Obituaries
Betty Pearl Klepper
Dec 12, 2018
Betty Pearl Klepper, 87, of Kingsport, died Wednesday night, December 12, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Erwin, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Betty was a 1948 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She had worked at Johnson-Hilliard for 49 years as office manager. Betty was a charter member of Cedarview Presbyterian Church. She...
James R. "RB" Ferguson
Dec 10, 2018
James R. "RB" Ferguson, 84, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Edna; parents, Aurthur and Maude Ferguson; his brothers and sister; and son-in-law, Junior.RB is survived by his daughters, Connie Riner, Christine Davenport (Jim Farmer) and Margaret Reynolds (Ken); sons, James Ferguson (Angie) and Jackie Payne...
Connie Diane Johnson Carter
Dec 10, 2018
Connie Johnson Carter, 61, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2018. She was devoted to her family, was a mother, grandmother, sister and friend.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Marie Johnson.Connie is survived by 2 daughters, Kayla Parsons and Amanda Williams; 3 grandchildren, Ashlynn, Cayden Adkins and Winter Williams; siblings, Carolyn Goddard and husband, Dexter,...
Tom Moore
Dec 10, 2018
Sullivan County, Benjamin Thomas Moore, age 78, son of Benjamin Williams Moore and Hilma Gertrude Nichols Moore, was born and reared in Memphis, TN. He served honorably in the US Navy as an air crewman/radio operator, stationed in Morocco. He completed undergraduate studies at Memphis University and earned a Master of Science degree in City Planning at the University of...
Viola "Sissy" Keys
Dec 9, 2018
Viola "Sissy" Keys, 77, Jonesborough, passed away peacefully in the arms of Jesus while surrounded by her loved ones following a brief illness. She had retired from Eastman following many years of service to spend time with her family and just to enjoy life. Viola spent many years supporting and cheering for her sons on the local racetracks and was...
Valerie Crosby
Dec 8, 2018
Valerie Sharon (Bledsoe) Crosby, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at her home.She was born on July 21, 1927 in Big Stone Gap, VA to the late Charles Houston Bledsoe and Carrie Mae (Robbins) Bledsoe. In 1956, she married Elisha (Lish) Alexander Crosby. They raised three children, Thom, Lyle, and Marilyn. Valerie had a passion for bringing...
J. Richard Carroll
Dec 8, 2018
"Today can be a great day for you if you want it to be."J. Richard Carroll, 78, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Richard was born in Kingsport on January 29, 1940 to J.B. and Daisy Carroll. He graduated from Ketron High School in 1958, received his BS from ETSU in 1966 and his MA from Union College...
Jean F. Crawford
Dec 8, 2018
Jean F. Crawford, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and had retired from Eastman.She was preceded in death by her son, Joey Feagins, brother, Earl Feagins, and sister-in-law, Sue Feagins.Jean is survived by her husband, Tony Crawford, 3 grandchildren, Parker, Ben and Andy, several nieces and...
Inez "Dolly" Hawn
Dec 7, 2018
Inez "Dolly" Hawn, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, December 7, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, John Henry Hawn; and siblings, Ralph Fisher, Clyde Fisher, Jamie Bumgarner, and Vada Yoder. Dolly is survived by her daughter, Patricia Rickman and husband Phil of Kingsport; grandchildren, Michele Rickman Wiggins and husband Phillip of Goldsboro, NC; Monica Rickman...
Dorothy "Dottie" Ann McCall
Dec 7, 2018
Dorothy "Dottie" Ann McCall, 82, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 7, 2018. Dottie graduated from Elizabethton High School and worked at the Kingsport Press for over 20 years. She was an avid Tennessee Vols football fan.She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Bill G. McCall; parents, Walter and Etta Henson; brother, Oscar Henson;...
Nell Lovin Quillen
Dec 6, 2018
** PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN SERVICE TIMES AND DAYS***Nell Alice Tipton Lovin Quillen, 78, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.She was born in Kingsport and lived here all her life. She worked at The Little Store, Bonanza, Western Steer, and retired from Prime Sirloin. She was at...
Peggy Kerr
Dec 5, 2018
Heaven welcomed Peggy Kerr on Dec. 5, 2018 where she joined her parents, brother, and husband of over 50 years. She was always an angel but now it is official. Born Margaret Josephine "Peggy Jo" Lander in rural Pennsylvania, her piano was her best friend. Despite her quiet demeanor, she was tough as nails. She obtained a master's degree while...
Betty J. Parsons
Dec 4, 2018
Betty J. Parsons, formerly of Fall Branch, Tennessee, died on December 4, 2018 in Nashville. She was ninety-one years old.She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry P. Parsons Jr.; parents, Fitzhugh Lee and Ella Mae Feagins; sister, Helen Marie Feagins; son, Mark Alan Parsons; and niece, Gypsy Ray. Betty is survived by her son, Michael Lee Parsons (Cathy);...
Barbara Cole
Dec 4, 2018
Barbara Cole, 77, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at her residence. Born in Kingsport on July 29, 1941, a daughter of the late Hatcher Gilbert and Rose Lee Hamilton, she had resided in this area her entire life. She graduated from Holston High School. Barbara married Wayne Williams on September 29,...
Thomas Ray Edens
Dec 3, 2018
Thomas Ray Edens, 91, died Monday morning at Preston Place in Kingsport, Tennessee. A son of the late Samuel Harrison Edens and Annie Maude Sims Edens. Thomas was born and raised in Elizabethton, TN. Mr. Edens retired from a career in the US Navy in 1977 after serving the Pacific during WWII and during the Vietnam War. He and his...
Ronnie Heath Roberts
Dec 1, 2018
Ronnie Heath Roberts, 34, of Kingsport, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, from complications from several major strokes. His world was his mother, and he missed her every day since she had been gone.He was preceded in death by his mother, Karen Lou Roberts, November 6, 2018. Ronnie is survived by his father, Ronnie Gene Roberts; daughters, Kelsey Roberts and Hayden...
Loretta L. Huffman
Nov 30, 2018
Loretta L. Huffman, 66, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with cancer Friday morning (November 30, 2018) at her home. She was born in Kingsport where she lived her entire life. Loretta was in retail sales having worked at several locations in the Kingsport area. She previously attended Gospel Mission Church.She was preceded in death...
Mary Ann Penton Deavenport
Nov 29, 2018
Mary Ann Deavenport, 80, died on Thursday, November 29, 2018, in Greenville, SC, where she had resided for the past 2 years. She was born in Bay Springs, MS and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi. Accepting employment with Eastman Chemical Company, she moved to Kingsport, TN in 1960 where she met her future husband, Earnest W. Deavenport. They...
Ruby Dorton Frye
Nov 28, 2018
Ruby Dorton Frye, 101, died on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home, just short of her 102, birthday. She grew up in Church Hill and lived in Kingsport her adult life. She was valedictorian of her graduating class and continued her education in Draughon's Business College in Knoxville. Ruby married Jack Frye on November 22, 1940. They were married...
H. Allyson Archer
Nov 28, 2018
H. Allyson Archer, 50, of Kingsport, died on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at her home after a brief illness. Born in Chattanooga, she had lived in Kingsport most of her life. Allyson was an avid pet lover. She was loved by many. Allyson was a very generous and giving person.She is survived by her parents, Shirley M. and Buddy F....
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