Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Clark Estes

Elizabeth Ann Clark Estes

Aug 10, 2016

"Ann" was born and reared in the Ross Campground community and attended Ross Campground United Methodist Church. She was a 1956 graduate of Church Hill High School and retired from Regions Bank. Ann was a member of the Eastern Star, Church Hill Chapter.She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Kenneth "Bud" N. Estes; son, John Clark Estes;...

Linda White Marcum

Linda White Marcum

Aug 9, 2016

Linda White Marcum, 76, of Kingsport, died peacefully Tuesday morning, August 09, 2016, at her home, after a battle with heart disease. Born in Benham, KY, she was raised in Lynch, KY before moving to Kingsport when she was 10 years of age. Linda was a graduate of Lynn View High School and was Valedictorian of her Junior Class when...

B. Lynn "Big Daddy" Barrett

B. Lynn "Big Daddy" Barrett

Aug 8, 2016

B. Lynn "Big Daddy" Barrett of Gray, 71, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016. Born in Sullivan County, he had lived in this area most of his life and graduated from Church Hill High School where he played football. Lynn loved to pull jokes on people all the time. He had a great memory and could always tell a...

Mark Andrew Conkin

Mark Andrew Conkin

Aug 6, 2016

Mark Andrew Conkin, 38, of Kingsport, formerly of Knoxville, passed away Saturday morning, August 6, 2016, at the home of his parents, W. Kenneth and Brenda Conkin. Mark was born in Kingsport and had graduated from Sullivan South High School in 1996 and later from UT Chattanooga with a BS Degree in 2001. He obtained the rank of Eagle Scout...

Ronnie Coomer

Ronnie Coomer

Aug 6, 2016

Ronald "Ronnie" Coomer, 46, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2016 after a brief illness. He enjoyed the outdoors, Tennessee football and Dobyns-Bennett football. Ronnie loved spending time with his family and friends.He was preceded in death by his father, John Coomer; maternal grandparents, Banner and Nellie Skeen; paternal grandparents, James and Dona Mae Coomer;...

Allen Ray McConnell

Allen Ray McConnell

Aug 5, 2016

Matthew 25:21"His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!"Allen Ray McConnell, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday morning, August 5, 2016, at his home. Born in War, WV, he had resided in...

Wilford Cox

Wilford Cox

Aug 3, 2016

Wilford Cox, 81, Fall Branch, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Life Care Center of Gray. Born in Fall Branch, he had lived in this area all his life. He worked hard all his life on the family farm and in carpentry work for himself and various construction companies in the area.He was preceded in death by his...

Betty Harvey

Betty Harvey

Aug 1, 2016

Betty Harvey, 77, formerly of Sullivan Gardens, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, she was a 1957 graduate of Sullivan High School and was also a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #179 of Rogersville. Betty had retired from...

Randy Buchanan

Randy Buchanan

Aug 1, 2016

Randall E. "Randy" Buchanan, 56, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 1, 2016. Born in Kingsport on November 26, 1959, a son of the late Philip and Trula Hicks Buchanan, he had resided briefly in Jacksonville, FL, before moving back to Kingsport and had spent the rest of his life here. He was a member...

Charles Thomas Thornburg

Charles Thomas Thornburg

Jul 30, 2016

Charles Thomas Thornburg, 82, of the Kingsport Highway, the Pleasant Hill Community, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Greene County. Charles was retired from Magnavox.He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Edith Thornburg; brother and sister-in-law, Odean and Frances Thornburg;...

Rebecca "Becky" Light

Rebecca "Becky" Light

Jul 30, 2016

Rebecca "Becky" Light, 43, of Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her parents home, surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of Hawkins County and had graduated from Cherokee High School. Becky was an employee of Brock Services and attended Gospel Mission Church. She had a great love for...

Dan Carlton Feagins

Dan Carlton Feagins

Jul 30, 2016

Dan Feagins (Ole Fig) passed away July 30, 2016 following a brief illness. Born in Albany, Georgia to the late Beatrice L. and Roy E. Feagins, his family moved to Kingsport in the 50's. Dan was a 1964 graduate of Ketron High School where he was fortunate to have some outstanding teachers, coaches and mentors. He was an alumnus of...

Helen Thibault Dorsey

Helen Thibault Dorsey

Jul 29, 2016

Helen Thibault Dorsey, 89, died peacefully at home Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born December 8, 1926 on Boca Grande Island, Florida, to Sam and Maude Stewart and grew up in Myakka City, Florida.Her mother, who valued education for all children, and especially women, wanted Helen to graduate from an accredited high school, so she sent her, as a...

Esther B. Jackson

Esther B. Jackson

Jul 28, 2016

Esther B. Jackson, 95, resident of Kingsport and an avid bridge enthusiast, played her last hand on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at The Wexford House following a period of declining health. Born in Uniontown, PA on March 12, 1921, daughter of the late Emmett H. and Lois Taylor Blymyer, she graduated from Uniontown High School and received a BA in...

Steven Andrew "Andy" Hale

Steven Andrew "Andy" Hale

Jul 27, 2016

Steven Andrew (Andy) Hale, 49, of Kingsport, passed away on July 27, 2016. Andy was a graduate of Sullivan South High School and East Tennessee State University. He enjoyed lake activities with his family, cooking, golfing, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Andy was loved by all who knew him.Andy is survived by his beloved children, daughter, Addison Hale and son,...

Geraldine Ward

Geraldine Ward

Jul 27, 2016

It is with deep sadness that Geraldine Ward passed away on July 27, 2016. Geraldine was a wonderful woman who shared her smile and enthusiasm with so many. She and Ron just celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on June 4th. In addition to Ron, Geraldine is survived by Ron's brother, Larry Ward and wife, Martha and their three children, Allen...

Gladys Geredda Blakley

Gladys Geredda Blakley

Jul 25, 2016

Gladys Geredda Blakley, 78, Kingsport, died late Monday evening, July 25, 2016, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Sullivan and Washington Counties, she was a graduate of Sullivan High School and was a homemaker.She was preceded in death by her husband, Orley Ray Blakley, and brother, Elvin Coffey.Gladys is survived by two daughters, Sherry Overbay and...

Murrel Robinette

Murrel Robinette

Jul 25, 2016

Murrel Robinette, 79, of Fall Branch, passed away (Monday, July 25, 2016) at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in Hawkins County, she has lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of the Women Of The Moose where she served as president. She retired from J.C. Penney after 11 years of service in the catalog department....

Betty Ricker Elliott Starnes

Betty Ricker Elliott Starnes

Jul 24, 2016

Betty Ricker Elliott Starnes, 86, took her heavenly flight on Sunday, July 24, 2016 with her family by her side at Church Hill Health Care after battling a long illness. Betty was born on May 17, 1930, in Greene County, TN. She worked for JC Penney in downtown Kingsport.She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Cleo Ricker;...

Edward "Christian" Barclay

Edward "Christian" Barclay

Jul 23, 2016

Edward "Christian" Barclay, 71, Weber City, VA, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Natick, MA, Christian started his floral career in New York City and moved to the VA/TN area 27 years ago. He worked at Rainbows End Floral for 17 years as a floral designer. Christian's love of flowers meant that...