Obituaries
Brenda Joyce Campbell
Nov 27, 2023
Brenda Joyce Campbell, 79, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, went to be with her heavenly Father on November 27, 2023. She was born on April 8, 1944, to Fred and Maxine Harrison. Brenda grew up in a loving family with two brothers and two sisters, attended Boones Creek School, and lived her life in the Oak Grove community....
Michael Anthony Vannoy
Nov 26, 2023
“A loving Dad, tender and kind, what a beautiful memory you left behind.”
-Missed with grief beyond tears
Michael Vannoy, 61 years old of Kingsport, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord, November 26th 2023 doing what he loved, traveling the country and training new CDL drivers. Mike was born in Kingsport, TN on November 30th...
Walter F. Miller
Nov 26, 2023
Walter Franklin Miller of Brookdale Assisted Living and formerly 2300 Kings Bay Drive, Kingsport, passed away on November 26, 2023 at the age of 95. He was born on September 9, 1928 in Jonesborough, the son of William F. Miller and Anna Lee Smith Miller.
Mr. Miller graduated from Lamar High School in 1946 and later served 3 years in...
Kimberly Burke
Nov 24, 2023
Kimberly Dawn Burke, 57, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Friday November 24, 2023.
Kim was born on August 3, 1966 in Kingsport, TN, where she lived most of her life. She was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School and went on to attend ETSU. During her time at ETSU, she was an active member of ADPi...
Jim Barnes
Nov 24, 2023
James L. Barnes, 85, of Kingsport, died Friday morning, November 24, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. Jim retired in 2021 after 60 years of service as an automotive mechanic. He was a family man and enjoyed coin collecting and racing.
He was preceded in death...
Betty Ruth "Phillips" Steadman
Nov 24, 2023
Betty Steadman, 85, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, November 24, 2023. She was born in the Sullivan Gardens area of Kingsport to Onnie and Georgie Phillips and resided in Blountville and Kingsport most of her life. Betty worked at Raytheon of Bristol in production and retired after many years of service. She was...
Mary "Sister" Carlock Brewer
Nov 22, 2023
Mary “Sister” Carlock Brewer - of Kingsport, TN passed away Wednesday, November 22nd peacefully at her home.
Sister was a Kingsport native and daughter of the late Bob and Doris Carlock. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Tennessee Technological University. Early in her career she was an elementary school teacher in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest...
Chad Templeton
Nov 20, 2023
Chad Templeton, 43, Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 20, 2023. Born in Kingsport, he was a 1998 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Chad was a proud employee of Barnes Exterminating Company. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many. Chad’s family meant the world to him.
He...
Dewey McClain
Nov 19, 2023
Dewey Martin McClain 91, of Blountville passed away November 19, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Dewey was a retired teacher in Sullivan County Schools for vocational education. He served in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War. Dewey was a member of Blountville Christian Church where he served as a teacher, treasurer and deacon of the church.
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Pauline Ruth Thornburg
Nov 18, 2023
Pauline Ruth Thornburg, 90, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023, at her residence, with family by her side.
Pauline was born on June 27, 1933, to parents, William and Mary Darnell in Kingsport. Pauline graduated from Fall Branch High School and would go on to receive her degree in nursing from Greeneville Vocational School. She pursued her career...
Thomas William Gray, Jr.
Nov 15, 2023
Thomas William Gray, Jr., 75, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area most of his life. He worked as an over the road trucker for Big G Express. He was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church. Thomas was an avid TN...
Carolyn "Gaga" Williams
Nov 15, 2023
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Williams
Carolyn D Williams of Kingsport, TN, passed away on November 15, 2023, after a brief illness. She peacefully transitioned to her eternal rest.
Born on October 8th in Sneedville, TN, Carolyn dedicated many years of her life to the Eastman Chemical Company, where she was a loyal and dedicated employee in Printing Services. Her...
Delma P. Welder
Nov 14, 2023
Delma P. Welder (89) was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14th, 2023.
A longtime resident of Kingsport, TN and native of Monroe County, West Virginia. Delma found joy in life and blessed everyone around her with her loving presence. She was born on July 8, 1934, the first of seven children of the late O....
Louise "Buzz" Peters
Nov 14, 2023
Louise “Buzz” Bullock Peters, 95, Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Louise was born in Wise County, VA and had resided in Kingsport since her teens. Louise began her work at the Kingsport Press where she met Bill, her husband of 69 years. In 1963, she began work at the Palmer Center as cafeteria manager for 29...
Donald Bryant
Nov 13, 2023
Donald Bryant, 80, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Life Care Center of Gray.
Mr. Bryant is survived by a sister, Debbie Fletcher; closest friends, Sonny and Pat Miller.
The family wishes to extend their special thanks to the caregivers at Life Care Center of Gray and to the Public Guardian Program for their services to Donald.
There...
Myra Silver
Nov 12, 2023
Myra Silver, a woman of great intelligence, quick wit, and strong opinions, was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 23, 1928, and died November 12, 2023 in Kingsport, TN.Myra graduated from Brooklyn College and earned a Masters degree in Library Science from Pratt Institute. She worked as a school librarian at William E. Grady Vocational High School in Brooklyn for...
Maude Lee Barr
Nov 12, 2023
Maude Lee Barr, 91, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Maude was born November 22, 1931.
Maude was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Joe Barr; son, Rickey Allen Barr; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Barr; parents, Zella and Aubon Haynes; brothers, Floyd Haynes and Douglas Haynes.
She is survived by daughter, Angela J. Barr;...
Melissa Dawn Megna
Nov 11, 2023
Melissa Dawn Megna, 45, of Bristol, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Melissa was born to parents, Ricky and Marilyn Williams on August 12, 1978, in Middlesboro, KY. Melissa grew up and eventually would graduate from high school in Middlesboro. Melissa found joy in caring for her family and she cherished her children and grandchildren more than anything....
Michael Glenn Fillnow
Nov 11, 2023
Michael Glenn Fillnow left this earth on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 3:51am. Born in Milwaukee, WI on May 12, 1949, Michael lived the past 32 years in Kingsport. He retired from Virginia Highlands Community College.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Margaret Fillnow; brother, Mark Fillnow; father-in-law, Jack Pippin; and mother-in-law, Betty Pippin.
A...
Harris P. Cantrell
Nov 10, 2023
Harris P. Cantrell, 82, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Friday morning, November 10, 2023, with family at his side. Born in Liberty, TN, Harris attended the Webb School in Bell Buckle, TN and then earned a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tennessee Tech University. Following his education, Harris worked in sales for Eastman Kodak Company, and later Eastman Chemical Company,...
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