Obituaries
Evelyn Sue Chase
Sep 5, 2025
Evelyn Chase, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Friday morning, September 5, 2025 following a period of poor health. Evelyn was born in Kingsport, where she had lived her entire life. She worked at various companies having been a secretary and bookkeeper.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, Don L. Chase; and parents, Billy and Dora...
Juanita Deaton Rivers
Sep 6, 2025
Juanita Rivers was born on November 28, 1944, in Louellen, Kentucky, to Paul Deaton and Malta Deaton. She grew up in Lee County, Virginia, where she met and married the love of her life, Gaye Rivers. They were united in marriage on September 29, 1962, at the Dryden United Methodist Church Parsonage and shared more than six decades of unwavering...
Bill Eugene Fink
Sep 5, 2025
Bill Eugene Fink, Kingsport, passed away on September 5, 2025, at his residence. Born on September 30, 1929, he was the son of Orville C. and Mollie Hinkle Fink. Bill had resided in this area all his life. After graduation from Holston High School, he attended East Tennessee University from 1948 to 1952 and graduated with a degree in Business...
Darby L. Branson
Sep 4, 2025
Darby L. Branson, 49, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 4th, at Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Wise, VA, he spent most of his life in Kingsport. He was a 1994 graduate of Sullivan South High School. Following in his father’s footsteps, he quickly established a mobile home setup business and went straight to work.
Darby was...
Daniel Luck Blalock, Jr.
Sep 9, 2025
Daniel L. Blalock Jr. (Danny), 85, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Danny was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, and a long-time member of Beulah Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon, teaching Sunday School, Choir member, and serving in many other capacities.
After...
Glen Robinette Tyler, Jr.
Sep 3, 2025
Glen Robinette Tyler, Jr. (66) passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Born February 15, 1959, he lived most of his life in Scott County, and graduated from Gate City High School in 1977. He retired from Eastman after 39 years as a welder in the Big Shop. He enjoyed working at McGee’s Store after retirement....
C.R. Silas, Jr.
Sep 1, 2025
Charles Robert Silas, Jr., 87, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025. C.R. was born in Bristol, VA, to the late Charles and Nana Silas. He was one of three siblings. C.R. graduated from Slater High School and went into military service, infantry in the Army. Upon returning to civilian life, he began his career at Eastman- Railroad Division,...
Menyfea "Mousey" Crawford
Aug 31, 2025
Menyfea “Mousey” Crawford passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Georgia Crawford; parents, Florida and Virgie Crawford; and his sisters, Ann Davenport and Mary Jennings.
Menyfea is survived by his daughters, Beverly Cleek and husband Bill; sons, Mike and wife Helen, Robert, and Terry; grandchildren, Adam, Justin, Cody, Kolby, Daniel, Emily, Danny, and Danielle;...
Carolyn Crosswhite
Aug 29, 2025
Carolyn Crosswhite, age 88, of Church Hill, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Carolyn was employed as a typesetter at Kingsport Press for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester “Don” Crosswhite; parents, E.E. and Beulah Mullins; and brother, Sonny Mullins.
Carolyn is survived by her son,...
Lanny Smith
Aug 28, 2025
Lanny Smith, 68, of Rogersville, gained his Heavenly Wings on Thursday, August 28, 2025, following an extended period of poor health. Born in Greene County, Tennessee, where he lived until moving to Hawkins County. Lanny was a maintenance electrician having worked at TRW, Hutchinson, and Artazn Zinc, from which he retired. He served in the U.S. Army and Desert Storm...
Vivian Hattie Nelson
Aug 27, 2025
Vivian Hattie Mae Nelson, of Kingsport, passed away at her home, Wednesday August 27th, 2025.
Born in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Robert and Mandy Mumpower, she has lived in this area all her life.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother who worked hard and loved much.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving partner of...
Vivian Rasnake Cox
Aug 24, 2025
Vivian Rasnake Cox, 92, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at her daughters home on August 24, 2025. She was born in Russell County, VA, and grew up in Kingsport, TN. Vivian was the tenth child born to Otis and Causby Murdock Rasnake. She graduated from Sullivan High School and went on to work for the Kingsport Press for approximately...
Carolyn L. Wiggins Slagle
Aug 24, 2025
May 18, 1941 – August 24, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn L. Wiggins Slagle, 84, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at NHC of Kingsport.
Born on May 18, 1941, in Johnson City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jerry and Pauline Wiggins. Carolyn was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose love for family and others...
Teddy Beecher Marshall
Aug 23, 2025
Teddy Beecher Marshall, 84, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Saturday afternoon, August 23, 2025, following an extended period of poor health. Beecher was born in Dickenson County, Virginia, where he lived until coming to Kingsport to care for his mother. He was an employee of General Shale, the Kingsport Press in Hawkins County and Kingsport, then returned...
Roxie Jean Depew
Aug 22, 2025
September 16, 1936 – August 22, 2025
Roxie Jean Depew, our dear mother, Mamaw Jean, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 22, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Foncila (Shipley) Depew; sisters, Rose Schuster and Linda Hensley; her son, Roger Lee Depew.
Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Tommy Watts and...
Alice M. (Maggie) Spivey
Aug 22, 2025
Alice M. (Maggie) Spivey, 94, went to be with her Savior on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Greystone Healthcare Center. Alice was the daughter of the late Raymond Gott and the late Frances Duncan Gott. She was the loving wife of the late Rev. James B. Spivey Sr.. Alice is now reunited in heaven with her husband and children, Shelia...
Debra "Debbie" Lavery Sensibaugh
Aug 22, 2025
Debra (Debbie) Lavery Sensibaugh, 68, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed peacefully after a brief illness into the arms of her Savior on August 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 15, 1957, Debbie’s life was a beautiful testimony to her deep faith, unwavering love for her family, and her heart for serving others. Debbie was a...
Janice Sue Hyatt Litz
Aug 22, 2025
Janice Sue Hyatt Litz, Blountville, passed away on Friday, August 22, 2025, at her residence. Born in Kingsport, she lived in this area all her life and retired from Eastman Chemical Company after many years of service.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Birtha Hyatt; her husband of 32 years, Kenneth; stepdaughter, Delmara Reese; brothers, M.D. and...
Stella Francis Harkleroad
Aug 19, 2025
Stella Francis Harkleroad, 95, of Kingsport, TN passed away on August 19, 2025. Stella was born in Sullivan County and attended Sullivan West High School. She went on to nursing school and then began practicing at Holston Valley Community Hospital where she retired after a life-long career. Stella always loved being with her family and friends.
She was preceded in death...
Elizabeth "Betty" Dickson
Aug 18, 2025
Mrs. Elizabeth Sitgreaves Dickson (Betty), 87, of Kingsport, TN, died Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born in Bristol, Betty graduated from Blountville High School in 1954 and Virginia Intermont College in 1956. She worked as a technical librarian for Tennessee Eastman from 1956-1960.
Once she and husband Bill started their family, she became active in her community. She was active in her children’s...
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