Obituaries

Joseph Bozzi

Joseph Bozzi

Jun 11, 2009

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Anna Rae Seale

Anna Rae Seale

Jun 11, 2009

Anna Rae Hughes Seale passed away Thursday, June 11, 2009 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. She was born November 27, 1929 in Clintwood, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virgie Yates Hughes, and by her father, McKinley Hughes, sisters Thelma Dotson, Lois Jean Choate, and Ernestine Keller, and by her brothers, Hubert and Carl Hughes.She...

Edward Byron Skeen

Edward Byron Skeen

Jun 10, 2009

Edward Byron Skeen, 76, of Kingsport, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home.

Edward Byron Skeen

Edward Byron Skeen

Jun 10, 2009

Edward Byron Skeen, 76, of Kingsport, went to sleep in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Indian Path Medical Center after a brief illness.He was born in Russell County, VA, and lived most of his life in Kingsport. He served his country in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954. He was a retired sheet...

Dan Andrew Livesay

Dan Andrew Livesay

Jun 7, 2009

Dan Andrew Livesay, 93, of Kingsport, was born April 13th, 1916, in Blackwater, VA, to Joe and Flora Livesay, moved to Kingsport in 1941, and died in Kingsport on June 7th, 2009. He worked and retired from J. P. Stevens. He was a deacon at a church in Kyle's Ford, TN, called the Big Door. He was loved by all...

W.P. "Pat" Nunley

W.P. "Pat" Nunley

Jun 5, 2009

W.P. "Pat" Nunley, 78, of Kingsport passed away Friday, June 05, 2009. He was retired from the Kingsport Press and served in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Higher Ground Baptist Church.Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. W.T. Nunley and Effie Nunley; brothers Howard, Onnie and Bill; and sisters, Leona Parkinson and Margaret Reece.He is survived by...

Willis Pat Nunley

Willis Pat Nunley

Jun 5, 2009

W.P. "Pat" Nunley, 78, of Kingsport passed away Friday, June 05, 2009. He was retired from the Kingsport Press and served in the U.S. Air Force. He attended Higher Ground Baptist Church.Pat was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. W.T. Nunley and Effie Nunley; brothers Howard, Onnie and Bill; and sisters, Leona Parkinson and Margaret Reece.He is survived by...

L. Blanche Fox Felts

L. Blanche Fox Felts

Jun 4, 2009

L. Blanche Fox Felts, 88, of Fall Branch, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, June 4, 2009 after a lengthy illness. She passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side.Born to Wylie and Eliza Fox of Greene County on May 2, 1921, she was the oldest of three children. Blanche worked for Mead...

Thelma "Kate" Osborne

Thelma "Kate" Osborne

Jun 2, 2009

Thelma G. "Kate" Osborne, 92, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday June 2, 2009 at the Wexford House. Mrs. Osborne was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church where she was active in UMW and had served on various committees, her favorite being the decorating committee.Preceding her in death are her husband, Carl "Slim" Osborne;...

John Will Thompson

John Will Thompson

May 30, 2009

John Will Thompson, 94, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday May 30, 2009 at Baysmont surrounded by his family.Born on May 24, 1915, in Scottsboro, Alabama, to the late John K. and Resa Thompson, he spent his entire childhood and youth in northeast Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama in 1938 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. For the...

Carolyn Park Von Bramer

Carolyn Park Von Bramer

May 29, 2009

Carolyn Park Von Bramer, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 29th. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She always had a smile on her face and enjoyed the love of her family, the joy of her Prayer Group, the beauty of flowers and the pleasure of a good book.She was born in...

Terry Cravens

Terry Cravens

May 29, 2009

Terry Cravens, 59, Gray, TN, died Friday May 29, 2009 at his home.Born in Kingsport, Terry lived in Fall Branch most of his life and was a retired truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Eugene Cravens.Surviving are his loving wife and best friend, Mary Louise Cravens, Gray; sons, Terry...

Daniel Ray Willis

Daniel Ray Willis

May 27, 2009

Daniel Willis, 44, Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at his home.His father and grandparents preceded him in death.Daniel is survived by his daughter, Brittany Price of Kingsport; two sons, Dennis Willis and Danny Willis, both of Bristol, TN; his mother and stepfather, Lena and Richard Nelson of Kingsport; and sister, Barbara Letcher of Kingsport.Calling hours are from 12...

Betty Lou Hamilton

Betty Lou Hamilton

May 27, 2009

Betty Lou Hamilton, 68, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord after an extended illness on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who had a heart of gold.She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Alice G. and George W. Larkins; a daughter, Lisa A. Trent;...

Granville Dayton Marshall

Granville Dayton Marshall

May 26, 2009

Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. Psalm 103:1BOLD PRINT: G. DAYTON MARSHALLG. Dayton Marshall, 71, 230 Fedderson St., Kingsport, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2009 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He loved the Lord and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and past member of Way...

Lettie Bookhardt Sivert

Lettie Bookhardt Sivert

May 24, 2009

Lettie Bookhardt-Sivert, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009, at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol. She had retired from the Kingport Press after 38 years of service, and was a member of the Christian church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Lona Parlier, a brother, Stanley Parlier, and a sister, Eva Anderson.Survivors include a daughter, Jean...

Florence "Flo" Salyer Ralph

Florence "Flo" Salyer Ralph

May 24, 2009

Florence "Flo" Salyer Ralph, 97, Kingsport, died Sunday May 24, 2009 after a period of poor health.Flo was born the oldest child of the late Robert and Earlie Salyer. Born in Scott County, VA, she came to Kingsport at an early age and at 16 years of age, she resided in Richmond, IN; later living in several places in Texas,...

Carl Tonker

Carl Tonker

May 23, 2009

Carl Tonker, 59, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2009 after a lengthy illness.He was born August 13, 1949 in Jonesville, VA. Carl worked as a mechanic for most of his life until retiring from APAC of Tennessee. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed his family and friends and loved his...

Richard W. Ford

Richard W. Ford

May 22, 2009

Richard "RW" Ford, 91, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 21, 2009.Mr. Ford served in the U. S. Army in the European Theatre with the 119th Infantry Company E during World War II. He worked at Tennessee Eastman for 44 years. Mr. Ford was a member of Crossroads United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband,...

Chester B. Hall, Jr

Chester B. Hall, Jr

May 21, 2009

Chester B. Hall, Jr., passed away late Thursday evening, May 21, 2009, after a brief illness.Chester was a graduate of Sullivan High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Carson Newman College and a Master's Degree from East Tennessee State University. He had been employed by the Sullivan County School System for the past 38 years. He taught school at...