Obituaries
Martha C. Harkleroad
Oct 11, 2024
Martha C. Harkleroad, 94, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 11, 2024. She was born and raised in Greene County, where she grew up on the farm. She moved to Kingsport to marry the love of her life, Oscar Harkleroad; they were married for over 70 years. Martha made a career at Holston Defense here in Kingsport....
Paula Ann Strickler
Oct 10, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Paula Strickler, a beloved wife, sister, and aunt, who left this world on October 10th after a courageous battle with cancer. Just as she journeyed to the heavens, the northern lights lit up the sky, as if the immense love and compassion she held in her heart painted the night one final...
Clara Lou "Snooks" Kitzmiller
Oct 10, 2024
Clara Lou “Snooks” Kitzmiller, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Greystone Healthcare, Blountville, TN. Born in Sullivan County, TN on November 24, 1933, she was the daughter of Samuel Walker Necessary and Ollie Myrtle McClain Necessary. Clara had resided in this area all of her life and attended The Way of Life...
Larry Mack Williams
Oct 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Mack Williams. He will be deeply mourned by family and friends.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County where he retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He enjoyed life and loved hosting epic family pool parties, he was an avid gardener and found joy in traveling, especially to the beach. Larry loved...
Joanna Kyte Cochran
Oct 9, 2024
Joanna passed away at home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch. Joanna was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Sula Kyte; husband, Eddie Cochran; and son, Chad Cochran.
Survivors include her daughter, Michelle (Travis); grandchildren, Averi (Luis), Michael, Matthew, Abigail, Sierra (Dylan), Zachary and Hunter (Brianna); great-grandchildren, Katie,...
Mia Lyanne Gonzalez
Oct 8, 2024
In the early morning hours of October 8, 2024, Mia Lyanne Gonzalez peacefully passed away in the arms of her earthly father only to be embraced in the arms of her heavenly father. Mia entered this world on September 25, 2024, and was a force to be reckoned with, as she was a fighter from the very beginning. It was...
Barbara Dockery-Taylor
Oct 7, 2024
Barbara Dockery-Taylor, 79, of Fall Branch, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. She was a beloved member of Logans Chapel United Methodist Church Choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Taylor; and mother and father, Lucion and Dorothy Dockery.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Katherine Carroll; brother, Conley Dockery; nephew, Mike Dockery; nieces, Elizabeth Tritapoe and Andrea Caliborne;...
Terry Wayne Cole
Oct 6, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Terry Wayne Cole (68) on October 6, 2024. He was on vacation in Spring Hill, Florida, celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Michele. Terry was born (Feb. 2, 1956) and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, and spent the last 43 years in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area. He proudly served in the...
Walter Josef Stockl
Oct 6, 2024
October 19, 1948 – October 6, 2024
It is not possible to sum up Walter Stockl in words. He was an experience -- ever-growing, ever-changing, always passionate in all that he pursued. Rarely inhibited by rules or social expectations, and blessed with great physical and mental intelligence, he was able to quickly absorb and understand information, and to excel at any...
Elizabeth C. Browder
Oct 5, 2024
Elizabeth C. Browder, 92, of Kingsport passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born in Kingsport in 1932 and lived her entire life in this area. She spent 10 years working at Sperry in Bristol and following that, she spent her time as a homemaker raising her two boys, Larry and Rodney. Elizabeth was...
Jerry E. Mason
Oct 4, 2024
Jerry Ernest Mason, 76, of Bristol, TN, passed away peacefully, Friday, October 4, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport he later settled down in Bristol where he spent the remainder of his life. Jerry loved listening to old country music and would go to concerts when he could. He was able to see George Jones at his personal home in...
Brandon Michael Harmon
Oct 4, 2024
Brandon Michael Harmon, 36, went to be with the Lord Friday, October 4, 2024. Brandon was born to parents Billy and Patricia Harmon on October 3, 1988, in Kingsport, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a devoted member of Orebank Freewill Baptist Church where he served as assistant Sunday school superintendent and on the church council. In his...
Richard "Dick" Fortney
Oct 3, 2024
Richard “Dick” Fortney, age 78, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024. Born on June 22nd in Ellwood City, PA, to Ray and Bertha Fortney, he lived a life marked by hard work, dedication, and a zest for adventure.
Dick began his career as a Draftsman then Sales and Service in the coal industry, where he honed his...
Kyle Dee Armstrong
Oct 2, 2024
Kyle Dee Armstrong, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 2, 2024 unexpectedly due to an apparent heart attack. He was born in Kingsport where he lived his entire life. Kyle was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 67. He was an employee of Domtar, retiring in 2014, after 45 years of service....
Rev. Billy Carrier
Oct 2, 2024
Rev. Billy Carrier, 84, of Bristol, went to be with the Lord on October 2, 2024, under the exceptional care at Modern Caregivers, Piney Flats, TN. Born and raised in Sullivan County, he has lived in this area all his life. Billy retired from Sprint Tele-communications after many years of service. He gave his life to the Lord in his...
Tanya Pangelinan
Oct 2, 2024
Tanya Michelle Pangelinan, 52, of Kingsport, passed away surrounded by her family, Wednesday, October 2, 2024. Born in Beaufort, SC to Master Gunnery Sgt. George and Marsha Pangelinan. She spent her early childhood traveling across the world and country while her father was serving in the U.S. Marine Corp. She later settled down in Kingsport, graduating from Dobyns-Bennett High School...
Lois Ann Feagins Campbell
Oct 2, 2024
Lois Ann Feagins Campbell, 88, of Piney Flats, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born March 16, 1936 in Bulls Gap. She was an amazing mom, mamaw pumpkin and sister who will be dearly missed by her loved ones. Her family was her pride and joy. She was a...
Allene "Squeaky" Pomeroy Hatch
Sep 30, 2024
Allene “Squeaky” Pomeroy Hatch, 98, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024, in Kingsport, TN. Squeaky was born on January 31, 1926, to the late Theodore Emmett and Jean Gardner Gaty in Morristown, NJ; she was the youngest of three children. She spent her early years growing up in Clermont, NY, traveled the world, and eventually settled in the Hudson...
Mary Sue Bowser Dykes
Sep 29, 2024
Mary Sue Bowser Dykes, 77, of Kingsport passed away, Sunday, September 29, 2024 at her residence.
Preceding her in death are her grandparents, Isaac and Pearl Bowser, Bill and Diana Ramey; parents, Tyler and Carrie Ramey; son, Kenneth Casey; daughters, Rebecca Richards, Rita Russell; daughter-in-law, Debbie Bear; granddaughter, Frances Lopez; sisters, Carolyn Guy, Phyllis Roberts; brothers, Richard Ramey, Carl Ramey, James...
Jeff Collingsworth
Sep 28, 2024
Jeffrey Lynn Collingsworth, age 54, of Kingsport passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. He is the son of the late Jerry Collingsworth and Shirley McCray. Jeff was born in Fort Benning, GA and lived in Kingsport for most of his life.
Jeff has worked at American Mechanical since 1988. He lived life to the fullest,...
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