OBITUARIES

Kathy Elaine Condry

Kathy Elaine Condry

Aug 2, 2014

Kathy Elaine Condry, 60, passed away peacefully at her residence Saturday (August 2). She enjoyed spending her time working in her flower garden and housekeeping. She enjoyed giving and helping others. Her greatest passion was cooking for others, she will be greatly missed by many. She is preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Nadine Condry; sisters, Betty...

Kenneth Wayne Amyx

Kenneth Wayne Amyx

Jul 30, 2014

Kenneth Wayne Amyx, 56, passed away at his residence on Wednesday (July 30) surrounded by his family and friends after an extended illness. He was a former member of the Army National Reserves. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church. He was a Putt-Putt competitor. He loved racing go-karts, watching Nascar...

Jimmy Lee Spears

Jimmy Lee Spears

Jul 24, 2014

Jimmy Lee Spears, 58, passed away at his residence following a long battle with illness. He spent most of his life in the Long Island Community of Kingsport, before residing in Church Hill for the past twelve years. He was of the Baptist faith and truly loved the Lord, our savior. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Audrey Sanders

Audrey Sanders

Jul 18, 2014

Audrey Sanders, 89, she was born on April 26th 1925 and graduated this life on July 18 ,2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Earnest and Trula Hensley, two brothers Clyde and Elmer Hensley, two sisters; Hazel Ward and Juanita Eichenberg, two daughters; Linda Stair, and Esta Ferguson, one son Monnie Sanders. She is survived by her...

Margaret Dorleen Pendleton Sneed

Margaret Dorleen Pendleton Sneed

Jul 18, 2014

Margaret Dorleen Pendleton Sneed 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday July 18, 2014 at the Church Hill Health Care and Rehab facility in Churchill TN. She was born on May 15, 1932 the daughter of the late I.A. and Norma Pendleton, She was born in Gate City Virginia but spent the majority of her life in...

Brian T Ferguson

Brian T Ferguson

Jul 11, 2014

Brian Ferguson,43, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on July 11, 2014. He loved the outdoors, he truly enjoyed cooking, and his dog(Gunner); he enjoyed collecting coke memorabilia, and lighthouses, he will be truly missed by all of his loving family. He was preceded in death by his father Carl Ferguson; his sister Brenda Ferguson, two brothers Jeff Ferguson...

Robert Daniel Stair

Robert Daniel Stair

Jul 9, 2014

Robert Daniel (R.D.) Stair 69, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday July 9, 2014 at his sisters residence on Wilcox Drive. He was a retired truck driver with over 40 years of dedication. He enjoyed fishing and golfing. His number one joy in life was cooking and giving to others. He was preceded in death by his...

Shirley Billheimer

Shirley Billheimer

Jul 8, 2014

Shirley Lois Billheimer, 52, passed away Tuesday (July 8, 2014) after a short battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Billy Gene Partin, two brothers; Billy and Robert (Bobby) Partin. She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Robert Billheimer of the home, three children; Derhonda Johnson, Sherry Brally, and Crystal...

Billy Ray Way

Billy Ray Way

Jul 8, 2014

Billy Ray Way, 67, Blountville, TN passed from his earthly walk of life to begin his long awaited and well deserved walk with Jesus on July 8th, 2014. He was dedicated to working hard throughout his life and gave so much in ways unspoken. He enjoyed being outdoors doing whatever he could piddle his way into and singing gospel...

Stephen Patrick Chastain

Stephen Patrick Chastain

Jul 4, 2014

Stephen Patrick Chastain, 22, went to be with the Lord on Friday (July 4, 2014) unexpectedly. He was a neighborhood mechanic and a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School Class of 2010. He was previously employed by Vic Davis Construction and worked part-time for Fuller Paving. He loved motorcycles, Hotrods, and life in general. He was loved by everyone...

Joseph John Helfrick

Joseph John Helfrick

Jun 28, 2014

He was born in Wilkes Barre, PA, September 5, 1928. He was a graduate of Kings College in Wilkes Barre, PA. He was treasurer of the Whiteman Paper Company and then in 1979 he moved to Reading, PA where he was in human resources at CarTECH Corporation. He was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Navy. He...

Carlie Harris Bernard

Carlie Harris Bernard

Jun 25, 2014

Mrs. Carlie Harris Bernard, age 85, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Wednesday June 25, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. A native of Rogersville, TN, Carlie lived in Kingsport for over forty years. She was retired from Holston Valley Medical Center following 17 years of service. She was a former member of Beach Creek...

Anna B. Fletcher

Anna B. Fletcher

Jun 22, 2014

Mrs. Anna "Ann" Fletcher, age 84, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord with her family by her side, on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Hancock County, TN, and retired from Eastman. Ann was a founding member of Shekinah Church in 1973. She was preceded in death by her parents...

James Harold Weddell Ii

James Harold Weddell Ii

Jun 16, 2014

James Harold Weddell, age 48, of Johnson City passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents James Harold Sr. and Laura Weddell; and one brother, David Weddell. Surviving are two brothers, Jon Weddell of New Jersey, and Brian Weddell from Charlotte, NC A celebration of his life will be held at Keystone...

Lola Alley Maness

Lola Alley Maness

Jun 14, 2014

Lola Alley Maness, age 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2014 at Indian Path Medical Center. Aunt Lola was born in Scott County, VA. She retired after many years in the spinning department of J.P. Stevens Co., and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clayton and...

George R Slusher

George R Slusher

Jun 10, 2014

George Slusher, age 65, of Kingsport passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport and attended Mercy Seat Ministries. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Slusher; parents, William and Rachael Slusher; three brothers, Bill Slusher, Bob Slusher, and Sam Slusher; three sisiters, Sue Gaurdia, Marie Lanford;...

Janie Arlene Hutson

Janie Arlene Hutson

Jun 6, 2014

Janie Arlene "Pebbles" Ferguson Hutson, age 51, of Kingsport passed away on June 6, 2014. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Ferguson (Dillon Nelson), Ashley Burkhart (Adam Burkhart); parents, Irene and Alphard Adams; three sisters, Lisa Nelson, Kathy D. Hickman (Rick), Tammy Brown (Rob); three brothers, Danny Ferguson, Darrell Ferguson (Tonya), and John Morelock (Pat); one grandson, Aidyn...

Christopher Todd Castle

Christopher Todd Castle

Jun 5, 2014

Christopher "Todd" Castle, age 41, of Mt. Carmel went to be with the Lord on Thursday June 5, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County and was of the Baptist Faith. He worked in construction. His favorite past times were camping and fishing, and loved sitting on top of the mountains. The most...

Delmar Hugh Laughlin

Delmar Hugh Laughlin

May 27, 2014

Hugh "Wild Man" Laughlin, 73, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center (Kingsport, TN). Delmar Hugh Laughlin was born May 16, 1941 in Sullivan County, TN. He was the son of the late Howle H. Laughlin and the late Neva June Kidd Laughlin. During his lifetime, Mr. Laughlin worked as a...

Earl Hendricks King

Earl Hendricks King

May 24, 2014

Earl Hendricks King, age 89, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Asbury Place in Johnson City, TN. He was born in Kingsport, and had fourteen brothers and sisters. He accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior, loved gospel music, and was a member of the choir which he loved. He loved...