Obituaries
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,...
James (Jim) Hueston Quillen
Sep 26, 2024
With bereaved hearts, we announce that James (Jim) Hueston Quillen, aged 89, transitioned on September 26, 2024.
Jim, a lifelong Kingsport resident, was a dedicated Tennessee football fan, a NASCAR enthusiast, and a skilled golfer. But above all, Jim was known for his spontaneity and passion for life. He was always ready for a road trip, a round of nine holes,...
Frank G. Fulton
Sep 25, 2024
Frank G. Fulton, 95, died on September 25, 2024, at his residence in Kingsport, TN. He was born at home in Plainfield, NJ, the last son of the late James and Helen Fulton. Frank operated his own pizza parlor in Cumberland, MD. Even after he moved on from ownership, he enjoyed sharing his love for making pizzas with his friends...
Nannie Lee Parsons Steffey
Sep 25, 2024
Nannie Lee Steffey, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with her heavenly Father, Wednesday, September 25, 2024. Nannie retired from Eastman cafeteria food services after 22 years and serving thousands of meals. She continued cooking and serving delicious food to her church family, and prepared family dinners in her home until 6 months prior to her passing. Tradition has continued...
Imogene Robbins
Sep 23, 2024
1933—2024
Mrs. Imogene (Minor) Robbins of Knoxville, TN quietly slipped away from this world at the family vacation home in Blackwater, VA on September 23, 2024 less than 1 mile from the location where she began her life in January of 1933. Her gentle passage was witnessed by family and was a peaceful end to a lengthy and devastating decline in...
Joe H. Taft
Sep 23, 2024
Joe Taft, 87, died on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Taft, TN, he graduated from the University of Tennessee with a bachelor’s in agriculture and a master’s in forestry. He retired from the Air National Guard after serving for more than 30 years as a navigator on KC-97s and KC-135s and also surviving a...
Beulah "Faye" Gilreath
Sep 22, 2024
Beulah “Faye” Gilreath, 80, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. Born January 15, 1944, in Nickelsville, VA, she later moved to Kingsport where she lived the rest of her life. Faye retired from Kingsport Press after 40 years of service. She was a very dedicated member of Midway Baptist Church in Gate City, VA.
She was preceded in death...
Rachel "Amanda" Proffitt
Sep 21, 2024
Rachel “Amanda” Proffitt, 41, left this earth peacefully, yet unexpectedly at her residence on September 21, 2024.
Born on September 19, 1983, Amanda lived a great life. She was a member of the band and graduated in 2001 from Daniel Boone High School. Amanda went on to graduate from nursing school and chose to be a Home Health Care nurse, which...
George "Del" Christian
Sep 20, 2024
George “Del” Christian, 59, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was a life-long resident of Kingsport, and graduate of Sullivan North High School, class of 1983. Del enjoyed spending time with his son, Alex, fishing, camping and also spending time with his family and friends. He was well known as a jokester...
Hannah Grace Cook
Sep 20, 2024
Hannah Grace Cook, 23, Blountville, passed away peacefully in her sleep and walked through the gates of heaven into the arms of Jesus. She was our earthly angel now she is God’s heavenly angel. She will be forever loved and in our hearts.
Hannah loved spending time with her “sissies” Alicia, Lauren, and her family. She enjoyed watching cartoons and listening...
Carol S. Archer
Sep 20, 2024
Carol Archer, age 89, of Blountville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 20, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born in Knoxville TN, a daughter of the late Warren “Doc” and Dorothy Simmons, she has resided in this area her entire life. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN with a degree...
James William Stapleton
Sep 19, 2024
James William Stapleton, 87, of Gate City, went to be with his heavenly Father, Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Ridgecrest Manor. He was born in Kingsport but lived most of his life in Scott County. James retired from AFG and was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church.
He was preceded in...
Larry Russell Cavin
Sep 18, 2024
Larry Russell Cavin, 77, of Greeneville, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his residence. Russell was born on June 23, 1947 in Sullivan County. He worked for WKM Construction and was also self-employed for the majority of his career. Russell had a love for the outdoors; he enjoyed tending to his garden and going fishing. Russell proudly served his...
Judy Davis
Sep 15, 2024
Judy Davis, 79, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family and pets.
Born in Limestone, Tennessee on February 2, 1945, to the late Earl and Maude Brockwell. Judy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She loved the outdoors, had a fondness for snow, and...
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