Obituaries
John Thomas Bearden
Oct 22, 2019
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth here is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:7-8
John Thomas Bearden, 93,...
Wilma Jean Benton
Oct 21, 2019
Wilma Jean Benton, 80, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, October 21, 2019. She was born in Kingsport in 1939 to Nita and Thurman Barker, and graduated from Ketron High School in the class of 1957.
Wilma was the quintessential mother, grandmother and great-grandmother with a heart full of love for all who knew her.
...
Evonne M. Morrison
Oct 20, 2019
Evonne M. Morrison, 65, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2019. Born in Bluff City, she had resided most of her life in Jonesborough. Evonne graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 1972. She had been employed by the Washington County School System for many years and most recently at Daniel Boone High School. Evonne...
Dan W. McMillan
Oct 16, 2019
Dan W. McMillan, 87, Kingsport, died of natural causes at his home on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2019. Dan was born in Spartanburg, SC, and had resided in Kingsport upon completion of 3 years of art school in Nashville. He was a commercial artist and displayed his art in various art galleries. Dan had a special interest in the Daniel...
Norman "Butch" Eugene Maddox
Oct 16, 2019
Norman “Butch” Eugene Maddox, 72, passed away at his home on October 16, 2019. He was born May 25, 1947 in Imboden, Virginia to the late Emmitt and Lilly Miller Maddox and had lived in Kingsport, TN all of his life. He retired from General Shale Brick after almost 40 years of service. Butch had a love for baseball and...
Carl Wayne Overbay
Oct 15, 2019
Carl Wayne Overbay, 83, of Kingsport, died Monday night, October 15, 2019, at his home. Carl retired from the U.S. Post Office with over 50 years of service. He was a USAF Veteran and enjoyed his family and playing golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie Clee and Carrie Overbay; sisters, Barbara Dingus and Jackie Tribble; and...
Vickie Casper
Oct 15, 2019
Vickie Casper, 61, of Fall Branch, died Tuesday morning, October 15, 2019 at home after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Born in Willis, Michigan, she had resided in Fall Branch since 2005. Vickie was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Casper of the home; daughter, Amanda Casper of Philadelphia, PA;...
Jill Blair Dick
Oct 15, 2019
Jill Blair Dick of Kingsport went to be with God on October 15, 2019 at the age of 55. Born to Richard and Sue Blair on July 1, 1964, she was a fiery soul who touched the lives of many.
Jill put her entire heart into everything she did in life, whether she was dancing to the Sound of Music...
Alex R. Shupe
Oct 14, 2019
Alex R. Shupe (SFC Retired), 92, Mt. Carmel, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 14, 2019. Born in the Mabe Community of Scott County, VA, he proudly served his country in the Army for 22 years. During his years of service he was on tours of duty in Iceland, twice to Germany and twice to Vietnam. He...
Scott A. Watts
Oct 14, 2019
Scott A. Watts, 44, Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday morning, October 14, 2019. Scott was born in Kingsport where he lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School, class of ’94. He was an avid Kentucky Wildcat fan.
He was preceded in death by his father, John S. (Jay) Watts; grandmothers, Zola...
J. Klyne Lauderback, Sr.
Oct 14, 2019
J. Klyne Lauderback, Sr., 95, died peacefully on October 14, 2019, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 8, 1924 in Greene County, a son of the late William and Nell Harmon Lauderback.
His family moved to Kingsport in 1938. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1942, and was attending East Tennessee State College when he...
Glenna Coomer
Oct 13, 2019
Glenna Coomer, 74, Kingsport, died on Sunday, October 13, 2019. Born in Kingsport, TN, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. She attended Riner’s Tabernacle and retired from Momma’s House.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Coomer; son, Ronnie Coomer; parents, Banner and Nellie Skeen; and sister, Edith Salyer.
Glenna is survived by her daughter,...
Allen Linward Calcote
Oct 13, 2019
Allen Linward Calcote died Sunday afternoon at home, October 13, 2019. Born in Newberry, SC on July 7, 1932, he was a son of the late Reverend Claude Allen and Janet McGhee Calcote. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School, class of 1951, and received his BS in Business from Davidson College in 1955. He earned a degree in...
Adelene Scott Akard
Oct 12, 2019
Adelene Scott Akard of Kingsport, passed away on October 12, 2019 in Knoxville, TN. Lovingly known as Scottie, she was born in Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from Women’s College at UNCG Greensboro. Upon graduation, Scottie moved to Kingsport and began her career at Tennessee Eastman Company in the Research Laboratories as an executive secretary. She met her husband of 56...
Donald R Raber
Oct 12, 2019
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away." - Revelation 21:4
Donald R. Raber (“Don”), 76, of Blountville, died on Saturday afternoon, October 12, 2019, at Hospice House after a battle with cancer...
David Paul Dalton
Oct 11, 2019
David Paul Dalton, 65, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly, Friday, October 11, 2019 at his residence with his wife by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio on November 4, 1953, son of the late Cecil and Juanita Dalton, he has resided in this area since 1981. Mr. Dalton graduated from Northeast State Community College in...
Agnes Alley
Oct 11, 2019
“Be strong and courageous… For the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” –Joshua 1-9
Agnes Deakins Alley, 91, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2019. Born in Chattanooga, TN, on February 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Rev. Moses E. and Leila Barker Deakins, she has resided in this...
Nell H. Echerd
Oct 11, 2019
Nell H. Echerd, 98, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday October 11th, 2019 at Asbury Place after a brief battle with cancer.
She was born in Fuquay Varina, N.C. on March 17th, 1921, to Herman and Bessie Holloway. In 1941, Nell married Pat Echerd, the love of her life. Eventually they moved to Kingsport when Pat began his 36 year...
Daisy Louise Carter
Oct 11, 2019
Daisy Louise Pyle Carter, 76, Mt. Carmel, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Baysmont House. Daisy graduated from Church Hill High School in 1961 and worked at Eastman Kodak from 1962-1969 when she quit to raise her children. She also worked as a substitute mail carrier at the Church Hill Post Office for 18 years. She was a...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
