Obituaries
Ralph "Buddy" Wingett
Apr 23, 2023
9/2/1939 to 4/23/2023
“There are some who bring a light so great to the world, that even after they have gone, their light remains.”
Ralph Roger Wingett was born September 2, 1939, in Marion, OH. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 40 years of service. His love for God and family was his...
Ruby Fudge
Apr 22, 2023
Ruby Sara Sumrall Fudge, 94, of Hilton Head, SC, and Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born in Montrose, Miss., on January 19, 1929, to Ernest McLaurin Sumrall and Lou Ella Dawkins Sumrall. Her family moved to Indianola, Miss., when she was 2. She graduated Valedictorian from Indianola High School in 1946. She received her...
Doyle E. Morelock
Apr 21, 2023
Doyle E. Morelock, 91, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan Gardens and a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1950. He graduated from ETSU in 1954 with a BS Degree in Business Administration, then served in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1956. Doyle was employed by Kingsport Press / Arcata Graphics...
Eula Dean Carroll
Apr 19, 2023
Eula Dean Carroll (Kindle), 87, of Kingsport, and more recently Nashville, passed away on April 19, 2023, at Abe’s Garden Community in Nashville, TN, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on August 8, 1935, in Clinchport, VA, to Sam and Venus Kindle. Eula married the love of her life, Tom Carroll, in 1957, after meeting at First National...
Frank John Darnell
Apr 18, 2023
Frank Darnell, 84, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Princeton Transitional Rehab in Johnson City. He was a loving husband of nearly 62 years. Frank was also a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle. He was an automotive mechanic who began his career at the age of 16 and rebuilt...
James Robinette
Apr 17, 2023
Don Robinette, 84, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 17, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Don was born and raised in Hawkins County and had resided in Fall Branch since 2006. He was the first to bring seamless guttering to the area. Don owned and operated Don's Guttering and Excavating. He was an...
Robert Eugene Puckett
Apr 14, 2023
Robert Eugene Puckett, 83, of Blountville, TN went to be with the Lord at his home on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was a lifelong resident of Blountville. Robert was a farmer, carpenter, and brick mason and retired from T.D.O.T. He was a devoted Baptist and attended Pilgrims Chapel Baptist Church. He loved mowing, hunting and fishing, and loved watching...
Kathy Calhoun Hite
Apr 14, 2023
Kathy Calhoun Hite, 62, departed this life on April 14, 2023 after a long, courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side. Kathy worked at Holston Valley Medical Center for 27 years, until declining health forced her to stop. Her most cherished possessions were her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph...
Robert A. Penn
Apr 12, 2023
Robert A Penn, 84, passed away Friday, April 14, 2023. Born and raised in Cynthiana, KY, Robert graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 1960 and worked for the office of surface mining, Department of the Interior in Alabama, Tennessee, and Virginia before retiring as director of the Big Stone Gap, VA, office after 28 years. He was a great lover...
Leta Hyleman
Apr 12, 2023
Leta "Lenore" Hylemon, 95, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at The Villages of Allendale. Lenore was a loving aunt and will be missed by all who knew her.
Lenore was preceded in death by her parents, Creed and Mary Jane Tunnell; brothers, G.B. and Steve; sisters, Jessie, Sally, Bessie and her husbands,...
Charity Hill
Apr 12, 2023
Charity Hill, 43, of Bluff City, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, following a lengthy, courageous battle with her health. Born in Frankfurt, Germany, she lived most of her life in this area. A follower of Jesus, she was a friend of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church. Charity was an avid lover of animals. She...
John Richards Hay, III
Apr 12, 2023
John Richards Hay, III, passed away after an extended illness on Wednesday, April 12th, 2023, at Asbury at Steadman Hill. Born in Hickory, NC to John R. Hay, Jr. and Elizabeth Ann Collett Hay, he grew up in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1976. After earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology at King College he completed Master's...
Scotty Lee Rupe
Apr 9, 2023
Scotty Lee Rupe, 59 of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School. Scott worked at Ingles Markets for over 30 years. He loved to play golf and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Jolene (Bennett)...
Pauline B. Montgomery
Apr 9, 2023
Pauline Blevins Montgomery, 88, of Kingsport was called home Easter Sunday evening, April 9, 2023. Pauline was born in Wise County, VA and grew up in Dungannon until moving to Kingsport.
Pauline was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Montgomery, Jr. and her parents, Loyd and Ella Blevins.
Survivors include her sons, Greg Montgomery and wife Michele and...
Tanner Wood
Apr 9, 2023
Tanner Wood, 30, of Blountville, TN, was called home Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at his home. Tanner was born in Kingsport and grew up in Blountville. He was a graduate of Central High School Class of 2011. Tanner was known for his wonderful smile. He was kindhearted, never met a stranger, and enjoyed doing many crafts.
He was preceded...
Doug Gott
Apr 9, 2023
Doug Gott, 58, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Sullivan South High School. Doug loved to ride horses and raise chickens. He also was an avid outdoorsman. Doug loved spending time with his granddaughter, Layla.
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Stephanie Bailey
Apr 5, 2023
Stephanie Tomlinson Bailey, 50, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. She was born on August 11, 1972 in Kingsport to Lester and Rena Tomlinson. Stephanie was employed at Kingsport Press Credit Union as vice-president. She enjoyed her job and the people she worked with. Stephanie was a bright individual, always full of jokes...
Vinton Hoyle
Apr 4, 2023
Vinton Asbury "Skip" Hoyle, Jr., 92, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Skip worked at Eastman Kodak for 30 years, retiring from the Research Department. He loved to play golf and bridge.
Skip was preceded in death by his parents, Vinton Hoyle, Sr. and Nell Elizabeth Oates.
He is survived by his...
Charlotte Johnson
Mar 30, 2023
Charlotte Johnson, 83, of Blountville, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023. Charlotte was a graduate of Lynn View High School. She retired from ARA Food Services and Tennessee Eastman Company. Charlotte enjoyed the outdoors and wildlife. She also loved to cook and paint.
Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Avonell Duncan.
Survivors include...
Ralph L. "Abe" Lincoln
Mar 30, 2023
Ralph L. ("Abe") Lincoln, Jr., age 88, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023 after a brief illness. Abe was born in Marion, VA to Ralph L. Lincoln and Sarah Richardson Lincoln and graduated from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Abe lived his adult life in Kingsport after marrying Margaret ("Peg") Church of Glade Spring, VA.
Abe enjoyed a career...
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