Obituaries

Hazel G Smith
Jun 5, 2007
BOLD PRINT: Hazel SmithHazel G. Smith, 93, of Johnson City went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 5, 2007, at Lakebridge Health Care Center. She was born in Scott County, Virginia, but had resided most of her life in Sullivan County.Her parents, Ben and Rosa Williams; husband, Frank Smith; and several brothers and sisters preceded her in death.Surviving are...

Charles Arthur Crawford
Jun 4, 2007
BOLD PRINT: CHARLES ARTHUR CRAWFORDCharles Arthur Crawford, 71, passed away Monday, June 4, 2007, at his home.Preceding him in death were his mother, Mattie Pullman Crawford; his father, Arthur Charles Crawford; three brothers, Kermit Crawford, Ralph Crawford, and Earl Crawford; three sisters, Hallie Light, Mantha Light, Edith Byington; and two infant sisters, Nell and Stell Crawford.Surviving are two daughters, Violet...
Phillip Johnson
Jun 3, 2007
BOLD PRINT: PHILLIP KEITH JOHNSONPhillip Keith Johnson, 29, 1042 Old Blairs Gap Rd., Kingsport, TN, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2007, at Holston Valley Medical Center Emergency Room.He was born in Kingsport where he was a lifelong resident. Mr. Johnson attended Cherokee High School and was a former employee of Pavewell Paving and Charles Guest Plumbing. He attended Mt. Carmel...

James Gass
May 31, 2007
James ?Jim? Herman Gass, 83, Kingsport, died Thursday morning, May 31, 2007, at Johnson City Medical Center.Jim lived in Kingsport most of his life and retired as a security guard from Holston Defense. He was of the Apostolic faith and attended several churches in Kingsport.Preceding him in death were his wife, Josephine Russell Gass; an infant son, Fred Odell Gass;...
Patsy Joann Webb
May 31, 2007
Patsy Joann Webb, 71, Kingsport, died Thursday, May 31, 2007, at Indian Path Medical Center.Born in Russell County, Virginia, on May 5, 1936, she was a 1954 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and also a graduate of Whitney School of Business. Joann retired from Warriors Path Golf Course after 25 years of service.Preceding her in death were her parents, Edith...
Thomas Craig Hayes
May 30, 2007
Tommy Bo Hayes, 51, of Fall Branch passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2007 unexpectantly at home.Bo graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1974. He loved the outdoors, and his work allowed him to be outside working for Hoods Construction for many years and then Earthmovers for several years. Bo loved people and enjoyed being around his friends and family.His...
Kenneth Ralph Bowyer
May 30, 2007
Kenneth R. Bowyer, 75, Kingsport, TN, went to be the Lord on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at his home in the presence of his family.He was born May 28, 1932, in Pax, West Virginia, and retired from Mineral Pigment Corporation in Laurel, Maryland. Ken was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Germany and Korea during the Korean Conflict....

Margaret Barr Rector
May 29, 2007
Margaret ?Mamaw? ?Granny? Barr Rector, 95, of Limestone, reached her eternal home after leaving her earthly home on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 with her son James ?Bill? Rector? by her side.Born on July 29, 1911 to the late Ben and Mary Barr, Margaret was a homemaker and a farmer?s wife. She loved to sew, quilt, cook, can her own food,...
David Lee Miller
May 29, 2007
David Lee Miller, 33, Jonesborough, passed away unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, May 29, 2007.David was born in the Sulphur Springs area where he lived his entire life. He was employed at Dairy Queen in Gray and was mostly known for his mechanical ability.He was of the Baptist faith and was a loving father, son, and friend. David always greeted...
Harold E. Olterman
May 28, 2007
Harold E. ?Belo? Olterman, Kingsport, died at his home late Memorial Day, May 28, 2007.Born in Glade Spring, Virginia, he was a graduate of Lynn View High School. He served with theU. S. Air Force and Army National Guard for 28 years and retired as a Master Sergeant on May 31, 1994.Belo was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur...
Ashley Ann Shaffer
May 27, 2007
Ashley Ann Shaffer, 20, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 27, 2007, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and attended Sullivan South High School. Ashley was of the Baptist faith. She had a great love for animals and never knew a stranger. She was a loving daughter, sister,...

Marjorie C. Steadman
May 26, 2007
Marjorie C. Steadman, born in Marion, Virginia, on December 13, 1918, to David and Malinda Cullop died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at her residence in Johnson City.She was a longtime member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church; she had especially enjoyed music and singing in the choir. She was also active in the United Methodist Women.She was preceded in death...

Joseph William Riley, III
May 23, 2007
Joseph William Riley, III, 64, of Kingsport passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, May 23, 2007.Billy was an avid book collector and a lover of people. He also served in the U.S. Air Force.He is survived by his parents, Joseph Riley, Jr. and Katharyn B. Riley.The family will receive friend from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral...
Shirley Whitaker Yonce
May 23, 2007
Shirley Whitaker Yonce, 79, Kingsport, TN, died at 12:10 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2007, after an extended illness. She was born in Kingsport and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. Mrs. Yonce was a homemaker and owner of Discount Foods in Jonesborough. She was a member of First Christian Church.Her husband, James L. Yonce, Jr., parents, C. A. Whitaker Sr. and Lexie...
Jewel K. Still
May 23, 2007
Jewel K. Still, 73, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at her home following a strong and courageous battle with cancer. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church where she was in the Pairs and Spares Sunday School Class. Jewel was a lifelong resident of Sullivan...
Herbert Hoover Dickenson
May 22, 2007
Herbert Hoover Dickenson, 78, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord at 10:40 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.He was born in the Cracker?s Neck section of Big Stone Gap, VA and retired from Harper Woods High School in Michigan as a custodian. Mr. Dickenson was a member of Lighthouse Church of Fall Branch....
Faye Winkle Peck
May 20, 2007
Faye Winkle Peck, 77, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2007, after a brief illness.She was a devoted Christian wife, mother, and grandmother, who loved the Lord, her family, and her church. She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church and sang with the Friendship Quartet for many years. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Virgil...
Christopher Carson Light
May 19, 2007
Christopher Carson Kit Light, 59, of 400 Sunset Drive, G-31, Hermitage Manor, Johnson City, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2007, after an extended illness.Chris was born in Kingsport and attended Ketron High School and Tri-State Vocational Technical School in Blountville. He moved to Atlanta in 1971 where he worked as a musician, sound engineer, and recording artist.Chris performed with many...
Shirley Mae Gothard
May 19, 2007
Shirley Mae Gothard, 73, Kingsport, passed away Saturday morning May 19, 2007 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness.She was a life-long resident of Sullivan County and a member of Beulah Baptist Church.Mrs. Gothard retired after fourteen years as District Manager of Avon Products. She also worked in the office of the Appalachian Fair.She was preceded in...
Johnny Salyer
May 19, 2007
Johnny Salyer, 64, Kingsport, passed away Saturday May 19, 2007 at SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation-Hill Side.He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Church Hill, TN. Johnny worked for 20 years for the State of Maryland as a maintenance supervisor. He also worked at Kently & Ellis Manufacturing Company as a truck driver for 16 years. He was preceded...