Obituaries
Rick Castor
Aug 27, 2023
Rick Castor, 79 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023. Rick was born in Cambridge, OH, and spent most of his life in Greenville, SC, then retired to Kingsport. He had a great love for music; beginning by playing the piano at the age of 5.
Rick was preceded in death by his...
Susan Rene' Wampler
Aug 27, 2023
Susan Wampler was welcomed to her eternal home by Jesus on her birthday, August 27, 2023. Our precious and beloved daughter, mother, sister, "Mimi" and friend has received complete healing, never to suffer again. Left behind to cherish her memory, and to long for that resurrection day when we can be reunited are her parents, Perry & Debbie...
Mima Jean Taylor
Aug 27, 2023
Mima Jean Gouge Taylor of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Born in Bakersville, NC, she had lived most of her life in Fall Branch. Mima Jean was employed by Eastman Chemical for 23 years and was a longtime and faithful member of Lovelace Baptist Church. She was a hard worker all her life, she loved to...
Thomas Dale Rhoton
Aug 27, 2023
Thomas Dale Rhoton, 65, went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 27, 2023, following a courageous battle with cancer. Tom was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Lynn View High School. He was a member of IBEW Local 394.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Ruth Rhoton; and nephew, Tony Henard.
Tom is...
Joe E. Dean, Sr.
Aug 27, 2023
Joe E. Dean, Sr., 85 of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Joe had retired from Burlington Industries and was a life-long farmer. He was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church. Joe’s true love was helping others.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents...
Billie Ann (Crussell) Breeding
Aug 27, 2023
Billie Ann (Crussell) Breeding, 79 of Kingsport, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior after a lengthy illness, Sunday, August 27, 2023. Billie was a graduate of Ketron High School in 1962. In 1961, she married her high school sweetheart and began work at American Saint-Gobain, where she retired in 2008, while continuing to work part time for...
Gladys E. Davis
Aug 26, 2023
Gladys E. Davis, 84, formerly of the Bethesda Community, Fall Branch, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Davis.
Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, September 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery, with Pastor Ryan Shaffer officiating.
Ray Adams
Aug 26, 2023
Heman Ray Adams, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday August 26, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Chuckey, TN, he grew up in Greene County. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and served 2 years in Fort Benning, Georgia before being...
Donald Edward Teague, Sr.
Aug 26, 2023
Donald Edward Teague, Sr., 94, of Kingsport, was called to be with the Lord, Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Mountain Home, TN. Don was born in Ohio and came to Kingsport in his childhood. He attended Sullivan High School and began his military career at the age of 17, a decorated veteran serving in WWII and the Korean Conflict. Don...
Mike Lingerfelt
Aug 25, 2023
Mike Lingerfelt, 63, of the Rock Springs community, left this world on Friday, August 25, 2023, gained his new body, and ran into the arms of his Savior. Mike graduated in 1978 from Sullivan West High School, where he met and married the love of his life, Robin. Mike loved cars, was a huge Nascar fan, and raced on the...
Margaret Wheeler
Aug 25, 2023
Margaret Wheeler, 87, went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2023 at the Waters of Bristol.
Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Mary Jobe; husband of 67 years, George Wheeler; son Sammy (Bo) Wheeler; and daughters, Wendy Cox Hayes, and Sherry Cox Crease.
Margaret is survived by two sons,...
O.M. Stacy
Aug 24, 2023
O.M. Stacy, age 95, reported for his final roll call at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tennessee on Thursday, August 24th 2023. He was the son of the late Henry and Virgie Stacy of Fairview Community, Virginia, being born on January 21st 1928.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Tina Sampson Stacy;...
Deborah Ann Archer
Aug 24, 2023
Deborah Ann Archer, 67, passed away August 24th, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by family, and with her father (Luther McNutt) to greet and carry her home. She was born April 17th, 1956, in Flint, MI. The family later relocated to Kingsport, TN, where she attended Ketron High School. Deborah married the love of her life, Daniel,...
Don "Duckshot" Fields
Aug 23, 2023
Don "DuckShot" Fields, age 79, passed away Wednesday morning, August 23rd, 2023, in Kingsport Tennessee. Don, also known as "Dr. Feelbad," was a hard-working over-the-road truck driver with over a million safe miles under his belt. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. A human navigational tool, Don frequently baffled his children and grandchildren with his uncanny ability...
Judy Kay Light
Aug 23, 2023
Judy Kay Light, 76, of Fall Branch, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born on December 7, 1946, in Washington Co. and had resided in the tri-cities area all of her life. She graduated from Fall Branch High School in 1964 and went on to marry the love of her...
Johnny Lane
Aug 18, 2023
Johnny Lane, 73, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 18, 2023. Johnny had retired from General Shale.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Delcie Lane; sister, Loise Lisenby; and brother, Jerry Lane.
Johnny is survived by his wife of 48 years, Connie Lane; daughter, Carrie Collier and husband Monty; son,...
George "Tony" Peters
Aug 16, 2023
Psalms 56:3 What time I am afraid I will trust in thee.
I am a Marine, I died a Marine, I’m proud I served my country.
Tony went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Born and raised in Scott County until he returned from serving in the Marines, at which time he lived in...
Michael Kevin Shrewsbury
Aug 14, 2023
Michael Kevin Shrewsbury, beloved husband, father, and friend, passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 59. Born on May 17, 1964, in Akron, OH, Michael's journey in life brought him to Kingsport, TN, where he resided with his family.
Michael was a talented painter by trade, bringing beauty and color into the world through his...
Marie Jones
Aug 14, 2023
Marie Hewitt Jones, 92, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2023. She resided in Kingsport with her husband of 69 years, Malcolm Jones. Prior to raising her family, she was employed as a chemist at Eastman Kodak. She faithfully attended Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Stella Hewitt.
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Randy Marsh
Aug 14, 2023
John Randall “Randy” Marsh, 62 of Church Hill went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had resided all of his life in the Ross Camp Ground Community. Randy was a graduate of Church Hill High School. He was formerly employed by Harper and Ladd Grocery, Rental Uniform, and Holston...
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