Obituaries
Charlotte Ferguson Matthews
Jan 13, 2021
Charlotte Ferguson Matthews, 74, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2021. Born on December 3, 1946, to the late Vernon and Bernice Ferguson, she was a lifelong member of the Kingsport community. Charlotte graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School before continuing on to East Tennessee State University. She was a talented pianist and played at Golda Memorial Methodist...
Joyce C. Elliot "JoJo"
Jan 13, 2021
Deuteronomy 31:6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Joyce C. Elliott “JoJo”, 61, of Kingsport, died Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center after complications from pneumonia. Joyce had resided in...
Robert Thomasson Bias
Jan 12, 2021
Robert Thomasson Bias, 94, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Bias; children, Anne Owen and husband Jimmy, Bob Bias and wife Sharon, Scott Shupe and wife Vada, and Teresa Lynn Goad and husband Billy; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 15, 2021,...
Daisy Kathryn Lovin
Jan 12, 2021
Daisy Lovin, 84, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. She had resided most of her life in Kingsport and had also lived in Salisbury, Maryland. Daisy was of the Baptist Faith.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark Anthony Singleton; great-grandson, Tristan Singleton; parents, Ernest...
Doris Ann Whaley Broyles Beaver
Jan 11, 2021
Doris Ann Whaley Broyles Beaver, 68, of Elizabethton, TN, was called home Monday afternoon, January 11, 2021, following a brief illness. Ann was born in Johnson City and had resided in Tri-Cities area for most of her life. She was an employee of Tulsa Dental Supply for a number of years. Ann attended Gray Church of God. She was a...
Judy F. Greer Rogers
Jan 11, 2021
Judy F. Greer Rogers, 72, passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a resident of Sweetwater, TN and was a graduate of Sullivan High School in 1968. Judy was a Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force for almost 3 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 wonderful years, Louis Wayne...
James (Jim) Samuel Romeo
Jan 10, 2021
James (Jim) Samuel Romeo, 73, of Kingsport, TN, passed away January 10, 2021 at his residence. Jim was born and raised in Sophia, West Virginia, though he made Kingsport, TN his permanent residence. He obtained a degree in medical technology at Concord College in Athens, WV. Subsequently, he was employed as the laboratory manager at Lincoln County Hospital in Fayetteville,...
Hattie Jewel Addison
Jan 9, 2021
Hattie Jewel Addison, 88, a resident of Prattville, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mrs. Addison was preceded in death by her parents, Garvey and Ida Nunley; husband, James Addison; daughter, Betty Carter; two sons, James Addison II and Gary Addison; sister, Anna Mary Travis Ellis; and brother, Mack Nunley.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Mueller (Dan);...
Lowell Thomas Powell
Jan 8, 2021
Lowell Powell, 89, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Born in Humboldt TN, he had resided in Kingsport TN for 50 years. Lowell served in the U.S. Army as a corporal during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Tennessee Tech in Cookeville and received his Master’s Degree from...
Betty Jo Faust
Jan 8, 2021
Betty Jo Faust, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on January 8, 2021 with her children by her side. Betty, loved by many, was a wonderful woman that loved her family and friends. She was a great gardener, cook, and seamstress. She loved serving others while she was able. Her smiling face and laughter will be missed.
Betty...
Lowell Powell
Jan 8, 2021
Lowell Powell, 89, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
A memorial service for Lowell Powell will be held at Mafair United Methodist Church, 1409 E. Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37664 on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Visitation will follow the service.
Due to Covid-19,...
Glorida "Arlene" Salyer
Jan 7, 2021
Glorida “Arlene” Salyer, 68, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 17, 1952 in Kingsport, TN and resided in and around the area all of her life. She graduated from Church Hill High School in 1970. Arlene was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt,...
Mamie Flanary Riddle
Jan 7, 2021
Mamie Flanary Riddle, 101, of Kingsport, TN left her earthly body to be in the presence of God, January 7, 2021 after a brief battle with COVID-19. She was a wonderful wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mamie was gracious, kind, pure of heart. She loved her family, friends, and church. She was an avid reader and loved crossword...
Joyce Faye Horne
Jan 6, 2021
Joyce Horne, 81, Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home with her grandchildren by her side on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Horne; son, Jim Horne; infant daughter, Marsha Horne; parents, several brothers and sisters.
Joyce is survived by two grandchildren, Tammy Sexton,...
Jo Helen Carr
Jan 5, 2021
Jo Helen Fleenor Carr, 80, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, January 5, 2021, surrounded by her family and husband of 57 years. Jo Helen was born in Fall Branch where she had resided her entire life. She was a graduate of University of Tennessee, where she received her degree in nursing and retired from...
Floyd R. Beaver
Jan 5, 2021
Floyd R. Beaver, 74, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, due to Covid-19.
Floyd’s wishes were to be cremated and no services were to be conducted.
Lois Salyers
Jan 5, 2021
Lois Salyers, 85, of Kingsport, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born in Scott County, Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all that knew her. She had retired from Tri-Cities...
Janie Faye Stidham Duncan McCloud
Jan 4, 2021
Janie Faye Stidham Duncan McCloud, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1933 in Norton, VA, at her home to Wiley Monroe Stidham and Julia Stidham. Janie was one of four children. She was of the Holiness faith, though she had been unable to attend services for many...