Peggy Jo Fogle, 86, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord  on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport where she resided all of her life, Peggy Jo was a 1950 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was an avid Volunteers fan, bridge player, loved dancing and traveling.  Peggy Jo was a member of Christ Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Nettie B. Boyer, and sister, Margie...

Verlin Droke, 97, died peacefully at his life-long home on August 18, 2019, after a period of declining health. Verlin was born February 6, 1922, in what was then known as Fordtown on the original Droke Farm, which is now part of Colonial Heights. He attended Miller Perry Elementary School and the former Holston High School. In 1942, Verlin joined the U.S. Army Air Corps, Air Transport Command, for six years. He attended aircraft training school in Missouri. Verlin was stationed in India for...

Marcetta Lane McCurry passed away on August 17, 2019 at the age of 92 at Shannondale in Maryville, TN.  She would have been 93 at the end of September.  She was a founding member of Miami Lakes Methodist Church in Miami Lakes, FL. Marcetta also was a member of Mafair United Methodist Church in Kingsport, TN. While in Kingsport, she taught 6th grade at Washington Elementary School where she met her future husband.  She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold...

Roy Lee Estes, Jr., 77, of Sword’s Creek, Virginia, went to be with the Lord August 16, 2019. He was born and has lived most of his life in Kingsport. Roy was a 1960 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He then went on to receive his Bachelor’s in Accounting from Steed College. Roy worked at AT&T and later owned Putt Putt in Bristol at one time. He enjoyed being at the flea market. Roy was a kind generous and wonderful husband, loving grandfather, and great-grandfather to...

John Ketron, 65, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019. John’s wishes were to be cremated.

Christene Trimble, 93, Kingsport, died Wednesday afternoon, August 14, 2019 at Asbury Place at Steadman Hill. Born in Starnes, VA, she lived in Kingsport practically all her life. She is survived by her son, Russell Trimble and wife, Setsuko of Otter Rock, Oregon; grandson, Russell Trimble, III; brother, Tives Horton of Kingsport; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at East Lawn Memorial Park with Pastor Ron Lowe...

Hazel Barker Wicker, age 97, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 12, 2019, surrounded by her family. Hazel was born on January 25, 1922, in Blountville, Tennessee and graduated from Blountville High School in 1939. Her parents were the late Charles Lee and Hattie Moore Frazier. Hazel was an active member of First Baptist Church of Kingsport for over 70 years and, for a time, was employed as Church Secretary. She then served as a secretary at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home until her...

Etta Ruth Wilson, 74, Kingsport, passed away Monday afternoon, August 12, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center after a short illness. Etta was born in Washington County, TN and resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a member of Lynn Garden Evangelical Methodist Church. Etta enjoyed living life with her family and friends and enjoyed a good time. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Wilson; sister, Gwendolyn Miller; and 4 brothers, Billy, Ernie, Kermit and...

Sheila Robinette, born on February 22, 1949, and born again on January 15, 1973, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 12, 2019.  She worked at Holston Valley Medical Center administering EKGs.  Sheila was a faithful member of Tabernacle Baptist Church for 46 years where she taught Sunday school, worked in the bus ministry and helped in the youth group.  In her years of declining health, she couldn’t say very much but God still used her as a witness to His...

Roy Davidson, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at Elmcroft Assisted Living. Born in Yuma, VA, he had resided in Kingsport for most of his life. Roy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had retired from Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Johnson City. He was a member of the American Legion #3/265 and the VFW #3382. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Davidson; daughter, Glenna Begley and husband Frank; step-daughter, Kim Starnes; three step-sons, Thomas Starnes and wife...