Obituaries

Virgie Evelee Barrett

Virgie Evelee Barrett

Mar 4, 2008

"Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come". Proverbs 31.25 And her time came Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 10:15 a.m.Virgie Evelee Smith Barrett, 71, was born August 4, 1936, and went home to see her Savior Tuesday, March 4th. She was a piano player for 48 years at Gospel Mission Church where she...

Paul Dean

Paul Dean

Mar 2, 2008

Paul Dean, 72, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday March 2, 2008 at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN, after a lengthy illness. He was a graduate of Lynn View High School in 1953. Paul attended Berea College and then the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. from Indiana Technical College and his Masters from ETSU....

Howard Pearson

Howard Pearson

Mar 2, 2008

Howard P. Pearson, 81, Oak Glen Community of Washington County, died Sunday morning March 2, 2008 at Wexford House after an extended illness.The son of the late Ira and Effie Crawford Pearson, he was born and lived all his life in Washington County, TN. Mr. Pearson was Baptist. Howard was a Veteran of the U.S. Army in WW II. He...

Francis Jean Kiser

Francis Jean Kiser

Mar 1, 2008

Jean Kiser, 76, Kingsport, passed away Saturday March 1, 2008 following a lengthy illness.She was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and the Whitney Business College. Mrs. Kiser was a member of the Ladies' VFW Auxiliary. Jean worked at White Floral and the U.S. Postal Service, retiring after 19 years service. Jean was...

Betty Crenshaw

Betty Crenshaw

Feb 29, 2008

Betty Hagan Crenshaw, 83, of Kingsport, formerly of Knoxville passed away Friday, February 29, 2008. She was born on August 18, 1924 in Paris, TN and lived most of her adult life as a wife, mother, and artist in Knoxville, TN.She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eugene Crenshaw.Surviving are her daughters, Susan Poteat and husband Gary of...

Irene Bullis Doran

Irene Bullis Doran

Feb 29, 2008

Irene "Granny" Doran, 87, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 29, 2008 following a lengthy illness.Granny was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church and her life was a testimony of her faith in God.Preceding her in death were her husband, Hatcher Doran; son, Jack Preston Doran; daughter, Mary Irene Reed; and several brothers...

Paul Summey

Paul Summey

Feb 28, 2008

Paul Summey, 62, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 28, 2008, after a brief illness. He was a member of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church. Paul was employed at Fluor Daniels and was a former employee of Ball Brothers Furniture Company in Kingsport and Rogersville. He never met a stranger and was a "daddy" to many....

Lisa Manis Cassidy

Lisa Manis Cassidy

Feb 28, 2008

"Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies." Proverbs 31:10Lisa "Angel" Manis Cassidy, 33, Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday February 28, 2008 at her home.She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Marie Greer, her grandfather, Wayland Manis and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, Freda and Lamuel Cassidy.She leaves behind her...

Ray Oaks

Ray Oaks

Feb 27, 2008

Raymond "Buster" Oaks, 54, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 27, 2008, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and attended the Assembly of God Church. Buster graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and Northeast State where he received a degree in electricity. He worked for the Sullivan County School System where he retired due...

Andrea Peterson

Andrea Peterson

Feb 26, 2008

Andrea Peterson passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2008.No services are scheduled at this time.

June W. Stevens

June W. Stevens

Feb 26, 2008

June Whitlock Stevens, 78, of Knoxville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, February 26, 2008 in Nashville at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.June will always be remembered as a woman of true faith. She was involved her entire life in the church. First in Golda Memorial Methodist Church in Kingsport, St. Matthews Methodist Church in Kingsport, and then Celebration Church,...

Shelby Jean New

Shelby Jean New

Feb 26, 2008

Shelby Jean New, 71, of Kingsport, died Tuesday morning, February 26, 2008, at her home after an extended illness.She was born in Blackwater, Virginia, but had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Shelby was a homemaker and a Baptist.Preceding her in death were her father T. R. Vicars; her mother, Callie Vicars; sister, Bertie Keeling; and brother, Olin Vicars.Surviving...

Connie Sue Soard

Connie Sue Soard

Feb 24, 2008

Connie Soard, 56, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday evening, February 24, 2008, at her home in the presence of her family. She was born in Covington, KY and had resided in Kingsport since 1978. Connie worked as a bookkeeper and secretary at St. Dominic Catholic Church for many years. In addition to her work, she was a member of St....

Randy Faust

Randy Faust

Feb 23, 2008

Randy Faust, 52, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Saturday February 23, 2008 at Indian Path Medical Center.Born in Kingsport and a graduate of Ketron High School, he had resided in Kingsport all his life. Randy was a water treatment operator with the Bloomingdale Water Department. He loved farming and the mountains. He was a loving husband, father, papaw, brother, son, and...

Minnie Bell Bishop Compton

Minnie Bell Bishop Compton

Feb 23, 2008

BOLD PRINT: MINNIE B. COMPTONMinnie B. Compton, 99, Kingsport went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 23, 2008.She was born in Scott County, VA where she lived until moving to Kingsport. Minnie loved to fish with her grandsons and crochet. Mrs. Compton was a member of Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Rome...

Chandra Michelle Sizemore

Chandra Michelle Sizemore

Feb 23, 2008

Chandra Michelle Sizemore died on February 23, 2008 as a result of injuries from a car accident in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born on Mother's Day, May 9th, 1976 in Sullivan County, TN and moved to Monterey, California July 6, 1977. Chandra attended elementary schools in Pacific Grove and Salinas and graduated from Salinas High School. Chandra was a remarkable...

Willie Don Young

Willie Don Young

Feb 22, 2008

BOLD PRINT: W. Don YoungW. Don Young, 61, Kingsport, TN, died Friday morning, February 22, 2008, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN after an extended illness.Born in Blount County, he had resided in Kingsport since 1975. Don was a 1964 graduate of Everett High School in Maryville, TN, and a 1971 graduate of the University of Tennessee.He served as...

James Anthony Hicks

James Anthony Hicks

Feb 22, 2008

BOLD PRINT: James A. HicksJames A. Hicks of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 22, 2008, after an extended illness. He was born May 19, 1935, in Arcadia, Tennessee, and resided most of his life in this area. James served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict in South Korea and worked with the Office...

Arthur A.J. Junior Casteel

Arthur A.J. Junior Casteel

Feb 22, 2008

BOLD PRINT: A. J. CasteelA. J. "Junior" Casteel, 81, Kingsport, TN, entered into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 22, 2008, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Nursing Facility after a long battle with cancer.He served in the Western Pacific while in the Army during World War II and was employed as a Brakeman/Conductor for 33 years for...

Bruce Franklin Reed

Bruce Franklin Reed

Feb 21, 2008

BOLD PRINT: BRUCE REEDBruce Reed, 62, of Fall Branch passed on Thursday, February 21, 2008 at his home after a short battle with cancer.Bruce was a member of Gray United Methodist Church. He retired after 42 years of service from Quebecor. He was an avid golfer and a member of the Crossing Golf Course.He was a loving father, grandfather, and...

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