Obituaries
Gerald Price Baber
Jul 2, 2024
Gerald Price Baber, 88, of Piney Flats, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. An only child and confirmed bachelor, Gerald leaves behind many friends, all of whom will miss him dearly. He was born July 26, 1935, in Richmond, VA and ultimately relocated to Piney Flats in 1982 where he would spend the remainder of his life. Gerald graduated from...
Sandra Kaye (Hamilton) Overbay
Jul 2, 2024
Sandra was called home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Johnson City Medical Center, after a brief illness. She was born on October 31, 1951, in Kingsport, TN, to Freddie and Jean (Houser) Hamilton. Sandra was an employee of Eastman Chemical Company as a Demand Planner and retired after many years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter,...
P.T. (Paul) Nottingham
Jul 1, 2024
P.T. Nottingham, 96, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 1, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, all of his children live in Kingsport. He was a member of the 1947 state championship Dobyns-Bennett football team. P.T. is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army and a Korean War Vet with over 30 years of service....
Donald Lester Haren
Jun 30, 2024
Donald Lester Haren, 87, of Fall Branch, crossed over the Jordan River in the late hours of June 30, 2024, at his home. Don was born June 28, 1937, in Greene County to the late Herman (Booty) and Onna Haren; he was one of ten siblings. He worked until retirement in the retail wholesale hardware industry. Don was known for...
Judy Ann Alaniz
Jun 30, 2024
Judy Ann Alaniz, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, where she attended Ross N. Robinson School. She worked as a waitress for over 40 years and in her time spent away from the restaurant, she raised her two children, Dianna and Ronald. Judy loved her children and grandchildren, her three cats;...
Mark Edward Harris
Jun 29, 2024
Mark Harris, 67, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on June 29th, 2024, after an extended illness. Mark's love for God and his family was evident in everything he did, alongside his unwavering support for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was a devoted Sunday school teacher and a passionate mentor to children throughout his life. He also found...
Ernest Ray Olinger
Jun 28, 2024
Ray Olinger passed away on June 28, 2024, on his 83rd birthday. He was born on June 28, 1941, in Kingsport, TN to the late Luther “Ernest” and Beulah (Barker) Olinger. He was a 1959 graduate of Lynn View High School and graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Accounting. Ray retired from Eastman in 1999 as...
Richard Dale Depew
Jun 28, 2024
Richard Dale Depew beloved husband of thirty-eight years to his loving wife Rhonda, devoted father to his children Amanda and Perry and adoring Pappy to two precious grandchildren, Hatley and Jace answered God’s call and arrived in his heavenly home on Friday, June 28, 2024.
Richard was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and is also survived by his devoted mother,...
Michael James DePollo
Jun 28, 2024
KINGSPORT – Mike DePollo, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with God and to join his loving wife in Heaven on Friday, June 28, 2024. He was born in Elkins, West Virginia on October 22, 1949.
Mike was a loving husband, father, and Granddad; his four grandchildren were his biggest source of pride and joy. He graduated Valedictorian at Mountaineer High...
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...
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