Obituaries
Paul Winegar
Feb 3, 2020
Paul Winegar, 82, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Paul owned and operated Paul Winegar’s Garage for over 50 years. He was of the Baptist Faith. Paul loved spending time with his wife, daughters, granddaughters, and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded...
Joseph Adam Pelletier
Feb 2, 2020
Joseph A. “Bo” Pelletier, 55, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 2, 2020, as a result of an ATV accident. Born in Washington, DC on October 21, 1964, a son of the late Joseph A. and Leora McKinney Pelletier, he has resided in this area most of his life. Bo graduated from Hampton High School in 1982. He was...
Clinton S. Cox
Feb 1, 2020
Matthew 5:16
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Clinton S. Cox, 55, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center following an apparent heart attack. Clint was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a 1983...
Stanley Blair
Feb 1, 2020
Stanley Blair, 74, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at NHC in Bristol, VA. He was born and had lived in this area all his life. He was born again into the family of God on November 25, 1973. Stanley was a member of Gunnings Baptist Church where he served as deacon. He loved God’s...
Margaret Skeen
Jan 31, 2020
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. 2-Timothy-7
Margaret (Persinger) Skeen, age 92, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord with her family at her side on January 31, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a loving mother, mamaw, and loved everyone.
Born and raised in...
Bruce Treleaven
Jan 30, 2020
Bruce Treleaven, 77, passed away on the evening of Thursday, January 30, 2020, after a lengthy illness. He was a loving husband to Anne and a loyal friend. He will be missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Toronto, Canada in May for family and extended family
The family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research...
John Mahoney
Jan 29, 2020
John Mahoney, 90, Kingsport, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. John was born just eight days before the stock market crash on October 18, 1929. When his parents lost their jobs in the depression, his family moved to Youngstown, OH where his father’s brothers lived.
He graduated from Ohio State University in 1953 with Bachelor’s and...
Russell Wagner
Jan 29, 2020
Russell “Russ” Edward Wagner, 71, of Jonesborough, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Born in Bristol, Russ was raised in Blountville and lived most of his life in the Tri-Cities area, along with seven years in Fairbanks, AK. Russ graduated from Holston High School and Tri-Cities State Tech, and he had a 33...
Tommy Lloyd
Jan 28, 2020
Thomas A. “Tommy” Lloyd, age 71, of Church Hill, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, January 28, 2020 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Hawkins County on April 12, 1948, a son of the late Reece and Pearl Ford Lloyd, he had resided in this area his entire life. He graduated from...
Clyde C. Correll
Jan 28, 2020
Clyde C. Correll, 89, of Kingsport, TN, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Preston Place II after a brief illness. Clyde was born in Duquesne, PA and was raised in Jonesborough. He served in the U.S. Airforce during the Korean conflict. Clyde worked in the car/auto sales business for over 60 years. He was a longtime member of Oakwood Forest...
Elmo Howard Light
Jan 27, 2020
Elmo Howard Light, 70, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020, at his home following a prolonged illness.
Born on June 10, 1949, Elmo was a lifelong resident of the Beech Creek community of Sullivan and Hawkins Counties and a 1971 graduate of Sullivan West High School. He spent much of his life farming and was always willing to lend a...
Thelma Light
Jan 27, 2020
Thelma Light, 89, of the Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 27, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of the Beech Creek Community. Thelma attended Mt. Carmel Freewill Baptist Church and Gospel Mission Church. She loved to sing gospel music. Thelma was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
She was preceded in death by...
Thomas (Pete) D. Duncan
Jan 26, 2020
Thomas (Pete) D. Duncan Jr., of Kingsport, passed away, Sunday, January 26, 2020, following a brief illness. Born in Richlands, VA, Pete had resided in Kingsport for the past 8 years. He was a district manager for Superior Carriers prior to his retirement. Pete was a veteran in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany. Pete was an avid golfer, member...
Franklin Hayes Welder
Jan 25, 2020
Franklin Hayes Welder, Sr. (87) was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25th, 2020. A longtime resident of Kingsport, TN and native of Monroe County, West Virginia, Frank was an avid outdoorsman, sports enthusiast and dedicated family man. He was a proud graduate of Potomac State and West Virginia University, where he obtained his chemical engineering...
Warren Strickler
Jan 25, 2020
Warren Strickler, 53, went peacefully to Heaven Saturday evening, January 25, 2020 surrounded by loved ones dear to him. Warren lived in Kingsport, TN and graduated from Sullivan South High School in 1985 and from Virginia Tech with an Electrical Engineering degree in 1989. He was a talented Engineer most recently working at MacDermid in Morristown, TN as well as owning...
Virginia Parker
Jan 25, 2020
Proverbs: 31:28 Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Virginia Parker (age 87) of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord, with her family by her side, Saturday evening, January 25, 2020 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Russell County, Virginia, on May 26, 1932, a...
Janice Childress
Jan 24, 2020
Janice Childress, 87, of Kingsport, died early Friday morning, January 24, 2020, at her home. Janice was born in Scott County, VA, and had lived in Kingsport for many years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Frankie Childress; and sisters, JoAnn Pendleton and Joice Childress.
Janice is survived by her brother, John T. Childress; special nephews,...
James Robert Bradshaw
Jan 23, 2020
James “Jim” Bradshaw, 81, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, after an extended period of illness. Born in Hawkins County, he lived in Kingsport for 50 years. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Jim was a salesman for Purity Baking Company, Palace Vending and Terry’s Potato Chips. He...
James Douglas White
Jan 22, 2020
James (Jim) White, 95, Surgoinsville, TN passed away Wednesday afternoon at his home. He was born in Hawkins County and had resided in this area his entire life.
Jim will be missed by his faithful companions, Patches and Grey Bob.
His wife, Dolores White, several sisters and brothers preceded him in death.
Surviving are his daughters, Beth Dye and husband...
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