Obituaries
Virginia Beard Davis
May 23, 2010
Virginia Beard Davis, 84, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Wilcox Hall of Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Virginia was born and grew up in the Boones Creek area. She later moved to the Kingsport area and was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church.Preceding her in death were her parents,...
Richard Sproles
May 22, 2010
Richard "Ricky" Sproles, 47, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Ricky was preceded in death by his father, Jessie Sproles, and a brother, Michael Sproles.He is survived by his mother, Sandra Sproles, of Kingsport, and a sister, Debra Hunley and husband Darrell, also of Kingsport.The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6...
James Luther Smith
May 21, 2010
James Luther "Sam" Smith, 82, of Kingsport, the last spoke of the late Luther and Eva Light Smith, went home May 21st to make the family wheel complete. He departed at 2:20 p.m. from Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born February 14th, 1928, and attended Gospel Mission Churcha€"where he was known as "The Candy Man". As you travel...
Bryan S. Meredith
May 20, 2010
Bryan S. Meredith, 48, of Watauga Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010, at his home. Bryan was born April 30, 1962 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Keith and Bernell Meredith. At an early age, he moved with his family to Leesburg, Fla. where he attended Leesburg schools and later worked in the construction business. Years later he moved...
Geneva Marie Sue Brown
May 20, 2010
Geneva "Sue" Brown, of Kingsport, was born in Washington County, VA, on July 31, 1921, and died on Thursday, May 20, 2010, in Kingsport. She was a devoted wife and mother, a proud grandmother, and an avid gardener and cook. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, for over 60 years.Sue was preceded in death by her husband,...
Lori Ann Willoughby
May 20, 2010
Lori Ann Willoughby, age 47, a resident of Tickfaw, LA, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at her residence. Preceding Lori in death were her father, Fred Willoughby; grandparents, Leonard and Lois Bishop, Grady and Gussie Willoughby.She is survived by her children, Marley Stilley and husband Mike, twins Brett and Devin Core, Jacey Core; mother, Betty Jean Willoughby; siblings,...
Augustus Biddle
May 19, 2010
Augustus Gus P. G. Biddle, 68, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2010, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 5, 1942, to the late Henry and Nannie Biddle. He attended UVA, Washington & Lee, and Wharton, receiving degrees in Psychology, Law, and MBA respectively. He worked for Firestone International, becoming their...
Jeff Nicksic
May 19, 2010
Jeff Nicksic, 26, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 19, 2010. He was born in Johnson City, and had resided in Kingsport all of his life, graduating from Sullivan South High School in 2001. He was a member of St. Christopher Episcopal Church, and was owner of Misty Valley Landscaping and Lawn Care. He was preceded...
Demp V. Morelock
May 16, 2010
Demp V. Morelock, 92, beloved husband, Dad, and Papaw went to be with his Lord on Sunday May 16, 2010. He was born in the Beech Creek area of Hawkins County during World War I to Noah and Etta Morelock. During World War II, he served as a sergeant in the 52nd Squadron of the 6th Air Force in the...
Donald Wetzel
May 15, 2010
Donald K. Wetzel, 79, of Kingsport passed away at home on Friday morning May 15, 2010 following an extended illness.Don was born in Norristown, PA, and resided in Kingsport for the last 12 years. He graduated from Jones College, Orlando, FL. His great joy in life was his dedication to his country through 31 years of service in the United...
Dennis Ray White
May 15, 2010
Dennis Ray White, 55, Kingsport, passed away Saturday May 15, 2010 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Dennis was a member of Glenwood Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Alberta White; nephew, Jessee White; and special aunt and uncle, Baxter and...
Nancy Shupe Martin
May 14, 2010
Nancy M. Martin, 73, Mount Carmel, went to be with the Lord at 10:42 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2010 following an extended illness.Nancy was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and had resided in Kingsport since the late 1950s. She was a former employee of the Kingsport Moose Lodge 972 and was a member of the Women of the Moose.She was...
James Mack Whitlock
May 13, 2010
James Mack Whitlock, 86, passed away Thursday, May 13, 2010 at home with Ethel Hawk Whitlock, his wife of 60 years, by his side. He was born in Washington County Tennessee and graduated from Jonesborough High School. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army Signal Corps in the European Theater. He served as a store manager...
A. Donald Evans
May 12, 2010
A. Donald Evans, 82, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 12, 2010, at The Oaks Assisted Living after a three-year battle with lung cancer and Alzheimer's Disease. He was born in Clintwood, VA, and resided in Kingsport most of his life.He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force as a Control Tower Operator. He graduated from Milligan...
Rhonda Kaye Vannatter Patchett
May 12, 2010
Rhonda Kaye Vannatter Patchett lost her battle with cancer early in the morning on May 12, 2010. Rhonda was born in Panama City, FL, on July 15, 1958, and grew up in Baltimore, MD. She has lived in Church Hill and the Kingsport area for the last 15 years, working at many restaurants in the area, and was well-known and...
Stephen Ray Martin
May 11, 2010
St. John 6:40 And this is the will of Him that sent me "that everyone which seek the Son, and believeth on Him, may have everlasting life, and I will raise him up the last day."Stephen Ray Martin, 59, born February 3, 1951, passed surrounded by angels and family May 11, 2010. Steve was very proud of his family and...
Ernest Little
May 11, 2010
Ernest Little, of Kingsport, died early Tuesday morning, May 11, 2010, of cancer. He was born in Knoxville, TN, on August 24, 1924, the son of the late J.P. and Ollie Bales Little, and lived most of his life in Kingsport.In World War II he was a medic in the Army Air Force. After the war he entered the apprenticeship...
Carson Gillenwater
May 10, 2010
Carson Gillenwater, 55, of Blountville answered when Jesus called him home Monday, May 10, 2010.Carson attended Ridgeway Baptist Church and worked as a security guard for many years.He is preceded in death by his parents; Otis and Betty Gillenwater; brother, David Gillenwater.Survivors include his sister-in-law, Betty Sims and husband Junior of Blountville; special cousin, Nancy Harris of Hiltons, VA; special...
Carolyn Moore Wallen
May 10, 2010
"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!"Carolyn M. Wallen Nana, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2010. She was born in Sullivan County, and was a member of Beech Grove Primitive Baptist Church in Blackwater, VA. Carolyn attended Hickman's Memorial Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted...
Willavene G. Cox
May 8, 2010
Willavene G. Cox, Kingsport, died Saturday morning May 8, 2010 at Church Hill Health Care & Rehab.She was a life-long resident of Kingsport. Mrs. Cox was a homemaker and member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, T.W. Cox; and her parents, A.K. and Sarah Depew Galloway. Surviving are her sons, Gary Cox and wife,...
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