Obituaries

Jan 10, 2019

John Michels, of Kingsport, passed away quietly in the presence of his beloved wife in Kingsport, TN on January 10th, 2019, one month short of his 88th birthday.Born in Philadelphia on February 15th, 1931, John was an outstanding high school football player for West Catholic High School in Philadelphia. Heavily recruited as a high school senior, he elected to play...

Jan 10, 2019

Jan 10, 2019

Ralph Washington Crane, Jr. died January 10, 2019. He was born on July 17, 1922 in Bearden, TN. He moved shortly thereafter to Kingsport where he lived the rest of his life in the Orebank community.Before leaving Blountville High School early, Ralph was asked by Roy Acuff to join him in playing at the Grand Ole Opry; he declined in...

Jan 10, 2019

Ruby Helen Hurley, 78, of Kingsport, died at home after a brief illness Thursday morning, January 10, 2019. Born in Bristol, VA, she had resided in Kingsport since 1960. Ruby was a homemaker and was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers...

Jan 9, 2019

Edith Baeder Chapman, 89, born in Esslingen, Germany, passed peacefully at her home on January 9, 2019. After enduring the horrors of WWII in Germany, meeting and marrying (62 Years) her US Army husband, and having their daughter, she came to the USA. Edith was a very loving soul who never knew a stranger. She was a charter member of...

Jan 7, 2019

Gene Jones, 90, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019 at his home. He had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a 24 year Veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Gene was a graduate of Sullivan High School and East TN State University. He was a retired Captain from...

Jan 7, 2019

Mary Lee Wing Blackburn, 96, of Blountville, passed away peacefully January 7, 2019, at Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City, TN. Mary Lee was born March 27, 1922, to parents Lee Atchley and Lucy Kincannon in Eureka, TN, She and her three siblings Lucille, Herbert, and Jack grew up in Decatur, TN. Soon after graduating from Meigs County High School...

Jan 7, 2019

On January 7, 2019 our little Angel - Nova Lynn Linkous - joined our Lord and Savior. Although we never had a chance to meet, we will miss and love you always.She is survived by her parents, Cory Linkous and Erika Jayne; sister, Khloee Linkous; grandparents, Tammy Jayne (Jeff), Todd Jayne (Diane), Ken and Deborah Smith; great-grandparents, Pete and Judy...

Jan 7, 2019

Ricky Trivette, 68, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Laughlin Memorial Hospital. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from Devry University. Ricky loved fishing, hunting and riding his motorcycle when he could.He was preceded in...

Jan 6, 2019

Virginia Ann Sturgill, age 83 of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Virginia Ann was born to the late Gordon Washington Roberson and Virginia Fugate Roberson on December 15, 1935. After the early death of her mother she was raised by her stepmother, Gladys Collier Roberson. She attended J. I. Burton High School, before attending Carson Newman College,...

Jan 5, 2019

Clayton Matthew Donihue, 20, of Gray, TN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, January 5, 2019. He was born in Greeneville, TN, on January 29, 1998. At age 2 Clayton was diagnosed with Ataxia-Telangiectasia (A-T), but he never let it affect his ability to live a fun and fulfilling life. He attended Fall Branch Elementary and...

Jan 5, 2019

Sharon B. Spears, 71, of Jonesborough, passed away at home, Saturday, January 5, 2019, at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Kingsport, TN and had resided most of her life in Hubert, NC. Sharon had worked as an MRI Technician at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, NC for over 20 years. She enjoyed camping and spending...

Jan 3, 2019

Anthony "Big A" Williams, 50, Kingsport, went to be with God late Thursday, January 3, 2019, following an extended period of poor health. Anthony was born in Kingsport where he lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South, class of '86.He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva, in 1993.Anthony is survived by his father and...

Jan 2, 2019

James H. "Harry" Dobbins, 78, of Blountville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his residence. Harry was a native of Weaverville, NC and had resided in Kingsport for more than 40 years. Prior to becoming a truck driver for Consolidated Freightway, he was an employee of A&P Grocery. He was a Mason and a Shriner.He was preceded...

Jan 1, 2019

2 Timothy 4:7 " I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith." Kingsport, Tn. - Dale Wayne Boyd, age 60, went home to be with the Lord after an extended battle with ALS on Tuesday January 1, 2019, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. Dale was born in Bristol,...

Dec 29, 2018

Jackie H. "Jack" Taylor, 83, Kingsport, passed from this life to his heavenly home on December 29, 2018. He had endured a lengthy period of declining health.Jack was born to Howard and Myrtle Taylor in March of 1935. He graduated from Blountville High School and East Tennessee State University. Jack served in the United States Air Force. He also served...

Dec 28, 2018

Marie Barrett Bishop, 93, Blountville, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born on August 16, 1925 in Kingsport, to Clarence and Fernie Barrett. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Marie enjoyed game shows, baseball and beating her grandchildren at cards. She loved the color red and cherished the friendships made...

Dec 26, 2018

Adell G. Frye, beloved wife and mother, died the morning of Wednesday December 26, 2018 due to respiratory failure. She was the daughter of the late Lucian Gilliam and Charlotte (Lottie) Moore Gilliam. Adell was 84 years old at the time of her passing. She was born in Edison ,TN and raised in Kingsport, TN, graduating from Lynn View High...

Dec 23, 2018

Robert H. (Bob) Smith, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018. Born in Coeburn, VA, he resided in Kingsport most of his life. Bob retired from Eastman after 34 years of service in the Organic Chemical Division. He was president of the Sullivan Gardens Optimist Club and president of United Methodist Men at Glen Alpine Church. Bob served two...

Dec 22, 2018

David D. McLemore, 85, of Kingsport, was taken home by Jesus on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Born in Columbia, SC, he lived most of his life in Kingsport. He served in the U.S. Army. David retired from AFG Glass Plant, Kingsport, after 39 years of service. He attended New Covenant Pentecostal Church for years. David loved going to church, loved...