary Ruth Bush McConnell, 85, of Kingsport passed away Tuesday April 6, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.Born in Gate City, VA, she lived in Kingsport for most of her life. She worked at Eastman Kodak for 20 years. Mrs. McConnell attended Ft. Robinson Baptist Church. She is survived by her son Michael McConnell of...

Peggy Thompson

Peggy Thompson

Apr 5, 2010

Peggy Thompson, 72, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 5, 2010, after an extended illness. She was a wonderful and gracious lady who was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be greatly missed.Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her parents, William Overbay and Lillian Overbay Robinette; brother, Douglas Ross Overbay; and husband, Henry Bailey.She...

Dorothy Francine Campbell

Dorothy Francine Campbell

Apr 4, 2010

Dorothy S. Campbell, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord and her husband and son on April 4, 2010, in Berryville, VA.Mrs. Campbell was born in Cleveland, VA, and moved to Kingsport in 1955. She was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and the Upper Room Sunday School Class. She loved gardening, mowing, and cooking.She was preceded...

John G. Hubmann

John G. Hubmann

Apr 1, 2010

John G. Hubmann, 85, of Kingsport, died early Thursday morning, April 1, 2010, at Asbury Place at Baysmont.John was born on a dairy farm in Alexander, Arkansas. He served during WW II in the Pacific Theater with the 4th Marine Division. He was involved in action on Roi-Namur, Saipan, Tinian, and Iwo Jima. He returned to Tennessee with his wife,...

Mary Lane Gardner

Mary Lane Gardner

Mar 31, 2010

Mary Luverne Lane Gardner, 75, of Afton, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 31, 2010. She was a great wife, mother, and grandmother and a devoted Christian. She was a member of the Fall Branch Full Gospel Church.Mrs. Gardner was preceded in death by her brothers, Bill Lane, Earl Lane, and Harvey Lane; and sisters, Opal...

Larry Lynn Dougherty

Larry Lynn Dougherty

Mar 31, 2010

Larry Dougherty, 58, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife on March 31, 2010, following a four-year battle with cancer.Larry was born and raised in Kingsport. He retired after thirty years of service from Quebecor Hawkins County/Kingsport Press. He loved woodworking and electrical work. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and competitive archery. He was a member of...

Everston Eugene Gene Webb, Jr

Everston Eugene Gene Webb, Jr

Mar 30, 2010

Everston Eugene Gene Webb, Jr., 42, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2010. Gene loved the outdoors, and was an avid fisherman.He was a lifelong roofer, and worked for A & K Home Improvement for several years.Gene was preceded in death by his father, Everston Eugene Webb, Sr., and his grandmother, Lucille Persinger.He is survived...

Billy Crawford

Billy Crawford

Mar 30, 2010

Billy G. Crawford, 68, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday morning, March 30, 2010, following an extended illness. Billy was born in Sullivan county where he resided for most of his life.Billy was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1960. He retired from Eastman, where he was a mechanic at Building 125 Shop. He was a veteran of the...

Edith Goins

Edith Goins

Mar 30, 2010

Edith R. Goins, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 30, 2010, at her home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a homemaker.Mrs. Goins was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Goins, and a son, David Goins.She is survived by a son, Steve Goins, and wife Colleen, of Kingsport,...

Odell Edna Mowell

Odell Edna Mowell

Mar 30, 2010

Odell Edna Mowell, 73, Kingsport, TN, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.Odell was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and was loved by all who knew her. She was a member of Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church.Her parents, Rev. Gilbert Morelock...

Thomas Bragg

Thomas Bragg

Mar 28, 2010

Thomas E. Bragg, 78, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday, March 27, 2010, at Holston Manor following a brief illness. He was born in Hawkins County, TN, and had resided in Sullivan County most of his life. He was a farmer.He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. Bragg, Sr., and Sudie Davis Bragg; two...

April Dyer

April Dyer

Mar 28, 2010

April M. Dyer, 64, of Abingdon, VA, passed away Sunday March 28, 2010 at Select Specialty Hospital of Bristol. Born in Iowa, she lived in the Kingsport area for most of her life. Her father and mother were Richard and Ann Dyer. Mr. Dyer passed away in 1972 and Mrs. Dyer passed away in 1982. April was a saleslady for...

Gene Christian

Gene Christian

Mar 27, 2010

Gene Christian, 62, Sulphur Springs, went home to be with the Lord Saturday March 27, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a sudden illness. Gene enjoyed all types of fishing and being with family and friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam Christian, Jr. and Newman "Tiny" Christian; half-sister, Mary Lester; and half-brother, James Christian....

Camilla Bowyer Hoard

Camilla Bowyer Hoard

Mar 27, 2010

Camilla Bowyer Hoard of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly Saturday March 27th, 2010 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many, Camilla's gentle example of kindness and unconditional love will not be forgotten. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, received a BA in education from ETSU, and taught elementary school in the Kingsport...

Fern Bellamy

Fern Bellamy

Mar 27, 2010

Fern Bellamy, Nola Fern Clark, 80, of Kingsport died March 27, 2010 after courageously endeavoring to live life to the fullest! Born in Port Clinton, Ohio, Fern was the daughter of Marion Sydney Clark and Ottie Myrtle Love Clark. Fern was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church and had been actively involved in the Silver Sounds Choir and the...

Carrie McClure

Carrie McClure

Mar 26, 2010

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. II Timothy 4: 7-8Carrie McClure, of Rogersville, died Friday morning, March 26, 2010. She was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County. She enjoyed feeding and watching birds in her front yard, and gardening,...

Dorothy "Dot" Price Acrin

Dorothy "Dot" Price Acrin

Mar 25, 2010

Dorothy "Dot" Price Acrin, 81, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2010, at Indian Path Medical Center. Dot retired from The Tennessee Eastman Corporation in 1986 after 38 years, seven months of service. She was a wonderful, kind and loving mother and friend to all who knew her.Dot was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Iva Cox;...

Kat Bellamy

Kat Bellamy

Mar 23, 2010

Kat ?Big?n? Bellamy, 50, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday March 23, 2010.She worked as a CNA at several area nursing homes as well as in home care. Kat was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything else in the world. She enjoyed spending her time doing...

Luther Clyde Greene

Luther Clyde Greene

Mar 22, 2010

Luther Clyde Greene, 74, of Dearborn, MI, died Monday, March 22, 2010, at Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn.The family will receive friends at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Services will be conducted on Saturday at 1:00 at the funeral home, with interment at Depew's Chapel Church Cemetery following.

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