Obituaries

Peggy Manning Bond

Peggy Manning Bond

Jan 29, 2024

Peggy Manning Bond, age 87, died on Monday, January 29, 2024 at her home in Kingsport. 

 

A native of Drew, MS, she was born August 7, 1936, the daughter of Reese W. and Anne M. Manning. Following graduation from Mississippi State College for Women in 1958, she moved to Kingsport and in January 1960, married the late William B. Bond.

 

Mrs. Bond...

Susan Elizabeth Griffith Davis

Susan Elizabeth Griffith Davis

Jan 28, 2024

Susan Elizabeth Griffith Davis left behind her 68 years of vibrant life and profound faith to enter the life eternal on Sunday, January 28th, surrounded by grace, prayer, and song, and by her three cherished children, Kendra, Heather, and Paul, and her adoring husband, Mark.



A woman of remarkable character, rare talent, uncommon brilliance, and constant service to those she loved,...

Katherine Malone

Katherine Malone

Jan 26, 2024

Katherine Malone, age 89, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024. Born in Castlewood, Virginia, she lived most of her life in Kingsport and more recently in Rogersville, Tennessee. She retired from Arcata Graphics after many years of service. 

Katherine was a member of Tri Cities Baptist Church and in later years, she regularly...

Diane Gail Campbell

Diane Gail Campbell

Jan 26, 2024

Diane Gail Campbell, 73, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Diane was born on January 23, 1951 in Bristol to parents, L.D. and Glenna Link. She resided in and around Blountville most of her life. Diane enjoyed spending time reading, going to bluegrass concerts and shopping. Most of all, she enjoyed being a grandmother. She...

Lt. Col. Robert Phillip Steadman, US Army Retired

Lt. Col. Robert Phillip Steadman, US Army Retired

Jan 25, 2024

Lt. Col. Robert Phillip Steadman, US Army Retired, 82, of Gray, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Phil was born to the late George Robert and Billie Steadman on November 13, 1941, in Johnson City. He attended Dobyns Bennett High School and graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1963. Phil devoted 21 years of his life serving his country...

Joan Elizabeth Cross

Joan Elizabeth Cross

Jan 24, 2024

Joan Elizabeth Cross, 69, of Kingsport, passed away on January 24, 2024 at Holston Manor.

 

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Hazel Cross; brothers, Earl, Fred (Jake), and Charlie Cross.

 

Survivors include aunt, Clara Jean Bragg; uncles, Everett and Elmer Cross; and several cousins.

 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 28, 2024 from 5:00-7:00pm at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral...

Patsy Williams

Patsy Williams

Jan 24, 2024

Patsy Ruth Harris-Williams, age 84, of Kingsport, TN., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 24 at home after a brief illness.She was born on December 1, 1939, a daughter of the late John and Eula Hendrickson of Knoxville, TN.Patsy married Charles “Charlie” Harris and transplanted from Knoxville to Bristol where they started a family and lived together...

Charles Hasbrouck

Charles Hasbrouck

Jan 23, 2024

December 17, 1932 – January 23, 2024

 

Charles Hasbrouck, age 91, finished his journey through life on January 23 at NHC Kingsport, with family and caregivers at his side.

 

Charles was born on December 17, 1932, in Bladenboro, NC to Charles Booth and Carrie Love Bridger Hasbrouck. The oldest of three siblings, he was a big brother to both Jonathan and Julia....

D'Anna Clendenin

D'Anna Clendenin

Jan 23, 2024

D’Anna Marie Olterman Clendenin was born in Kingsport on November 22,1982 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. D’Anna received her elementary and secondary education through Kingsport City Schools and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 2001. She went to ETSU and received a Certificate in Surgical Technology from Northeast State Technical College....

Constance "Buddie" Fry

Constance "Buddie" Fry

Jan 21, 2024

KINGSPORT- Constance “Buddie” Fry, 90, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 in the hospital in Nashville, TN. Born on August 26,1933 to Chester B. and Georgia Eugenia Daniel Dykes, Buddie lived most of her life in Kingsport, TN apart from her traveling years to Alaska and military homes across the world. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High...

Mary B. Arnold

Mary B. Arnold

Jan 21, 2024

Mary Barrett Arnold, 85, of Kingsport, was called home Sunday evening, January 21, 2024, following an extended period of poor health. Mary was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1957. She was an employee of Sullivan County Schools and retired in 1998. Mary was of the Apostolic Faith.

She was preceded in death by...

Glenn Donivan Hagood

Glenn Donivan Hagood

Jan 21, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.              ...

June Quillin

June Quillin

Jan 21, 2024

June Quillin, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Brookdale Rock Springs.

Born in Scott County, she has lived in this area all her life. She was a godly, supportive wife, mother and grandmother who faithfully and joyfully lived out her love for, sang continually about and pointed her family toward Jesus. 

Many words could...

Robert "Bob" Allen Warden

Robert "Bob" Allen Warden

Jan 19, 2024

Robert "Bob" Allen Warden passed away on January 19, 2024 after an extended illness. 

Bob was born in Glen Ridge NJ March 18, 1945.  He married the love of his life on May 25, 1968 and they were together 58 years.  Bob and Gabe moved to TN in 1981 to support Gabe’s ministry work.  Bob served in the United States Marine...

Jack Austin Davenport

Jack Austin Davenport

Jan 19, 2024

Jack Austin Davenport, age 96, of Kingsport, Tennessee, met our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 19, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. Jack was the first-born son of Denton and Pauline Davenport on November 3, 1927 before the eventual birth of his brother, Harold E. Davenport in 1932. Jack and his brother spoke daily in his later years...

Paul Thomas Codispoti

Paul Thomas Codispoti

Jan 19, 2024

Paul Thomas Codispoti, 56, of Kingsport finished the race of life on Friday, January 19, 2024, after nearly four courageous years battling ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig’s disease). Paul was born June 2, 1967, in Akron Ohio to Nicolas and Carmel (Pappano) Codispoti. 

He was a 1985 graduate of Stow High School where he was a proud member of the marching...

Johnny Neeley

Johnny Neeley

Jan 17, 2024

Johnny Neeley, 71, of Church Hill, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. Born in Kingsport, he had resided most of his life in the area. Johnny was a 1970 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and a 1972 graduate of Tri-Cities Vocational and Technical School. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company following 30 years of service, having worked in the...

Gary Ray Davenport

Gary Ray Davenport

Jan 16, 2024

Psalm 25 – To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.

Gary Ray Davenport, 73, of Mt. Carmel, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 16, of 2024. Gary had a deep appreciation for military, public service, and first responders, going out of his way to thank those who served. Gary enjoyed the beauty of nature and in...

Judy Dillon

Judy Dillon

Jan 16, 2024

“Always loved, never forgotten, forever missed.”

On January 16, 2024, another angel received her wings. Judy Dawson Dillon, 64, of Kingsport passed away sadly. She will be forever missed. Judy was born in Greene County on December 1, 1959 to Estella and Joe Mack Dawson. She was a loving sister, niece, cousin, special aunt, and friend. Judy attended North Greene High...

Carolyn "Kay" Pearcy-Williams

Carolyn "Kay" Pearcy-Williams

Jan 15, 2024

Carolyn “Kay” Pearcy-Williams, 78, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in her home, Monday, January 15, 2024. Kay grew up in the Bell Ridge area, but lived most of her life in the Lynn Garden community and was a graduate of Lynn View High School. She loved animals. She had several cats and a dog named Sadie, who was her very...