Obituaries
Mary Logan Powers
Dec 21, 2024
Mary Logan Vest Powers, age 64, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Born in Kingsport to Jack and Sue Vest, Mary spent her life deeply rooted in the community she loved. Her warmth, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends will be cherished forever.
Mary had a passion for History, English, and Writing, and...
Don Gordon Cox
Dec 20, 2024
Don Gordon Cox, of Gray, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born to the late Millard and Helen Olinger Cox on October 9, 1934 in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Don worked for Eastman Chemical Company in Tennessee and Carolina Eastman in Columbia, South Carolina for over 40 years. Don loved horses and enjoyed riding in the Gray wagon...
Ann Franklin
Dec 20, 2024
Ann Franklin, age 65, of the Bloomingdale Community, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 20, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Ketron High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Franklin; and parents, Fred and Big Mom Frazier.
She is survived by...
Keith Elton
Dec 20, 2024
Keith Elton, age 73, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Friday morning, December 20, 2024, unexpectedly. Keith grew up in Alaska and resided in Tennessee for more than 50 years. Keith was a deputy for the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department retiring as a Major after 45 years of service.
Keith was preceded in death by his...
Dorothy "Dot" Irene Stallard
Dec 20, 2024
Dorothy “Dot” Irene Stallard, 90, went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 20, 2024. She was born on December 10, 1934. “Dot” loved the Lord and loved people; she made friends easily and they became life-long friends. She was a long-time member of Solomons Temple Baptist Church and the Mt. Carmel Senior Center.
“Dot” was preceded in death by her...
Judith Ann White
Dec 19, 2024
Judith Ann White, 83, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Born in Appalachia, Virginia on July 6, 1941, she was the daughter of John Henry Parker and Nancy Baker Parker. At the time of her death, Judith was a resident of Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Mrs. White was preceded in death by her husband, Joe White and son, John E. White....
John "David" Parker, Sr.
Dec 19, 2024
David Parker, 84, of Bluff City, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. David loved being outdoors hunting, fishing, gardening and working with his hands. In his spare time, he enjoyed collecting Indian artifacts, studying primitive archaeology and reading. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during...
Mary Francis Clear
Dec 18, 2024
Mary Francis Clear, 95, of Kingsport, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Brookdale of Rock Springs, surrounded by her family. Mary was born and raised in Greene County, better known as “Green Shed” and graduated from Fall Branch High School. After attending business school, she went to work for the law firm of Wilson and Worley, where she served...
Phyllis Abby Quinn
Dec 17, 2024
Phyllis Abby Quinn, 85, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. A devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, Phyllis was an active volunteer at St. Michael's Episcopal Church. Her love for crafting was evident in her knitting and crocheting, often creating heartfelt gifts for her family and friends. A passionate supporter of the Dolphins...
Wesley "Wes" Alan Minga
Dec 16, 2024
Wesley “Wes” Alan Minga, 62, of Blountville, Tennessee, born on July 13, 1962, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Bristol, Tennessee.
He is preceded in death by his father, Joe D. Minga; brother-in-law, David Shadeed; and best friend, Kyle Minor, Jr.
Wes is survived by his mother, Norma Huffman Minga; brothers, Donald and Phillip (Suzanne); sister, Ellen (David) Shadeed;...
Melissa Denise Hilton
Dec 15, 2024
Melissa Denise Hilton entered her heavenly home early Sunday morning Dec 15th, 2024. Melissa was born Sept 22nd, 1954, in Kingsport, TN. She was happily married for 54 years to the love of her life Jack Hilton.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Polly Dunn.
Melissa is survived by her loving husband Jack Hilton; loving sons Shane and...
Hazel Marie Draughn
Dec 14, 2024
Hazel Marie Draughn, 97, of Mount Carmel, passed away and went to be with the Lord, Saturday, December 14, 2024. Born and raised in this area, she later moved to Tampa for 25 years before returning to this area to care for her parents. Hazel was reserved, intelligent and extremely independent. She loved working outdoors in her yard, continuing to...
Robert Trivits
Dec 14, 2024
Robert “Bob” Linwood Trivits, age 85, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Bob was born in Elkton, Maryland on December 12, 1939 to the late Linwood E. and Ethel Irene Moore Trivits. He served in the Air National Guard and United States Navy after graduating high school.
Bob relocated to Newark, Delaware, where he would raise his...
James Randall "Randy" Church
Dec 11, 2024
James Randall “Randy” Church passed away at his home on Wednesday December 11, 2024 following a lengthy illness. His devoted wife of 35 years, Laurie Fleming Church, was by his side.
Randy was born in Kingsport on September 12, 1963 to Betty Bullis Church and Gary Church. In addition to his wife Laurie, Randy is survived by brothers, Phillip and Jeff...
Edna Nora Shaw Neeley
Dec 11, 2024
Edna Nora Shaw Neeley, 101, of Kingsport, entered into her heavenly home early Wednesday morning, December 11, 2024, with her daughter, who was also her caregiver, by her side. Born in Kyles Ford, Tennessee on October 23, 1923, she moved to Kingsport as a teenager where she resided the remainder of her life. She retired from Kingsport Eastman in 1976...
William "Billy" Edward O'Neill III
Dec 10, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William "Billy" Edward O'Neill III, who left us unexpectedly on December 10, 2024, at the age of 37. Billy was born on October 10, 1987, in Daytona Beach, to Nina Barker-O’Neill and William O’Neill, Jr., and was a beloved grandson, son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin.
Billy’s infectious smile and...
Jack Wesley Benton
Dec 10, 2024
Jack Wesley Benton, 69, of Kingsport, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, he spent his entire life in the area. Jack worked at Holston Valley Medical Center for over 30 years, serving as a CT Tech. He enjoyed traveling and spending time outside fishing and hunting. Jack was a...
Sandra Bowery
Dec 9, 2024
Sandra Jean King Bowery, 70, of Kingsport with to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024. Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area all her life. She was a cook at Jefferson Elementary for nearly 20 years.
A good wife, and a loving mother and sister, she was a consistent rock for her family. A member of...
Gregory Hampton
Dec 8, 2024
Gregory “Gregg” Allen Hampton, age 65, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 8th, 2024. He was born on August 31st, 1959, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to Carol “Callie” Hampton and Wesley Hampton. Gregg is survived by his wife of 37 years, Kimberly “Kim” Hampton; daughters Amber Hall and Kendra Edgell; sons-in-law Travis Hall and Todd Edgell; and grandchildren Sadie...
Yvonne Nelson
Dec 7, 2024
Yvonne Nelson, 68, of Kingsport, TN, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Detroit, MI, where she resided into her early adulthood. She moved to various places in Michigan prior to moving to East Tennessee with her late husband, Dave Nelson; and her son, Kyle Guthrie. Soon after arriving in Kingsport, Yvonne began...
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