Obituaries
Nancy Janie Ramey
Nov 10, 2009
KINGSPORT -- Nancy Janie Cowden Ramey, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, November 10, 2009. She was a member of Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, and was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Ramey; a sister, Verna Mae Cowden; two brothers, Jess Cowden and...
Ruble Baskett, Jr
Nov 8, 2009
Ruble "Junior" Baskett, 78, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 8, 2009, at his home following an extended illness. He was a retired farmer and retired from Holston Mills in February, 1993, after 32 years of service. Mr. Baskett was a member of the local Teamsters 549, where he served as Union Steward. He enjoyed...
Kathy Ann Carver
Nov 5, 2009
Kathy Ann Kennedy Carver, 51, of Kingsport, passed away at 8:00 a.m. , Thursday, November 5, 2009, in Wilcox Hall, Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital, following an extended illness. Kathy was born in Kingsport, where she resided after travel to various Air Force duty stations with her husband. Kathy was a wonderful craftslady, having a great deal of talent. Kathy was...
James Harold Salyer
Nov 4, 2009
Harold Salyer, 84, of the Rock Spring Community, passed away November 4, 2009 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Castlewood, VA and had resided in Kingsport since 1940. Harold retired from TEC in 1986 after 44 years of service. He was a member if Rock Springs UMC, but attended Morrison Chapel UMC.Harold was...
Robert "Bob" Bennett
Nov 4, 2009
Robert "Bob" Bennett, age 72, passed away unexpectedly from a stroke on Wednesday evening.Bob was a Christian and an active member of Oak Grove Baptist Church for 49 years where he was serving as a teller. He enjoyed life to the fullest and loved Southern Gospel Music.Bob worked several years in printing and law enforcement, which he loved and enjoyed.He...
Michael Copas
Nov 3, 2009
Michael A. Copas, 45, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord suddenly on November 3, 2009. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and a very proud paw-paw who loved his mother dearly. A former radio operator for the U.S. Army, Michael was an avid UT fan and loved playing softball. He also enjoyed going to church. Michael...
Katty Harrison
Nov 3, 2009
Katty Harrison, 88, passed away November 3, 2009, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1921, in Kingsport. She was the daughter of the late John B. Nall and Zollie Brown Nall. At the time of her death, she was residing at Baysmont Retirement Community.She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Harrison, Jr.;...
Dorothy Carter Goins
Nov 2, 2009
Dorothy Carter Goins, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus Monday, November 2, 2009, at the Wexford House after an extended battle with COPD.She was born August 30, 1934, in Sullivan County where she spent her entire life. Dot was employed by J.P. Stevens until her retirement in 1986. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. Dot...
Edward "Ed" Nienast
Nov 1, 2009
Edward "Ed" Nienast, 49, Kingsport, passed away Sunday November 1, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness.He was preceded in death by his mother, Cassie Nienast; and brother, James Elmer Mooney. Surviving are brothers, Vernon Nienast and wife, Joann, Kingsport, and Robert Nienast and wife, Brandy, Norton, VA; sisters, Nancy Woods and husband, Mack, and Roberta...
Timothy W. Hensley
Nov 1, 2009
Timothy W. Hensley, 44, Kingsport, soared on the wings of angels to God on Sunday November 1, 2009 following a massive coronary.Born in Erwin, TN, he had resided in Kingsport for the past ten years. He had served in the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Marines, serving in both Desert Shield and Desert Storm and receiving many honors. He...
Wendell W. Craft
Nov 1, 2009
Wendell W. Craft, 67, of Lakeland, FL, formerly of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2009.Mr. Craft was a school teacher and coach. He had earned a B.S. degree, a Masters degree, and a doctoral degree. He served 1 ½ terms in Vietnam, earning a Purple Heart, a Navy commendation, V for Valor, Silver Star, and an Armed Forces...
Nancy Roberts Smith
Nov 1, 2009
Nancy Roberts Smith, 95, of Kingsport died on November 1, 2009. Born in Morristown, she had resided in Kingsport for the previous 62 years. Nancy was married to the late Elmer Glenn Smith. She attended Tennessee Wesleyan College, graduated from the University of Tennessee, and received her Masters Degree from East Tennessee State University. She taught in the Kingsport City...
Rosie Elizabeth Holland
Oct 31, 2009
Rosie Elizabeth Holland, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 after an extended illness.Born December 15, 1923 in Sullivan County where she had resided all her life, Rosie was employed at Holston Valley Hospital until the birth of her sons. She was a devoted Godly person and loved to talk about her Christ and Saviour and his word.She...
Gerald Clifford Ketron
Oct 31, 2009
Gerald Clifford Ketron, 65, Kingsport, went to meet his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 2:00 a.m. Saturday October 31, 2009 at his home.Gerald will be greatly missed by his loving family and friends. He was a great inspiration to everyone he came in contact with. Before his health declined he loved to go fishing. Gerald was of the Baptist...
John D. Fox, Sr
Oct 31, 2009
After 88 years of a self-described "wonderful life" John D. Fox, Sr. died October 31, 2009, at peace with his surroundings, his situation, and with the circle of family and friends that embraced him.Born June 1, 1921, John was the youngest of three children. Raised on a Lathrop, Missouri farm, he was very familiar with hard work, devotion to family...
Velma Blakley Galloway
Oct 30, 2009
Velma Lean Blakley Galloway, 74, of Kingsport, went to rest in the arms of Jesus Christ early Friday morning at her home. Velma had lived in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a loving wife for 50 years and was a loving mother and grandmother to her family.Mrs. Galloway was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley and...
Kathleen Riddle Salyer
Oct 29, 2009
Kathleen Riddle Salyer, 93, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2009, after a brief illness.Mrs. Salyer was born on December 7, 1915, in Arno, Virginia. She resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a member of First Baptist Church, Kingsport, and Echos Sunday School...
Mary Catherine B. Cunningham
Oct 24, 2009
"We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord". II Corinthians 5:8Mary Catherine B. Cunningham, 73, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 at Holston Manor following an extended illness.She was the daughter of the late Argie and Bettie Mae...
Marvin L. Lackey, Jr
Oct 24, 2009
Marvin L. Lackey, Jr., 73, of Kingsport, died Saturday morning, October 24, 2009, at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born October 10, 1936, in Lubbock, TX, the son of Leavern and Virginia Conley Lackey. Marvin spent his boyhood in Memphis, TN, where he graduated high school. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in...
Maude Murry Purcell
Oct 23, 2009
Maude Murray Purcell, 94, of Harlan, Kentucky, died Friday, October 23, 2009 at Indian Path Medical Center.She was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School Class of 1931 and a graduate of Whitney Business College. Mrs. Purcell was an employee of Holliston Mills for eight years and a former owner of Fuller's Furniture Store of Harlan, where she continued working...
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