Obituaries
C.L. Chase
Apr 23, 2018
C.L. Chase, 68, Fall Branch, TN, left his earthly home on April 23, 2018. He graduated from Sullivan High School in 1970 and retired from Eastman Chemical Company. C.L. loved horses and riding with friends, and sold tack on the side. C.L. met many great friends along the way.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fern and Leonard Chase.C.L....
Blanch Box
Apr 23, 2018
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7Blanch Box, 82, Gray, died at 7:55 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018, at the Life Care Center of Gray after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Alabama for 20 years returning to...
Tony Douglas Fugate
Apr 23, 2018
Tony Douglas Fugate, 56, of Kingsport, went to be with his Heavenly Father at his home on April 23, 2018 following a lengthy illness. Tony was born and lived in Kingsport. He was a former employee of Sullivan County School System, Ridgefield Country Club and Finger Hut Corporation.He was preceded in death by his father, Ransom Ketron; grandmother, Martha Fugate;...
Mike Thomas
Apr 23, 2018
Mike "Tin Indian" Thomas, 59, of Kingsport, beloved son, father, brother, papaw and friend, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018. He was born in Sullivan County and attended Sullivan West High School. He worked at Thompson Metal for several years as a heavy equipment operator. Mike loved life and enjoyed a host of things like racing, fishing, kayaking, working...
James Robert (J.R.) Maddux
Apr 22, 2018
II Timothy 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have kept the faith.James Robert (J.R.) Maddux, age 84, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on May 27, 1933, J.R. was the son of the late Stuart and...
David "Jim" Moody
Apr 21, 2018
David "Jim" Moody, 58, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School. David had worked at Hurd Lock Crossings Golf Course and owned and operated his own lawn service. He was a member of Mountain Trail Riders Association. David had...
Dorothy Curtis Wadsworth
Apr 20, 2018
Dorothy's life in this world began in Fairmont, WV, on November 10, 1924 and ended in Kingsport, TN on April 20, 2018. She was the daughter of Albert W. and Floda G. Curtis; sister of Betty Curtis; and spouse of Rev. W. F. Wadsworth DD, who all pre-deceased her.Dorothy's immediate surviving family includes one son, Rev. Dr. P. David and...
Jean Mitchell Stout
Apr 19, 2018
Jean Mitchell Stout of Kingsport, TN passed away on April 19, 2018 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Jean was born on January 29, 1936 and grew up in the Knoxville area. She graduated from Bob Jones University and moved to Los Angeles with some of her best college friends where they taught elementary school. After several years she...
Charles "Eddie" Chandler
Apr 18, 2018
Charles "Eddie" Chandler, 73, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 in Knoxville, TN. He was a loving husband, father, son, uncle and papaw.He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Mae Chandler; parents, Bill and Arbelle Chandler; and one brother, Otis Chandler.Eddie is survived by daughter, Dawn Little and husband, Luther; sons, Shawn...
Kyle W. King
Apr 16, 2018
Kyle W. King, Kingsport, will be starting his first round of golf in Heaven after 95 years on earth. Born in Knoxville, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and was a Veteran of the US Navy having served during World War II as an officer. Kyle had retired...
Ronnie T. Wallace
Apr 15, 2018
Ronnie T. Wallace, 76, of Kingsport, died Sunday morning April 15, 2018, at home after an extended illness. Born in Christiansburg, VA, he had resided in Kingsport since the early 1960's. Ronnie was employed by Tennessee Eastman Company for 30 years until his retirement in 1996. Ronnie's love of Tennessee Walking Horses ultimately led to a 30 year career as...
Tracy Godsey Childress
Apr 14, 2018
Tracy Childress, 47, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 14, 2018, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Kingsport and was a lifelong resident. She attended Bible Way Baptist Church. She was a very loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. Tracy loved spending time with her family.She was preceded...
Peggy Arnold
Apr 14, 2018
Peggy Delores Arnold, of Blountville Tennessee, passed away on Saturday April 14, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. She had worked at Montgomery Wards in Kingsport from 1978 until they closed their business. She was a previous member of Temple Baptist Church in Kingsport, where she and Clay were married and attended while their children were small.She was the best...
Ronald R. Light
Apr 13, 2018
Ronald R. Light, Sr., 80, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 13, 2018.He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett in 1956, and he received his BS from ETSU and his Masters from UT, Knoxville. He was an active member of Kingsley United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir. Ronald proudly served his country in the...
Howard Walter "Pete" Ham
Apr 13, 2018
Howard Walter "Pete" Ham, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 13, 2018, peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Ashe County, NC. Pete was a member of IBEW 934 and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, serving in many different capacities. He served during the Korean War as a...
Joyce Ann Williams
Apr 12, 2018
Joyce Ann Williams, 70, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Born in Greene County and raised in the Oak Glen Community. She attended Fall Branch High School. Joyce loved Fun Fest, yard sales and gardening. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother, Willie Roberts;...
Frank Southers
Apr 12, 2018
Frank Vernon Southers, 84, of Kingsport, died peacefully in his home on April 12, 2018 after an extended illness.Frank was born August 18, 1933 in Sullivan County, TN. His parents were Worley and Grace Southers. He attended Blountville High School, where he played basketball and baseball, and later enlisted in the United States Navy. He was stationed in Key West,...
Phyllis Beckner
Apr 12, 2018
Phyllis Beckner, 91, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 12, 2018. Born in Bakersville, N.C., she moved to the Kingsport area in 1946. An avid student of the Bible, Phyllis was a long time member and Sunday School teacher at Colonial Heights Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Mars Hill...
Mack Vernon Hall
Apr 11, 2018
Mack Vernon Hall, 86, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 11, 2018. Born in Dante, VA, he had lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Mack was a minister of the gospel, pastoring Mountain View Baptist Church in Watauga, TN for well over 40 years....
Patty Fugate Hicks
Apr 11, 2018
Patty Fugate Hicks, 58, of Kingsport, went to be with her Heavenly Father at her home on April 11, 2018. She retired from the Sullivan County School System after 15 years of service.She was preceded in death by her father, Ransom Ketron; grandmother, Martha Fugate; grandfather, George Fugate; grandson, Holden Hunter Hicks; and brother, Dwight FugatePatty is survived by her...
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