Obituaries
Robert Lee Blevins Jr
Dec 16, 2018
Robert Lee Blevins, Jr., 63, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Helen Crawford; father, Robert Lee Blevins; sisters, Betty Gardner and Ruth Browder; and brother, Travis Darrell Blevins.Robert is survived by his daughter, Tamara; sisters, Mary Jean Noles and Helen Lee Moles; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.The family will...
Michael Adams
Dec 16, 2018
Michael Adams, 76, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018 following a brief illness. Michael was an avid lover of all things nature, enjoyed fishing, watching live feeds of animals on his camera, taking vacations to the great Northwest, and the occasional spirited political debate. A special thanks to his longtime friend, Frank Adams, during this difficult time,...
Juanita Church
Dec 15, 2018
Juanita Church, 91, of Tampa, FL, formerly of Kingsport, died Saturday, December 15, 2018, at her home after an extended illness. Born in Appalachia, VA, she graduated from Hancock County High School and attended ETSU. Juanita was a homemaker and a member of First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, and spending time with her family and friends. She...
Eugene "Bub" Bishop
Dec 15, 2018
Eugene "Bub" Bishop, 71, Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Born in Kingsport he had resided most of his life in Fall Branch. Bub had retired from Tennessee Eastman following 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue Bishop, and his parents, J.D. and Louise Bishop.Bub is survived...
Ronnie White
Dec 14, 2018
Ronnie White, 75, Kingsport, TN died Friday morning, December 14, 2018, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Ronnie was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. He worked in the family business, White's Floral, in Kingsport, for over 50 years. Ronnie was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church.He was preceded...
Patricia Ann Martin
Dec 14, 2018
Patricia Ann Martin passed away on December 14, 2018 following a brief illness. Born on June 4 in 1937, she was raised in Knoxville, TN, and spent most of her adult life in Kingsport, TN. She will be remembered by her family, whom she loved dearly, and who loved her deeply in return. Her spirit was one of passion, kindness,...
Judy Gail Benton
Dec 13, 2018
Judy Benton, 69, Rogersville, went to be with the Lord and her husband, Gale on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area all her life. She received her Bachelor's Degree in teaching from ETSU. She taught for 32 years in the public education system both in Honaker, VA and then retiring from the Hawkins...
Bobby Heath
Dec 13, 2018
I have fought a good fight, I've finished the course. I have kept the faith.Bobby Heath, 78 of Church Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Bridgeport, Illinois and had lived in Church Hill most of his life. He had served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member...
George Davis
Dec 13, 2018
George Harmon Davis, 83, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 13, 2018 peacefully at home. George had been a barber for over 60 years in Kingsport. He attended Liberty Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Charity and Nick Davis; his first wife, Evelyn Davis; and brothers, John D., Stewart and Wallace...
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...
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