Obituaries
Rita Richardson Kelley
Oct 24, 2024
Rita Richardson Kelley, 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Ms. Kelley was born April 6, 1945, in Oak Ridge, TN. She was the daughter of the late Claude and Ruth Richardson and was a graduate of Sullivan High School class of 1963, and ETSU. Ms. Kelley retired after teaching for over 30 years in the...
Randy Lee Bowen
Oct 22, 2024
Randy Lee Bowen, 82, went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 22, 2024, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife and three daughters. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Randy lived a life marked by dedication, service, and deep love for his family.
Randy was a graduate of Gate City High School Class of 1960,...
Larry Paul Jones
Oct 21, 2024
Larry Paul Jones, 74, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A lifetime telephone man, loving grandfather and great-grandfather, Larry had an incredible sense of honor and was truly and completely at peace in and with his life.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sherry Jones; son, Nathan Jones (Belle); grandchildren, Logan Jones (Hattie), Ella Jones (Ryan), and Katie...
Melissa Gibson Killebrew
Oct 19, 2024
Melissa Gibson Killebrew, 63 of Fall Branch, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch. Melissa was formerly employed by Kingsport Press in Hawkins County. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.
Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and...
Evelyn Faye Salyer
Oct 19, 2024
Evelyn Faye Salyer, age 84, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord, early Saturday morning, October 19, 2024 at Crown Cypress Assisted Living.
She was born in Nickelsville, Virginia on September 16, 1940, a daughter of the late William Franklin “Frank” and Gladys Iren Campbell Salyers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister,...
Roy Glenn Bishop
Oct 18, 2024
Roy Glenn Bishop, 66, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Roy was born March 18, 1958, in Sullivan County where he remained a lifelong resident. He was employed by Mullins Company for many years.
Roy was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie Arthur “Boy” Bishop and Clora Morelock Bishop.
Survived by two sisters,...
Mary Charlene Moody Shipley
Oct 17, 2024
Mary Charlene Moody Shipley, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday October 17, 2024. Charlene was born June 14, 1943, in Sullivan County where she remained a lifelong resident. She was a devoted homemaker, an excellent cook and had quite the knack for quilting. She also enjoyed gardening and growing her own vegetables for canning. Charlene was a loving wife,...
John H. Smith
Oct 17, 2024
John H. Smith, 65, of the Beech Creek Community, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17. John was born and raised in Beech Creek and was known and loved by many. He graduated from Rogersville High School in 1977. Following graduation he went to work for JP Stevens Cotton Mill, where he worked for 27 years....
Isabel Aitken Brooker
Oct 15, 2024
Isabel Aitken Brooker, age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Mrs. Brooker was the daughter of Dr. Frank J. T. Aitken, M.D. and Marguerite Nagle Aitken. She was born in Cumberland County, South Jersey. Mrs. Brooker attended Bridgeton High School and graduated from Westtown Friends School, Westtown, PA. She attended Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY before graduating...
Doris Evelyn Johnson Blanchard
Oct 14, 2024
Doris Evelyn Johnson Blanchard, age 99, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.
She was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, married in 1949, and raised four children. Her love of school led her to become a teacher, and she taught English for many years in Gowanda, New York, before retiring and moving to Kingsport, Tennessee. She is a member of Waverly...
Ruth Bernice (Woods) Shipley
Oct 14, 2024
July 6, 1936 – October 14, 2024
Bernice Shipley, 88, of Kingsport, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at Church Hill Nursing Home after a long period of declining health. She was born in Hawkins County to parents, Ethel Fields Woods and William Woods. Bernice met and married her husband of 63 years, Chester “Cotton” Shipley, on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1957....
Mary Elizabeth Beverly
Oct 11, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Beverly, born on July 30, 1939, in Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, surrounded by family after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Elizabeth lived a life marked by love, dedication, and vibrant energy. Her greatest dream of motherhood came true early on when she was blessed with four daughters who became...
Martha C. Harkleroad
Oct 11, 2024
Martha C. Harkleroad, 94, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, October 11, 2024. She was born and raised in Greene County, where she grew up on the farm. She moved to Kingsport to marry the love of her life, Oscar Harkleroad; they were married for over 70 years. Martha made a career at Holston Defense here in Kingsport....
Paula Ann Strickler
Oct 10, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Paula Strickler, a beloved wife, sister, and aunt, who left this world on October 10th after a courageous battle with cancer. Just as she journeyed to the heavens, the northern lights lit up the sky, as if the immense love and compassion she held in her heart painted the night one final...
Clara Lou "Snooks" Kitzmiller
Oct 10, 2024
Clara Lou “Snooks” Kitzmiller, age 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Greystone Healthcare, Blountville, TN. Born in Sullivan County, TN on November 24, 1933, she was the daughter of Samuel Walker Necessary and Ollie Myrtle McClain Necessary. Clara had resided in this area all of her life and attended The Way of Life...
Larry Mack Williams
Oct 10, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Larry Mack Williams. He will be deeply mourned by family and friends.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County where he retired from Eastman Chemical Company. He enjoyed life and loved hosting epic family pool parties, he was an avid gardener and found joy in traveling, especially to the beach. Larry loved...
Joanna Kyte Cochran
Oct 9, 2024
Joanna passed away at home on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch. Joanna was preceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Sula Kyte; husband, Eddie Cochran; and son, Chad Cochran.
Survivors include her daughter, Michelle (Travis); grandchildren, Averi (Luis), Michael, Matthew, Abigail, Sierra (Dylan), Zachary and Hunter (Brianna); great-grandchildren, Katie,...
Mia Lyanne Gonzalez
Oct 8, 2024
In the early morning hours of October 8, 2024, Mia Lyanne Gonzalez peacefully passed away in the arms of her earthly father only to be embraced in the arms of her heavenly father. Mia entered this world on September 25, 2024, and was a force to be reckoned with, as she was a fighter from the very beginning. It was...
Barbara Dockery-Taylor
Oct 7, 2024
Barbara Dockery-Taylor, 79, of Fall Branch, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024. She was a beloved member of Logans Chapel United Methodist Church Choir.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Taylor; and mother and father, Lucion and Dorothy Dockery.
Barbara is survived by her sister, Katherine Carroll; brother, Conley Dockery; nephew, Mike Dockery; nieces, Elizabeth Tritapoe and Andrea Caliborne;...
Terry Wayne Cole
Oct 6, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Terry Wayne Cole (68) on October 6, 2024. He was on vacation in Spring Hill, Florida, celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Michele. Terry was born (Feb. 2, 1956) and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana, and spent the last 43 years in the Tri-Cities, Tennessee area. He proudly served in the...
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