Zalia Atlee Chase Crussell, 86 of Kingsport, passed away February 23, 2021. She was born February 21, 1935, a daughter of the late R.C. “Doc” and Bessie Chase. Zalia was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven sisters, Kathleen Chase, Frances (Eugene) Ward, Marie Chase, Polly (Hubert) Quillen, Carrie...

Virginia Hornsby (Jennie) Dickson died February 23, 2021 after a lengthy battle with vascular dementia at Preston Place II in Kingsport, TN. She was born in Wilmington, NC on October 15, 1942 to Charles W. Hornsby Sr. and Collis Hodge Hornsby just before they returned to Columbia, SC.  There she attended public schools graduating from Columbia High School before attending the University of South Carolina.  While at USC she met the Love of Her Life, Billy Dickson, and they were...

Katherine “Katie” Solomon Argabrite, 34, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on the morning of February 22, 2021.  Katie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin, and her premature loss leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of her family and friends.  Her legacy of love, generosity and kindness will be forever cherished by her loved ones.  Katie was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident of the area, where she grew up as a member...

Gary Ray “Boxcar” Calhoun, 58, Mt. Zion Rd., Church Hill, went to be with the Lord at 9:51 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. Gary was born in Kingsport where he had lived until moving to Church Hill in 1986.  Gary was a graduate of Sullivan North High School, class of 1981 where he played football.  He was an employee of Domtar where he was a millwright for 39 years. Gary was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church.  He was an avid sports fan.  Gary...

  Proverbs 31:28 “Her children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren rise up and call her blessed” Arlena Lee Free, our Beautiful Angel, laid down her earthly body on February 21st for her great homecoming on Heavens Fair Shore. She was a light to all who knew her and found good in every soul.   Arlena spent her entire life devoted to her Lord, and her family. She was an exceptional wife and Mother adored by her 5 children, who will continue to...

James F. Burem (Jim), 76, passed away on February 21, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Jim was a lifelong resident and businessman in Kingsport. Jim served in Vietnam and received several military honors, including the Bronze Star.  He and the good Lord are watching over us during this time. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and Mrs. Henry S. Burem; son, Christopher; and stepson Jon Thomas. He leaves behind his wife, June; two sisters, Nancy Burem and Mary Ann B....

Lois W. White, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 Born in Greene County, Tennessee, on February 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Willie E. White and Martha Archer White. Lois was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church. She and her husband were co-owners of White’s Fashions, Fort Henry Mall, Antiques and Gift Shop in Gatlinburg, TN, and White’s Menswear in Johnson City, TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving...

Early morning on Saturday, February 20, 2021, God reached down and took home his daughter, Edna Goodman Crawford. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She was a tuberculosis survivor, losing one lung in 1965.  Edna went on to live a full life, working and retiring from Parks Belk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clarence Crawford and was the last of eight Goodman siblings. Edna is survived by her daughter, Lisa Morrell and husband Keith; grandson,...

Orbin Taylor, 89, of Kingsport TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Bell County Kentucky to Henry and Louanna Taylor, Orbin was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University.  He was an active member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Kingsport. Orbin was a lifetime owner and operator of Taylor and Taylor Used Cars. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Clifford;...

Elsie Lorene Troutman Starrette, more affectionately known as Mammaw, completed her earthly journey to join her husband of 60 years Clyde Edgar Starrette in heaven on Saturday, February 20th. She was born March 7, 1926, the eighth child of eleven children to Francis Edgar and Ossis Louella Cline Troutman in Troutman, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and eight of her siblings. She is survived by sister Doris Crouch and brother Robert Troutman (Scottie) and sister-in-laws...