Billie Marie Bullard Chesney, 91, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Asbury Place at Baysmont, in Kingsport, following a brief illness. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, and grew up in Lansing, Kansas. She was the daughter of Frank William and Martha Perry Bullard. Billie attended the University of Kansas and, later, East Tennessee State University. She met Dale Burton Chesney at the University of Kansas. They were married in 1948 at Bethel Baptist Church in Lansing, Kansas, and...

Marie C. Sluss, 92, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019. She was a lifelong member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. Marie retired from Walmart after 35 years of service. She liked gardening, quilting, and caring for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Charlie and Nellie Carroll; brothers, Arnold and Bennie Carroll; niece, Tammy Higgins; and son-in-law, Chuck W. Long. Marie is survived by her loving daughter, Connie...

Diana M. Clark, 73, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, June 20, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Kingsport, where she resided all of her life. Diana was a 1963 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended ETSU. She was a homemaker and had been a member of Sunnyside Baptist since 1972 where she was active in the choir, children’s choir, and ladies ministry. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by...

David L. (Dave) Branson, 67, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. A native of Russell County, VA, he was a graduate of Castlewood High School and Virginia Highlands Community College. After retiring from a career in the mobile home retail business, he pursued his love of farming. Dave was the youngest child of Robert Ray and Emma Holbrook Branson. He was a member of the Kingsport Seventh Day Adventist Church, where he had many friends. Dave...

Katherine Beard Buckles of Kingsport, Tennessee and Augusta, Arkansas, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.  She was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on October 16, 1929. After graduating from Laura Conner High School in Augusta, Arkansas, Katherine attended and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri and from the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville with a BA in Social Work. While attending the University of Arkansas, Katherine was a member of Chi Omega...

Helen Louise Neumeister Langstaff, age 90, a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend passed away peacefully Sunday morning June 16th surrounded by Witt, her devoted husband of 69 years and her loving family. She adored her husband Witt and together they created a home where everyone was welcomed. She was a loving mother who devoted her life to raising her five children and embracing every new member of her growing family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren gave her...

Jerry Scott Johnson, 81, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019.  As a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport for 56 years, he was privileged to serve in numerous areas including deacon chair and Sunday school director.  Jerry was also active in the community by chairing Holston Habitat for Humanity and YMCA boards in addition to volunteering with Boy Scouts, CASA, Colonial Heights Athletic Commission, Providence Medical Clinic Kingsport and was a member of...

Frances (Fran) Bolton Ledford, 83, of Kingsport, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on June 11, 2019 while under hospice care after an extended illness. She was the widow of COL Jerry Gale Ledford and mother of Lynda Ledford Graceffo, and Jerry Keith Ledford. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on November 4, 1935, she was the daughter of Fred Bolton and Kate Bolton. She had no siblings but many felt as if she were their sister. She attended Dobyns-Bennett High School, The University of...

Debra J. Monette, age 64, Chuckey, passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by family on Monday, June 10, 2019.  Debbie lived a wonderful life as a wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a lifetime resident of Fall Branch and will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles and Ruby Lawson; sister, Brenda Davis; and brother, Don Lawson. Debbie was the beloved wife of Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Robert Monette and cherished...

Mozella Reynolds, 83, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Wexford House following an extended illness.  Born in Sullivan County, TN on April 10, 1936, a daughter of the late Ross and Edith (Hensley) Bushong, she had resided in this area her entire life. She was a homemaker and attended Mafair United Methodist Church.  In her early life she had been employed at Eastman Chemical Company.  She enjoyed traveling to ball games to watch her...