Obituaries
Vickie Yarbrough
Jan 13, 2025
Vickie Jane Bowen Yarbrough passed away suddenly in her home January 13, 2025.
Vickie was preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Malcolm Yarbrough; and her parents, Haywood and Alberta Bowen.
Vickie was a band and Beta Club member graduating from Ketron High School in 1965. She graduated from ETSU in 1969 with a BS and later added a master’s degree...
Pauline Harper
Jan 13, 2025
Pauline Harper, 85, of Hiltons, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she had resided in Hiltons, VA for over 40 years. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Pauline was preceded in death by two sons, Jeff Woods and Danny Short; sister, Betty Dean; two brothers, Bill & J....
Anna Dollar
Jan 12, 2025
Anna Mildred Dollar, born on August 11, 1934, in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90 in Church Hill, Tennessee. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, known for her warmth and caring spirit.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Venoha and Mary Webb; husband, Duval A. Dollar; and sons, Jonathan David Dollar...
Jane Owens Rigsby Clark
Jan 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Owens Rigsby Clark who left this world on Sunday, January 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
Jane was known for her unwavering kindness, compassion and generosity. She was the absolute best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wonderful friend. She was always there for us, no matter what offering support, wisdom and love in...
Latrica "Trish" Ann Beverly Kendrick
Jan 10, 2025
Latrica “Trish” Ann Beverly Kendrick, age 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Trish was born on March 29, 1937 in Wise, VA to the late, William Dewey Beverly and Lillie (Scott) Beverly. Preceded in death by parents, brothers James Beverly, Kenneth Beverly and sisters, Chollie Absher, Aldeane Stanley and Janet Beverly.
She is survived by her husband...
Brenda Gaye Sykes
Jan 10, 2025
Brenda Sykes, 75, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025. Born in Hawkins County, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.
Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Butch Sykes; parents, Loda and Patty Matthews; three sisters, Myrtle, Merlie and Berlie; two brothers, Fred and Frank.
Survivors include her...
Joel Thomas "JT" Burkheart
Jan 9, 2025
Joel Thomas “JT” Burkheart, 85 of Fall Branch, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025. JT was born and raised in Scott County, VA. He married his wife, Emma, and together they raised five children. The majority of his life was spent farming.
JT was preceded in death by his mother, Cora Burkheart; his wife, Emma Burkheart; daughter, Kendila; sons, John and...
Bobby W. "Bob" McNew
Jan 9, 2025
Bob McNew went to be with his Lord on January 9, 2025. He was born in Saltville, VA on August 3, 1940. His childhood years were spent at Fairview Farm in Meadowview, VA. After graduating from R. B. Worthy High School in Saltville, VA, he graduated from Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, and attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN....
Betty Salley
Jan 8, 2025
Betty Jean Clonce Salley, 92, of Church Hill gained her Heavenly reward on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 peacefully at her home.
She was born to her loving parents Grant Kelsey Clonce and Ruth Adams Clonce in Kingsport, Tennessee on July 11, 1932. She was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and cherished her upbringing in the Borden Mill Village community,...
Clarence "Joe" Cobb
Jan 8, 2025
Clarence Joe Cobb, 79, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, January 8, 2025, at his home after an extended period of poor health. He was born in Kingsport and had lived there his entire life. Joe was a boxer and was known by the nickname "Left Hook." He was also an electrician, owning his...
Virginia Ellen "Ginny" Snow
Jan 7, 2025
Virginia Ellen “Ginny” Snow entered her heavenly home on January 7, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center. Ginny was born in Bristol, TN on April 13, 1947 to the late Joe and Ina Kate Yoakley Snow. She was a 1965 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a 1969 graduate of ETSU with a degree in elementary education. Ginny began her...
Robert "Bob" Gendron
Jan 6, 2025
Robert (Bob) Gendron passed away January 6, 2025 after battling cancer for almost 4 years.
Born in Pelham, NH, Bob spent the majority of his life in New England. It was there he met his wife Ginger and there, where he brought his kids on many weekend adventures. Life in New Hampshire fostered a love of many recreational activities for Bob....
Janice Marie Rector
Jan 5, 2025
Janice Marie Rector, 71 of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly and went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2025. Janice was born and raised in a large family here in Kingsport. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Following her graduation, she began her lifelong career of waiting tables. Janice is remembered for being a good mother, with a big...
Jimmy "Wayne" Medlin
Jan 4, 2025
Jimmy “Wayne” Medlin, age 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Wayne was born in Kingsport on June 4, 1942, and lived his entire life in the Bloomingdale community. He was a 1960 graduate of Ketron High School and a 1964 graduate of East Tennessee State University. After a brief stint as a teacher,...
Lisa Marie Jones
Jan 3, 2025
Lisa Marie Jones of Grand Bay, AL, died on January 3, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.
Born on May 14, 1958, in Memphis, TN, Lisa grew up in Kingsport, TN, where she was an accomplished equestrian. She showed American Saddlebred horses throughout the Southeast. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett HS in 1976 and then Emory University in 1980, with a...
Peggy Brooks
Jan 3, 2025
“I have learned to kiss the waves that throw me up against the rock of ages.”
Peggy Ann Blakley Lamphear Brooks, 66, peacefully went to her heavenly home on Friday January 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief courageous fight with cancer. Peggy was born on November 9, 1958. She graduated from Sullivan West High School where she...
William M. McSpadden, Jr.
Jan 2, 2025
William Marion McSpadden, Jr., (87) departed this life on January 2, 2025, surrounded by his family.
William (Bill) was born on August 31, 1937, to Jessie Lay McSpadden and Willam M. McSpadden, Sr., in Harlan, Kentucky. The family moved to Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1949. Bill attended Young High School and graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from the...
Glenn Allan Hackler
Dec 31, 2024
Glenn Allan Hackler, age 85, passed away on December 31, 2024, at home in the presence of family. He was born July 9, 1939, and had resided in Kingsport since early childhood. Glenn attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. He began his 30-year professional career as a Teamster union member at Mason-Dixon Freight Lines and finished his career as an over-the-road truck...
Joel Wesley Hatfield
Dec 30, 2024
Joel Wesley Hatfield, 63, of Blountville passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 31, 1960, to the Late Hanscle and Ina Pearl Hatfield in Bristol, VA. Joel worked as a forklift operator at Electrolux for 20 years. He was also a craftsman, proficient in carpentry and painting. He greatly...
Charles Edward (Bud) Farmer
Dec 30, 2024
Charles Edward (Bud) Farmer, age 90, left this world December 30, 2024, to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born in Derby, VA, December 3, 1934, and grew up in Crackers Neck, VA before building a wonderful life with family and many friends in Kingsport, TN. Charles was of the Baptist Faith. He was a proud Army Veteran...
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