Obituaries

John W. Jones, Jr

John W. Jones, Jr

May 10, 2008

John W. "Buddy" Jones, Jr., 69, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN after a lengthy illness.Buddy was a native of Kingsport and a member of the Kingsport Antique Rod Club.He was of the Baptist faith.His parents, John Jones, Sr. and Gladys V. Jones; and two brothers, Haynes C. Jones and Ricky...

Paul White

Paul White

May 10, 2008

Paul H. White, 89, Kingsport, passed away Saturday May 10, 2008 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Paul served in the Cavalry in the 1930's and CCC Camps. He was a member of the UMWA United Mine Workers of America. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry P. and Maggie E. White; one brother; and three sisters. Surviving are...

Sylvia Mae Godsey Miles

Sylvia Mae Godsey Miles

May 7, 2008

Sylvia Mae Godsey Miles, 71, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness.She was a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Miles was a longtime member of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and recently attended Austin Springs United Methodist Church.Preceding her in death...

Alys M. Ferguson

Alys M. Ferguson

May 7, 2008

Alys M. Ferguson, 74, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 after an extended illness.Born in Bristol, TN on November 28, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Virginia Barr. As a child, she enjoyed spending time at her father's store, Barr's Sporting Goods.Mrs. Ferguson graduated from Tennessee High School and received...

Darrell D. Fine

Darrell D. Fine

May 7, 2008

Darrell D. Fine, 87, Colonial Heights community of Kingsport died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 9:00 p.m. at Indian Path Medical Center following a short illness.He was born in Richard City, Tennessee, and had resided in Kingsport for the past 45 years. Darrell retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after 45 years of service. He was a member of Colonial Heights...

James E. Lawson

James E. Lawson

May 7, 2008

James E. Lawson of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 7, 2008, after a lengthy illness.He was born in Kingsport where he spent his entire life, graduated from Sullivan High School in 1948, and retired from Tennessee Eastman Company as a Lab Technician in 1987 after 39 years of service. James loved going to church and attended...

Lee M. Cobb

Lee M. Cobb

May 5, 2008

Lee M. Cobb, 56, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 5, 2008 at his home.He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1970 and received his Bachelor Degree in Accounting from East Tennessee State University.Lee was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church. He was active in the local Theater Community and acted as a judge in the "Odyssey of the...

Margie Louise Smith

Margie Louise Smith

May 4, 2008

Margie L. Smith, 74, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2008, at Indian Path Medical Center.She was born August 19, 1933, in Wise County, Virginia, and attended Fairview School in Virginia. Margie attended Assembly Church of Lord Jesus Christ.Preceding her in death were her husband of 54 years, Guy W. Smith; her father, William Jones; her mother, Dolly R....

Ella Mae Steiner

Ella Mae Steiner

May 2, 2008

Ella Mae Steiner, 82, Kingsport, died at 7:45 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2008, at Wexford House.Born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, she lived in Arlington Heights, Illinois, for a number of years and in Lewiston, Idaho, for some time. Mrs. Steiner lived in Cloquet, Minnesota, for a few years until retiring to Branson, Missouri. She later resided in Murfreesboro,...

Ruby H. Baker

Ruby H. Baker

May 2, 2008

Ruby Gulnel Hoard Baker, 77, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday, May 2, 2008.She was born in Hawkins County and had resided in Kingsport since 1970. Ruby enjoyed cooking and helping neighbors and friends in any way. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her husband, George Doty Baker in 1986;...

Floyd Morrell Brown

Floyd Morrell Brown

May 2, 2008

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4.7Floyd Brown, 87, of Mount Carmel, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008.Mr. Brown retired from Tennessee Eastman Kodak and was a member of Jericho Shrine, the Masons, and Church Hill VFW. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother.He was...

Gary Wayne Mann

Gary Wayne Mann

May 1, 2008

Gary Wayne Mann, 52, Kingsport, TN died Thursday, May 01, 2008. After a long illness, Gary accepted the Lord as his Savior before he passed away.He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School and worked in the family business in excavation.His father, Lester Furrell Mann, brother, Jackie Lester Mann, paternal grandparents, Kate and Frank Mann, maternal grandparents, James and...

Ava Smith

Ava Smith

May 1, 2008

Ava Smith, 98, of Asbury Center at Baysmont in Kingsport, went to be with the Lord this week.She graduated from high school in Appalachia, Virginia, Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and Emory University in Atlanta with a B.S. degree in Library Science. She retired from Mountain Home V.A. Medical Center in 1973 as Chief of Library Service after 30...

Ray Brown

Ray Brown

May 1, 2008

Ray Brown, 76, of Kingsport, died Thursday night, May 1, 2008, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.Born in Scott County, Virginia, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life.Ray was preceded in death by a son, David Brown, and four brothers.Surviving are three daughters, Ruby Brown and Glenn Towle, Charlene Bowery, and Christine Davis all...

Hobart Riddle

Hobart Riddle

Apr 30, 2008

Hobart S. Riddle, 99, of Kingsport, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, April 30, 2008.He was born in Lee County, Virginia, and served with the Signal Corp of the U. S. Army during World War II. Mr. Riddle had been a resident of Kingsport since 1929. He was a member of the American Legion, a member of Lodge #688 F&AM,...

Judy Ann Tucker

Judy Ann Tucker

Apr 30, 2008

Judy Ann Tucker, 55, of Fall Branch, went home to be with the Lord and her loved ones on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.She was a great mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Judy was loved and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.Her grandparents; parents, Gene and Opal Ferguson;...

Ann Miles Bowen

Ann Miles Bowen

Apr 30, 2008

Ann Miles Bowen, 71, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 30, 2008.She was born June 12, 1936, in Mosheim, Tennessee. Ann graduated from Mosheim High School where she was an outstanding basketball player. She attended Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee where she was a member of Delta Pheta Sigma sorority. She was a former employee of...

Ralph Jack Coomer

Ralph Jack Coomer

Apr 28, 2008

Ralph Jack Coomer, 73, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, April 28, 2008, at Durham Regional Hospital/Duke Health System in Durham, North Carolina, after a brief illness. Born in Lee County, Virginia, he had resided in Kingsport since 1962. Mr. Coomer served in the Strategic Air Command of the U. S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. In October of 1967...

Howard Ryans

Howard Ryans

Apr 28, 2008

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. John 3:16On Monday, April 28, 2008, the Lord called and "Papaw" answered. Bunch was 66 years old and was a loving husband, dad, papaw, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He enjoyed gardening,...

Patricia Ann Cox

Patricia Ann Cox

Apr 28, 2008

Patricia A. Cox, 58, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 28, 2008, after a brief illness.Surviving are one son, Robert Palmer, Kingsport, TN; and two grandchildren, Thomas Palmer and Dakota Palmer.Services will be conducted 12 noon Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Kingsport, with Pastor David Salley officiating.The family will receive friends following the service at the...

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