Obituaries
David W Delaney
Jul 2, 2020
David W. “Dave” Delaney Sr., age 85, of Fall Branch, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Life Care Center of Gray following a brief illness.
Born in Newton, Massachusetts on January 27, 1935, a son of the late James and Irene Delaney, he has resided in this area since 1996, moving from Rockville,...

Nana Hughes
Jun 30, 2020
Nana Hughes, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday June 30th, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
A native of Greene County, she was a charter member of Homeland Baptist Church.
She was an excellent cook and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Fitzhugh and Ella...
Ricky Allen Tucker
Jun 29, 2020
Ricky Allen Tucker, age 57, of Johnson City (Gray area) went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 29, 2020, at Caregivers of Tennessee following a period of declining health. Born in Johnson City on June 7, 1963, a son of the late Warren G. and Josie Mae Wilson, he had resided in this area most of his life. ...
Joseph Patrick Lee (Joe Pat) Selby
Jun 28, 2020
Joseph Patrick Lee (Joe Pat) Selby, 82, passed away June 28, 2020 from mesothelioma. Born and raised in Kingsport, he graduated from Sullivan High School in 1956. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and served our country for four years. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Kingsport where he began work at Tennessee Eastman Company, retiring...
Brenda "Gail" Hulse
Jun 28, 2020
Brenda “Gail” Hulse, 72, of Kingsport went to be in the arms of the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2020 after a long health battle. Gail loved playing the piano for the church and singing. She was very artistic and crafty, and loved camping and the ocean.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louise and Paul Fleenor.
Gail...

Betty McDavid
Jun 27, 2020
Betty McDavid, 92, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2020. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church. If anyone deserves a rest after a well lived life, Betty does.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll McDavid, and son, Mike McDavid.
Betty is survived...
Connie S. (Jones) Moore
Jun 24, 2020
Connie S. (Jones) Moore, age 70, of Fall Branch, TN, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at her residence. Born in Sullivan County on March 11, 1950, a daughter of the late Haynes and Reba (Crawford) Jones. She had resided in this area her entire life. She had been married to her husband,...
Lorraine White
Jun 23, 2020
Lorraine White, 87, Kingsport, received her heavenly wings late Tuesday evening, June 23, 2020. Lorraine had lived in Kingsport for most of her life and was a graduate of Blountville High School. She was in sales and management for various jewelry stores in Kingsport. Lorraine was a lifelong member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church where she was very active. She...
Glenda B. Clark
Jun 22, 2020
On Monday, June 22, 2020, Glenda Clark, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 80.
Glenda was born on June 14, 1940 in Appalachia, Virginia to Roy and Lois Ball. She attended Appalachia High School and worked in the family business growing up with her two sisters, Ann and Barbara. In 1957 she married...
Maxie Clifford Adams, Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Maxie Clifford Adams, Jr., of Kingsport, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. He was born October 25, 1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina and raised in Chesnee, South Carolina. After graduating from Fairforest High School, he served in the military in the Korean Conflict. He moved to Kingsport in 1966 and lived here the remainder of his life. Maxie retired from...

Imogene Light
Jun 19, 2020
Imogene Light, age 78, of Mount Carmel, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 19, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health.
Born in Kingsport on April 14, 1942, daughter of the late Charlie and Bea Wagner Light, she resided in this area her entire life. Imogene graduated from Church Hill High...

Patsy Boles Bales
Jun 18, 2020
Patsy Boles Bales passed away in Kingsport on June 18th. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church and was a retiree of Tennessee Eastman Division of Eastman Kodak, where she worked for 27 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Wallace T. “Dude” Bales.
Patsy is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Barry and...
J.C. Bell
Jun 13, 2020
J.C. Bell, 83 of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Kingsport on September 7, 1936, a son of the late Charles H. and Effie Anderson Bell, and has resided in this area his entire life.
He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1956 and was...
Geneva Ruth Wood
Jun 12, 2020
Geneva Ruth Wood, 74 years young, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, and is now resting pain free and peacefully in the arms of Jesus. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Geneva had a great love for her family, pets, and working with flowers. She was a floral designer for many years at Groseclose Floral. Geneva was a loving...
Tommie Hubbard
Jun 12, 2020
Tommie Hubbard, 80, Jonesborough went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 12, 2020 at his home. Tommie had retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 1996 following 31 years of service. He was a farmer and handy man to many people. Tommie loved working with his hands. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Saviour and had lived...
Barbara "Sis" Barrett Hite
Jun 10, 2020
Barbara “Sis” Barrett Hite, 80, of Rock Springs, went to be with the Lord with her loving husband of 61 years, Jerry Glen and close relatives, at her side, on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Barbara “Sis” was a 46-year kidney transplant survivor, which was donated to her by her brother James Barrett. Sis was an active and dear member of...
Bill Stuckey
Jun 9, 2020
William “Bill” Grady Stuckey, 76, of Kingsport, died Tuesday afternoon, June 9, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol after a brief illness. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he had resided in Kingsport since 2007. Bill was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
The family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale Assisted Living for their love...

Jack D. Hughes
Jun 8, 2020
Jack D. Hughes, age 93, of Kingsport, went home to spend eternity with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Crown Cypress. Born in Henderson, NC on October 15, 1926, a son of the late Jim and Anne Marie “Maw” Myers Hughes, he had resided in this area since 1935. He attended high school in Fall Branch, TN. He...
Blu Owens
Jun 8, 2020
Mitchell Blu Owens, 32, of Blountville, passed away, Monday, June 8, 2020. Born in Bristol, he has lived in this area all of his life. He loved to hike, enjoy the outdoors, and cook. Blu had a lot of friends and enjoyed being around people. He always had a smile on his face, a kind hearted soul, he would give...
Arthur Johnson
Jun 8, 2020
Arthur Johnson, 76, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2020. He was retired from Tennessee Eastman. Arthur worshiped at Mountain View United Methodist Church where he served in various capacities.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pat and Mildred Johnson.
Arthur is survived by his wife of 50 years, Bettye Johnson;...