Obituaries
Billie Katherine Pecktal
Nov 23, 2019
Billie Katherine Pecktal, 94, of Kingsport, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord at her home Saturday, (November 23, 2019).
Born in Abingdon, Virginia, she graduated from King College with a secretarial degree. After graduating college, she made her home in Kingsport. Billie retired from AFG where she worked for many years. She was a long time member of...
Joan Bedford
Nov 22, 2019
Joan Shanks Bedford, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Friday morning at Holston Valley Medical Center.
She was preceded by her parents, Bert M. and Henrietta Shanks; son, Robley W. “Dusty” Bedford; grandson, Blake W. Bedford; brother, Bert A. Shanks; and sister, Jean Shanks Wilson.
Mrs. Bedford is survived by her husband, Robley P. “Bob” Bedford; daughter,...
Shirley Ann Williams
Nov 22, 2019
Shirley Ann Williams, 80, passed away peacefully, on November 22nd, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Harlan, KY, Shirley had lived in Kingsport in 1968. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mae Middleton, three brothers, Dan Gibson, Crockett and Ed Middleton.
Shirley is survived by,...
Mike Howe
Nov 22, 2019
Mike Howe, 44, Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday, November 22, 2019, following an extended illness.
Mike was a hard worker and loved his family.
He is survived by his significant other, Misti Cox; 3 daughters, Madison Marie Howe, Makenzie Blair Howe and Mariah Payson Howe; stepson, Trevor Cox; mother, Lindsey Arnold; sisters, Sydney Ann Christian and husband, Wayne, Elaine McBride, Morgan Wickie...
Kay Bishop
Nov 21, 2019
Kay Bishop, 67, Fall Branch, passed away due to medical issues on Thursday, November 21, 2019. She had lived in Silver Spring, MD the last several years, but more recently moved back to the East Tennessee area. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, but her grandchildren and great-grandchildren became the most important love these last years of her...
Lola Jean McCoy
Nov 19, 2019
Lola Jean McCoy went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 19, 2019, at Wexford House after an extended illness. She was born in and lived in Kingsport most of her life. Lola was a member of Bethel View Baptist Church, Blountville, TN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry H. (Tim) McCoy and Dorothy...
Reba Nelson
Nov 19, 2019
Reba Nelson, 103, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday evening, November 19, 2019 at Brookdale Rock Springs. Reba was born in Scott County, VA, Copper Creek Community and came to Kingsport in her childhood where she lived the rest of her life. Reba was the oldest member of Cedar View Independent Methodist Church where she attended until declining...
Jay Coates
Nov 18, 2019
Jay Coates, 86, of Modesto, CA, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Memorial Medical Center in Modesto, CA. Jay was born on July 14, 1933 in Sullivan County and raised in Sullivan County and Kingsport. He attended and graduated from Sullivan High School. A retiree of the Y-12 Plant in Oak...
Sharon Painter Williams
Nov 18, 2019
Sharon Painter Williams, 74, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, November 18, 2019, at her home after an extended illness. Born in San Angelo, TX, she was raised in Kingsport. She was a 1963 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a 1967 graduate of Winthrop College. Sharon married James Williams after college and lived in Clemson, SC for many years. She...
Robert Murphy Hawk
Nov 18, 2019
Robert “Bob” Hawk passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport after a period of declining health. He was born in Knoxville, TN on August 4, 1949 and grew up in Copperhill, TN. He attended Copper Basin High School, graduated from Tennessee Military Academy, attended UT Knoxville, and was a graduate of UT Dental School...
Dinah Morris
Nov 17, 2019
Dinah Bruner Morris, born February 8, 1960, passed into Heaven on November 17, 2019, where by the hope she has in Jesus Christs’ finished work, she met her Savior.
Preceded into His glory; her father, William Clayton Bruner and her husband, Edgar Steven Morris. Those who remain until their calling are; her mother, Mildred Brumley-Bruner, her brother, Rodney William Bruner...
Robert Potts
Nov 15, 2019
Robert Edgar Potts, Jr., Kingsport, was called home November 15, 2019, following a brief illness. He was born and lived in Scott County, VA, until moving to Kingsport 12 years ago. Robert was well known and loved by everyone who knew him. He will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Potts Sr., and Mary Frances...
Ronnie Lee Fugate
Nov 15, 2019
RON FUGATE
“A legendary man”
Ronnie Lee “Ron” Fugate, 65, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Friday, November 15, 2019 at Indian Path Medical Center Emergency Room. He was born in Kingsport TN on January 15, 1954, a son of the late Herman and Jeanette Fugate, he has resided in this area his entire life. Ron...
Ruth Wetzel
Nov 13, 2019
Ruth Wetzel, 88, formerly of Kingsport,TN, died Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019 at The Pearl in Dallas, GA after an extended illness. Born in Bluefield, WV, she had resided in Kingsport since the late ‘90s. She had worked as a registered nurse for over 20 years. Ruth had a very close relationship to her Lord and was strong in her faith. ...
Wilma Harrison
Nov 12, 2019
Wilma Jean Harrison, 70, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, following an extended period of poor health. Wilma had been a resident of Kingsport for most of her life. She had served as a school crossing guard for a number of years in Kingsport. Wilma was a loving and caring mother and grandmother.
She...
Lorene Phillips Salley
Nov 11, 2019
Lorene Phillips Salley, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2019 surrounded by loved ones on Monday afternoon. Formerly of Big Stone Gap, Virginia, Lorene was charter member of the Eastern Star Chapter 157. She was a devout Christian and a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church where she worshipped for many years.
Lorene was preceded in death by...
John Osborne
Nov 10, 2019
John Lee Osborne, 69, of Jonesborough, TN, was called home suddenly early Sunday morning, November 10, 2019. Born in Michigan, he had lived in Jonesborough most of his life. John was an employee of Greene Valley Development Center for several years. He was a longtime member of Gray Church of God, where he loved to sing in the choir, and...
Enna Zed
Nov 7, 2019
Enna Alexandrovna Bicerova Zdravkovic Zed known to so many who loved her as “Babushka Enna,” left the world to be with God this past Thursday morning around 6:00 AM amidst a glorious sunrise--one befitting her beautiful spirit. She is survived by her two daughters, Zaria Simoni and Xenia Zed, and many very special friends in Kingsport, Greeneville, and elsewhere.
Words...
Peggy Buckles
Nov 6, 2019
Peggy Aileen Buckles, of Mt. Carmel, passed away Wednesday November 6th, 2019.
A graveside service will be conducted 1pm Tuesday November 12th, 2019 at Mountain Home National Cemetery with Rev. Willie Lunsford officiating. Those planning to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 12:50pm.
Friends may pay their respects anytime Monday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport.
In lieu...
Forrest Pilgrim
Nov 6, 2019
Forrest Dean Pilgrim, III of West Grove, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Penn Medicine Hospice. He was 56 years old.
Born in Radford, Virginia, Forrest was the beloved husband of Susan Taylor for 14 years. Forrest was predeceased by his mother Eileen Gilliam (Pilgrim) Powers. In addition to his father, Forrest “Fritz” Dean Pilgrim, Jr., and stepmother...
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