Obituaries
Linda Sue Frye (Ball)
Nov 2, 2022
Linda Sue Frye (Ball), 59, passed away at her home on November 2, 2022. She has gained her Angel wings and joined her mother and father in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Linda Frye was truly a one of a kind person with a great sense of humor with tons of love and kindness to offer. We will not see her...
Barbara Jean Hughes
Nov 1, 2022
Barbara Jean Hughes, 88 of Kingsport went through Heaven’s Gate on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at Wexford House after a brief illness.
Barbara was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend to more than we can name. She will be missed by all. Her work history spanned several years starting with the Telephone Company, Warner Cable, and AFG. Most...
Jo Ann Hart
Oct 31, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Jo Ann Hart, 84, announces she went to be with the Lord on October 31, 2022, at 11:07 a.m. Jo lived in Bristol, VA, and was a former resident of Cleveland, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Sullivan; stepmother, Estelle O’Quinn Sullivan; mother, Gay Sutherland Sullivan; son,...
Nita Cox Jessee
Oct 31, 2022
Nita Cox Jessee, 90, of Johnson City, died Monday, October 31, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Coeburn, VA, she had resided in Bucyrus, Ohio and Marengo, Ohio before moving back to Southwest Virginia. She had worked as a nurse for over 30 years. Nita was a devout Christian and she enjoyed cooking,...
Wayne Luke Seal
Oct 31, 2022
Wayne Luke Seal, 83, went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 31. 2022 at 9:20 a.m. after a long illness. Wayne was born in Lee Valley, TN and moved to Kingsport when he was 3 years old. He was a 1957 graduate of Sullivan High School. He was a charter member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, formerly Highland...
Johnny Ray
Oct 29, 2022
Johnny Ray, 58, of Kingsport, passed away on October 29, 2022, from a courageous battle of cancer, with his family by his bedside. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School. Johnny worked at Eastman , then moved to North Carolina in November 2008 where he worked at Wal-Mart. He loved watching Nascar, football, westerns and spending time with his...
Leslie Hill
Oct 26, 2022
Leslie Hill, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Please send any flower arrangements/food to her daughter, Stephanie Calhoun, at 112 Lucy Road, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Kenneth P. Haynes
Oct 26, 2022
Kenneth P. Haynes, 88, Kingsport, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Kenneth grew up in Lynn Garden and graduated from Lynn View High School. He loved his family, the Tennessee Vols and the Atlanta Braves.
Kenneth was preceded in death by the love of his life, Emogene Hayes; son, Lenny; grandson,...
Lois Marcellene "Sally" Manley
Oct 26, 2022
Lois Marcellene “Sally” Manley, 88, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, after a lengthy illness.
Sally was born on November 23, 1933. She was a homemaker, marrying James K Manley on May 12, 1951. She was of the Baptist faith, having been baptized as a teenager in the creek running...
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Light
Oct 25, 2022
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Baker Light, age 57, of Blue Ridge, entered the gates of heaven on October 25, 2022. A former resident of Kingsport, Tennessee Becky lived in Blue Ridge, Virginia since 1995. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter-in-law with a generous, selfless nature and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
...
Glinda Gail Johnson
Oct 25, 2022
Glinda Gail Johnson, 57, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on October 25, 2022. She loved her cat, Baby girl Hazel. Gail was a devoted member of Glenwood Community Church since childhood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Orbin Mack “OM” and Sue Ella Bright Johnson; brothers, James Allen, Henry Ray, and Jackie Glen Johnson;...
Edith Clark
Oct 23, 2022
Edith Clark, 90, Kingsport, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee and graduated from Sullivan High School and the Whitney School of Business. She was the Director of Medical Records at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Edith was a member of Grace Christian Church and served as the president of...
Shaun Freeman
Oct 22, 2022
Shaun Keith Freeman, 45, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
He graduated from Venice High School in 1997. Shaun enjoyed fishing, football, basketball, and watching MMA fights.
Shaun was preceded in death by his father, Danny Radford; maternal grandparents; and paternal grandparents.
He is survived by his son, Isaac Freeman of Kingsport;...
Orbin P. Dockery, Jr.
Oct 21, 2022
Orbin Dockery, Jr., 87, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2022.
He is survived by his sons, Lee Dockery (Sherry), Gary Dockery (Shannon); sister, Lorene Hood; granddaughters, Rebekah, Michala, Christina and MacKenzie; great-grandchildren, Liahna, Knox, Rhett, Ace, Peyton and Natalie; special nephew, Wesley Stevens.
The family will receive friends from...
Kenny Martin
Oct 21, 2022
Time to die: William Kenneth “Kenny” Martin, 71, of Church Hill, departed this life on Friday, October 21, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Time to plant: He retired from Holston Defense as a certified electrician.
Time to laugh: Kenny had a great sense of humor; he shared his...
Rosemary Tritt Smith
Oct 20, 2022
Rosemary Tritt Smith, 83, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Rosemary was a loving wife, mother, nana and sister who loved spending time with her family. Rosemary was born in her late Grandparents house in Woodway, VA to the late Eula Mae and Clyde F. Tritt. She...
Daniel Joseph Lisa
Oct 19, 2022
Daniel Joseph Lisa, 67, of Kingsport, TN passed away Wed. Oct 19th 2022 at Saint Thomas Hospital in Nashville. Born in the State of New Jersey, son of Patrick and Francis Lisa, he moved to the Kingsport area over 15 years ago. Many will remember him for his wonderful personality and ability to make anyone feel welcome and loved. His...
Frances Elsie Jones
Oct 18, 2022
Frances Elsie Jones, 92, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at her home following a period of declining health.
In addition to her parents, Paul and Chloe Phillips, she was preceded in death by her husband, Drex Jones; grandson, Steve; brother, Dale; and sister-in-law, Effie Phillips.
Survivors include her children, Sharon Jones, Kenny Jones (Kathy), Connie Bentley (Don),...
Lea Ferrell Hammonds
Oct 18, 2022
Lea Ferrell Hammonds, 55, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at home after an apparent heart attack. Born in Kingsport where she resided all of her life, Lea graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1985. She had worked for McDonald’s for the last 15 years and was currently a shift manager. Lea was a member of Jonesborough Baptist...
Zane "Pappy" Lady
Oct 18, 2022
Zane “Pappy” Lady, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he had resided in Fall Branch for his entire life. Zane was a Vietnam Veteran having served on the USS Shasta AE-33 with the United States Navy. He was a member of First Baptist Church...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
