Obituaries
James Edward Briddell
Jan 8, 2024
James Edward Briddell, 84, died Monday, January 8, 2024 after a brief illness. James was born April 12, 1939 in Roanoke, VA, the son of the late William Creston Briddell and Nellie Irma Brooks Briddell. James graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA and the University of Virginia, where he earned his BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He married...
Rev. Marvin Otto
Jan 7, 2024
It is with great sadness in our hearts, but joy and comfort in our faith that we announce the passing of Marvin on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at The Blake of Kingsport. He was born June 3, 1938 in Lincoln, NE. Preceding him in death are his parents, Richard and Merna Otto, brother Wesley and his beautiful daughter, Becky Otto...
Paul Franklin Onks
Jan 7, 2024
Paul Franklin Onks, 76, of Johnson City, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2024. Paul was born on March 9, 1947, in Washington County. He was a hardworking farmer and the proud owner of Onks Greenhouse.
Paul was known for his kind-hearted nature and willingness to help anyone in need. His love for plants was evident in his work...
Charlotte Martin
Jan 5, 2024
Charlotte Elaine Martin, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Oak Hill memorial Park with Rev. Melissa Malcolm officiating.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Philip Wayne Castle
Jan 4, 2024
Philip Wayne Castle, 67, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a graduate of Ketron High School. Wayne worked at Eastman Chemical Company and attended Good Shepherd Baptist Church. He was a classic car enthusiast and loved camping. Wayne was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a...
C. Elmira Goad
Jan 4, 2024
“Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of his Saints.”
Elmira Goad, 83, passed away, Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center, after a recent sickness. Elmira was born May 21, 1940 to the late Ivan A. and Fannie M. Christian. She was a former employee of 42 years of Sullivan County. In her...
Thelma Anderson
Jan 3, 2024
Thelma “Mammy” Anderson, 90, of Church Hill, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Thelma was born on Boozy Creek and had resided on Harrtown Road until moving to Church Hill. She loved to quilt, having been a seamstress.
Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Pappy” Anderson; parents, George and Sarah Whitaker;...
Barbara McCrary Johnson
Jan 2, 2024
Barbara McCrary Johnson, 79, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Barbara was a graduate of Ketron High School, class of 1962, East Tennessee State University, and Longwood College. Barbara was a dedicated special education teacher, having taught in Virginia and Tennessee. She enjoyed and loved her Boston Terrier dogs.
Barbara was...
Johnny Ray Hayes
Jan 2, 2024
Johnny Ray Hayes, 70, of Kingsport, passed away on January 2, 2024 at Holston Valley Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. Johnny was born in Sullivan County. He accepted Christ in 2006 and always put God first. He met the love of his life Diana when he was a young teen. They married on April 9, 1971 in Linville,...
Faye Mahaffey
Jan 2, 2024
Faye Mahaffey, 88, of the Lone Star Community, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, January 2, 2024, following an extended period of declining health. Faye was born in Kingsport where she had lived her entire life. She attended Solomon’s Temple Missionary Baptist Church whenever she was able. Faye enjoyed quilting, her garden work, and loved to spend time with...
Franklin Delenore Cox
Jan 1, 2024
Franklin Delenore Cox passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, at the Brookdale in Forest City, NC. Born in Sullivan County, TN, he has lived in this area most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army and was a member of the House of Prayer Worship Center.
Mr. Cox was preceded in...
Mitzi Busick
Jan 1, 2024
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Mitzi Busick, age 79 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord January 1, 2024. Mitzi was born in Tennessee on January 1, 1945 to the late Phonso and Dorothy Durham. She has resided in this area, after moving back from Texas in 2012. Mitzi was...
Allen "Al" Dryden Jr.
Jan 1, 2024
Kingsport, Tennessee mourns the loss of Allen N. Dryden, Jr., who passed away on January 1, 2024. Allen, born December 3, 1936, was a beloved member of the community, leaving an indelible mark on the architectural landscape of our city.
A native of Kingsport, Allen dedicated his life to the pursuit of architectural excellence. He earned his degree...
Larry Geiger
Dec 31, 2023
Larry Wayne Geiger, 78, of Kingsport, passed away December 31, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born and raised in Anderson, IN, where he served as a sheriff deputy for Madison County. Larry was a member of the Indiana National Guard and raced ASA and ARCA stock cars. He moved to Daytona Beach, FL,...
Jannie Lou Smith
Dec 31, 2023
Jannie Lou Smith, 69, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
No services will be held at this time.
Thomas "Tommy" Lee Williams
Dec 30, 2023
Thomas Lee Williams (Tommy), 80, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2023 following a period of declining health. Tommy was born in Louisville, KY on January 6, 1943. He was raised in Campbellsville, KY where he married his wife of 61 years, Nancy Peters Williams in December of 1962. Together, they relocated to Great Falls, Montana...
Ina Pearl Hatfield
Dec 29, 2023
Ina Pearl Hatfield, of Blountville, passed away peacefully Friday December 29, 2023 at her home. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and mamawie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hanscle Hatfield; grandson, Franklin Hamby; and son in law, Earl Sammons.
She is survived by her six children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be...
Peggy Annette Ramey
Dec 26, 2023
Peggy Annette Ashworth Ramey passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was born November 26, 1947. Peggy was a wonderful wife, loving mom and dear friend. She loved her family and friends. She loved the beach and lighthouses. Her smile could light up a room.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Nancy Jane Nelms Garrett
Dec 26, 2023
Nancy Jane Nelms Garrett, 83, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after a period of declining health. Nancy was born in Kingsport on June 29, 1940, to Hugh Edward Nelms and Frankie Jane Pendleton. Her father was the owner of Baylor Nelms Furniture, a family business since the early days of Kingsport. Her mother was from Dungannon,...
Donna Jean (Culbertson) Necessary
Dec 26, 2023
Donna Necessary, 82, of Blountville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after an extended illness.
Donna was born on September 11, 1941, in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Class of 1959, a chosen member of the National Honor Society, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Blountville for over...
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