Obituaries
Ella Kate (Moore) Reynolds
Feb 22, 2024
Ella Kate (Moore) Reynolds, 82, of Kingsport TN, woke up in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of February 22, 2024.
Ella was a faithful lady to everyone in her life. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, laughing and spending time with her dear family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Reynolds; parents,...
Rassie Ellis Edwards
Feb 20, 2024
Rassie Ellis Edwards, 92, went home to be his Lord and Savior on February 20, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born on February 22, 1931, he was the son of William R. Edwards and Bunia Edwards Collins. Rassie was employed as road driver for many different companies. He drove a dump truck while helping build Shaw Air Force Base...
Barbara Sue Calhoun
Feb 18, 2024
Barbara Sue Calhoun, 73, of Church Hill, passed away, Sunday, February 18, 2024. Born on March 24, 1950 to Martin and Sally Crawford, she was a resident of Sullivan County her entire life. She married George Edward Calhoun on June 18, 1968 in Gate City, VA and they would go on to have two children, Bobby and Pam. Barbara was...
Edmund Craig Carroll
Feb 16, 2024
Edmund Craig Carroll, of Kingsport, passed away on February 16, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on January 8, 1945, in Kingsport, TN, Edmund was a passionate photographer and a devoted race fan, with a particular love for drag racing.
His race-loving spirit led him to be actively involved in the racing community. He was a proud member of Gulley...
Peggy Machen
Feb 15, 2024
Peggy L. Machen, 73, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, February 15, 2024, at home with her husband by her side after an extended illness. Born in Bunnlevel, NC, she had resided in Kingsport since 1978. She was a graduate of Bennett College in Greensboro, NC. Peggy retired from Eastman Chemical Company in 2023 after almost 50 years of service....
Jean Coates Blessing
Feb 14, 2024
Jean Coates Blessing, 87, of Kingsport, died Wednesday morning, February 14, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Kingsport where she resided most of her life, Jean was a homemaker and was an active member of Ketron Memorial Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Blessing; parents, Dan and Bea Coates; sisters, Helen Blessing and...
Carolyn Sue Hicks
Feb 13, 2024
Carolyn Sue Hicks, 77, of Kingsport went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 13, 2024, at The Blake in Kingsport, TN surrounded by her family holding her hands. Carolyn was born on January 11, 1947, in Sullivan County, TN and resided in the area her entire life.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Warren...
Robert Kristopher Monson
Feb 12, 2024
Rob said goodbye to this world and walked into the sunset at 6:32 pm on Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by his family and given excellent care and comfort by the amazing team of nurses at Holston Valley Medical Center ICU.
Among the people missing him the most are his father, Kris A. Monson of Kingsport, TN (sweetheart, Mina J. Gann...
H. Ronald "Ronnie" Harwood
Feb 12, 2024
H. Ronald “Ronnie” Harwood, 73, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, early Monday morning, February 12, 2024. Born in Kingsport, Ronnie had lived here his entire life. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett, class of ’68, where he played football. Ronnie also attended ETSU, where he played football. He was in sales and management for area car dealerships for...
Kyle S. Cooper
Feb 11, 2024
Kyle S. Cooper passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at his home in Kingsport, TN surrounded by his family. He was born May 17, 1935, in Appalachia, VA, to F.E. (Gene) and Helen Cooper. Kyle was a member of the Big Stone Gap High School class of 1953 and after working for a short time in Washington, D.C. served...
Ruth Goodwin
Feb 10, 2024
Ruth Goodwin, 93, of Kingsport passed away peacefully on February 10 at the home of her daughter, Barbara Tilley, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s. Ruth was a sweet soul who always had a smile on her face and a kind word for anyone she met. She brought joy to those who surrounded her. She always put her family and others...
Lee Etta McCarty
Feb 9, 2024
Lee Etta McCarty, 87, of Jonesborough, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 9, 2024. She was born April 11, 1936, in the city of Knoxville to parents, Lee and Molly Branson. She attended Carter High School in Knoxville and would go on to work for Washington County Food Services in the cafeteria for over 10 years....
Shirley Earley Dolen
Feb 8, 2024
Shirley Earley Dolen, 88, of Kingsport, entered eternal rest on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was a kind and loving person to all and will be greatly missed. Shirley was born to the late Emmitt and Mary Cobb Earley. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, graduated Sullivan West High School in 1954, and retired from Eastman Kodak. She was...
Hal Gene Cox
Feb 7, 2024
Hal Gene Cox, 64, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 7, 2024, at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. Gene was born in Johnson City and had lived in the Kingsport area for most of his life. He was an avid UT sports fan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hal and Eva Cox.
Graveside services...
John H. Frazier
Feb 7, 2024
John H. Frazier, 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.
He was born in Scott County, VA and lived in this area most of his life. John proudly served in the Kingsport Rescue Squad for many years. He was a member of Preaching Christ Church.
Mr. Frazier was preceded...
George W. Watford, Jr.
Feb 6, 2024
George W. Watford, Jr., 70, of Kingsport, gave up his fight on Tuesday evening, February 6, 2024 at home after a courageous bought with multiple myeloma. Born in Fort Rucker, AL, he had resided in Kingsport since 2010.
The family would like to thank Amedysis Hospice, especially Diamond; also, Joe Collier, Theresa Hall, Kim Brooks, Marcheta Vicars and Pam Cody.
George was...
William (Bill) Gill
Feb 2, 2024
William (Bill) C. Gill, Jr, b. October 13, 1945, in Oklahoma City, OK, died quietly at home on February 4, 2024 after a battle with dementia, with his wife of forty years, Roberta (“Bobbie”) Gill, at his side.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Curry Gill, Sr. and Virginia Ruth Beckstrom, and survived by his sister, Leslie Arno...
Roy Adams
Feb 2, 2024
Roy Lee Adams, 76, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, February 2, 2024, from complications related to Alzheimer’s. He was born in Kingsport in 1948 and lived in the Colonial Heights area his entire life. Roy was a proud graduate of Holston High School and East Tennessee State University, where he earned his Bachelor of...
Camille Yvette Waye
Feb 2, 2024
There are no goodbyes. Wherever you’ll be, you’ll be in my heart.” – Gandhi
Camille Yvette (Wilson) Waye, age 56, of Kingsport, passed away in comfort and love on Friday, February 2, 2024 surrounded by family. Camille was born in Asheville, North Carolina and was the daughter of Paul and Madelyn (Radford) Wilson, who preceded her in death.
Camille worked at the...
Phyllis (Ritzo) Turner
Feb 2, 2024
Phyllis (Ritzo) Turner, age 68, passed away February 2, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1955 in Kingsport, TN. Phyllis had resided at Signature Health Center in South Pittsburgh, TN for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Ritzo , Lucille Hunter and stepdad, William “Bill” Hunter; sister, Rose Potts and nephew, James Potts.
Phyllis is survived...
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