Obituaries
Jackie Penley
May 4, 2021
Jackie Penley, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Friday, May 4, 2021. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in Southwest Virginia most of his life. He answered the call and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Jackie then worked many years in Wise Co. He was a loving and...
Diane Tipton
May 3, 2021
Diane Tipton, 71, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 3, 2021. Born in Elizabethton on October 5, 1949, a daughter of the late R.B. Mosley and Ruth Hill, she has resided in this area all of her life. Diane graduated from Elizabethton High School and Northeast State Community College...
Brian Kent Egan
May 2, 2021
Brian Kent Egan, 60, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 2, 2021, at The Wexford House having lived with diabetes through most of his life and a recent stroke.
A native of Kingsport, he was the son of the late Kent and Bessie Blake Egan. He is survived by his brother, Duane C. Egan of Kingsport; an aunt,...
Patsy Ann Churchwell Hood
May 2, 2021
Mrs. Patsy Ann Churchwell Hood, 86, of Kingsport went peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Patsy was a member of Depew’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Kingsport, where she served as the Financial Administrator and Financial Secretary and prepared communion for her church...
Captain Herbert Vern Ladley
Apr 30, 2021
Captain Herbert Vern Ladley, USN, Ret. of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30th, 2021. He was 102 years old. Herb was born in Seattle, Washington on January 17, 1919 to Herbert D. Ladley and Pearl Alley Ladley. He lived his long and memorable life in humble service to his country, his family, community and treasured friends. Herb grew...
Elbert Andrew "Robert" Woods
Apr 28, 2021
Elbert Andrew “Robert” Woods, age 73, of Kingsport, went home to be with family and friends on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. Born in Scott County, VA on July 12, 1947, a son of the late Coy and Elsie Lane Woods, he had resided in this area his entire life. He married Debra Ann Everhart on January...
Hugh Crawford
Apr 28, 2021
Hugh Crawford, 73, of Fall Branch, died at home Wednesday, April 28, 2021, surrounded by his family after an extended illness. Hugh was a lifetime resident of Fall Branch and was a graduate of Fall Branch High School and Steed College. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Hugh retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2003 after many years...
Albert Reggie Amos
Apr 28, 2021
Reggie Amos, 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Reggie was a loving father, brother and friend to everyone he met. He will be remembered for his down to earth personality and his loving heart. Although his spirit is with the Lord, his memory will live on with those who loved him.
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Michael Wayne Bloomer
Apr 26, 2021
I’ll be halfway to Heaven with Paradise waitin’Just five miles away from wherever I am.
Michael Wayne Bloomer, 65, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 26, 2021, after a brief illness.
He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Bloomer; and mother, Lucille Bloomer.
Mike is survived by his wife, Teresa Bloomer of Fall...
Maxie Louise Pugh Alverson
Apr 26, 2021
Maxie Louise Pugh Alverson, 91, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021. Born in Grayson County, VA, she was raised in Mouth of Wilson, VA. She worked as an LPN and later a surgical nurse for several medical institutions. Maxie was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur...
Doris S. English
Apr 26, 2021
Doris S. English, 92, died peacefully following a brief illness at the Johnson City Medical Center on April 26, 2021.
Born in Yancey County North Carolina, Doris was the daughter of Rev. Bert H. Styles and Lucy Penland Styles. A talented pianist and soloist, she assisted her father in his call to minister a number of Presbyterian churches in Western...
Elton C. "Jack" Dykes
Apr 24, 2021
Elton C. “Jack” Dykes went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Hawkins County, TN, he had resided most of his life in Sullivan County, TN. Jack had retired from the Kingsport Press following 30 years of service. He was a long-time member of Solomon’s Temple...
Allen LeRoy Harmon
Apr 24, 2021
Allen L. Harmon, 94, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 24, 2021, following a period of declining health. He was born January 19, 1927, in Newkirk, OK, to Roy and Ida Harmon. Allen later moved to Sullivan Gardens and was a graduate of Sullivan West High School. During World War II, Allen served his country in the...
Lourena "Rena" Bolas
Apr 23, 2021
Lourena “Rena” Bolas, 70, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully to with the Lord Friday, April 23, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Dungannon, VA, on September 1, 1950, a daughter of Guy and Helen McConnell, she has resided in this area during her adult life. Rena graduated from Dungannon High School in...
John O. Nottingham
Apr 22, 2021
John O. Nottingham, 88, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at home after a brief illness. He was born on January 11, 1933 in Kingsport, TN and was a lifelong active member of First Baptist Church and was honored to serve the church he loved. John was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and the School of...
Bo Bellamy
Apr 21, 2021
Bo Bellamy, 48, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area all of his life. A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett, he was a proficient athlete in football, baseball, and wrestling. He then invested into the lives of those behind him by coaching football, basketball, and baseball. Bo loved...
Marteen Thomasson
Apr 20, 2021
Marteen (Crawford) Thomasson, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Kingsport, TN. Marteen was born on May 19, 1923 near Caneyville in Grayson Co., KY. She resided in Louisville, KY from 1955 until 1979 then moved to Kingsport, TN. She was employed at Krispy Kreme for several years when it was located on Center St. in Kingsport....
R.J. "Bob" Wilson, Jr.
Apr 16, 2021
R.J. “Bob” Wilson, Jr., 78, of Kingsport, TN passed peacefully surrounded by his children on Friday, April 16, 2021. Bob was born on August 6, 1942 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Jack and Ruby L Wilson. Bob served 4 years in the US Air Force as an Aerospace ground equipment repairman. He has retired from Eastman, Flowserve, and...
Peggy Jean Avera
Apr 16, 2021
Peggy Jean Avera, 83, of Blountville, passed away in the comfort of her home following a long journey of declining health. Born in Meridian, Mississippi on July 30, 1937, a daughter of the late William and Loreen Wright White, she returned to this area for the last 10 years to be close to her children.
Living at the beach for...
William "Bill" Byrd
Apr 16, 2021
Bill Byrd, 83, of Gray, TN passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Lakebridge Nursing Home. Bill was born in Dante, VA on March 28, 1938 to the late Roy and Nancy Kate Byrd. He was a graduate of Lynn View High School. Following high school, Bill joined the Air Force where he served for 4 years, before...
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