Obituaries
Robert Carl Hodge
May 3, 2025
Robert Carl Hodge, age 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Kingsport, he lived in this area all of his life.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army. An avid car enthusiast, he was a member of the Kingsport Antique Rod Club and the Bad Boys Car Club in Florida.
Robert was preceded...
Stanley Fish
May 5, 2025
Stanley Fish, 90, of Kingsport, passed away Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Stanley was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of ’51. Stanley was a U.S. Army Veteran and had also served in the Army Reserves....
CHARLES JASPER RUTLEDGE
May 3, 2025
Charles Jasper Rutledge, age 83, of Blountville, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2025. A lifelong resident of Blountville, Charles was born to the late Thomas J. and Bessie Rutledge.
He was a proud graduate of Holston High School, Class of 1959, and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. After his service,...
Rita Louise Thompson
May 3, 2025
Rita Louise Thompson, 90, went to be with Jesus on May 3, 2025. Born in Carter County, TN, she was the daughter of Horace and Jane McNeill Harrison and had lived in this area all her life. Rita was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, George “Ed”...
Phyllis A. Cox Harris
May 3, 2025
Phyllis A. Cox Harris, age 87, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Princeton Assisted Living after a period of declining health. Phyllis was born in Kingsport on July 28, 1937 to the late Haskel and Reva Chase Cox; She was one of seven siblings.
She was a 1955 graduate of Holston...
Lola Mae Estepp
May 3, 2025
Lola Mae Hensley Estepp, age 92, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 3, 2025. Born and raised in Limestone, TN, she attended Washington College.
The joy of her life was taking care of her family, friends and neighbors. Every Sunday at noon, the family gathers around her table. The tradition continued by her...
Estelle M. Fleenor
May 2, 2025
Estelle M. Fleenor, age 76, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Signature Healthcare of Rogersville. Estelle was born in Chicago, IL on June 8, 1948. She was known by many as “Cricket”, due to her petite stature.
Estelle was a social butterfly while she was able. She greatly enjoyed going on walks in her community and...
Mary Jean Williams
May 2, 2025
Mary Jean Williams, age 95, met her Master face-to-face on Friday, May 2, 2025 after a short illness. She was born in Sullivan County to Burleigh and Linnie Mongle Gray. She resided in Sullivan County most of her life.
She was a Registered Nurse by profession, spending 40+ years at Holston Valley Medical Center. Jean spent most of her career in...
George Williams Toncray III
Apr 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Captain George Williams Toncray III, USN, age 85, of Kingsport, TN, on April 28, 2025, surrounded by family at The Waters of Kingsport Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation.
George was born on the historic day of September 1, 1939, to the late George Williams Jr. and Edna Burleson Toncray in Johnson City, TN....
Brenda Faye Brinkley
Apr 28, 2025
Gray - Brenda Faye Barnes Brinkley, age 82, of Gray, Tennessee passed away at home on Monday, April 28, 2025 after a long battle with declining health issues.
She was born in Gray Station, Tennessee on July 8, 1942 to the late William (Bill) and Ella Mae Jones Barnes.
Brenda lived the majority of her life in Gray and Sulphur Springs. She...
Roy "Big Ed" Dempsey
Apr 28, 2025
Roy “Big Ed” Dempsey of Simpsonville, SC ran into the arms of his savior on Monday April 28th, 2025, after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, TN on July 13th, 1934, to Roy and Lucile Dempsey, he received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
He loved farming and told his family that one of his fondest memories...
Craig Lewis Gibson
Apr 28, 2025
Craig Lewis Gibson, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was a veteran of Vietnam; worked 40 years as an electrician and belonged to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 934. Craig was a member of Bridwell Heights Presbyterian Church; he loved his family, his church family, his community, and neighbors....
Mary Sue (Susie) Morgan Sexton
Apr 28, 2025
Mary Sue (Susie) Morgan Sexton was born on July 1, 1946 and spent her entire life in the Kingsport area. Susie left her earthly body and earned her angel wings on April 28, 2025 after a lengthy battle with pancreatic cancer.
Susie attended Sullivan High and later attended cosmetology school, becoming a licensed cosmetologist. Susie worked at several different hair salon...
Alfred (Frank) Franklin Bolling, Jr.
Apr 25, 2025
Alfred (Frank) Franklin Bolling, Jr. finished his work on Earth on Friday, April 25, 2025. Frank was born in 1959 in the small, close-knit community of Arcadia, a place that would remain the center of his heart and the backdrop of his life's work.
Frank spent his life devoted to serving and supporting his community. Known and loved by so many,...
Cary Grabar
Apr 24, 2025
Cary Maynard Grabar, age 83, wife of Joseph Nicholas (Nick) Grabar, Jr., died at home on Thursday, April 24, 2025. In her last days, she was surrounded by family and close friends.
Born on February 24, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Sadie Maynard of Belton, SC. She attended Hollins College where she majored in Organ Performance...
Onnie Chase
Apr 23, 2025
Onnie Lee Chase, 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 after a brief illness, with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born June 20, 1933. Onnie was in the carpet business for many years, retiring in 1995. He was a faithful member of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church, serving as senior...
James Edward "Jim" Strickler
Apr 22, 2025
James Edward “Jim” Strickler, 80, died on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his home. A lifelong resident of the Fordtown community, Jim was born on December 1, 1944, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tennessee, to David Virgil Strickler, Sr. and wife Rosie Ellen Wheelock Strickler.
Jim attended Miller Perry Elementary School and Colonial Heights Middle School and graduated from Holston...
Robert "Bob" Peebles
Apr 22, 2025
Robert “Bob” Peebles, 92, of Johnson City, TN, passed away early Tuesday morning at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, TN. Born and raised in Petersburg, VA. He joined the Air Force after graduation from high school where he served in Korea. After four years in the service, he went to Virginia Polytechnical Institute where he earned a B.S. degree in...
William Robert Ford, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
February 9, 1938 – April 20, 2025
William Ford, 87, passed away on April 20, 2025. Bill was born in Kingsport, Tennessee, February 9, 1938 to Harry Burton Alison Ford and Georgia Claire St. John Ford. He grew up in Kingsport and attended the city schools graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1956 where he was Letterman in football. He attended...
Sue Ann Potts
Apr 20, 2025
Sue Ann Potts died peacefully into the arms of the Lord, April 20, 2025 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Sue was born July 28, 1939 in Michigan City, Indiana, the daughter of Paul Carlson and Armilda “Midge” (Allison) Carlson.
Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sue’s ministry in this world began with a love for children, a love for teaching, and a deep love...
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