Obituaries
Kenneth R. Kilbourne
Jun 28, 2024
Kenneth R. Kilbourne, 92, of Gray, TN passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born to the late Otis and Josephine Kilbourne.
Kenneth was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. He retired from Eastman Kodak after 41 years of service. He was a long-time member of Kendricks Creek Methodist Church in Kingsport. He loved his church family...
Rhonda S. Costella
Jun 27, 2024
Rhonda S. Costella, 65, daughter of John and Shirley Walters, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on the evening of June 27, 2024, surrounded by her family. Rhonda ended her courageous journey with cancer exactly as she lived her life – with kindness, compassion, consideration, and grace – and she now stands at the feet of Jesus!
She...
Susan "Susie" Linkous
Jun 27, 2024
Susan “Susie” Linkous, 71, of Kingsport, died Thursday night, June 27, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, she had resided in Carters Valley from 1976-2019 before returning to Kingsport. Susie was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School. She was a homemaker and strong in her faith.
Susie was preceded in death by her...
Anna Elizabeth Dickerson
Jun 26, 2024
Anna Elizabeth Dickerson, 80, of Kingsport, TN, passed away June 26, 2024. She loved the Lord and served Him Faithfully at Gravelly Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Nell Clark; and brother, Gene Clark.
Anna is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carlos Dickerson; children, Darren Dickerson and Carla Rutherford (Michael); grandchildren, Noah (Malissa), Jonah,...
James "Steve" Bear
Jun 25, 2024
James “Steve” Bear, Sr., 74, of Atlanta, GA, died in his sleep on June 25, 2024. He was born May 20, 1950 in Kingsport, TN, where he grew up and attended High School.
After High School he enrolled in college but felt called to serve his country in the Army. With his best friend, he dropped out of college and enlisted...
Michael J. Riggs
Jun 25, 2024
Michael J. Riggs, 61, unexpectedly passed away on June 25, 2024, in Canton, Georgia. He was born on April 6, 1963, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Neshma and the late Kenneth Riggs.
Michael graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1981 and pursued Chemical Engineering at Clemson University. In 1995, he married Sharee Bruce Riggs. He held the position of IT Manager...
Maxie Bernice Carter Mellons
Jun 24, 2024
Maxie Bernice Carter Mellons, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord in the early morning of Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born and raised by her grandmother in Jasper, VA, later settling in Kingsport where she lived out the remainder of her life. Maxie was a Godly woman, active in church and singing in church. She was...
Madonna Rae Staudinger
Jun 24, 2024
Madonna Rae Staudinger passed away on June 24, 2024. She was born in Merced, California and moved to Tennessee to be closer to her grandchildren. Madonna loved her family, shopping, and her antique dolls.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Katherine Combs, and brothers: Anthony Kostecky, Skip Kostecky, and Jimmy Kostecky.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband,...
Wanda Roberts Bailey
Jun 24, 2024
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Psalm 46:1
Wanda Roberts Bailey, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the age of 64 with her loving and caring husband by her side. She was born on August 3, 1959, to Herbert “Ralph” and Elva Roberts. Wanda was a retired...
Erma Sue Harr Wagner
Jun 23, 2024
Erma Sue Harr Wagner, 85 of Blountville, passed peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, June 23, 2024 after a brief illness. Sue was born to Earl C. and Ella C. Harr on December 25th, 1938 in Bristol, TN. Sue was a graduate of Blountville High School and retired from Eastman Chemical. She was a devoted and loving mother...
Sun Chan Ng
Jun 23, 2024
Sun Chan Ng, 92, March 8, 1932 – June 23, 2024
Born in China, he immigrated to the United States in 1970 with his family. He was employed at Joe Gong’s restaurant until its closing.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an older brother; and a son, Chun Ning Ng.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Lau...
Frances McKee Miller
Jun 23, 2024
Frances McKee Miller, 95, of Kingsport departed this life on June 23, 2024. Born in Telford, TN and raised in Limestone, she grew up working on her family’s farm and graduated high school from Washington College Academy. She attended East Tennessee State College and received a BS degree in Education and certification to teach high school. After college, she moved...
Judy Carolyn Hodges Shadden
Jun 22, 2024
Judy Carolyn Hodges Shadden, age 83, of Gray, Tennessee, died Saturday night, June 22, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Johnson City, she resided in Sullivan Count and Gray most of her life. Judy graduated from Sulphur Springs High School and Steed College. She worked for Mason Dixon Truck Lines and various retail jobs....
Tausha Hobbs
Jun 21, 2024
Tausha Hobbs, 41, of Bristol, TN, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at her home Friday morning. Tausha was born in Bristol and had lived here all of her life, graduating from Sullivan Central High School, Class of 2001. She attended Northeast State and ETSU graduating with a degree in the arts. Tausha was an employee of United Southeast Federal Credit...
Billy Wayne Dykes
Jun 20, 2024
(Billy) Wayne Dykes, aged 72, went to be with Jesus on June 20, 2024. He was a beloved father, uncle, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Wayne was born on September 10, 1951, in Kingsport, Tennessee, where he spent his formative years on Long Island. He attended Sullivan West High School and later...
Viola Ilean (Tucker) Starnes
Jun 19, 2024
Viola Starnes, 95, of Kingsport, died at Holston Valley Medical Center on June 19, 2024 at 3:01am after a brief illness. Viola was born on September 1, 1928 in Hawkins County, TN. She was the youngest child of William L. Tucker and Nina Griffith Tucker.
Viola was preceded in death by her parents; brother, W.L. (Bill) Tucker, Jr., husband, Sherman Starnes,...
Howard Lee Lane
Jun 17, 2024
Howard Lee Lane passed away June 17, 2024, at the Johnson City Medical Center. Born in Bluff City, TN. He has lived in the Tri-Cities area all of his life. Howard was self-employed and enjoyed trading lawnmowers. He attended Bible Way Church in Bristol, TN and Christian Lighthouse Worship Center, where he loved to sing to the Lord in worship.
Howard...
Ella McClellan
Jun 16, 2024
Ella McClellan, 54, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024.
Ella was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Broyles and her grandparents.
Survivors include her children, Leslie McClellan and Kristi McClellan; grandchildren, Erik Schultz, Tyler Schultz, Aubrey Vanover and Oliver Fillmore; mother, Nella Z. Banks; stepfather, Danny Banks; sisters, Rachel Gross and Lola Hartley; brothers, Aaron Broyles, Steve Broyles, Frank Broyles and...
R. Earl Jones
Jun 16, 2024
November 14, 1934 -- June 16, 2024
Robert Earl Jones, 89, entered into heaven on Father’s Day, June 16, at his home in Blountville after a long battle with cancer. He was well loved by those who knew him best, especially his wife of 70 years, Jane Garland Jones. Earl was an active member of Emory United Methodist Church, the Gideons...
Anna Ruth Sturgill
Jun 15, 2024
Anna Ruth Sturgill, 85, went to be with the Lord that she loves dearly on June 15, 2024. She was born in the Ramsey community of Norton, VA, as the eleventh of fourteen children born to the marriage of Robert Lee Wilson and Julia Elizabeth Fulks Wilson. It is said that all of the siblings, with the exception of Franklin...
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