Obituaries
Sarah Frances Vestal
Jun 6, 2024
Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Sarah Frances Vestal, age, 96, of Blountville, TN, entered the presence of God on June 6, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was born in...
Michael (Mike) C. Alley
Jun 6, 2024
Michael (Mike) C. Alley, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born August 17, 1945, in Kingsport, to Victoria Bartley Alley and Dale C. Alley. Mike was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. He was a 1964 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and received a...
Evelyn Teffeteller Hill
Jun 5, 2024
Mary “Evelyn” Teffeteller Hill, age 90, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away on June 5, 2024 in Johnson City, TN. She was born on February 7, 1934, in Maryville, TN. Evelyn was a beloved first grade teacher for 32 years, known for her kindness, patience, creative lessons on the solar system and dinosaurs, and quiet sense of humor. She taught...
Jay "Carousel Jay" Church
Jun 4, 2024
Jay "Carousel Jay" Church, 88, passed away on June 4, 2024. Born in 1936 in Illinois, Jay spent much of his childhood in Nantucket, where he developed a lifelong passion for sailing and tennis. He attended Colby College, playing hockey and graduating with a degree in art. Jay went on to lead Cordage Paper Co. from 1964 until 1999. Jay...
Joyce Roberts
Jun 4, 2024
Joyce Roberts, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, she had lived in this area her entire life. She looked after her family and was a great mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Having served patients for over 35 years, Joyce was an incredible nurse and she dedicated her life...
Martha Emogene (Emma) Rector
Jun 4, 2024
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – 2 Timothy 4:7
Martha Emogene (Emma) Rector, of Kingsport, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the age of 75, after a brief battle with cancer....
Betty Gay Johnson
Jun 3, 2024
Betty Gay Johnson of Kingsport passed away at her home on June 3, 2024, at the age of 72. She was born on March 20, 1952, to the late Joe and Edna Johnson, and was the youngest of their six children. Betty loved to sew and was a gifted seamstress. She also loved to cook and enjoyed trying new recipes....
Donna Joyce Senecal Weber
Jun 2, 2024
Donna Joyce Senecal Weber, born on June 22, 1943, in Nashua, New Hampshire, to Jeanne Odelie Couture and Oscar Joseph Senecal Jr., left this world on June 2, 2024, marking the end of a life filled with love, family, and cherished moments.
Donna was united in marriage to Gerald William Weber Sr., and together they built a life full of joy...
Malcolm McKinley Jones, Jr.
May 31, 2024
Dr. Malcolm McKinley Jones, Jr, 97, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024. He resided in Kingsport with his wife of 69 years, Marie Hewitt Jones, until her passing last August. Malcolm grew up in the Elizabethton area and was drafted into the U.S. Army Air Forces where he served from July 1945 to January 1947. He graduated...
Ella Sue Mann
May 31, 2024
Ella Sue Mann, 79, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, May 31, 2024 with her family by her side. She loved her family and friends dearly. Ella worked at Sullivan South High School for 25 years. She was a beloved member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. No matter who she was talking to, she had a...
Mark Anthony Tolley
May 30, 2024
Mark Anthony Tolley, 46, passed away on May 30, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital. Born on March 19, 1978, at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Mark was a beloved son of Roy and Faye Tolley.
Mark is survived by his older brother, Jeffrey Tolley; his quad brothers, Marshall, Matthew, and Michael Tolley; his son, Anthony Tolley; his daughter, Kendra Tolley; and...
Harold C. Robinette
May 30, 2024
Harold C. Robinette, 80, of Blountville, passed away Thursday afternoon, May 30, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center due to cardiac arrest. Harold was born in Hawkins County and lived in Kingsport for most of his life. He graduated from Sullivan High School, class of 1961. Harold moved to Union, SC, where he owned and operated Unique Style Shop. Upon...
Justin Clark
May 30, 2024
Justin Clark, 70, of Fall Branch, passed away with family by his side on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Justin was born in Chapmanville, WV and was a long-term resident of Fall Branch. He worked as a welder for various contractors at Eastman Chemical Company until his retirement. Justin was an avid hunter, enjoyed riding his Harley and being outside working...
Jonathan "Jon" Eric Garrett
May 30, 2024
Jonathan “Jon” Eric Garrett went to be with the Lord on May 30, 2024, at his residence. He was a graduate of Tri-Cities Christian Academy, Blountville, TN and was a network engineer for Ballad Health. Jon enjoyed cars, working on computers, the Vols; mostly, he enjoyed spending quality time with his family.
Jon was predeceased by his parents, Ewal and Eunice...
Richard Jones
May 29, 2024
Paul Richard Jones, Sr., known to family and friends, and co-workers variously as “Richard,” “PR,” or “Parnelli” Jones, passed away at home on May 29, 2024, after a valiant struggle with leukemia. He was 84.
Richard Jones was born on January 8, 1940, in Kingsport the second of three sons of Olan Jones, Sr., and Evelyn (Swann) Jones. He grew up...
Wilma Marie Grizzel
May 29, 2024
Wilma Marie Grizzel, 73 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, in the comfort of her home on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Born and raised in Kingsport, she spent all her life in and around this area. Wilma was a homemaker, cook and great mom. She loved to play the piano, which she could play by ear, loved to...
Paul David Jones
May 28, 2024
Paul David Jones, 85, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Kingsport on March 15, 1939, son of the late James and Frances Cox Jones. David was always a very bright man that could fix anything. He enjoyed working on computers, cars, TV’s and anything else he could...
Thomas Cal Hendrix, Jr.
May 25, 2024
Thomas Cal Hendrix, Jr. (“Cal”) passed away on May 25, 2024 at the age of 98. He was the youngest son of Thomas Cal Hendrix, Sr. and Dora Greenlee Hendrix and was born on a farm outside Johnson City, Tennessee on July 28, 1925. He attended Happy Valley High School which contained all twelve grades and graduated in 1944.
After a...
Kathryn "Kitty" Smith
May 25, 2024
Kathryn C. "Kitty" Smith passed away on Saturday May 25, 2024 after a long illness. Over her 79 years she effectively reared three sons, was a great partner for her husband Tom, and made lasting friends across all boundaries. Throughout her young life in east Texas, Kitty built a thriving and successful family based on love and sound principles. Transitioning...
Judy Dykes
May 24, 2024
Judy Dykes, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and husband, Jack, on Friday, May 24, 2024. Judy resided in Kingsport her entire life and had retired from Magnavox in Greeneville. She was a lifelong member of Solomons Temple Missionary Baptist Church and also attended the First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton. Judy was preceded in death by...
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