KINGSPORT - Robert Keith Dishner, 69, of Kingsport, died Sunday evening, November 5, 2017, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in Appalachia, VA, and raised in Duffield, VA, he had resided in Kingsport since 1967. Keith retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1999 after 32 years of service in the Acid Division. He loved the outdoors, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He especially enjoyed making memories and sharing stories with his grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Dishner, and brother, Stevie Dishner.
Keith is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Linda Quillen Dishner, of the home; one of his greatest blessings daughter, Robin Dishner Kerkhoff and husband, Dean of Kingsport; his pride and joy, his 2 grandsons, Mason Kerkhoff and Justus Kerkhoff; mother, Mildred Dishner of Duffield, VA; 3 brothers, Jimmy Dishner and wife, Pat of Gate City, VA, Terry Dishner and wife, Teresa of Duffield, VA, and Greg Dishner and wife, Diane of Gray, TN; brothers-in-law, Bob Quillen and wife Myrl; Sam Barker and wife Katie; sister-in-law Anne Barker; aunts, uncles, several nieces, nephews and cousins, and many dear friends.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. The Celebration of Life will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
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Eula G. Addington
JEFFERSON COUNTY - Eula G. Addington, 95, formally of Kingsport and Hiltons, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, November 5, 2017 at Jefferson County Nursing Home following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.
She retired from Parks Belk Department store with over 30 years services. She truly loved her family and lived for them each and every day. She was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Addington; parents, T.E. and Blanche Goodman; sister, Mildred Bragg.
Left here to cherish her memory are a daughter, Linda Crews and husband Larry; three grandchildren, Jim Crews, Shannon Cusick and husband Todd, and Amanda Crews; four great grandsons, Brice Cusick, Ryan Cusick, Trevor Crews, and Corbin Crews.
A gathering of friends will take place from 12 pm to 1 pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, VA.
A graveside service will follow at Holston View Cemetery with Rev. Paul Blessing officiating.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Addington family.
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Eileen Peters
KINGSPORT - Addie Eileen Peters, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday evening (November 3, 2017) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday (November 8, 2017) from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. A graveside service will follow the visitation on Wednesday (November 8, 2017) at Oak Hill Cemetery with Pastor Phil Whittemore, officiating. Members of Bloomingdale Baptist Church will serve as pallbearers. Alex Peters, Sean Peters and Rufus Murray will serve as an honorary pallbearers.
You can send an online condolence to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Peters family.
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Robert Allen Wolf
Robert Allen Wolf, 59, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2017.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
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Sherman S. Sensabaugh
ROGERSVILLE - Sherman S. Sensabaugh, of Rogersville, passed away November 5, 2017.
Christian-Sells Funeral Home of Rogersville is serving the family.
For the complete obituary and service information, please visit www.christiansells.com.
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Marie Wolfe Gamble
GATE CITY, VA - Marie Wolfe Gamble, 71, of Gate City, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Nova Healthcare.
She was born May 20, 1946, in Kingsport, to the late, Hiram and Margie Page Wolfe.
Marie was a loving, kind and sweet lady who loved to laugh and always had a smile. She enjoyed gardening and cooking. Marie was a devout Christian who loved to sing. She was a member of Wolfe’s Church in Duffield, VA.
Ms. Gamble had worked for many years in the health care industry and retired as a Nurse’s Aide.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Amy Gamble.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Patrick Gamble; grandchildren, Ashley Bledsoe Wallace and Josh Winston; great- grandchildren, Amy Bledsoe, Neva Wallace and Chance Wallace; sisters, Shirley Bledsoe (Larry), Brenda Hoskins (Phil); brother, Jerry Wolfe (Brenda); special friend, Jimmy Hurd; several nieces and nephews also survive.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 pm Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Wolfe’s Church, 282 Limestone Valley Road, Duffield, VA 24244. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 pm with Pastor Joe Roberts and Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating.
A Graveside Service will follow at the Wolfe Family Cemetery, Duffield, VA. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
The family extends their sincere gratitude to the staff of Nova Healthcare, Weber City, VA for their compassionate care of Marie.
The care of Marie Wolfe Gamble and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.
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Debby "Deb" Floyd
GRAY - Debby “Deb” Floyd, 60, of Gray, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2017 with her family by her side.
Deb was born in Kingsport to the late Sturm and Dorothy Turnmire Morgan on March 31, 1957. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, “Nana”, sister and friend. Deb retired from Reinhart Food Service after 25 years of service. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, flower gardening, playing “words with friends”, spending time at the lake house and the many adventures traveling with family and friends.
In addition to her parents, Deb is preceded in death by her brother, Jim Morgan.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 44 years, Rick Floyd; sons, David Floyd (Carrie) and Brad Floyd (Mandy); grandchildren, Wesley, Hunter and Haley; sisters, Joyce DeBord (Otis), Pat Phillips, and Karen Brown; brother, Ed Morgan (Dianne); and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Gathering of Remembrance will be held from 5:00 – 8:00 pm, Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.
A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 8:00 pm in the chapel with Pastor Randy Powers officiating.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakhillfh.com.
The care of Deb Floyd and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.
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Debra Lynn Kirchner
Debra Lynn Kirchner, 55, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
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Rose Bowen
DUFFIELD, VA - Violet Rose Bowen, 71, Duffield, VA was taken by God’s hand and led Home, Monday. November 6, 2017.
Rose was born in Scott County, Virginia on November 16, 1945, and was the daughter of the Ray Henry and Eva Mae (Seymore) Bowen.
Momma is at peace now with no more pain or suffering. She fought a good fight. She won the race.
She was of the Baptist faith. She brought love and laughter to everyone. She loved to cook and was famous for her chocolate gravy. She will live forever in the hearts of everyone she met.
In addition to her parents, her infant son, Donald Keith Bowen; sisters, Faye Pate, Anna Wade, Ethel Bowen, and Bonnie Ramey; and brother, Lonnie Bowen preceded her in death.
She leaves behind, her grieving and loving husband of 55 years, Donald R. Bowen, Duffield, VA; daughter, Michelle Bishop and husband, Eddie, Duffield, VA; sons, Erick Darrell Bowen and wife, Alisha, Duffield, VA and Edward Bowen and wife, Lisa, Duffield, VA; grandchildren, Austin Bowen and fiancé, Makenzie; Punkin and Michael Gibson, James and Sarah Jones, Hunter and Caden Bishop, and Donavin, Anakin, and Zackery Bowen; great grandchildren, Aliyah and Luke Gibson, Briana and Natalie Jones, and an unborn great grandson, Ace; sisters, Anita Mullins and husband, Vincent, Duffield, VA, Betty Bowen and husband, Denver, Wise, VA and Joyce Bowen, Gate City, VA; brothers, Randy Bowen, Weber City, VA, Sam Bowen and wife, Ann, Knoxville, TN and Ray Henry Bowen, Jr. and wife, Martha, Church Hill, TN; a special sister-in-law, Phyllis Bowen, Duffield, VA; her exceptional caregiver and wonderful friend, Inell Gilliam; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Joe Roberts officiating. Chris Holder and Journey Home will provide the music.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Bowen Cemetery on Cliff Mountain. Michael Gibson, James Jones, Austin Bowen, Darrell Bowen, Edward Bowen, Joe Smith, Hunter Bishop, and Bobby Calton will serve as pallbearers. Denver Bowen, Vincent Mullins, Harold Dillion, Lester Bowen, and Dennis Ratliff will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m., Friday to go in procession to the graveside service.
The family would like to thank her wonderful nurse and caregiver, Jessica Stacy, Avery Health Care, MEOC and Abingdon Ambulance and Holston Medical Group for their care and support.
An online guest register is available for the Bowen family at www.gatecityfuneals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Violet Rose Bowen.
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Clarence E. "Pete" Goad
Clarence E. “Pete” Goad, 71, Blairs Gap Community, traveled the highway home on Monday, November 6, 2017, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vena Goad, and sister, Bonnie Henry.
Pete is survived by 2 daughters, Anita (Ronnie), and Sandra; 2 sons, Clay (Courtney), and John Curtis (Jessica); 4 grandchildren, Payton, Jermy, Mylinda and Dathon; 2 great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Addalyn; sister, Darlene Morelock; 3 brothers, Marcel Goad (Patsy), Dewey Goad (Betty), and Herbert Littleton; longtime companion, Brenda Delph; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor James Kramer officiating.
The graveside service will be private. Pallbearers will be Clay Goad, John Curtis Goad, Payton Dingus, Dathon Dingus, Jehovah Barrett and Bruce Hill.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.
Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport is serving the family of Clarence E. “Pete” Goad.
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Carolyn Hurley Greene
ROGERSVILLE - Carolyn Hurley Greene, 70 of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Church Hill Healthcare.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Greene family.
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Janet Ford
KINGSPORT - Janet Ford, 74, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday morning November 6, 2017 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. She retired from Holston Valley Hospital with over 20 years of service. She loved to spend time with her granddaughters and great-granddaughter. She was a member of Vermont United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arnold Ford; parents, Everette and Pauline Crusenberry; brother, Herman Crusenberry.
She is survived by her daughter, Michele Ford Arnold; son, Michael Ford and wife Stephanie; granddaughters, Ashley Arnold Buckner and husband Philip and Carley Arnold; great granddaughter, Annabelle Rose Buckner; sisters, Loretta Bain, Wanda Buchannon and husband Gary, Linda Seabolt and husband, Jerry; brother, Sherman Crusenberry and wife Karen; along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Wednesday November 8, 2017 at Carter-Trent Funeral Home or friends may also call anytime at the residence. A service will follow at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Danny Hensley officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 am on Thursday November 9, 2017 at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Otis Phillips, Gary Buchannon, Andy Wolfe, Billy Dixon, Jimmy Dixon and Stanley Ford. Family and friends who wish to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home to go in procession.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 871 N. Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Ford family.
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Edith Short Byrd
KINGSPORT - Edith Short Byrd 93, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
To view arrangements and survivors please visit our website at www.cartertrent.com
Carter-Trent funeral home downtown, Kingsport is serving the Byrd family.
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Carolyn Hurley Greene
ROGERSVILLE - Carolyn Hurley Greene, 70 of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Church Hill HealthCare following several years of declining health.
Born in Sneedville, she had lived several years in Kingsport before moving to Rogersville. Carolyn enjoyed playing the piano and working in her flowers and garden. She was a Christian.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clure Greene and her father, Calvin Hurley; her step-father, Marshall Hurley.
Carolyn is survived by her mother, Ollie Hurley of Sneedville; sisters, Norma Fraysier (J. C.) of Church Hill, Jo Anne Mayes of Jefferson City and Lisa Seal (Terry) of Church Hill; brother, Terry Hurley (Diana) of Kingsport; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; special friends, Diane and Joel Newberry; many other special friends.
The family will receive friends from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Duck Creek Missionary Baptist Church, 1987 Duck Creek Road, Sneedville, Tn
A funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at the church with Pastor Kester Bunch and Pastor Allen Lamb officiating. Burial will follow at Seal Cemetery in Sneedville. Pallbearers will be Wes Debord, Tracy Mullins, Jeremy Odom, Daniel Odom, Gene Ailshie, Heath Seal and Dusty Hilton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WSDC Radio Station, 1987 Duck Creek Road, Sneedville, TN 37869.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.cartertrent.com.
Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill is serving the Greene family.
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James Earl Marks
KINGSPORT - James Earl Marks, age 80, of Kingsport, formerly of Jefferson City and Morristown, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early November 7, 2017, following a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. Marks, Sr., and Patsy Alice Underwood Marks; brothers William E. Marks, Jr., and Virgil Marks, and sister Margaret Gass.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margie Helton Marks, daughter Gerri Brockwell and husband Mark, granddaughter Kara Geno, and husband David, and grandson Bryan Brockwell, all of Kingsport, TN. Brother John L. Marks of Morristown, and sisters Dorothy Shaffer of New Market, and Shirley Keith of Morristown, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Marks served his country proudly in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. He also served as a Shriner and Mason for many years. He enjoyed playing golf, playing his guitar, country and bluegrass music, and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Mr. Marks attended Jefferson County High School and Walters State Community College. He was of the Baptist faith.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Jefferson Memorial Gardens, Jefferson City, TN.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society at P. O. Box 42040, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or online at www.cancer.org.
The Marks family would like to thank the staff of Asbury Place and the nurses and staff members on W3 at Holston Valley Hospital for the kind and compassionate care they provided for Mr. Marks and his family.
Mayes Mortuary, in Morristown, is serving the Marks family.
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Debra Lynn Kirchner
CHURCH HILL - Debra Lynn Kirchner, 55, of Church Hill, TN passed away peacefully on November 7th, 2017.
Born on April 10, 1962, in Pontiac, Michigan, Debra was a loving wife and mother to husband, David Kirchner; sons, Kenneth Kirchner and David Kirchner, Jr.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Green; sister, Robin Bishop and niece, Ashley Bishop.
She is survived by her husband, David; sons, Kenneth and his wife, Brittany and David, Jr. and his wife, Elizabeth; father Maurice Smith and wife Katherine; sisters Jorrina Abbott and husband James, Carman Smith and husband Kevin, and Darlene Kantor; brothers Stephen Smith and wife Michelle; Joseph Green, Jr., and wife Pam, Rob Smith and wife Tina, Michael Smith, Richard Green and wife Dawn, and Peter Kantor; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends at the residence on November 9, 2017 from 5 pm – 7 pm.
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
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Randy Zale Wyatt
Randy Zale Wyatt, 68, passed away on Sunday, November 5th, 2017.
He was born on August 26, 1949, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Wanda June Nix and Wayne Wilford Wyatt. Randy graduated from Hartford City High School in Hartford City, IN. Class of 1968. He was an officer of the Blackford County Sheriff's Department in Indiana as well as the Lakeland Police Department in Florida. He worked for the Kingsport Times News from 1980 to Nov. 2012.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Wanda June Nix Wyatt and father, Wayne Wilford Wyatt, both of Hartford City, IN; brothers, Larry Dean Wyatt and Roger Wayne Wyatt of Indiana; and a daughter, Jody Johnson of Kingsport.
Randy is survived by his wife, Robin Kim Wyatt; several children including his daughter, Wendy Wyatt Burkett and husband Tony of Oregon; son, Frank "Bubba" Hayes and wife Kristie of VA; daughter, Heather Wyatt; son, Randy Ben Wyatt of Kingsport; son, Michael Wayne Wyatt and wife Brittany of Kingsport; son, Kasey Coleman Wyatt and wife Jessica of Kingsport; daughter, Elizabeth Rose Wyatt and fiancee Taylor of Kingsport; and son, Jonah Ryan Onkotz and fiancee Abby of Kingsport. He is also survived by two sisters; Nita and Carolyn Wyatt of IN; several special grandchildren; nieces and nephews; as well as a host of close friends and his beloved Pops Francisco.
Randy loved to play golf and enjoyed watching sports with his son's. He also enjoyed volunteering his time to coach several local parks and rec teams over the years. Randy was a very loving father and husband. He cared deeply about his family and dedicated his life to them. Randy will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. No graveside services will be held. A Celebration of life memorial will be held in the coming days by the family. For more information on the memorial please send email to Jmichaelw2008@hotmail.com
Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family.
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Rose Bowen
DUFFIELD, VA - Violet Rose Bowen, 71, Duffield, VA was taken by God’s hand and led Home, Monday. November 6, 2017.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2017 at the Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Joe Roberts officiating. Chris Holder and Journey Home will provide the music.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Bowen Cemetery on Cliff Mountain. Michael Gibson, James Jones, Austin Bowen, Darrell Bowen, Edward Bowen, Joe Smith, Hunter Bishop, and Bobby Calton will serve as pallbearers. Denver Bowen, Vincent Mullins, Harold Dillion, Lester Bowen, and Dennis Ratliff will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 1:15 p.m., Friday to go in procession to the graveside service.
An online guest register is available for the Bowen family at www.gatecityfuneals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Violet Rose Bowen.
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Clarence E. "Pete" Goad
Clarence E. “Pete” Goad, 71, Blairs Gap Community, traveled the highway home on Monday, November 6, 2017, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vena Goad, and sister, Bonnie Henry.
Pete is survived by 2 daughters, Anita (Ronnie), and Sandra; 2 sons, Clay (Courtney), and John Curtis (Jessica); 4 grandchildren, Payton, Jermy, Mylinda and Dathon; 2 great-grandchildren, Isaiah and Addalyn; 2 sisters, Nancy (Joseph) Barrett and Darlene Morelock; 3 brothers, Marcel Goad (Patsy), Dewey Goad (Betty), and Herbert Littleton; longtime companion, Brenda Delph; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7:00 pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Fall Branch. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Pastor James Kramer officiating.
The graveside service will be private. Pallbearers will be Clay Goad, John Curtis Goad, Payton Dingus, Dathon Dingus, Jehovah Barrett and Bruce Hill.
Please visit www.hamlettdobson.com to leave an online condolence for the family.
Hamlett-Dobson, Kingsport is serving the family of Clarence E. “Pete” Goad.
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Sherman S. Sensabaugh
ROGERSVILLE - Sherman S. Sensabaugh, of Rogersville, passed away November 5, 2017.
Christian-Sells Funeral Home of Rogersville is serving the family.
For the complete obituary and service information, please visit www.christiansells.com.
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