Carolyn Arney Eastep, Age 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center.  She was born in Sullivan County and resided in Kingsport and Fall Branch for most of her life and she was of the Baptist faith. Carolyn was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and loved by all who met her and she never met a stranger. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Ellen Arney; her husband, Gary Eastep; and brother, Verlin...

Gladys Florine Copas, Age 93, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Life Care Center of Gray.  Born in Washington County, TN, she had resided in the Eastern Star Community most of her life and was a member of Eastern Star Freewill Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School.  Gladys was a homemaker and avid reader.  She loved quilting, working in the garden and growing flowers. Gladys was...

Jerry Long, age 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2020 after an extended illness.  Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Dee Short; and daughter, Lori Jackson. Jerry is survived by his sister, Mary Allison (Duane) of Bristol, Tennessee; brother, Kenny Short (Judy) of Gate City, Virginia and George Short of Church Hill, Tennessee. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Special friends, Rex and Sherry Hart. The family would...

Norma E. Ellis, 88, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 after an extended illness. She was born on January 24, 1932 in Vallscreek, West Virginia to the late William and Alma Altizer. Before returning to Kingsport in 2005, Norma spent 25 years in Indian Shores Beach, Florida where she owned her own business for 19 years. In addition to her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her first husband of 30 years, Jesse J. Cummins; her second husband of 21 years, James P. Ellis;...

 “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Dr. James Beryl Fields, born March 20, 1938, in Lynn Garden, went home to rest on Zion’s Hill May 21, 2020, at his residence. Jim graduated from Lynn View High School in 1956 and joined the Navy serving on the USS FDR CVA-42 attack air craft carrier.  After completing his enlistment, he was employed for seven years at Tennessee Eastman until the Lord called him to the...

Frances Reed Henard, 89, of Kingsport, died Thursday night, May 21, 2020 at her son’s home after a brief illness.  Born in Harlan County, KY, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a 1949 graduate of Sullivan High School and a 1977 graduate of Graham Bible College in Bristol, TN.   Frances was a homemaker. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Weber City, VA.  Frances loved gardening and spending time with family.  She was known in the...

Nancy L. East, 84, of Kingsport, died peacefully at her home Thursday morning, May 21, 2020, after a brief illness.  Born in Indianapolis, IN, she had resided in Kingsport since 1957. Nancy was a graduate of Methodist Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1957. She also attended, instructed, owned and operated Barton’s College of Cosmetology and was the owner of North Plaza Package Store for 50 years. Nancy’s passion was taking care of her animal and flowers.  She was...

Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Milligan Starnes passed peacefully from life to eternal LIFE at home with family and loving caregivers by her side on May 21, 2020. Born in 1934 to the late Matthew Ransford Milligan and Cleo Elizabeth Douglas Milligan, she was raised in Charleston, SC, and graduated from Winthrop College. Upon completing her degree, she accepted a job with Tennessee Eastman Corporation and moved to Kingsport, TN. Betty met the love of her life in Sunday School at First...

David Russell Brown, 71, Fall Branch, TN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at his home. Born in Washington County, TN, he has lived in this area most of his life. David proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from Lowe’s in contractor sales after many years of service. David loved his farm, whether it was mowing, putting up hay or feeding the cattle. He was a member of Oak Hill Baptist Church. David enjoyed his Friday night crab...

James “Jim” Richard Randall, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born May 29, 1946, in Talladega, AL to Billy Eugene and Annie Mae Darden Randall, whom passed away from an accidental drowning in 1947, Jim was reared by his paternal grandparents, Walter Eugene Randall and Mary Lou Chappell Randall. His maternal grandparents were James Erastus Darden and Pearly Mae Shorpshire Darden. Jim married Nancy Hawk Randall, of Kingsport, and they were blessed with two...