Obituaries

Denver Ray "Denny" Kitzmiller Jr.

Denver Ray "Denny" Kitzmiller Jr.

Mar 11, 2024

Denny Kitzmiller, 62, went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2024, at Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, TN.  Born in Kingsport on March 20, 1961, he was the son of Denver Ray and Linda Lou (Roberts) Kitzmiller and resided in Kingsport his entire life.   Denny loved his family and treated his niece and nephew like they were his...

Betty Mowdy

Betty Mowdy

Mar 10, 2024

Betty Ann Mowdy of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2024 after an extended illness. Betty was born on October 27, 1940 in Scott County, VA to the late Worley and Ruth McMurray. In April 1960 she married the love of her life, Clyde Mowdy. They made their home together in Kingsport for 60 years until his death in...

David Alan Brown

David Alan Brown

Mar 8, 2024

David Alan Brown, 70, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away at his Kingsport home on Friday, March 8, 2024, after a long battle with colon cancer.He was preceded in death by his parents, James Brown and Marie McDavid.David enjoyed boating, fishing and water skiing on the local lakes and rivers for many years as well as camping at Warrior’s...

Martha "Kay" McBee

Martha "Kay" McBee

Mar 8, 2024

Martha “Kay” McBee, 64, of Kingsport, TN went home to be with her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, on Friday, March 8, 2024 following a chronic illness and an acute illness. She was born on July 13, 1959, in Kingsport, to the late John L McBee and Inez Goodman McBee. 

 

Kay graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School...

Joanne H. McGrady

Joanne H. McGrady

Mar 7, 2024

Joanne Hurley McGrady, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord (Thursday March 7th, 2024) 

Born in Bastian, Virginia, she has resided in Kingsport since 1931. She was employed by Sears for 18 years, retiring in 1988. Joanne was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. 

She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Thomas "Lil Tommy" Ramey

Thomas "Lil Tommy" Ramey

Mar 6, 2024

Thomas " Lil Tommy" Michael Ramey, 51 of Baileyton, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at Greenville Community Hospital East, with his twin boys by his side. 

He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Phyllis Ramey and Thomas Holder; first born son; grandparents, Carrie and Tyler Ramey; uncles, James and Wayne Ramey; brother-in-law and best friend, Thomas "Big Tommy"...

Mary Davenport

Mary Davenport

Mar 5, 2024

Mary Davenport, 92, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Johnson City Medical Center.  She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.  Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Davenport, and parents, Sam and Maggie Ketron.

 

Mary is survived...

Marie H. Jennings

Marie H. Jennings

Mar 2, 2024

Marie H. Jennings, 96, of Kingsport passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Marie was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA. She graduated as valedictorian in 1945 from Rye Cove Memorial High School and came to Kingsport in 1946. She was also a graduate of Whitney School of Business. Marie worked as a bookkeeper for Kingsport Electric for 31 ½ years,...

Chad L. Harris

Chad L. Harris

Feb 28, 2024

Chad L. Harris, 52, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, after suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Chad graduated from Sullivan South HS in 1989. He received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in May 1995 from Tennessee Tech University. He worked briefly for Milliken in Barnwell, SC, before battling the devastating...

Virginia Ruth Davis

Virginia Ruth Davis

Feb 28, 2024

Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever. Psalm 23:6

 

Virginia Ruth Davis, 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. 

 

Born on February 2, 1941, a daughter of the late Clyde and Nell Davis, Virginia was a loyal...

Georgia Crawford

Georgia Crawford

Feb 28, 2024

Georgia B. Crawford of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

 

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Walker Crawford and Rosa Edith Bishop; brothers, Onnie, Lee, R.C., Henry, Gene, Roy and Michael; and infant brother.

 

Survivors include her loving husband of 68 years, Menyfea; daughter, Beverly Cleek and husband, Bill; sons, Mike and wife, Helen, Robert, and Terry;...

Doris Jean Reaves

Doris Jean Reaves

Feb 27, 2024

Doris Jean Reaves, 83, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Doris was born on January 15, 1941, in Kingsport to parents William Howard and Beulah Thompson. She held a career with Eastman Chemical Company for 29.5 years working in the print shop. Doris was a believer of Jesus Christ and held a strong faith for her savior....

Michael John Spivey

Michael John Spivey

Feb 25, 2024

Mike, 63 of Fall Branch, passed away on February 25, 2024. He was the first son of John Spivey and Nina Spencer. Mike attended Central High School and retired from TEC-Eastman. He was a farmer (born and bred) and horse enthusiast (horse and buggy). Mike was a University of Tennessee fan and threw a wicked game of cornhole. He was...

Cathy Wallace Peters

Cathy Wallace Peters

Feb 23, 2024

Cathy was one of three Wallace sisters, raised in a loving home in Chesterfield, TN. She graduated from the University of Memphis, with a major in accounting. In 1968 she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Peters. After they moved from Memphis to Kingsport in 1975, Cathy worked in the accounting profession for 40+ years, retiring in 2018.

 

Cathy’s delight in...

Glenn Allen Lowe

Glenn Allen Lowe

Feb 23, 2024

Glenn Allen Lowe went to his heavenly home in the early hours of February 23, 2024. Born on June 18, 1940 in Richlands VA, to Powell and Lottie Lowe where he was raised with his six siblings. His strong work ethic started there at an early age by working on their family farm. He later graduated from Richlands High School....

Ella Kate (Moore) Reynolds

Ella Kate (Moore) Reynolds

Feb 22, 2024

Ella Kate (Moore) Reynolds, 82, of Kingsport TN, woke up in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of February 22, 2024.

 

Ella was a faithful lady to everyone in her life. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, laughing and spending time with her dear family and friends.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Reynolds; parents,...

Rassie Ellis Edwards

Rassie Ellis Edwards

Feb 20, 2024

Rassie Ellis Edwards, 92, went home to be his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Born on February 22, 1931, he was the son of William R. Edwards and Bunia Edwards Collins. Rassie was employed as road driver for many different companies.  He drove a dump truck while helping build Shaw Air Force Base...

Barbara Sue Calhoun

Barbara Sue Calhoun

Feb 18, 2024

Barbara Sue Calhoun, 73, of Church Hill, passed away, Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born on March 24, 1950 to Martin and Sally Crawford, she was a resident of Sullivan County her entire life. She married George Edward Calhoun on June 18, 1968 in Gate City, VA and they would go on to have two children, Bobby and Pam. Barbara was...

Edmund Craig Carroll

Edmund Craig Carroll

Feb 16, 2024

Edmund Craig Carroll, of Kingsport, passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on January 8, 1945, in Kingsport, TN, Edmund was a passionate photographer and a devoted race fan, with a particular love for drag racing.

 

His race-loving spirit led him to be actively involved in the racing community. He was a proud member of Gulley...

Peggy Machen

Peggy Machen

Feb 15, 2024

Peggy L. Machen, 73, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, February 15, 2024, at home with her husband by her side after an extended illness.  Born in Bunnlevel, NC, she had resided in Kingsport since 1978.   She was a graduate of Bennett College in Greensboro, NC. Peggy retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2023 after almost 50 years of service....