Obituaries
Thomas William Gray, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
Thomas William Gray, Jr., 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area most of his life. He worked as an over the road trucker for Big G Express. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. Thomas was an avid TN...
Carolyn "Gaga" Williams
Nov 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Williams
Carolyn D Williams of Kingsport, TN, passed away on November 15, 2023, after a brief illness. She peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest.
Born on October 8th in Sneedville, TN, Carolyn dedicated many years of her life to the Eastman Chemical Company, where she was a loyal and dedicated employee in Printing Services. Her...
Delma P. Welder
Nov 14, 2023
Delma P. Welder (89) was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023.
A longtime resident of Kingsport, TN and native of Monroe County, West Virginia. Delma found joy in life and blessed everyone around her with her loving presence. She was born on July 8, 1934, the first of seven children of the late O....
Louise "Buzz" Peters
Nov 14, 2023
Louise “Buzz” Bullock Peters, 95, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Louise was born in Wise County, VA and had resided in Kingsport since her teens. Louise began her work at the Kingsport Press where she met Bill, her husband of 69 years. In 1963, she began work at the Palmer Center as cafeteria manager for 29...
Donald Bryant
Nov 13, 2023
Donald Bryant, 80, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Life Care Center of Gray.
Mr. Bryant is survived by a sister, Debbie Fletcher; closest friends, Sonny and Pat Miller.
The family wishes to extend their special thanks to the caregivers at Life Care Center of Gray and to the Public Guardian Program for their services to Donald.
There...
Myra Silver
Nov 12, 2023
Myra Silver, a woman of great intelligence, quick wit, and strong opinions, was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 23, 1928, and died November 12, 2023 in Kingsport, TN.Myra graduated from Brooklyn College and earned a Masters degree in Library Science from Pratt Institute. She worked as a school librarian at William E. Grady Vocational High School in Brooklyn for...
Maude Lee Barr
Nov 12, 2023
Maude Lee Barr, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Maude was born November 22, 1931.
Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Joe Barr; son, Rickey Allen Barr; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Barr; parents, Zella and Aubon Haynes; brothers, Floyd Haynes and Douglas Haynes.
She is survived by daughter, Angela J. Barr;...
Melissa Dawn Megna
Nov 11, 2023
Melissa Dawn Megna, 45, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Melissa was born to parents, Ricky and Marilyn Williams on August 12, 1978, in Middlesboro, KY. Melissa grew up and eventually would graduate from high school in Middlesboro. Melissa found joy in caring for her family and she cherished her children and grandchildren more than anything....
Michael Glenn Fillnow
Nov 11, 2023
Michael Glenn Fillnow left this earth on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:51am. Born in Milwaukee, WI on May 12, 1949, Michael lived the past 32 years in Kingsport. He retired from Virginia Highlands Community College.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Margaret Fillnow; brother, Mark Fillnow; father-in-law, Jack Pippin; and mother-in-law, Betty Pippin.
A...
Harris P. Cantrell
Nov 10, 2023
Harris P. Cantrell, 82, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday morning, November 10, 2023, with family at his side. Born in Liberty, TN, Harris attended the Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN and then earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University. Following his education, Harris worked in sales for Eastman Kodak Company, and later Eastman Chemical Company,...
Michelle "Shelli" Hughes
Nov 8, 2023
Michelle “Shelli” Lynn Hughes, 49 of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at her home. She was born in Kingsport and resided in this area her entire life. Shelli went on to develop a career in sales where she couldn’t have been better suited for her job; she never met a stranger and had a way of building trust-based,...
Kristy Jones
Nov 7, 2023
Kristy Michelle Jones, 49, of Kingsport, passed away on November 7, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, she lived in this area most of her life. She was a graduate of Gate City High School; was an animal lover and active in the Lions Club.
Kristy was preceded in death by her mother, Carol...
Bert Blaine Thornburg
Nov 5, 2023
Bert Blaine Thornburg passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Asbury Place, Steadman Hill. He was born in Greene County, TN on July 27, 1922 to his parents, Dana and Clyde Thornburg. Bert was a Veteran of WW ll in the US Army Air Corps overseas. He received a Business degree from the University of Chicago. He worked...
Bennie Hughes Pierce
Nov 5, 2023
Bennie Hughes Pierce, Sr., 94, went home to be with the Lord on November 5, 2023. A native of Mountain City Tennessee, Bennie was born April 29, 1929. He met his wife Mary in Banner Elk North Carolina where he was a professor of math and physics at Lees-McRae College. They married in Banner Elk in 1956 and moved to...
Kenneth Edward Brooks
Nov 4, 2023
Kenneth Edward Brooks, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2023. Mr. Brooks was a Vietnam Veteran in which he served in the U.S. Navy. In addition to the military, he retired from Eastman Chemical Company.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Gertrude Davis Brooks; sister, Mary Sue Russell;...
Hagan Chester Bright
Nov 4, 2023
In loving memory of Hagan Chester Bright, an extraordinary man who lived to the age of 101 and left an indelible mark on the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing him. Hagan died peacefully on November 4, 2023 after a life well lived.
Born on January 22, 1922, Hagan Bright grew up to be a dedicated...
Dorothy Jean "Jane" Armstrong
Nov 3, 2023
Born December 29th of 1925, Dorothy Jean (Jane) Cowden Morgan Armstrong of Norton, Virginia passed away November 3rd, 2023.
Jean made her adult home in Kingsport, Tennessee where she was employed as a supervisor by Tennessee Eastman Company and a member of Mafair United Methodist Church.
She is proceeded in death by her parents: James Walker Cowden and Ora...
Judith A. Johnson
Nov 2, 2023
Judith A. Johnson, 81 of Church Hill, passed away early Thursday morning, November 2, 2023. She was born in Middlesboro, KY on March 1, 1942 to the late Thrasher “Bud” and Edith Turner. She lived in Middlesboro until the age of 12, when her parents moved to Monroe, MI for work. Judy was saved as a young girl and was...
Glen "Hank" Strong
Nov 1, 2023
Glen “Hank” Strong, 38, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. Glen was a hard worker that liked working on lawn mowers and being a handyman. Glen would help anyone that asked, especially his father. He liked spending time on Boone Lake and traveling to new places.
Hank was preceded in death by his sister,...
Lynn Carson
Oct 31, 2023
Sara Ava Lynn Carson, 80, passed away in her sleep, October 31, 2023 and went to meet God. She was born in Kingsport on May 28, 1943, daughter of A. J. and Thelma Anderson Boyd.
Lynn graduated from Sullivan High School and ETSU, with a major in History. She married Charles Douglas (Doug) Carson on December 14, 1963...
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