Obituaries

Anna Kathleen Thompson

Anna Kathleen Thompson

Jan 11, 2020

Anna Kathleen Thompson, 52, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend to many.  Anna was a loving volunteer in her community.

She was preceded in death by her father, Earnest Thompson and several brothers and sisters.

Surviving are her son...

Coy Barrett

Coy Barrett

Jan 10, 2020

Coy Barrett, age 92, of Canton, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020.

Coy was born March 11, 1927, Surgoinsville, TN, to the late Coy E. and Flora G. (Walters) Barrett.

Surviving are his wife, Barbara; children, Sondra Barrett, Linda (Dave) Brown, Sharron (Tom) Jenkins and Mark (Tammy) Barrett; grandchildren, Robert Sprytzer, Chris Ostrander, Karen Boden, Angela Block, Robin...

Marie Burton

Marie Burton

Jan 7, 2020

Marie Burton died peacefully on January 7, 2020. She was born October 20, 1926.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie; son, Jerry; father, LE Roberts; and mother, Georgia Roberts.

Marie is survived by her son, Michael; grandsons, Heath and David and wife, Carolyn; five great-grandchildren; brother, RC Roberts and wife, Louise; and loving friends, Mickey Burton, Harold...

Mary Jane Hultin

Mary Jane Hultin

Jan 6, 2020

Mary Jane Dade Hultin, 92, born March 5, 1927, in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on January 6, 2020, in Kingsport. She is survived by her three brothers, Douglas Dade and wife Charlotte; Robert Dade; and William “Sandy” Dade and wife Ann; two granddaughters, Medora Snyder and Katlin Snyder; one grandson, William Snyder; son-in-law, Chris Snyder; nieces, Susan McConnell, Carolyn Elizabeth...

Tim Morrison

Tim Morrison

Jan 6, 2020

Tim Morrison, 55, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Parkwest Medical Center.  Tim was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.  He co-owned and operated Morrison’s Construction for 40 years with his partner and brother, Dave Morrison.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Linda Morrison, and brother, Johnny Morrison.

Tim is...

Virginia (Jenny) Woodruff Meade

Virginia (Jenny) Woodruff Meade

Jan 6, 2020

Psalm 150:4

“Praise him with tambourine and dancing"

 

Virginia (Jenny) Woodruff Meade, 91, Kingsport, TN, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living.  She was born on April 5, 1928 in Cranberry, NC to the late Charles M. and Kathleen (Collins) Woodruff,  Jenny attended school in Johnson City, TN, graduating from Science Hill High School in...

Patti Fleenor

Patti Fleenor

Jan 6, 2020

Patricia Weikel Fleenor, 60, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, January 6, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer.  Born and raised in Elizabethton, she graduated from Elizabethton High School and ETSU. Patti had been a teacher at Andrew Johnson Elementary School for many years. She attended Celebration Church. Patti loved her family, trips to the...

Rose Ellen Carter Phillips

Rose Ellen Carter Phillips

Jan 5, 2020

Rose Ellen Carter Phillips, 100, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 after a brief illness.  Rose was born in Scott County, Virginia on August 10, 1919 to the late Ballard and Ella Flanary Carter.  She was a charter member of Oakwood Forrest Christian Church and was a member of the Dorcas Circle.  Rose was a woman of great...

Carolyn Yvonne Douthat

Carolyn Yvonne Douthat

Jan 5, 2020

Carolyn Yvonne Douthat went to be with the Lord on January 5, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a 5-year battle with cancer.  She was a longtime member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church where her father, Rev. Joe W. Byrd, was pastor for 61 years.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Eileen Barker Byrd; father, Rev. Joe W....

Connie Morrison

Connie Morrison

Jan 5, 2020

Connie Morrison, 65, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, January 5, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Connie was born in Wilmington, Delaware, and has resided in Kingsport since 1992. She worked in health care, retiring in 2017. Connie was a member of New Life Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother who loved spending...

Mary Donn Kilday

Mary Donn Kilday

Jan 4, 2020

Mary Donn Kilday (age 78) passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020.  She was raised in Kingsport and worked at Mason-Dixon for a time. She was a past Senior Regent for the Women of the Moose, Kingsport Lodge. 

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Eva Heck; sister, JoAnn Schism and niece, Laura Schism.

She is survived...

Janice Baines

Janice Baines

Jan 4, 2020

Janice Baines, 71, of Johnson City, passed away at Franklin Woods Hospital on Saturday, January 4, 2020 following a period of declining health.  Born in Washington County, TN on November 6, 1948, a daughter of the late Marcell and Ruth Ryans Gregg, she had resided in this area her entire life.  She was a dietician for Washington County School.  Janice...

John R. (Bobby) Westbrook

John R. (Bobby) Westbrook

Jan 4, 2020

Bobby Westbrook, 79, Fall Branch, was originally from Egypt, Mississippi.  Bobby passed away at home on January 4, 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s.  He was a graduate of Mississippi State University.  He served the Alabama Education system for twenty-five years.  Bobby was a retired Lt. Col. in the United States Army Reserves. He also worked as a counselor...

Howard Devon Graybeal

Howard Devon Graybeal

Jan 3, 2020

Howard Devon Graybeal, 66, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away (January 3rd, 2020) at Mountain Home V.A. Medical Center.  Howard proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post #6975 He attended Highlands Fellowship Church. H.D. is survived by many friends.  A graveside service will be conducted at Mountain Home National Cemetery, @...

Janice Durham

Janice Durham

Jan 1, 2020

Janice Durham passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Born in Columbus, Georgia, she lived in Kingsport most of her life. Janice worked at Rental Uniform for a time and later retired from Walmart. She loved animals.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Creed Durham; son, Dale Alan Durham; parents, A.T. and Marzel Booth; and brother, Roy...

Helen Bragg Dykes

Helen Bragg Dykes

Dec 29, 2019

Helen Bragg Dykes, 91, Lone Star Community, went home to be with her Lord and Savior and husband, Miles on Sunday, December 29, 2019.  Helen was born in Sullivan County where she had lived her entire life.  She was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Miles in 2017; infant daughter, Lisa; parents, R. A....

Lois McClain

Lois McClain

Dec 28, 2019

Lois McClain, 92, Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, December 28, 2019.  She truly loved talking to people and never met a stranger.  She loved her children with all of her heart and they were her life! 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Buzz” McClain; sons, Tommy Joe...

Ethel Galloway Hobbs

Ethel Galloway Hobbs

Dec 27, 2019

Ethel Galloway Hobbs, 99, a life-long resident of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2019. She was a graduate of Sullivan West High School, class of 1938. She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church.

Ethel was a devoted grandmother who enjoyed gardening and genealogy research.  She was a charter member of the Sullivan County Genealogy...

Rita Hamilton

Rita Hamilton

Dec 26, 2019

Rita Hamilton, 55, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Chicago, IL, she had resided in Kingsport for the past five years to be with her son and grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and...

Isaac William Overbay, Sr.

Isaac William Overbay, Sr.

Dec 25, 2019

Isaac W. Overybay, Sr., 84, of Mt. Carmel, TN, went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2019, after a brief illness. Isaac had been a resident of Mt. Carmel for 50 years. He worked at Mead Paper for 30 years and Willamette for 4 years upon his retirement. Isaac served 6 years in the United States Army.

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