Obituaries
June Nelson Luster Roberts
Feb 26, 2009
June Nelson Luster Roberts, 87, Kingsport, moved into her eternal home late Thursday evening, February 26, 2009, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended period of poor health.She was born in Kingsport where she resided most of her life. June attended Sunnyside Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her parents, Arthur and Reba Nelson; her first husband, Rev....
Selma Smallwood
Feb 25, 2009
Selma Smallwood, 99, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Netherland Healthcare. She was a former resident of Preston Place.Mrs. Smallwood attended Kingsley United Methodist Church and had worked as a nurse at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Smallwood.Surviving are two daughters, Sue Grubbs of Goldsboro,...
Mary Irene Murph
Feb 25, 2009
Mary Irene Short Murph, 77, Kingsport, began her new life in Heaven Wednesday, February 25, 2009.She was a devoted Christian who loved to read her Bible. Irene was an avid bowler and bingo player, but the greatest joy of her life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Murph;...
Velna "Mamaw" Calhoun
Feb 25, 2009
"God made a wonderful mother, a mother who never grows old. He made her smile of the sunshine and He molded her heart of pure gold. In her eyes, He placed bright shining stars. On her cheeks, fair roses you see. God made a wonderful mother and He gave that mother to us."Velna "Mamaw" Calhoun, 82, of Kingsport died at...
Delmar "Del" Gillenwater
Feb 24, 2009
Delmar "Del" Gillenwater, 70, of Kingsport took his Heavenly flight Tuesday, February 24, 2009, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.He was a retired teacher and principal from the Hawkins County School System after 30 years of service. Del was an avid pilot, flight instructor, and commercial pilota€"and for many years owner ofa€"Horizon Aviation at Tri-Cities Airport....
John Ray Fischer, Sr
Feb 23, 2009
John Ray Fischer, 66, went to be with the Lord Monday, February 23, 2009 at his home in Richmond, VA.He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1961-1965 and loved the fast life whether in a car or on the dance floor. He had a rough exterior but had a great big heart.John resided in Gate City, VA from 1974-1981...
Billy J. Dillow
Feb 23, 2009
Billy J. Dillow, 72, of Kingsport went home to be with his Lord Monday, February 23, 2009, at Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side.He was born in Washington County, graduated from Fall Branch High School, and served in the United States Army where he was stationed in Germany. Billy was formerly employed at Rio Grande Fence...
Kathy Sinnott
Feb 23, 2009
Kathy Sinnott, 54, of Kingsport, formerly of Troy, New York, passed away Monday, February 23, 2009, of Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter.Preceding her in death were her mother, Rita Sinnott, and a son, Kenneth Sinnott.Surviving are two daughters, Ashlee Warner and Tabitha...
Mary Thornburg Richards
Feb 23, 2009
PSALM 91:2 a€"I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trustMary Thornburg Richards, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, February 23, 2009, peacefully at home.Mrs. Richards was born in Jearoldstown, Tennessee on November 11, 1921, to Joel and Alice Thornburg and attended Evangel...
Robert Jesse Greenwell
Feb 22, 2009
Robert Jesse Greenwell, 45, Kingsport, TN, died Sunday, February 22, 2009, in Maui, Hawaii. He was born in Kingsport where he had lived most of his life. Jesse had been in Maui for the last year and a half working.His wife, Robin Harless Greenwell, parents, Robert Greenwell and Shirley Grills Greenwell, and nephew, Curt Galloway preceded him in death.Surviving are...
Robert Jesse Greenwell
Feb 22, 2009
Robert Jesse Greenwell, 45, Kingsport, TN, died Sunday, February 22, 2009, in Maui, Hawaii. He was born in Kingsport where he had lived most of his life. Jesse had been in Maui for the last year and a half working.His wife, Robin Harless Greenwell, parents, Robert Greenwell and Shirley Grills Greenwell, and nephew, Curt Galloway preceded him in death.Surviving are...
Jean Parker
Feb 21, 2009
Jean Parker, 78, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord at 10:26 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 2009, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Clinchport, Virginia, she lived in Kingsport most of her life. Jean was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.Preceding her in death were her husband, Delma Parker; parents, James Mitchell Rhoton and Nannie Ellen...
Scheryl McMillan Hicks
Feb 20, 2009
Scheryl McMillan Hicks, 66, of Church Hill, passed away at Indian Path Medical Center following an extended period of poor health.Scheryl was born at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia and had resided in this area for most of her life. She was a graduate of Church Hill High School Class of 1960. Scheryl worked as a secretary at Mason Dixon...
Stella Peggy Hughes
Feb 20, 2009
Stella Peggy Hughes, 74, Chuckey, TN, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2009 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Mrs. Hughes was a member of Bethany Free Will Baptist Church and had retired from AFG Industries."We are put on this earth to serve others; truly her life was expressed in that she died while serving others."She was...
Clarence Alvin Son Hicks
Feb 20, 2009
Clarence Alvin Son Hicks, 75, of Kingsport, peacefully entered eternal rest at his home of February 20 after a brief illness.He was born October 15, 1933 in Kingsport to the late Mary and Clarence Hicks, was of the Methodist faith, and was an Airman 3rd Class in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He enjoyed reading, music, nature...
Margie Lee Robinson
Feb 18, 2009
Margie Lee Robinson, 83, went to be with Jesus and family Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at her home.She was born in Gaffney, South Carolina - the 17th of 18 children - grew up in Blackwater, Virginia, where she met and married her husband, Carl J. Robinson now deceased, and was a resident of Kingsport for over 60 years. Mrs. Robinson...
Elmer Jacob Goettman
Feb 18, 2009
Elmer Jacob Goettman, 90, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at Brookhaven Manor, Kingsport, TN following a period of declining health.Born January 10, 1919 in Rochester, PA, he lived in Pennsylvania until 1967 when he retired from Jones & Laughlin Steel in Aliquippa, PA after 31 years of service as a steelworker, Metallurgist, and chemist. Elmer and his family moved to...
Sherry Dykes Murray
Feb 16, 2009
Sherry Dykes Murray, 35, of the Beech Creek Community went to be with the Lord Monday, February 16, 2009. She was a loving mother, sister, and aunt.Preceding her in death were her parents, Bud and Betty Dykes; one sister, Geneva Dykes; one brother, Kermit Dykes; and a brother-in-law, Scotty Light.Surviving are her husband, Bobby Murray of Fall Branch; one loving...
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