Obituaries

George Young

George Young

Mar 26, 2024

John 3:16

 

George Ray Young, 75, of Kingsport, went home to be with Jesus on March 26, 2024  after a period of declining health. George was born August 24,1948 to Sherman and Mary Morley Young.

 

George is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lois Young on August 4,2023; his parents; brothers, Charles Young, Harold Young, Bill Young and Dale...

Alberta "Pete" Good

Alberta "Pete" Good

Mar 25, 2024

Alberta “Pete” Good, 88, of Gate City, VA, went to be with the Lord early Monday, March 25, 2024, after fighting a courageous health battle for 12 years. She was born in Harlan, KY and had lived in Gate City since 1960. Alberta was a secretary and bookkeeper for Blue Ridge Properties until her retirement. She was a member of...

Martha Lee Corns Mather King

Martha Lee Corns Mather King

Mar 24, 2024

Martha King passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, having been a witness to history for almost a century.  She loved reading and traveling, but most of all she loved her two families – the Mathers and the Kings.  

 

She was born on May 23,1924 in Gate City, Virginia, the third child of Marie (“Reesie”) Batters St. Martin from Baltimore,...

William Edward Bryan Wilson

William Edward Bryan Wilson

Mar 22, 2024

While still in love with life, the loved and loving son, brother, friend died where manhood’s morning almost touches noon. Now, we must do what he promised to do for us. William Edward Bryan Wilson, age 20, died in a tragic accident on March 22, 2024. Bryan was a 2021 graduate of Sullivan South High School, where he played soccer...

Helen Darsey Phillips

Helen Darsey Phillips

Mar 22, 2024

Helen Darsey Phillips, age 94, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Waters of Kingsport. Helen was born on May 9, 1929 to the late Walter L. and Laura Dougherty Darsey. She retired from United Intermountain Telephone Company where she had worked as an inventory control specialist.  Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Walter L. and...

David Bright

David Bright

Mar 22, 2024

David Bright, 69, of Pine Grove Community has finished the course and kept the faith.  On March 22, 2024, he went to his Heavenly home.  He attended Pyburn Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as the Superintendent for over 30 years. He was an avid coon hunter and bluegill fisher, who cherished his time in the woods with his buddies....

Brenda Joyce Horne

Brenda Joyce Horne

Mar 21, 2024

Brenda Joyce Horne, 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. Joyce was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and homemaker. She loved her grandchildren and always enjoyed their company. Joyce was the type of person who loved to give more than she received. She loved and cared for her pets, Marley (her...

Coy Harold Klepper

Coy Harold Klepper

Mar 20, 2024

Coy Harold Klepper went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2024. He was born July 9, 1933, to the late Kelsie Klepper and Bonnie William Klepper. Coy was a charter member of Cedarview Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, teacher, and church treasurer. He loved and was very active in his church. Coy loved...

Jane Hamilton

Jane Hamilton

Mar 20, 2024

Mary Jane Jenkins Hamilton, 88, of Gray, TN, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024, under the loving care of the staff at The Blake at Kingsport. Born on December 30, 1935, she was the daughter of Ben Jenkins and Kate Brown Jenkins.  Jane was a preacher’s wife and homemaker for 15 years, living in several areas...

Dorothy Simpson

Dorothy Simpson

Mar 20, 2024

Dorothy Simpson, 93, of Kingsport, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A force of joy and warmth, Dorothy's spirit was as bright as her smile. She was an accomplished cook, and her culinary creations brought a taste of love to all who were fortunate enough to enjoy them.  Nothing made her happier than tending to her garden and preserving its bounty through...

Faye Morley

Faye Morley

Mar 20, 2024

Faye Morley, 96, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Holston Manor. Faye was born in Bonnie Blue, VA, to the late Charles T. and Bess Middleton. She loved her family and was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother , lovingly referred to as “Nanny.” Faye worked as a hairdresser for over 40 years. She enjoyed playing...

Bessie Mullins Sexton

Bessie Mullins Sexton

Mar 19, 2024

Bessie Mullins Sexton, 88, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home. Born on June 30, 1935 in Ross Campground, daughter of the late McKinley and Elizabeth Clark Mullins.

 

Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Sexton; two sons, David and Mike; and three brothers.

 

Survivors include her son, Allen; daughter, Deanna; grandchildren, Jason (Amanda),...

Clara Pat Simpson

Clara Pat Simpson

Mar 19, 2024

Patricia Bevins Smith Simpson, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was a charter member of the Lynn Garden Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Pat was born in Kingsport where she resided her entire life. Mrs. Simpson was a 1958 graduate of Lynn View High School. She was employed by the Sullivan County School System for 21 and a half...

Mary Lou Simone

Mary Lou Simone

Mar 18, 2024

Mary Lou Simone, 77, of Mount Carmel, passed away, Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Helena, Arkansas, moved to Memphis right out of high school, then in 2001, moved to Kingsport. She was a businesswoman before it was popular, having worked her way up in property management. Mary Lou was co-owner of National Pest Control...

Aubrey Wayne Dykes

Aubrey Wayne Dykes

Mar 15, 2024

Aubrey Wayne Dykes, age 87, formerly of Fall Branch, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was a graduate of Fall Branch High School, class of 1954. Wayne was a member of Double Springs Missionary Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.  He retired from The Mason &...

Eddie Dee Tate

Eddie Dee Tate

Mar 14, 2024

Eddie Dee Tate, 64, passed away on March 14, 2024, at his home in Kingsport, TN. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area most of his life. He attended Sullivan West High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Eddie worked as an electrician for many years.  Mr. Tate was preceded in death by...

Lois Ann Lane

Lois Ann Lane

Mar 14, 2024

Lois Lane, 83, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at her home. Born in Elyria, OH, she had resided in Fall Branch for the past 39 years. Lois was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, and a previous member of Bethel Baptist Church in Elyria, OH. She was the...

Norman W. Wilson, Sr.

Norman W. Wilson, Sr.

Mar 13, 2024

Norman Wayne Wilson, Sr., 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Norman was born and raised in Kingsport, along with several other siblings. After attending Lynn View High School, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army for three years, where he met the love of his life, in Tobyhanna, PA. After...

Gladys Maddox

Gladys Maddox

Mar 12, 2024

Gladys Maddox, 89, passed away on March 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Maddox; son Freddie Biggs; grandsons Clint and Josh Norris; sisters Marie Greer, Geneva Turner, and Thelma Brown.

 

Born on May 29, 1934 in Cutshin, KY she was the daughter of the late Roy and Ollie Mae Baker. Affectionately called...

Charles Douglas Carson

Charles Douglas Carson

Mar 11, 2024

Charles Douglas Carson, 83, of Kingsport, died Monday, March 11, 2024. Born in Fall Branch where he graduated from Fall Branch High School in 1958. He attended Emory & Henry College and was a graduate of ETSU. Doug served in the U.S. Army for 20 years and retired as a Sergeant First Class in 1983. He was the current longest...

Share by: