Obituaries

Sameul Bruce Stuffle
Jun 18, 2007
Samuel Bruce Stuffle, Kingsport, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 18, 2007, at his home.He was born and spent his entire life at Rock Ledge, the sixth generation of theShaver-Welsh-Stuffle family to live in the Vermont Community home. This log house and its gardens were restored by Sam and his parents, Samuel Bruce and Virginia Rhea Stuffle, and is now on...
Nora Lee Cavin Hunt
Jun 18, 2007
Nora Lee Cavin Hunt, 84, Rock Springs Road, went to be with the Lord at 7:00 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2007, at her home following a lengthy illness.She was born in Hawkins County, but had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Nora attended Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.Preceding her in death were...

Arthur Clay Cress
Jun 18, 2007
Arthur Clay Cress, 89, of Winchester, VA, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away on, June 18, 2007 at Winchester Medical Center in Winchester, VA. In November he was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Della James Jimmie Cress. Born in Roda, VA, on May 2, 1918, he served as a Signal Instructor at Norwich University, Montpelier, VT,...

Angelyn B. Jobe
Jun 17, 2007
BOLD PRINT: ANGELYN B. JOBEAngelyn Babb Jobe, 90, Kingsport, died Sunday morning June 17, 2007 at Indian Path Medical Center after an extended illness.Born in Corinth, MS, she had resided in Columbus, MS most of her life having moved to Kingsport in 1991. She graduated from Lambuth University in Jackson, TN, and received her Masters Degree in Education from Mississippi...

William Carmichael
Jun 17, 2007
William ?Bill? Carmichael, 57, Kingsport, died Sunday afternoon, June 17, 2007, at his home.He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was baptized on May 6, 1951.Bill was a graduate of Tennessee Military Institute. He was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard, and was a member of Hammond Post #3 of the American Legion. Preceding him...

Sylvia Jacqueline Parker
Jun 16, 2007
Sylvia Jacqueline Parker, 67, Kingsport, died Saturday evening June 16, 2007 after a brief illness.Born in Mt. Airy, NC, she was a graduate and salutatorian of Flat Rock High School. Ms. Parker was a longtime member and employee of Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, currently having served as Director of Nurture. Her passions were family, children and grandchildren, her church,...

Kyle Junior Morelock
Jun 16, 2007
BOLD PRINT: JUNIOR MORELOCKKyle Junior Morelock, 77, Kingsport, died Saturday morning, June 16, 2007 at Wexford house following an extended illness.Born in Sullivan County, he had resided in Indianapolis, IN for about 25 years before moving back to Sullivan County several years ago. Junior served in the U. S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Baptist.He was preceded...
Donna Williams Sweet
Jun 16, 2007
BOLD PRINT: DONNA W. SWEETDonna W. Sweet, 79, Kingsport died Saturday, June 16, 2007 at her home following a lengthy illness.Donna was born in High Point, NC and spent her youth in Virginia where she attended Virginia Intermont College. She moved to Kingsport in 1950.Donna was the first President of the Sullivan Elementary PTA and established the first Red Cross...
Grace Cross Blalock
Jun 14, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Grace Cross BlalockGrace Cross Blalock, 89, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Grace was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Pearl Cross; her middle son, Larry; brothers, Willard, Fred, Howard, and Ralph Cross; and sisters,...

Jerry Sutherland
Jun 14, 2007
BOLD PRINT: JERRY SUTHERLANDJerry Sutherland, 63, Church Hill, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 14, 2007.He was born in Scott County, Virginia, but had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Jerry attended Lynn View High School and was a former employee of AFG Industries.Jerry was a beloved husband, father, son, and brother.His parents, W. C. and Narrah Sutherland preceded him...

Mary Elizabeth Horne
Jun 12, 2007
Mary Horne, 96, Blountville, died Tuesday, June 12, 2007.She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was a homemaker. Mrs. Horne was a member of Emory United Methodist Church.Preceding her in death were her husband, Oscar S. ?O. S.?Horne; a son, Eugene Horne; a brother, Earl Arnold; and a sister, Artielee Moody.Surviving are one daughter, Frances Litz, Blountville; one...
Nellie R. Hammonds
Jun 12, 2007
Nellie R. Hammonds, 70, of Kingsport died Tuesday morning, June 12, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness.She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and worked for the Sullivan County Board of Education for 12 years. Nellie was a member of Church of Jesus Christ.Her daughter, Wanda Quillen; and mother, Cordy Bishop, preceded her in death.Surviving...
Bonnie Klepper Blizard
Jun 11, 2007
Bonnie Klepper Blizard, 90, of Kingsport passed away Monday, June 11, 2007. Born in Rogersville, Tennessee, she came to Kingsport in 1941. Mrs. Blizard was employed with Freels Drugstore for 29 years, retiring in 1975. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, and was active in the VFW Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie...
Phyllis Sandidge
Jun 10, 2007
Phyllis Sandidge of Kingsport passed away early Sunday morning, June 10, 2007. She was 70 years old.She liked to work in her flowers and feed the squirrels and birds, especially hummingbirds.Preceding her in death were her husband, Alfred Ray Sandidge February 11, 2006; her father, Roy B. Dunn; and a brother.She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Sandidge-Reed and husband,...

Rev. Dewey McCloud
Jun 10, 2007
Rev. Dewey McCloud, 82, of Kingsport, died Sunday evening, June 10, 2007, after an extended illness. Born in Scott County, Virginia, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Mr. McCloud served as a sergeant in the U. S. Army during World War II. He retired from J. P. Stevens, was a carpenter by trade, and pastored at Hall...

Freddie M. Johnson
Jun 9, 2007
Freddie M. Johnson, 92, Church Hill, died Saturday June 9, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Born in the Milburnton Community of Greene County, Freddie had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Freddie was a graduate of Greeneville High School and received a teaching certificate from East Tennessee Teachers? College. Mrs. Johnson was a member of Greenvale Missionary Baptist...

Agnes King Barnes
Jun 7, 2007
Agnes King Barnes, 93, of Blountville, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.Agnes was very active in her church and community.Her husband, Ralph H. Barnes; and a son, James E. Barnes and wife, Margaret, preceded her in death.Surviving are one daughter, Martha B. Sabin and husband, Ron; two sons, George K. Barnes and John H....
Jerry Lynn Berry
Jun 6, 2007
Jerry Lynn Berry, 58, Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.He was a native of Kingsport and worked in the construction industry. Jerry was an avid fisherman. He attended Highland Freewill Baptist Church.His father, Buddy Berry, maternal grandparents, and paternal grandparents preceded him in death.Surviving are...

Elizabeth Ann Shively
Jun 5, 2007
OBITUARY INFORMATION BOLD PRINT: Ann ShivelyAnn Pierson Shively, 60, of Kingsport passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was a member of Daniel Boone Baptist Church.Preceding her in death were her parents, Maude and Kelly Pierson.Surviving are her husband of 41 years, Larry Shively, Kingsport; one daughter, Susan Kelly Shively, Kingsport; one son, Larry Shively...