Obituaries
Larry Lee Dolen
Sep 24, 2025
Larry Lee Dolen of Kingsport passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 9, 1940 in Kingsport, Larry graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and earned a degree in business at Steed College. Larry married the love of his life Jackie, in 1960 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage this year....
Clyde "Worley" Taylor
Sep 25, 2025
Clyde "Worley" Taylor, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Worley was born on July 10, 1937, in Church Hill where he spent his entire life surrounded by family, friends, and a community that loved him deeply. Known for his kind heart and quiet strength, he lived a long and meaningful life, bringing joy and comfort...
Beulah "Bea" Martin
Sep 23, 2025
Beulah “Bea” Martin passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at The Waters of Kingsport. Born in West Virginia, Bea was truly a 'Coal Miner's Daughter'. After her mother's death, Bea (only 11 years old) assumed the position of caregiver for eight of eighteen siblings. Bea went on to live a happy life with her husband and three children. She...
Otis DeBord
Sep 22, 2025
Otis DeBord, 84, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Hancock County and raised in Kingsport where he graduated from Sullivan High School in 1960. Following his graduation, Otis served a short stint in the Army and returned to Kingsport where he married the love of his life...
Judy Nelson
Sep 22, 2025
Judy Nelson, 80, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Judy loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Nelson; parents, Gentry and Sylvia Hodges; and brother, Robert Gentry Hodges.
Judy is survived by her sons, Ricky Nelson (Amy)...
Stephen Russo
Sep 21, 2025
Stephen Edward Russo, 74, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. Born in the Bronx, New York, Stephen later lived in Pennsylvania before settling in Kingsport for the past six years.
A devoted husband, father, and brother, Stephen worked hard and fought even harder to give his family a good life. He also had a lifelong...
Daniel A. Nowack
Sep 21, 2025
Daniel A. Nowack, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on October 27, 1950, to Bill and Marion Nowack, Danny grew up in Liverpool, New York, as the middle child of three. He attended Liverpool High School, where he was a proud member of both the football and swim teams.
In 1968, shortly after...
Mildred "Toots" Zamarripa
Sep 18, 2025
Mildred “Toots” Zamarripa, 89, of Chuckey, went to rest with the Lord, Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, at her home. Mildred was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Greene County most of her life. Mildred had been a caregiver for many during her life. She loved to attend church when she was able to do so.
Mildred was preceded...
Phyllis Frazier Phillips
Sep 18, 2025
Phyllis Frazier Phillips, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, September 18, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following a short illness. Born in Nickelsville, VA, but grew up in Hiltons, VA, a daughter of the late Garney N. Frazier and Ruth Frazier and Joe Leonard. Phyllis was a graduate of Gate City High School and...
Margaret "Margo" Gallagher
Sep 16, 2025
Margaret Louise (“Margo”) Taylor Gallagher of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, shortly after returning from a trip to Rome, Venice, Zadar, Split, Kotor, Mt. Etna, Capri, Corsica, and Florence with her daughter, Mary Taylor, and son-in-law, Chris. An avid traveler, Margo loved sailing the Aegean Sea through the Greek Isles in 2023 with Chris and...
Barbara Jean Ralph
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara Jean Ralph, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, September 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1937, the daughter of Garland and Martha Ellison Wilson. Barbara was a devoted Christian; a member of the Church of Emmaus and had been a schoolteacher for 30 years. Her...
Lillian Mcgaha Reece
Sep 14, 2025
Lillian Reece, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, September 14th, surrounded by her family and friends. Lillian was born in Kingsport and had lived here her entire life. Retired from Sullivan County Health after 60 years employment. Lillian was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde...
Jackie Ray Kilday
Sep 11, 2025
Jackie Ray Kilday, 83, of Kingsport, passed away at his home on Friday, September 11, 2025. He was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1960. Jackie was employed at Eastman for 45 years and then continued his career as the manager of Stone View Apartment Complex until his retirement, continuing then as a...
Barbara B. Hickman
Sep 11, 2025
Barbara B. Hickman, 88, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 11, 2025, at NHC Johnson City following a long, serious illness. She was born in Kingsport on June 16, 1937, a daughter of the late Stuart and Ruby Blalock and has resided in this area most of her life. Barbara was a member of Colonial Heights United Methodist...
Ruby P. (Neeley) Rhoton
Sep 11, 2025
Ruby P. Rhoton, 92, of Kingsport, went home to be with her heavenly father, surrounded by her loving family. She was a Kingsport resident since 1960 and a faithful member of Browder’s Chapel for 55 years. In the past few years, she attended Purchase Ridge Church. She dedicated her life to caring for her family and friends. Ruby was a...
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...
Donald E. "Bulldog" Castle
Sep 7, 2025
Donald Castle, 53, passed away on September 7th, 2025, with the love of his life, Tracey, by his side.
Donald was born on September 3, 1972, and throughout his life, he embodied warmth, strength, and kindness. He shared a beautiful life with his wife, Tracey Castle, you could see the love that radiated between them.
A proud retired veteran of the United...
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...
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...
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