Obituaries
Annie Lee Edwards
Mar 29, 2024
Annie Lee Edwards, 83, Blountville, TN, went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Good Friday, March 29, 2024, at Franklin Woods Hospital of Johnson City, TN.
For almost 38 years, Annie loved working at the International Mission Board (formerly Foreign Mission Board). She served as the full-time Music and Education Minister at Biltmore Baptist Church in Glen Allen, VA. She...
Horace E. Hall
Mar 28, 2024
Horace passed away March 28, 2024 in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was born July 29, 1933 in Monterey, Tennessee and grew up as part of the Homesteads community in nearby Crossville.
Horace is survived by his wife, Edith, his children, Beverly and Leonard, and his siblings Ramona Bowden, Mary Patton, Peggie Parrott and Reggie Hall.
Horace was an army veteran, a graduate of...
George Young
Mar 26, 2024
John 3:16
George Ray Young, 75, of Kingsport, went home to be with Jesus on March 26, 2024 after a period of declining health. George was born August 24,1948 to Sherman and Mary Morley Young.
George is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Lois Young on August 4,2023; his parents; brothers, Charles Young, Harold Young, Bill Young and Dale...
Alberta "Pete" Good
Mar 25, 2024
Alberta “Pete” Good, 88, of Gate City, VA, went to be with the Lord early Monday, March 25, 2024, after fighting a courageous health battle for 12 years. She was born in Harlan, KY and had lived in Gate City since 1960. Alberta was a secretary and bookkeeper for Blue Ridge Properties until her retirement. She was a member of...
Martha Lee Corns Mather King
Mar 24, 2024
Martha King passed away peacefully on March 24, 2024, having been a witness to history for almost a century. She loved reading and traveling, but most of all she loved her two families – the Mathers and the Kings.
She was born on May 23,1924 in Gate City, Virginia, the third child of Marie (“Reesie”) Batters St. Martin from Baltimore,...
William Edward Bryan Wilson
Mar 22, 2024
While still in love with life, the loved and loving son, brother, friend died where manhood’s morning almost touches noon. Now, we must do what he promised to do for us. William Edward Bryan Wilson, age 20, died in a tragic accident on March 22, 2024. Bryan was a 2021 graduate of Sullivan South High School, where he played soccer...
Helen Darsey Phillips
Mar 22, 2024
Helen Darsey Phillips, age 94, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024 at The Waters of Kingsport. Helen was born on May 9, 1929 to the late Walter L. and Laura Dougherty Darsey. She retired from United Intermountain Telephone Company where she had worked as an inventory control specialist. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Walter L. and...
David Bright
Mar 22, 2024
David Bright, 69, of Pine Grove Community has finished the course and kept the faith. On March 22, 2024, he went to his Heavenly home. He attended Pyburn Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as the Superintendent for over 30 years. He was an avid coon hunter and bluegill fisher, who cherished his time in the woods with his buddies....
Brenda Joyce Horne
Mar 21, 2024
Brenda Joyce Horne, 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center. Joyce was an amazing wife, mother, sister, and homemaker. She loved her grandchildren and always enjoyed their company. Joyce was the type of person who loved to give more than she received. She loved and cared for her pets, Marley (her...
Coy Harold Klepper
Mar 20, 2024
Coy Harold Klepper went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2024. He was born July 9, 1933, to the late Kelsie Klepper and Bonnie William Klepper. Coy was a charter member of Cedarview Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, teacher, and church treasurer. He loved and was very active in his church. Coy loved...
Jane Hamilton
Mar 20, 2024
Mary Jane Jenkins Hamilton, 88, of Gray, TN, went to be with the Lord on March 20, 2024, under the loving care of the staff at The Blake at Kingsport. Born on December 30, 1935, she was the daughter of Ben Jenkins and Kate Brown Jenkins. Jane was a preacher’s wife and homemaker for 15 years, living in several areas...
Dorothy Simpson
Mar 20, 2024
Dorothy Simpson, 93, of Kingsport, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. A force of joy and warmth, Dorothy's spirit was as bright as her smile. She was an accomplished cook, and her culinary creations brought a taste of love to all who were fortunate enough to enjoy them. Nothing made her happier than tending to her garden and preserving its bounty through...
Faye Morley
Mar 20, 2024
Faye Morley, 96, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Holston Manor. Faye was born in Bonnie Blue, VA, to the late Charles T. and Bess Middleton. She loved her family and was an amazing wife, mother, and grandmother , lovingly referred to as “Nanny.” Faye worked as a hairdresser for over 40 years. She enjoyed playing...
Gwendolyn Bryan
Mar 19, 2024
Gwendolyn Moir Bryan, age 91, died Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Abundant Christian Living in Johnson City, Tennessee. She was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. Ms. Bryan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education at East Tennessee State University in 1963 and her Master of Arts in Education from the University of Virginia in 1974. She was...
Bessie Mullins Sexton
Mar 19, 2024
Bessie Mullins Sexton, 88, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at her home. Born on June 30, 1935 in Ross Campground, daughter of the late McKinley and Elizabeth Clark Mullins.
Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill Sexton; two sons, David and Mike; and three brothers.
Survivors include her son, Allen; daughter, Deanna; grandchildren, Jason (Amanda),...
Clara Pat Simpson
Mar 19, 2024
Patricia Bevins Smith Simpson, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She was a charter member of the Lynn Garden Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Pat was born in Kingsport where she resided her entire life. Mrs. Simpson was a 1958 graduate of Lynn View High School. She was employed by the Sullivan County School System for 21 and a half...
Ruby Kathleen Dowell Roller
Mar 18, 2024
Ruby Kathleen Dowell Roller, 96, of Kingsport, passed away March 18, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Kenner and Goldie Dowell; her beloved husband, Thomas Clay Roller; and her brothers and sister.
Ruby is survived by her several nieces and nephews.
Ruby was laid to rest at a private graveside ceremony on Saturday,...
Mary Lou Simone
Mar 18, 2024
Mary Lou Simone, 77, of Mount Carmel, passed away, Monday, March 18, 2024 at her home. She was born in Helena, Arkansas, moved to Memphis right out of high school, then in 2001, moved to Kingsport. She was a businesswoman before it was popular, having worked her way up in property management. Mary Lou was co-owner of National Pest Control...
Aubrey Wayne Dykes
Mar 15, 2024
Aubrey Wayne Dykes, age 87, formerly of Fall Branch, Tennessee, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, March 15, 2024. He was a graduate of Fall Branch High School, class of 1954. Wayne was a member of Double Springs Missionary Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He retired from The Mason &...
Eddie Dee Tate
Mar 14, 2024
Eddie Dee Tate, 64, passed away on March 14, 2024, at his home in Kingsport, TN. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area most of his life. He attended Sullivan West High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Eddie worked as an electrician for many years. Mr. Tate was preceded in death by...
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