Obituaries
H. Grady Reed
May 18, 2007
We mourn the loss of our beloved father, H. Grady Reed of Kingsport, TN, who passed away at the age of 94 on Friday, May 18, 2007 after a committed life of service to his faith, family, community, and employer.Grady was born on February 21, 1913 in Villanow, Georgia, the oldest of six children of Elizabeth Phillips Reed and John...
Howard Carter
May 17, 2007
Howard Carter, Kingsport, died Thursday afternoon, May 17, 2007 of an apparent heart attack.His father, Claude W. Carter, preceded him in death.Surviving are his mother, Margaret Carter; sister, Gloria Clevenger and husband Elmo, all of Kingsport; and nephew Jason Clevenger and wife Charmaine of Boston, Massachusetts.The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home,...
G. W. Hakanson
May 16, 2007
G. W. Hakanson passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at his home.He was born September 10, 1915, in Winchester, Massachusetts, and graduated from Lowell Textile Institute of Technology on June 1, 1937. Following graduation he joined Tennessee Eastman Company and spent 42 ½ years there, retiring on February 1, 1980, as an Assistant Superintendent of Acetate Yarn Division.Mr. Hakanson was...
Gregory Allen Smith
May 16, 2007
Gregory Allen Smith, 44, from Kingsport, formerly of Fall Branch, died Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at Indian Path Medical Center.Before becoming disabled Mr. Smith was employed in the food industry, having worked for several years at the Moose Lodge and Partners Barbeque in Kingsport. He later was employed by Comfort Inns in Elizabethton.Preceding him in death were his mother, Trula...
Larry Wayne White
May 15, 2007
Larry Wayne White, 60, Kingsport, TN, entered into eternal peace Tuesday, May 15, 2007.He was a native of Kingsport and retired from the U.S. Army having also served in the U.S. Marine Corps. During his service he received the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medals, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Service...
Peggy Lee Hamby
May 15, 2007
Peggy Lee Hamby, 69, Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Kingsport, went peacefully to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning May 15, 2007 at NHC of Hendersonville.Born in Tampa, FL, she moved to the Kingsport area as an infant. Peggy was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School's Class of 1957. She was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church. Mrs. Hamby...
Cathy Skelton Smith
May 14, 2007
Cathy Skelton Smith, 51, 1236 Nassau Drive, Kingsport, TN, passed away at 8:30 a.m. Monday May 14, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer at her home surrounded by her family. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, she was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended East Tennessee State University.Cathy was a devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. She loved...
Raymond Stephenson
May 13, 2007
Raymond Stephenson, of Kingsport, died on Sunday, May 13th, 2007, at Indian Path Hospital. He was born in Gate City, VA, and came to Kingsport at an early age, where he has resided most of his life. He retired from the Freels Drug Organization after 45 years of service.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jeff and Monnie Stephenson;...
Luther K. Grizzle
May 12, 2007
Luther K. Grizzle, 65, fell asleep peacefully Saturday morning, May 12, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center with his family by his side.Luther worked as a barber in Weber City until declining health and was of the Holiness faith.He was preceded in death by his parents, Thurman and Etta Grizzle; and sons, Brent K. Grizzle and Damon Grizzle.Luther leaves...
Leroy Gentry Lovelace
May 12, 2007
Leroy Gentry Lovelace, 84, Kingsport, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.He was a veteran of World War II, a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend.Preceding him in death were his wife of 32 years, Edith Lovelace; parents, and four brothers.He is survived by four daughters, Brenda Phillips, Sue Lovelace, Nancy...
Trula Mullenix
May 9, 2007
Trula Morelock Mullenix, age 84, a wonderful wife, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and widow of the late Orlen H. Mullenix, entered the arms of our heavenly father Wednesday, May 9, 2007, at Indian Path Medical Center. She was surrounded by her sisters, Wanda Morelock and Lucille Martin.Mrs. Mullenix was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee, graduated from Sullivan High School, and...
Hollis B. Copeland
May 6, 2007
Hollis B. Copeland, 83, Mountain Home, TN, went to be with the Lord Sunday morning May 6, 2007 at James H. Quillen Medical Center following a lengthy illness.Mr. Copeland was of the Methodist faith. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. Hollis was a graduate of Berea College and worked as a chemist...
David Alan Baldwin, II
May 6, 2007
David Alan Baldwin II, age 26, was fatally injured while walking on the sidewalk near his place of employment in Houston, Texas on Sunday, May 6, 2007. He died as a result of a hit and run driver. At the time of his death, David resided in Houston and was employed as a chef at R.A. Sushi Restaurant.David was born...
Lon Kemp Begley
May 5, 2007
Lon Kemp Begley, 77, Kingsport, passed away at his home Saturday evening May 5, 2007.Kemp was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Sullivan High School. He was employed as a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years, retiring in 1985.Mr. Begley was a member of Fort Robinson Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by...
Leslie C. Vaughn
May 4, 2007
Leslie C. Vaughn, 63, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 4, 2007, at his home following a brief illness.Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was retired from Holston Defense Corporation and was currently employed by BAE. Mr. Vaughn was a member of Colonial Heights Christian Church and was...
William Bill Kanipe
May 2, 2007
William ?Bill? Lloyd Kanipe, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, May 2, 2007 after a lengthy illness. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II and was of the Baptist faith. Bill was a very loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid fisherman and spent most of his time outdoors. Preceding him...
Riley M. Kilgore
May 2, 2007
Riley M. Kilgore, 82, of Kingsport passed away Wednesday morning May 2, 2007 at his home.He was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on October 10, 1924. Riley served proudly during World War II in the Army Air Force in the Pacific Theater. He retired from Holston Auto Supply after 31 years. After retiring he volunteered at the Mountain Home Veterans...
Kai Smeyile
May 1, 2007
Kai Smeyile, 85, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord May 1, 2007.Born in Chicago, Illinois, she traveled extensively across the United States throughout her life. She completed her education with a bachelor?s degree at the age of 65. She always strived to help others through her career and community activities.Preceding her in death is her mother, Emma Smith...
Stella Adams Hite
May 1, 2007
Stella ?Willie? Elizabeth Adams Hite, born May 24, 1921, passed from this life Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at the home of her daughter. Although she attended Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church for many years, Stella was of the Baptist faith. She had lived in the Church Hill/Mount Carmel community for 57 years.Preceding her in death was her husband, David Isaac...
Dorothy Galloway Lewis
Apr 30, 2007
Dorothy Ruth Galloway Lewis, 90, passed away Monday, April 30, 2007, at North Fulton Regional Hospital in Roswell, GA, following complications from a stroke. She was born in Sullivan County, the youngest child of George W. and Lena Larkin Galloway, and lived most of her life in the Kingsport area. Dorothy was a graduate of Sullivan High School and a...
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