Obituaries
Clarence Shelton Sr
Aug 14, 2018
Clarence Shelton, Sr., 78, of Gray, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Virginia Shelton. He is survived by his son, JR Shelton, Johnson City; daughter, Sheila Shelton, Kingsport; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins; many, many children that were thought of as grandchildren; and other...
Candy Huckaby
Aug 12, 2018
Candy Huckaby, 67, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William "Chick" Pierce, and one step son, Randy Huckaby.Candy is survived by her husband of 29 years, Billy Huckaby; one daughter,...
LaWanda Curtis Baskette
Aug 12, 2018
LaWanda Curtis Baskette, 91, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to her heavenly home on August 12, 2018 in Kingsport at Preston Place Assisted Living Facility.A native of Greene County, LaWanda was the daughter of the late Hobart and Crissie Baxter Curtis. She was a graduate of Doak High School in Greene County, Tennessee. Education was important to her and valued her...
Phyllis Kilday Rector
Aug 12, 2018
Phyllis Kilday Rector, 82, Kingsport, TN passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018 at her home following an extended illness.She was born in Greene County, TN and resided in Kingsport most of her life.Phyllis was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church.Her parents Luke and Elizabeth Kilday and her husband Dale Rector preceded her in death.Surviving are her daughter Teresa (Teri) Jarrell...
Betty Ruth (Aunt Ruth) Massengill
Aug 11, 2018
Betty Ruth Massengill, age 92, of Kingsport, TN was born March 2, 1926 and died August 11, 2018 at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, VA, where she lived the last five years. She worked for over 40 years for J P Stevens in Kingsport, TN. She attended Lovelace Baptist Church in Greene County. Betty Ruth was a trophy winning bowler and an...
Joyce Ann Mason
Aug 8, 2018
Joyce Ann Mason, 81 passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2018.She was formally of Cincinnati, Ohio and had moved to Florida after retirement. She was born on June 18th, 1937 to her parents Ray and Helen Elizabeth Morgan. She was a great seamstress, Wife, Mom, Nana and loved her children dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed making...
Edith M. (Duncan) Conkin
Aug 8, 2018
Edith M. (Duncan) Conkin, 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Thursday, August 8, 2018 at her residence.Edith was born on February 21, 1936 in Rogersville, TN, a daughter of the late Oscar and Elsie Fields Duncan.She was retired from Diamond Chain Company in Indianapolis, IN.In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas "Bud" Conkin...
Betty Ruth Thacker
Aug 7, 2018
Betty Ruth Thacker, 89, St. Louis, MO, formerly of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2018.She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Harvey Thacker; son, Dennis Thacker; and many siblings.Betty is survived by her son, Randall Harvey Thacker; grandchildren, Brenda, Joe, and Morgan Thacker; and her sister, Vivian Cox. The family will receive...
Margaret Nell "Margo" Hoard Benton
Aug 7, 2018
Margaret Nell "Margo" Hoard Benton, 92, of Kingsport died August 7, 2018. She was born in Rogersville, TN on July 11, 1926; the daughter of the late Nelson Roseberry Hoard and Fannie Kyle Hoard. She lived in Philadelphia, Pa and Chicago, IL for many years before returning to Kingsport in 1985. While in Chicago she worked as a wire technician...
Guerney "Gus" Freeman
Aug 6, 2018
Guerney "Gus" Freeman, 95, a native of Kingsport and resident of Colonial Heights, TN passed away peacefully on August 6, 2018, at Shannondale Health Care Center in Knoxville, TN. He attended Dobyns-Bennet High School and played all sports. His hometown team of Borden Mill Village won the 1941 National Semi-Pro Baseball Congress tournament in Wichita, Kansas. Guerney went on to...
Iva Ruth (Williams) Winebarger
Aug 5, 2018
Iva Ruth (Williams) Winebarger, 89, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at The Wexford House.She was born in Cosby, TN. Iva attended Warren Wilson High School and Warren Wilson Junior College in Swannanoa, NC. She came to Kingsport in 1949 as the Christian Education Director of Grace Presbyterian Church, a new church at that time, located on...
Addyson "Addy" Cain
Aug 5, 2018
Addyson "Addy" Cain, 4, of Kingsport, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her home. Addy was a precious little girl who loved to play with her brother, sister, and dogs. Addy was a true bundle of joy who was full of life. She loved her teachers, Teresa and Regina at Joyce Albright Daycare. Addy...
Nancy (Agnes) Johnson Brooks
Aug 4, 2018
Nancy (Agnes) Johnson Brooks, 93, of Kingsport, took the hand of Jesus Saturday, August 4, 2018, and received her crown of righteousness, as he said, "Well done thy good and faithful servant come on in. Praise God." She was a member of Agape Life Christian Fellowship for years. She was born in Roda, Virginia, on March 6, 1925, to Clint...
Patricia (Patsy) Jane Glass Chastain
Aug 3, 2018
Patricia (Patsy) Jane Glass Chastain passed away at age 90 on Friday, August 3, 2018. She was born in New Orleans, LA and spent most of her life in Kingsport, TN. She was retired from the TVA at Phipps Bend and worked several years at H R Block. She loved playing bridge with her friends and was a member of...
Mary Danner
Aug 2, 2018
A memorial service for Mary Danner will be held at Shades of Grace Church Sunday evening, August 12 at 7 PM. Memorial Service AUG 12. 7:00 PM
Shades of Grace United Methodist Church
313 E. Sullivan St.
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
Delmar Lee Edwards
Aug 1, 2018
Delmar Lee Edwards passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018 in Kingsport, TN.Delmar was born at home in Coeburn, Virginia on May 3, 1940. He was a football player for Coeburn High School, an experience of which he was fond of telling stories in his older years. After high school Delmar attended Clinch Valley College in Wise, Virginia.During his time...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Cooper
Jul 30, 2018
An Irish BlessingMay the road rise up to meet you.May the wind always be at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,And rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Robert "Bob" Joseph Cooper age 70 of Kingsport, TN went home to be with the Lord on...
Ruth T. McMurray
Jul 29, 2018
Ruth T. McMurray, 93, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2018 at her residence. She was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother. She liked to read the Bible and search word books.She is survived by daughter, Patsy Dodson and husband, Jack; sons, Clifford McMurray...
Jimmy Scott Harper Sr
Jul 29, 2018
Jimmy Scott Harper, Sr., 82, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018. He retired from the City of Kingsport after 28 years of service. Jimmy liked to work on lawnmowers and woodworking.He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester and Oma Harper; brother, Alvery Harper; and daughter, Penny Wills.Jimmy is survived by two sons, Tyler Harper and Felicia...
Roy Kenneth Sexton
Jul 29, 2018
Roy Kenneth Sexton, 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 29, 2018.Born in Kingsport on September 27, 1942, a son of the late Roy H. and Anna Belle Sexton, he has resided in this area his entire life. As a member of the US Army, he served during the Vietnam War, where he was a...
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