Edward Lynn Steffey crossed the River to his forever home on November 22, 2020, with his family by his side. He had fought the good fight against Parkinsons Disease, as an effect of Agent Orange, and was ready to meet his Maker. “NOT EVERYONE WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN VIETNAM DIED THERE; NOT EVERYONE WHO CAME HOME FROM VIETNAM EVER LEFT THERE.” Not once in the five years he battled illness and pain did he express regret or anger for service to country. He considered it his honor and...

Roy Baumgardner, 68, Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 21, 2020.   He is preceded in death by his father, Doyle Baumgardner; sister, Doris Baumgardner.   Roy is survived by his wife of 34 years,Connie Baumgardner; mother, Ruby Sams; children, Bobby and Windy Kistner, Jamie and Leighann Kistner, and Misty Baumgardner; grandchildren; David, Brooke, Ashley, Bradley, Joshua, Autumn and Skyler; brother, Kirk and Pam Sams; sisters, Brenda Roger and husband...

Abby Nichole Pearson, 39, Kingsport, passed away November 21, 2020 following a lengthy extended illness.   Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later date.  

John Morris, 68, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, after a long period of declining health. He attended the University of Florida and graduated from Furman University with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1974 and began working at Eastman Kodak with polyesters and fibers. John was a Senior Research Chemist and later a Principal Information Scientist and Intellectual Property Manager in the Research Development and Technical Services Division. He had a career total of 45 patents that contributed to...

Terry Lee McClain, aged 68, passed away at his home on Thursday November 19, 2020.  Terry was born in Sullivan County on March 17, 1952 to Roy “Buzz” McClain and Lois McClain.  He graduated from Sullivan West High School and worked for various construction contractors at the Eastman for 44 years.  Terry was an evangelist preacher 40 years ministering at the Sullivan County jail, Taft Youth Center, Morgan County Correctional Complex, and the Northeast Correctional...

Reba Nell Johnson Shelby, age 94, went to be with her Lord Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born September 13, 1926, in Bee Branch, Arkansas. Reba was the seventh of none children, born to Harry and Nettie Rowe Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; son, Gordon; and seven of her nine siblings. Reba is survived by one sister, Marvelle Johnson Davis of Albuquerque, NM; two sisters-in-law, Ova Lee Shelby of Conway, AR and Avanelle Johnson of Damascus, AR; along with...

Jake Williams, 25, of Kingsport, was called home Thursday morning, November 19, 2020, peacefully at his home. He was born in Washington County, where he had lived his entire life, and was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School Class of 2013. Jake loved to travel, and enjoyed life and people. He was preceded in death by his father, Tim Williams; paternal grandfather, Harold Williams; maternal grandmother, Evonne Morrison; great-aunt and uncle, Connie and Eddie Chandler; and great uncle, Joe...

  John T.  Richardson, 89, Kingsport, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, November 18, 2020 at VA Mountain Home.  John was born in Kingsport and had lived here his entire life.  He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and ETSU.  After graduation he entered the Air Force and served four years.  He was a sales manager for Prudential Insurance for a number of years.  He then became administer of Kingsport Moose Lodge #972.  John was a...

Joshua David Arnold, 38, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he had resided for most of his life in Fall Branch.  He was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School, class of 2000. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rev. James H. and Juanita Arnold, and Lloyd White. Joshua is survived by his parents, David and Angie Arnold; brother, Jonathan Arnold and wife, Kaisey; grandmother, Jean White; uncle...

Dana Alexander "Danny" Fleming, 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 16, 2020. He was the son of Mary Kathrynn Bacon Fleming and the late Roy Curtis Fleming of Fall Branch. Danny grew up in Fall Branch and was a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He was a gifted musician and graduated in 1983 from Virginia Intermont College with a degree in Organ Performance. Danny served at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church for over 20 years as Organist and Church...