Betty Katherine “Kathy” Stout went to be with the Lord Friday, May 7, 2021. She was a member of Apostolic Gospel Church. Kathy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her father, H.T. “Bud” Brickey. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Junior Stout; three sons, Tommy Stout and wife Christi, Jamie Stout and wife Kim, and Tracy Stout and wife Rina; four grandchildren; one special grandson, Donovan Bray; two...

Barbara Brown, 80, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a massive stroke.  Born in Kingsport, where she had resided most of her life, Barbara was a sweet soul. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Brown, and parents, Bob and Ruby Witt. Barbara is survived by 2 daughters, Donna Slaughter of the home, and Colleen Brown and husband Randy of Orange Park, FL; 4 sons, Michael Slaughter and wife, Janet of Kingsport, Mark Slaughter and wife, Amy...

Jackie Penley, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, May 4, 2021. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in Southwest Virginia most of his life. He answered the call and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Jackie then worked many years in Wise Co. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hershel and Willie Penley; son, Michael Penley; and brother, Eddie...

Diane Tipton, 71, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 3, 2021. Born in Elizabethton on October 5, 1949, a daughter of the late R.B. Mosley and Ruth Hill, she has resided in this area all of her life. Diane graduated from Elizabethton High School and Northeast State Community College with an associate’s degree. She had a lifelong career in finance. Diane was a member of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church for more than 20 years. She will...

  Brian Kent Egan, 60, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2021, at The Wexford House having lived with diabetes through most of his life and a recent stroke. A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late Kent and Bessie Blake Egan. He is survived by his brother, Duane C. Egan of Kingsport; an aunt, Ina Egan Parr, Asheville, NC and uncle, Jay Blake and wife Betty, Chuckey, TN, several cousins and his dog, Coco.  Brian would want it known that his best friend...

Mrs. Patsy Ann Churchwell Hood, 86, of Kingsport went peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport.  Patsy was a member of Depew’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Kingsport, where she served as the Financial Administrator and Financial Secretary and prepared communion for her church for many years.  She retired from State Farm Insurance, Claims division in 1998. Patsy was creative and...

Captain Herbert Vern Ladley, USN, Ret. of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30th, 2021. He was 102 years old. Herb was born in Seattle, Washington on January 17, 1919 to Herbert D. Ladley and Pearl Alley Ladley. He lived his long and memorable life in humble service to his country, his family, community and treasured friends. Herb grew up in Seattle and briefly attended Whitman College where he met his future wife, Amy Jane Reichert. He graduated from the University of...

Reggie Amos, 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Reggie was a loving father, brother and friend to everyone he met.  He will be remembered for his down to earth personality and his loving heart.  Although his spirit is with the Lord, his memory will live on with those who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Houston Amos and Mae Annalee Begley; daughter, Tina Michelle Amos; and brother, Johnny...

  Elbert Andrew “Robert” Woods, age 73, of Kingsport, went home to be with family and friends on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. Born in Scott County, VA on July 12, 1947, a son of the late Coy and Elsie Lane Woods, he had resided in this area his entire life.  He married Debra Ann Everhart on January 17, 1966 in Tampa, FL.  Robert was employed by the City of Kingsport from April 28, 1967 and retired July 31, 2009.  He will be remembered as a...

Hugh Crawford, 73, of Fall Branch, died at home Wednesday, April 28, 2021, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  Hugh was a lifetime resident of Fall Branch and was a graduate of Fall Branch High School and Steed College. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Hugh retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2003 after many years of service as an electrician.  He was a member of the Johnson Masonic Lodge #274 and The Jericho Shrine Temple. He was an active member of...