Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Jean Coates Blessing
Feb 14, 2024
Jean Coates Blessing, 87, of Kingsport, died Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Kingsport where she resided most of her life, Jean was a homemaker and was an active member of Ketron Memorial Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Blessing; parents, Dan and Bea Coates; sisters, Helen Blessing and...
Carolyn Sue Hicks
Feb 13, 2024
Carolyn Sue Hicks, 77, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2024, at The Blake in Kingsport, TN surrounded by her family holding her hands. Carolyn was born on January 11, 1947, in Sullivan County, TN and resided in the area her entire life.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Warren...
Robert Kristopher Monson
Feb 12, 2024
Rob said goodbye to this world and walked into the sunset at 6:32 pm on Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by his family and given excellent care and comfort by the amazing team of nurses at Holston Valley Medical Center ICU.
Among the people missing him the most are his father, Kris A. Monson of Kingsport, TN (sweetheart, Mina J. Gann...
H. Ronald "Ronnie" Harwood
Feb 12, 2024
H. Ronald “Ronnie” Harwood, 73, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, early Monday morning, February 12, 2024. Born in Kingsport, Ronnie had lived here his entire life. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett, class of ’68, where he played football. Ronnie also attended ETSU, where he played football. He was in sales and management for area car dealerships for...