Obituaries
Carolyn Richards
Feb 6, 2023
Carolyn Richards, 83, went to be with the Lord on February 6, 2023 after an extended illness. Born and raised in Kingsport, TN, where she attended Ketron High School. After graduating high school, she went to work for Holston Valley Hospital as a secretary. After moving to Douglas Lake for a few years with her husband, Carolyn became quite impressive...
UnaVee "Dee Dee" Jackson
Feb 5, 2023
Unavee “Dee Dee” Jackson, 70, of Enid, OK, was born October 13, 1952, in Kingsport, Tennessee, seventh of eight children born to Sherman and Carrie (Tate) Nelson, and passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Enid, OK.
Dee Dee served her country in the United States Air Force as a Staff Sergeant during the Vietnam War, she met her husband,...
J. Fred Walters
Feb 5, 2023
J. Fred Walters, 92, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Neal Edward Walters and Callie Walters Penley; daughter, Lynell Walters; great-grandson, Emmett Dixon; brother, Ed Walters; and son-in-law, Stanley Blair.
He is survived by his loving wife of 74 years,...
Marylu Pugh
Feb 4, 2023
In loving memory
Today we celebrate the life of our beautiful mom, Marylu Pugh. The sacrifices she made for our family will live on forever in our hearts. We will always remember her genuine love of life, fun personality, and her heart for all. Everyone who knew her, felt like a friend. Mom loved life, cared for animals, was...
Anna Ervin
Feb 4, 2023
Anna Sue Deck Ervin, 93, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, February 4, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was born May 11, 1929 in the Beulah Community of Sullivan County to the late Robert Gammon Deck, Sr. and Stacy Bowery Deck. She graduated from Holston High School, Class of 1946, and...
Larry Blevins
Feb 2, 2023
Larry Blevins, 80 of Kingsport, passed away at Orchard View Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Born in Kingsport on June 10, 1942, a sone of the late Leonard and Helen Blevins, he has resided in this area his entire life. Larry was an independent contractor and worked for the Kingsport-Times News for many years. He was...
Hubert Powell
Feb 2, 2023
Hubert Powell, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, Tennessee son of Naomi Ramsey Powell and Lewis Powell was born in Catawba County, North Carolina on March 24, 1933. He transitioned from this life peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at his home surrounded by loved ones. In 1958 Hubert married Evelyn Abernathy and to this union they were blessed with one...
Frances Whitmore
Feb 1, 2023
Frances Whitmore, 81, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. Frances was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.
Frances is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bill Whitmore; son, Brent Whitmore and wife, Aimee; daughter, Jalana Jennings and husband, Todd; three...
Roger Vaughn
Jan 31, 2023
Roger Kevin Vaughn, 58, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. Roger was a loving father, grandfather and brother. He loved going to the drag races and Muddy Creek races. Roger loved the outdoors, especially hunting. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.
Roger was preceded in death by...
Barbara Jean Webb
Jan 31, 2023
Barbara Jean Webb, 82, of Sulphur Springs, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a 1957 graduate of Boones Creek High School. She was a member of Wayside Baptist Church where she had served as the secretary and treasurer.
She was preceded in...
Betty Elizabeth Larkins Hicks
Jan 30, 2023
Betty Elizabeth Larkins Hicks, 81, of Kingsport, entered her heavenly home on Monday, January 30, 2023. Born in Hawkins County, she was raised in Kingsport where she resided most of her life. Elizabeth retired from Kingsley Elementary School after many years of service. She was a longtime, faithful member of First Free Will Baptist Church of Morrison City.
Elizabeth was...
Albert L. Byer, Jr.
Jan 29, 2023
Albert (Bert) L. Byer, 85, entered into eternal rest Sunday, January 29th, 2023 at the National Healthcare Corporation (NHC) Rehabilitation Center in Kingsport, TN after a long battle with Parkinson’s. He was born Dec 28, 1937 in Covington, VA, son of the late Leon and Lenabelle Byer. He married Mary Lea Trivitt on Feb 22, 1959. Bert graduated from...
Brenda Wilcox Burdge
Jan 29, 2023
Brenda Lois Wilcox Burdge, age 77, went to her heavenly home Sunday, January 29th at Brookdale Kingsport after a well fought battle with cancer.
Brenda was born May 18, 1945 to the late James and Martha Wilcox in Kingsport, Tennessee. Brenda grew up in Gate City, Virginia with her sisters Sandra and LoRita and her brother Rocky. Brenda married...
Selma "Sam" Dobbins
Jan 28, 2023
Selma “Sam” Hensley Dobbins, 80, of Blountville, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at her home. Born in Marshall, NC, Sam was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Dobbins, her parents, Millard and Edna Hensley, as well as by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. She faithfully attended Orebank Chapel Central Baptist Church.
Left...
Ila Mae Mertens
Jan 27, 2023
Ila Mae Mertens, 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on January 27, 2023. Ila worked at the Indiana State Police Department in communications where she met her husband, Ronald Mertens, who was a state trooper at the time. After marrying, they continued to work for the Indiana State Police Department before retiring and becoming missionaries traveling together to multiple countries...
Theresa Word
Jan 26, 2023
Theresa Word, 52, passed away January 26, 2023. She was the most generous and caring person that those who knew her had ever met. Theresa embodied a sanctuary, a warm embrace, for anyone outcast, ostracized or alone, and would give a person in need her only pair of shoes even if it left her barefoot, often literally. She was...
Karen Curtis Pulliam Carr
Jan 26, 2023
Karen Curtis Pulliam Carr, 77, of Fall Branch, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the residence of her son following a period of declining health. Born in Johnson City, TN, on December 20, 1945, a daughter of the late Hugh and Hazel Curtis Pulliam she has resided in this area her entire...
Lema Ruth Chatman
Jan 25, 2023
Lema Ruth Willis Chatman, 88 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch, where she was a very active member of the WMU. Ruth continued to participate in her Sunday School, where she was taught by Kathie...
Edgar Lane, Jr.
Jan 24, 2023
Edgar “Ed” William Lane Jr., 83, of Church Hill, traded in his Goldwing motorcycle for his Heavenly Wings on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife by his side. Ed was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother. He loved riding his motorcycle as well as showing and riding horses. Ed enjoyed going to car...
Ernest "Clay" Carter
Jan 22, 2023
Ernest “Clay” Carter, 78, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf. Clay loved to watch his grandchildren play sports; his favorite of which was basketball. He was a graduate of Gate City High School, where he enjoyed playing...
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