Obituaries

Cynthia Leigh Sweazy

Cynthia Leigh Sweazy

Dec 15, 2007

Cynthia Leigh Sweazy, 43, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Cynthia was a loving wife and mother. She was born in Alleghany County, Virginia and has resided in Kingsport since May 2004. She had been attending First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Church Circle, Kingsport, Tennessee.She was preceded in death by her 3 year...

Ruth Hughes

Ruth Hughes

Dec 15, 2007

Ruth E. Hughes, 72, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday December 15, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer.Mrs. Hughes was born in Sullivan County to the late William H. and Fannie B. Huffman. She lived most of her life in Kingsport. She was an active member of Charity Chapel Baptist Church. Most of her life was spent...

Grace Bailey Eller

Grace Bailey Eller

Dec 14, 2007

OBITUARY INFORMATION BOLD PRINT: Grace Bailey Eller Grace Bailey Eller, 85, Kingsport, died Friday Dec. 14, 2007 at her daughter's home in Maryville after an extended illness. A native of Kingsport, she worked for the Kingsport Press as a graphic designer. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Kingsport. Grace was preceded in death by her parents, T.H. Bailey...

Cecil Rose

Cecil Rose

Dec 13, 2007

Cecil Rose, 84, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, December 13, 2007, at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation-Hillside after an extended illness. Born in Dickenson County, Virginia, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart. Cecil retired from Kingsport City Fire Department where he served as...

Winifred Wooten

Winifred Wooten

Dec 13, 2007

OBITUARY INFORMATION BOLD PRINT: Winifred WootenWinifred Myrtle Wooten, 82, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, December 13, 2007, at Brookhaven Manor after an extended illness.Born in Austinville, Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Mrs. Wooten was a Baptist.Preceding her in death were her parents, Walter and Clarise Bralley; sisters, Louise Bralley, GeorgithaBralley; a brother, Bruce Bralley; and...

Julia Van Tassell

Julia Van Tassell

Dec 12, 2007

Julia Van Tassell, Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mrs. Van Tassell had lived there and Red Bank, New Jersey and Kingsport, TN most of her life. She worked in the Red Bank Public School System for 25 years as a secretary.Mrs. Van Tassell was a member of St....

Eva Mae Cassidy

Eva Mae Cassidy

Dec 11, 2007

Eva Mae Cassidy, 73, of Kingsport passed away peacefully in her sleep following a lengthy illness.She was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed.Preceding her in death were her mother and father, Robert Guy and Nettie Barker Guy; her husband, Clyde; one daughter, Audrey F. Gilliam; one son, Clyde F. Cassidy Jr.; one brother, Hubert Guy;...

Margie Chase Slagle

Margie Chase Slagle

Dec 10, 2007

Margie Chase Slagle, 84, Gray, died at 12:20 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10th, 2007, at Greystone Health Care. A life-long resident of the Eastern Star Community, she and her husband owned and operated Slagle?s Grocery in Sulphur Springs for many years.Margie was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Rex...

B. Ruth Miller

B. Ruth Miller

Dec 10, 2007

B. Ruth Miller, 73, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord she loved Monday, December 10, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She served several years with the Fidelis Sunday School Class and served with great love the children of the nursery at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church.Ruth was a loving wife and mother who placed her family first.She...

Cheyenne Ketron

Cheyenne Ketron

Dec 9, 2007

Cheyenne Renee Ketron, 36, Church Hill, went home to be with her Lord Sunday, December 9, 2007, at her home.She was a member of Bays Mountain Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her paternal grandfather, Claude Dykes; maternal grandparents, Earl and Rebecca Brookman; and her step-grandfather, Delmar Reedy.Surviving are her husband, Mark Ketron, Church Hill; two daughters, Erika Dykes, Kingsport,...

Raymond Conkin

Raymond Conkin

Dec 8, 2007

BOLD PRINT: RAYMOND CONKINRaymond Conkin, 71, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 8, 2007.Raymond was a loving husband, Dad, and Papaw. He loved spending time with his children and his grandchildren, traveling with his wife, and working on his farm. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He retired from Eastman in 1987. He was...

Gail Yvonne Salyers

Gail Yvonne Salyers

Dec 8, 2007

Gail Yvonne Salyers, 462 West Valley Drive, Kingsport, was born in Kingsport, TN on January 14, 1956, and was received into God s hands Saturday, December 8, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center at the age of 51.Gail died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident late Saturday night on Highway 11W.Gail was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County...

Lillian Mae Hite

Lillian Mae Hite

Dec 7, 2007

The Lord called Lillian Mae Hite, 67, of Kingsport home on Saturday, December 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Bays Mountain Baptist Church.Lillian was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Cox; parents, Oren and Maud Grimsley; brothers, Paul, O.M., and Glen Grimsley.She is survived by her husband, Donnie M. Hite; a daughter,...

Cecil E. Staten

Cecil E. Staten

Dec 7, 2007

Cecil E. ?Gene? Staten, 71, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, December 7, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.He was born in Greene County to Buford G. and Leta Staten but had lived most of his life in Kingsport.Gene retired from Holliston Mills in 1988 due to an injury after more than 25 years of service....

Lillian Mae Hite

Lillian Mae Hite

Dec 7, 2007

The Lord called Lillian Mae Hite, 67, of Kingsport home on Saturday, December 7, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of Bays Mountain Baptist Church.Lillian was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Cox; parents, Oren and Maud Grimsley; brothers, Paul, O.M., and Glen Grimsley.She is survived by her husband, Donnie M. Hite; a daughter,...

Melinda Wood

Melinda Wood

Dec 6, 2007

Melinda Wood, 77, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2007.Born in Jonesville, VA, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Melinda was owner and operator of a daycare that she had in her home. Over the last 40 years Melinda touched the lives of many with her God given gift to love and care for children.She was...

Stallard Hilton

Stallard Hilton

Dec 5, 2007

Stallard ?Randy? Hilton, 66, Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He was employed by Mason-Dixon Truck Lines and retired from Consolidated Freightways. Randy was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.Preceding him in death were his parents, Stallard M. Hilton and Mary Hilton; two brothers, Donald Hilton and Michael Hilton; and a nephew, Richard Gardner.Surviving...

Richard Watson

Richard Watson

Dec 5, 2007

Richard Morey Watson, 82, died Wednesday December 5, 2007 after a brief illness.Born in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, he was raised in Havana, Cuba and had been a resident of Kingsport since 1953. He attended Auburn University where he received his bachelor?s degree and master?s degree both in chemistry.Mr. Watson was a veteran of World War II serving in the...

Jerry Parton, Jr

Jerry Parton, Jr

Dec 2, 2007

Jerry Parton, Jr. age 48, of Kingsport died December 2, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Arnnagements will be announced.

Mary Basham

Mary Basham

Nov 30, 2007

Mary Fisher Basham, age 54, Kingsport, TN passed away Friday, November 30, 2007 at Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport.She was a graduate of Marshall University and a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. Mary was very active in the community and an avid supporter of Dobyns-Bennett Football.Her father, William C. Fisher and brother, William C. Fisher, Jr....