Obituaries

Carolyn Faye Hamilton

Carolyn Faye Hamilton

Mar 26, 2025

Carolyn Faye Hamilton, 78, of Gray, went to her heavenly home early Wednesday morning, March 26, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she later moved to Gray where she spent the remainder of her life. Carol was a graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and a charter member of Gray Freewill Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and collecting different cookbooks. Carol...

Bobby Ray Shockley, Sr.

Bobby Ray Shockley, Sr.

Mar 25, 2025

March 10, 1946-March 25, 2025

Bobby was born in Osaka, VA to Bill and Bertie Shockley on March 10th, 1946. On March 25th, 2025, he closed his eyes here on Earth and opened them in Heaven. Bobby married the love of his life, Sharon, on April 25th, 1966. Bobby was a member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church.

He is preceded in death...

Roland Eugene Davis

Roland Eugene Davis

Mar 25, 2025

September 25, 1924 – March 26, 2025

Fall Branch – Rolan E. Davis of Fall Branch went home to be with the Lord on March 26th, 6 months after his 100th birthday. He was born in Loudon, TN, and attended Loudon High School.

Roland was preceded in death by his wife of 75 years in January, Hazel Hall Davis, his mother Mary...

Joseph Maxwell Horne

Joseph Maxwell Horne

Mar 22, 2025

Joseph Maxwell “Joe” Horne, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

Born on June 6, 1950, in Tacoma, Virginia, Joe was the son of the late Gradalee and Malcolm Horne. He proudly served in the United States Army from 1970 to 1972, stationed stateside during the Vietnam War era.

After his military service, Joe built a long...

Polly Tester

Polly Tester

Mar 22, 2025

Polly Tester, age 86, of Church Hill, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Rogersville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thurlie and Clara Duncan Morelock. Polly lived in this area all of her life.

Polly retired from Raytheon Corporation after several years of service. She was proud...

Wiley Elijah Woods

Wiley Elijah Woods

Mar 21, 2025

Wiley Elijah Woods, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by his family.

Elijah (Lige) was born January 16, 1936, to Emmanuel Delanson and Rebecca Royal Woods in the Tiger Creek Community of Carter County Tennessee. The family moved to Kingsport, Tennessee in 1940. Elijah attended Lynn View High School, where he...

Leona Catherine Walden

Leona Catherine Walden

Mar 18, 2025

Leona Catherine Walden, 88, of Church Hill, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, March 18, 2025. Born to the late Mathnul and Media Massengill in 1936. She was a member of Faith Assembly of Rogersville and lived a full life of service to her God and to her family.

Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Walden; daughter,...

Gary Wayne Smith

Gary Wayne Smith

Mar 17, 2025

Gary Wayne Smith, 71, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 17, 2025. Gary was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett in 1971. Following his graduation he began working for General Shale. After his time with General Shale, Gary spent 28 years with JP Stevens where he worked as a weaver. In...

Arline Settlemyer Holt

Arline Settlemyer Holt

Mar 16, 2025

Arline Settlemyer Holt passed away on Sunday evening, March 16, 2025. She was 97 years old, just two weeks shy of her 98th birthday. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the First Baptist Church for over 70 years.

She was born in Rock Hill, SC. Arline graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1944 and then Winthrop...

Nancy Chatfield Moore

Nancy Chatfield Moore

Mar 16, 2025

Nancy Chatfield Moore, 95, passed away on March 16, 2025. She was born in Hoosick Falls, NY, and made Bluff City her home for the rest of her life.

Nancy was a devoted deacon at Blountville Presbyterian Church and a longtime employee of Bill Gatton Chevrolet in Bristol. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed her evening scotch...

Becky Puckett

Becky Puckett

Mar 15, 2025

Becky Breeding Puckett, 53, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, and her mother, Saturday afternoon, March 15, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Becky was born in Kingsport, where she had lived her entire life. She was a graduate of Sullivan North High School, class of 1989. Becky was an employee of Wal-Mart and had just received...

Clyde Click

Clyde Click

Mar 14, 2025

Clyde Click, 85, of Mount Carmel, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 14, 2025. Clyde was born and raised in Hawkins County and graduated from Church Hill High School in 1957. Following his graduation, Clyde served in the U.S. Army for 8 years. After serving in the Army, Clyde began working a life-long career in the shoe...

Charles A. "Chuck" Green

Charles A. "Chuck" Green

Mar 14, 2025

Charles A. “Chuck” Green, age 97, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, March 14, 2025. Chuck was born in Chicago, Illinois, lived in Memphis, Tennessee for 55 years, then moved to Kingsport in 2002. He was a member of Waverly Road Presbyterian Church.

Chuck joined the Air Force Pilot Training program and began active-duty...

Dorothy "Dot" Dorr

Dorothy "Dot" Dorr

Mar 14, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Dorr, age 92, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025. Dot was born on July 9, 1932 in Portland, Tennessee to the late George G. and Bertie Peden Brown. She graduated from Sumner County High School, received an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts from Martin College, and a BA Degree in Library Science from...

Delores Ann Miller

Delores Ann Miller

Mar 12, 2025

Delores Ann (Hemminger) Miller, 76, passed away the evening of Wednesday, March 12, 2025, quietly at her home, with her husband at her side. She has been battling Huntington’s Disease for the past three years. Known to her friends as Dee, she was born and raised in Dixon, IL. Delores graduated from Dixon High School in 1966 and went on...

Lynn Taylor McCoig

Lynn Taylor McCoig

Mar 11, 2025

Lynn Taylor McCoig, 75, joined his bride fully restored, March 11, 2025. Lynn had a colorful career and eventually finished his employment as a department manager at a popular retail department store. He was an inspiration to all, surviving 20 years of cancer diagnoses, heart failure, amputation and multiple surgeries, while maintaining his notorious jovial spirit. His heart was full...

Robert Wayne Bailey

Robert Wayne Bailey

Mar 11, 2025

Robert Wayne Bailey, 91, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on March 11, 2025, at The Waters of Kingsport. Robert was born on July 8, 1933 in Providence, RI. He earned his bachelor's degree in Zoology from the University of Rhode Island and later a Master's in Analytical Chemistry from Connecticut College. He enjoyed a long career in the pharmaceutical and...

Linda Kay "Dida" Mumpower

Linda Kay "Dida" Mumpower

Mar 10, 2025

Linda Kay “Dida” Mumpower born January 25th 1948 made her spiritual journey on Monday March 10th 2025 with her daughter and family by her side. She was 77 years young.

Linda was born and raised in Big Stone Gap Virginia. She graduated from Powell Valley High School. After graduating she moved to Kingsport and went to College at ETSU and Milligan....

Nina Sue Anderson Lacey

Nina Sue Anderson Lacey

Mar 10, 2025

Nina Sue passed away peacefully on March 10, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Nina was born in Kingsport on August 4, 1946. She grew up in the Ross Campground Community and was a 1964 graduate of Church Hill High School. She was a member of several bowling leagues for many years.

Nina was preceded in death by her father, J....

Harold Nappier

Harold Nappier

Mar 10, 2025

Harold B. Nappier, born January 9, 1943, passed from death unto life on March 10, 2025. The son of Geroge Nappier and Nell Virginia Nappier Baldwin, Harold grew up in Stonega, Virginia with one brother, William Nappier of Arroyo Grande, CA (Mary) and one sister, Arteenia Nappier Sackett (Dick). Harold attended Appalachia High School and afterward served his country in...