Obituaries

Herman Willard Crawford

Herman Willard Crawford

Jan 5, 2023

Herman Willard Crawford, 88, a lifelong resident of Fall Branch went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving family on January 5, 2023. Willard was an electrician his entire career and worked for Bays Mountain, Eastman Kodak, and Tennessee Electric. He was also a Jericho Shriner for many years. Willard was very passionate about his garden and...

Mae Arnold

Mae Arnold

Jan 5, 2023

Mae Arnold, 85, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 5, 2023.  Born in Kingsport, she had lived in this area most of her life.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Granville and Claudia Carver; and sisters, Ruth Perry, Peggy Northern, Maxie Carver, Louise Penley,...

Kenneth Carver

Kenneth Carver

Jan 4, 2023

Ken Carver, 86, of Kingsport, peacefully passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 25, 1936 to the late Joseph and Daisy Carver. Ken was a graduate of Tuscaloosa High School, class of 1954 and attended The University of Alabama, College of Arts and Sciences from 1954-1956. He graduated from The University of Tennessee,...

Coach Bobby Waye

Coach Bobby Waye

Jan 4, 2023

Coach Bobby Waye, 79, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 4, 2023, with his family at his side, following a brief illness. Born in Hawkins County on September 27, 1943, a son of the late Lawrence and Nellie Waye; he has resided in this area his entire life. Bob graduated from Lynn View High...

Charles L. Davis, Jr.

Charles L. Davis, Jr.

Jan 4, 2023

Charles Davis, 80, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Charles was a lifelong resident of Northeast Tennessee. He served his community for 25 years as the owner of County Line Auto. Charles was a man of God and attended Lovelace Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working on any car he could...

Peggy Louise Rhea Templeton

Peggy Louise Rhea Templeton

Jan 4, 2023

 

Peggy Templeton, 81, loving mother, grandmother, friend to all and faithful child of God, met her savior on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 after a brief illness. A daughter of the late Obie and Viola Lockhart Rhea, she resided in this area most of her life. She graduated from Church Hill High School, and married Norman “Bud” Templeton. Peggy was...

Ricky "Keyball" Key

Ricky "Keyball" Key

Jan 3, 2023

 

Ricky Key, 67, of Kingsport, died Tuesday morning, January 3, 2023 while doing what he loved best, hunting in the hills of Southwest Virginia after an apparent heart attack.  Ricky was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a 1973 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School.  He received an Associates Degree from Northeast Technical School.  He enjoyed his lawn mowing service...

Harmon K. Sims

Harmon K. Sims

Dec 31, 2022

Harmon Keener Sims, 75, of Kingsport, born and raised in Kingsport, TN, Saturday, October 25, 1947, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022. He graduated from Ketron High School and studied independently and was skilled in the trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, automotive. As a young man, he loved his guitar and enjoyed his get togethers for music with Joe Godsey and...

Wayne "Buckwheat", "Dub" Fields

Wayne "Buckwheat", "Dub" Fields

Dec 29, 2022

Wayne “Buckwheat”, “Dub” Fields went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 29, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Holston Valley Medical Center.  He was born on August 17, 1945 to Walter C. and Mattie H. Fields in Kingsport, Tennessee.  

Wayne was a veteran who served a tour in Korea with the US Air Force.  He...

Rose B. Amato

Rose B. Amato

Dec 27, 2022

Rose Amato, 99, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022. She was the owner of Amatos Restaurant for 25 years in Kingsport and Amatos Country-Inn Restaurant in Saugerties, NY, for 15 years.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Michael Amato; and son, Joseph Frank Amato.

 

Rose is survived...

Joyce Bolton Smith

Joyce Bolton Smith

Dec 26, 2022

Joyce Bolton Smith, 80, of Kingsport, died Monday morning, December 26, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Joyce was born in Harlan, KY and graduated from Murray State University, where she received her degree in mathematics and library science. She was a schoolteacher having taught in three school systems. Joyce was active in Altrusa and First Book of Kingsport and...

Judy M. Hughes

Judy M. Hughes

Dec 26, 2022

Judy M. Hughes, age 90, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2022 at her home. Judy was born to the late Orgie and Mable Depew Galloway on May 6, 1932.

Judy retired from First Tennessee Bank after 23 years of service. She was the Branch Manager of the Colonial Heights Bank. Judy was a member of Colonial...

R. Wayne McNew

R. Wayne McNew

Dec 25, 2022

R. Wayne McNew, 82, passed away December 25, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. Wayne was born on March 21, 1940, in Sullivan County, TN, to the late James Robert McNew and Iona Rhoton McNew. Family members and close friends remember Wayne for his delightful sense of humor. Wayne was selected as Mr. Witt during his senior...

Doris Ann Tate

Doris Ann Tate

Dec 25, 2022

 

December 20, 1943 – December 25, 2022

Doris Ann Tate, 79, of the Pine Grove Community, entered into rest Sunday morning, December 25, 2022 in the comfort of her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was the owner and operator of Tates Grocery and retired from West Pines Elementary School. Doris was a member...

Wolmar Jack McMurray

Wolmar Jack McMurray

Dec 25, 2022

On Christmas Day 2022, Wolmar Jack McMurray Sr. went to heaven to celebrate with all his loved ones that went on before him.

Jack was born in Hiltons, VA in 1942. He grew up in a large, loving family with a special big sister Maxie. He was a member of Homeland Baptist Church and was a devoted Christian who loved...

LaGretta Doris Aquilina

LaGretta Doris Aquilina

Dec 24, 2022

LaGretta Doris Aquilina, age 70 of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with her Savior Saturday, December 24, 2022. She passed in the arms of family in the comfort of her home. 

LaGretta Doris was born March 17, 1952, in New River, TN. She was the loving daughter of the late Leamon Marlow and Delores “Duck” Lowe. LaGretta Doris graduated from...

Susan Leigh Gray

Susan Leigh Gray

Dec 24, 2022

 

Susan Leigh Gray, 56, went peacefully to be with the Lord December 24, 2022 following recent health battles. She was born in Kingsport, TN to Richard Elton & Mary Ruth Gray April 19, 1966. She loved her family and friends fiercely & lived for her children and grandchildren. She was a faithful friend and never met a stranger. Her...

Shirley Harris

Shirley Harris

Dec 22, 2022

 

Shirley Harris, 80, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at her home.  Shirley was a member of Bethel United Baptist Church. She loved taking care of her family.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Don Harris; son, Rick Harris; great-grandson, Alexander; her parents; and several brothers and sisters.

 

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Donald R. McGuinness

Donald R. McGuinness

Dec 20, 2022

“The Golf Man”

1942 - 2022

 

Don McGuinness was called home to be with the Lord.

 

He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter.

 

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, 2 daughters, son-in-law, 6 grandchildren, a grandson-in-law, and 2 great-grandchildren.

 

A graveside military service will be held at 1:00 pm...

Robert Cree Patterson, Jr.

Robert Cree Patterson, Jr.

Dec 20, 2022

 

Robert C. “Bob” Patterson, Jr., 93, of Fall Branch, passed away after a period of declining health at Mountain Home, Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Bob was born in Akron, OH, and had lived in Fall Branch for most of his life. He was a graduate of Greeneville High School and received his BS degree in chemistry and business from...