Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Toney Jeffers, 85, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, September21, 2020, due to a lengthy illness. He had retired from AFG following 37 ½ years of service. Toney attended Reservoir Road Baptist Church. He loved camping and fishing with his family. Toney also enjoyed gardening and farming. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Ruth...

Juanita Hurd Horton, 99, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Monday, September 21, 2020, at home with her family. She was born in Hancock County, May 31, 1921. Juanita resided in Kingsport most her life and was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Coba Horton; parents, James and Dora Hurd; four brothers, Roy Hurd, Conley Hurd, Charles Hurd, and James M. Hurd, Jr.; four sisters, Rettie Hurd Alsup, Ruby Hurd Hall, Hazel Hurd Blalock, and Elizabeth...

Edith Alice Hildebrand, (91), of Kingsport, died Sunday morning (September 20, 2020), at Asbury Place at Kingsport after an extended illness.  Born in Rochester, New York, she resided in Kingsport most of her life. She was a 1947 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a 1951 graduate of Emory & Henry College.  Edith was a homemaker and a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she sang in the choir.  Music was a big part of her life.  She played the dulcimer,...

Clyde E. Larkins, Jr., 73, of Kingsport, died Thursday evening, September 17, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, he was a graduate of Church Hill High School.  Clyde served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam.  He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after many years of service.  Clyde was a member of Holy Mountain Baptist church.  He was a railroad enthusiast. He is survived by his...

Cathy Debord Quillen, 67, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord Thursday, September 17, 2020, evening following an extended period of poor health.  Cathy was born in Gate City, VA and had resided in Fall Branch for the past 5 years.  Cathy was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Mattie Wallen Debord. Cathy is survived by her husband, Samuel Quillen; daughter, Amy Nida and husband, Chris; 2 sisters, Linda Crouch and Barbara...

Peggy Ann Dykes, 82, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 17, 2020.  She was born on June 8, 1938 in Scott County, Virginia to the late Ernest and Opal Compton. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy J. Oaks, Sr., her second husband, Rev. Claude Dykes, Sr.; her common law husband, Jimmy Frank Ball; brother, Jerry Compton; and sisters, Carolyn Greer and Norma Jean Compton.  Peggy is survived by her son, Billy J. Oaks, Jr. and wife, Tammy; daughters,...

Marty Begley, (60), of Mt. Carmel, Tennessee died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center.  Born in Kingsport, where he resided most of his life, he loved to go camping and fishing.  He was an avid drawer. Marty was preceded in death by his father, Orbin Begley; son, Corbin Begley; half-brothers, Vincent Simpson, Dallon Sellers, Billy Begley and Michael Begley; half-sister, Freedia Simpson. He is survived by his grandson, Jermiah Begley; mother, Patsy...

Karen Barnes Leimkuhler, 65, of Kingsport, went to be with her Heavenly Father Wednesday afternoon, September 16, 2020, at UT Medical Center in Knoxville.  Born in Kingsport, she was a 1972 graduate of Sullivan Central High School where she was a member of the Cougarette team.  Karen attended ETSU. She had a passion for real estate and had been working as a realtor for many years, most recently at Remax Checkmate in Johnson City. Karen’s happy place was the beach and always...

Sue Lawson Blackwell, 93, of Blountville, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at The Wexford House following a period of declining health.  Born in Saltville, VA on March 5, 1927, a daughter of the late William McKinley and Maggie Elizabeth Cardwell Helton, she was a lifelong resident of Blountville.  She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mom, MeMe, sister and friend who was a fabulous cook and loved to read and garden. The family would like...

Marty Begley, 60, of Mt. Carmel, died Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center.   Arrangements are incomplete at this time.