Obituaries
Ellen Carol Dean
Aug 1, 2009
Ellen Carol Dean, 70, of Church Hill, passed away August 1, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her mother and dad, Myrtle and Noah Larkins; three brothers, David, Robert, and Scott Larkins.Ellen is survived by her husband of 42 years, Dennis Dean; two sons, James Dean and wife Diana of Church Hill, TN...
Betty Mull Brainard
Jul 31, 2009
Betty Mull Brainard, Kingsport, died early Friday, July 31, 2009 at Wexford House.A lifelong resident of the Kingsport area, Betty was a graduate of Sullivan High School and an employee of Wal-Mart.Betty was a member of the Alpha Nu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority.Her husband, William C. Brainard, Jr.; sons, Gregory and Wesley Brainard; parents, Grady and Bertha Mull;...
Betty Preas Bandy
Jul 31, 2009
Betty Preas Bandy, 88, Kingsport, died on Friday, July 31, 2009, at Bays Mountain Retirement Center. Betty was born in Staunton, VA, on August 10, 1920, and spent her youth in Johnson City where she graduated from Science Hill High School in 1938. She was married to T.R. Bandy, Jr. in June of 1939. Betty was a loving mother and...
Margaret Light Ramey
Jul 30, 2009
Margaret Light Ramey, 59, of Kingsport, passed away at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2009, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. She had been a lifelong resident of Kingsport, employed by Greeneville Metals and Leon Ferenback Yarn Plant prior to retiring due to disability. She was of the Baptist faith. Margaret was loved and will be...
Burletta F. Conkin
Jul 30, 2009
Burletta F. Conkin, 54, of Kingsport died on Thursday, July 30, 2009 after a courageous 6 year, 4 month-battle with cancer.She was born and raised in Paintsville, KY then later resided in Kingsport, TN. Ms. Conkin was Human Resource Manager of Equitable Resources. She was an active member and officer in the Desk and Derrick Club, which is affiliated with...
Jim Vanlandingham
Jul 29, 2009
Jim Vanlandingham, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Brookhaven Manor. He was formerly from Texas where he had worked as a high school band director for 43 years. He was also past-president of the Texas Band Masters Association.He is survived by his wife, Gigi Vanlandingham of Kingsport; daughters Beth Mayberry of...
George Armentrout
Jul 28, 2009
George Columbus Armentrout, 88, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 28th, at NHC Nursing Home in Johnson City, Tennessee.Born September 25th 1920 in Washington County Tennessee, George was the son of the late Hiram Daniel Armentrout and Bessie Mae Broyles Armentrout.Mr. Armentrout was a member of Bowmantown Baptist Church and loved gardening.In addition to his...
Gene Autry Overbay
Jul 26, 2009
Gene Autry Overbay, 72, of Kingsport, passed away July 26, 2009 at his home.Gene will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Overbay; his parents, Oscar and Rosie Overbay; grandson, Christopher Overbay; two brothers, Charles Overbay and T.J. Overbay.Surviving are his son, Michael Scott Overbay, Kingsport; two grandchildren, Sabrina...
Toy F. Reid
Jul 26, 2009
Toy F. Reid went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday July 26, 2009 after a valiant, uncomplaining struggle with M.S.A.A native of Rock Hill, SC, Toy Reid was one of eight children born to Methodist minister, Toy Fennell Reid and Marteal Mulliken Reid. While attending high school in Columbia, Toy met Martha Josephine Eggerton, who...
Darrell Ellis Light
Jul 26, 2009
Darrell Light 61, of the Beech Creek Community in Rogersville, went to be with the Lord July 26, 2009 on Wilcox Hall at Wellmont HVMC.He is preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Light; and two brothers, Earl and Billy Light.Surviving are his lifelong companion, Mary Sue Killion; daughter, Tammy Killion of Rogersville; son, Allen Killion and wife Kim of...
Carolyn Ruth Sherfey
Jul 23, 2009
Carolyn Ruth Sherfey, 57, of Reservoir Road, Kingsport, died unexpectedly Thursday morning at her home. Carolyn was born in Kingsport where she had lived her entire life. She had worked for a number of years having been a cook until she retired. She attended Gospel Mission Church.She was preceded in death by her father, James Earl Cox, and a sister,...
Ruth Horne Brumett
Jul 22, 2009
Erna Ruth Horne Brumett, age 76, of Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, July 22, 2009, after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. She was retired from the JC Penney Company in 1998 after 38 years of service.Ruth is survived by her daughter, Brenda Brumett Burgett and husband Ronnie of Nashville; two grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; three great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; three sisters; four brothers;...
Mattie Frances Adams
Jul 22, 2009
Mattie Frances Adams, 93, of Kingsport, died at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday July 22, 2009 at Wexford House. Born in Bedford, VA, Mattie Frances was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Virginia Intermont College. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and served as a volunteer. A former owner of The Town Shop, she was also employed with...
Jim Owens
Jul 19, 2009
Jim Owens, 34, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2009. Born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, he had resided in Kingsport for the past six years. Jim was employed by BAE Systems as a Research and Development Chemist. He was a graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and Loyola University of Chicago. Jim was a member of First Broad...
Gene Taylor
Jul 18, 2009
Gene Taylor, 67, Blountville, went to be with the Lord Saturday July 18, 2009 surrounded by his children.He was a retired farmer. Gene loved bluegrass and gospel music. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jeannie Bell Taylor; brother, Frank Taylor; and sister, Marie Hite. Surviving are his daughter, Betsy Gregg and husband, Sam; sons, Danny Taylor...
Linda Ann Clark Keen
Jul 18, 2009
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course.Linda Ann Clark Keen, 63, Kingsport, died Saturday July 18, 2009 from complications of long-term diabetes.Linda was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. She graduated from Samford University with a Bachelor in Sociology and Psychology. She was a member of the Colonial Heights Baptist Church and was a long-time Sunday...
Susan Ferguson Haynes
Jul 18, 2009
Susan Ferguson Haynes, 55, Kingsport, died Saturday night July 18, 2009 at her home. Born in Kingsport, where she had resided all of her life, Susan had attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was known and loved by many people. Susan never met a stranger. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lois Pearl Ferguson. Surviving are daughters, Janet Boyd...
Birgitta "Britt" Elisabeth Hamlett
Jul 18, 2009
Birgitta "Britt" Elisabeth Hamlett, 75, of Kingsport, died Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.Born in GaÏ?le, Sweden, she had resided in East Tennessee since the late 1970's. Britt had recently retired from Frontier Health after 30 years of service. She was a Protestant.Survivors include her husband, James Clifton Hamlett of...
Andrea Greer Erwin
Jul 17, 2009
Andrea Greer Erwin, 55, of 1905 Patton Street, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday, July 17, 2009. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and received her BS Degree in Business Management from Tusculum College.Mrs. Erwin attended West View Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading and needlepoint and loved taking care of her family.Preceding her in death were...
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