Obituaries
Jerry Dell Holmes, Sr.
Apr 4, 2024
Jerry Dell Holmes, Sr., went to be with the Lord on April 4, 2024. Jerry D. Holmes was born on November 30, 1935, to Wilber L. Holmes and Amie E. Holmes in Mt. Vernon, Texas. He grew up on a farm outside of Mt. Vernon, Texas and graduated from Mt. Vernon High School at the age of sixteen. Jerry graduated...
Swane "Doug" Shelton
Apr 4, 2024
Swane “Doug” Shelton, 79, of Kingsport, passed away, Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 6, 1944, and was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Doug loved his pets and loved the outdoors. His laughter brought joy to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister.
Those left to...
Edwin G. "Jerry" Kilgore
Apr 3, 2024
Edwin G. “Jerry” Kilgore, 86 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord late Wednesday evening, April 3, 2024. Jerry was born in Nickelsville, VA and had lived in Kingsport for most of his life. He was a graduate of Lynn View High School, class of ’56, and retired in 1996 from Engineering and Construction Division of Eastman after 40...
Blaine Carver
Apr 3, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Blaine Carver on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Blaine was born on October 18, 1939, in Kingsport, TN, to the late Granville and Claudia Carver.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight sisters and one brother.
Those left to cherish Blaine’s memory include his loyal wife of...
Shirley Walters
Apr 2, 2024
Shirley Joyce Walters, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Shirley was a loving and supportive wife, loyal servant to her church, New Covenant Pentecostal Church, where her husband pastored for over 30 years. She devoted her life to her husband, her family and her church.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband...
Carolyn J. Lowrance
Apr 2, 2024
Carolyn Lowrance, 83, passed away on April 2, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Carolyn was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch, TN. After graduating she married her high school sweetheart in September of 1960. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.
She was...
Pamela S. Minor-Wampler
Apr 1, 2024
Pamela S. Minor-Wampler, 72, passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at her home in Kingsport, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Norton, VA, a 1970 graduate of John I. Burton High School, and 1974 graduate of UVA Wise, then Clinch Valley College. Pamela was a born-again Christian, a woman of strong faith, and a member of First...
Kathryn "Katey" Elizabeth Harris
Apr 1, 2024
Kathryn Elizabeth Harris (née Helton) - Katey, passed away after valiant battle with cancer, on April 1st, 2024, in Kingsport, TN, at the age of 45. She was born on July 31, 1978, in Austin, TX, and was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, and friend.
Katey was a 1996 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, and went on to earn her bachelors...
Constance Lee "Connie" Wright Stone
Mar 31, 2024
Constance Lee “Connie” Wright Stone, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at The Waters of Kingsport. Connie was born to the late H.G. and Cora Edith Wright on May 30, 1933, in Tuscaloosa, AL. She attended The University of Alabama through earned scholarships. Connie worked part time while studying full time. She...
Carolyn "Mimi" Ellison
Mar 30, 2024
Carolyn “Mimi” Ellison, 77, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born and raised in Albany, GA, and after meeting her soulmate, moved to Kingsport where she spent the last 49 years. She loved children, spending a lot of her time working with them at church, daycares and clinics. Carolyn devoted her...
Peggy Bussell Carico
Mar 30, 2024
Peggy Bussell Carico, age 90, of Kingsport, Tennessee met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Peggy lived in the Stanley Valley Area of Scott County, Virginia for the first 18 years of her life and lived in Kingsport for the remainder of her life. She graduated from Dobyns Bennett in the Class of 1951. Peggy...
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...
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