Obituaries
Homer Elmer Smith
Apr 29, 2026
Homer Elmer Smith, 82, passed away peacefully after recently returning to his birthplace of Kingsport, TN. A man of quiet strength and a gentle spirit, Homer was known by all as kind and soft-spoken.
Homer spent much of his life working with his hands, having mastered the operation of heavy equipment. He took great pride in the art of building and...
Betty Sue Gillenwater
Apr 29, 2026
Betty Sue Gillenwater, 81, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Born in Scott County, VA, she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Betty had retired from Eastman Chemical Company.
Betty was preceded in death by her parents, J. Howard and Bess Taylor.
Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Gillenwater; daughters, Tammy Hubbard and...
Linda Kay Gibson
Apr 27, 2026
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Linda Kay Gibson (neé Alison) of Kingsport, TN passed away on April 27, 2026. Born June 19, 1939, Linda was the beloved wife of Charles; devoted mother of Drew and Casey (Yasmin) and loving “Gran” to grandsons Shawn and Jacob.
A Kingsport native, Linda graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and went on to work at the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and...
Barbara Imogene Barrett
Apr 27, 2026
Barbara Imogene Barrett, 82, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday evening, April 27, 2026. Born and raised in Kingsport, Barbara graduated from Lynn View High School and worked for Arcata Graphics for 30 years. Some of her favorite hobbies were bowling and playing cards.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 50+ years, Joseph Barrett;...
Carole Montgomery Pectol
Apr 27, 2026
Carole Montgomery Pectol, 83, passed away on April 27, 2026, surrounded by family at her home in Johnson City.
Carole was born on November 27,1942, in Johnson City, the daughter of the late Trox and Rose Miller Montgomery, she is preceded in death by her sisters Jane McCalla and Ellen Montgomery.
Carole is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard W....
Hugh Kyle Potts
Apr 26, 2026
Hugh Kyle Potts, 71, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 9:30am. Kyle was born and raised in Virginia. For the most part, Kyle lived a simple life. He was always out in the woods hunting or messing around with his pigs.
Kyle had a comedic attitude about him and could always make you laugh. He was straightforward...
Mary Alice Foley Knapp
Apr 26, 2026
Mary Alice Foley Knapp, 84, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Born on August 16, 1941 to the late Virgil William and Emma Jane Brooks Foley. Mary was a member of Bloomingdale Baptist Church while she was able to attend. She enjoyed spending time at the lake, gardening, and sewing. Her family...
Daniel "Dan" Ball
Apr 23, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Ball, 90, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 23rd, 2026.
Dan lived a full and remarkable life—one defined by service, friendship and deep devotion to his family. He remained active in the things he loved until the very end.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Nannie Hale Ball; his first wife,...
Penelope "Penny" McCollum Harriman
Apr 23, 2026
Penelope “Penny” or “Nani” Harriman, 85 of Jonesborough, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday April 23, at Johnson City Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was a kind, passionate woman who embraced life through love of travel, movie outings, lunches with friends, and the meaningful time she spent with her family. She had a cheerful spirit and brought laughter...
Jim "Rabbit" Guy
Apr 22, 2026
JIM “RABBIT” GUY
Jim “Rabbit” Guy, 79, of Bluff City, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Born in Clinton, TN, he has lived in Bluff City most of his life. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam era. Jim retired from Electrolux after many years of service. He was a skillful mechanic and used that...
Marianna Witt Morley
Apr 21, 2026
Marianna Witt Morley, age 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at The Waters of Kingsport. Her sweet soul now rests with our Lord and Savior in His Heavenly Kingdom.
Marianna was born on December 18, 1925, in Davenport, IA, the fourth and youngest child of Henry and Anna Witt. She grew up in Davenport, attending Davenport High School...
Thomas "Tom" Besco
Apr 19, 2026
Tom Besco, of Kingsport, went to be with be Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Portsmouth, Ohio, he was a graduate of Shawnee State University where he received his degree in Electromechanical engineering and then put his talents to use in the steel industry for 30 years. Upon retirement, he used his experience to teach the next generation...
Terry Fields
Apr 19, 2026
Terry Fields, 73, of Bluff City, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Born in Kingsport, he had lived in this area most of his life. A graduate of Dobyns Bennett, he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a journeyman electrician. Terry was a member of the I.B.E.W. #934. He was...
Toby Keith Triplett
Apr 18, 2026
Toby Keith Triplett, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away leaving behind a legacy of devotion and charm. Born on May 6, 1960, to Sue and Tobe Triplett, Toby was the third of four children raised in a humble home. Though he was known for a mischievous streak as a child, his natural charisma allowed him to win over...
David Carey Hildebrand
Apr 17, 2026
David Carey Hildebrand, 97, of Kingsport, passed away on April 17, 2026.
Born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia, David attended Virginia Tech before beginning a long and successful career with Eastman Chemical Company, where he dedicated 35 years of service. After retirement he generously gave his time to Habitat for Humanity, volunteering countless hours helping build homes for families in the...
Margie Mae Perry
Apr 16, 2026
Margie Mae Perry, of Kingsport, gained her wings on Thursday, April 16, 2026, passing peacefully while surrounded by her loving family.
Margie was born on June 28, 1941, in Copper Hill, Tennessee. One of six siblings, she dedicated her life to caring for others. She was a devoted homemaker who found her greatest joy in raising her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
She...
David "Dave" Lee Thomas
Apr 15, 2026
David “Dave” Lee Thomas, 66, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2026 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. Dave was born in Meadowview, VA. He graduated from Sullivan Central High School. Dave married his wife of 23+ years in 2003, he was a loving and caring husband. Dave owned and operated Dave’s Mobile Home Service,...
Kathy Ann Deakins
Apr 15, 2026
Kathy Ann Deakins, 74, passed away on April 15, 2026. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a cherished member of her community.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Sam Harkleroad and Sue Holloway; and her granddaughter, Megan Bellamy.
Kathy is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, James Deakins; her children, Amanda Bellamy, Jamie (Andy) Benton, and...
Mark Anthony Phelps
Apr 15, 2026
Mark Anthony Phelps, 63, of Kingsport, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born and raised in Kingsport, Mark graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1980. He married his loving wife Brenda in 2006 and was happily married for 20 years. Mark loved to ride the woods and street riding and especially loved spending time with good friends...
Clyde Wayne Taylor
Apr 14, 2026
Clyde Wayne Taylor, 83, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026. Born June 18, 1942, in Kingsport, Wayne spent most of his life in East Tennessee, leaving only to serve his country. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam as a First Lieutenant in the Military Police, and was a recipient of...
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