Obituaries
Evelyn Denise Pullon
Oct 17, 2022
If anyone adhered to Jesus’ words in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive,” it was Evelyn Denise Pullon, a generous soul who is now receiving many crowns in Glory. Born December 19, 1962, Denise spent nearly six decades touching the lives of all who were fortunate enough to be impacted by her selfless acts. Always...
Janice "Jan" Eads
Oct 16, 2022
Janice “Jan” Eads, 88, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Born in Saltville, VA, she had resided most of her life in Kingsport. Jan worked as a cashier at Oakwood Supermarket and Pot O’ Gold. She was a member of Belvue Christian Church. Jan was an avid Alabama Football Fan. She jokingly said...
John Bingham
Oct 16, 2022
John Bingham, 70, of Kingsport, TN, passed away early in the morning on October 16th, 2022 of natural causes. On the night before his passing, John and his family enjoyed watching Tennessee beat Alabama, and after the game, John called his best friend Jim Whitaker to bask in the glory.
John was born on September 24th, 1952 to Bob and...
Sue S. Hobbs
Oct 14, 2022
Sue S. Hobbs, 90, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 14, 2022. Born in Knoxville, she was the daughter of the late Tom and Inez Swaggerty. She resided most of her life in Kingsport. Sue was married for 55 years to the late Gordon Hobbs, Jr. She was a member of Sullivan Baptist Church....
Harold E. Pryor
Oct 13, 2022
Harold E. Pryor, 85, of Kingsport, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 13, 2022, after an extended illness. Born in Columbia, SC, he graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Engineering from University of South Carolina. Harold worked for Eastman Kodak for 35 years. He and his wife Barbara were active...
Robert Michael (Mike) Pleasant
Oct 12, 2022
Robert Michael (Mike) Pleasant, 69, of Telford, passed away October 12, 2022, at his home. Mike was born in Sullivan County and his family moved to Rockford, IL when he was about two years old. He returned to the Tri-Cities area in his early twenties. Mike was a member of the Army Reserves. He worked for Tri-City Towel & Linen...
Beverly Rodgers Looney
Oct 12, 2022
Beverly Rodgers Looney, 67, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Beverly worked over 20 years as a teacher in the Greene County School System. She received her B.S. at East Tennessee State University, her M.S. at University of Tennessee and her Ed.S at Lincoln Memorial University. Beverly...
John Michael "Mike" McIntire
Oct 12, 2022
John Michael “Mike” McIntire, passed away on October 12, 2022.
Mike was born on October 8, 1941 in Cynthiana, KY, the son of Dr. Melvin and Jennie (Billie) McIntire. He graduated from Cynthiana High School in 1959 and received a B.A. in chemistry in 1962 and Ph.D. in organic chemistry in 1966 from the University of Louisville. Mike met...
Ralph Gilliam
Oct 11, 2022
Ralph Gilliam, 62, of Church Hill, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday morning due to an apparent massive heart attack. He was born in Kingsport and had lived in this area his entire life. Ralph was an employee of Pal’s Sudden Service, where he had worked for more than 33 years. He loved his fur babies.
Ralph was preceded in death...
Wanda Jane Luster
Oct 9, 2022
Wanda Jane Luster, 80, of Kingsport, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Jane was born in Sullivan County, TN on January 19, 1942. She was the daughter of the late Hayes B. Tolliver and Blanche Quillen Tolliver. She resided in the Limestone and Kingsport area her entire...
Kenneth D. Wallen
Oct 8, 2022
Kenneth Dean Wallen, 85, born December 12, 1937, entered into Heaven on October 8, 2022. Kenneth retired from Eastman and had previously worked at AFG. He loved to farm and farmed his whole life.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his mother, Effie Jackson; father, Charlie Wallen and sister, Ruby Jackson.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Phyllis "Phil" Ann Gentry
Oct 8, 2022
Phyllis Gentry, 74, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Saturday, October 8, 2022 after a hard fought battle with cancer. As the mother of four boys, Phyllis had her hands full from the beginning. She was a one-of-a-kind woman with a heart of gold. Her hobbies included planting flowers, attending yard sales, loving...
Doris A. "Dory" Bernard
Oct 8, 2022
Doris A. “Dory” Bernard, 80 of Kingsport, entered the gates of Heaven, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center, due to complications following a heart attack. Born in Kingsport on June 30, 1942, a daughter of the late Mack and Irene Williams, she has resided in this area her entire life. Dory graduated from Sullivan High School, then...
Paul Earnest Crussell
Oct 8, 2022
Paul E. Crussell, 87 of Kingsport, passed away at his home, Saturday, October 8, 2022. Born March 5, 1935, the son of the late Edgar and Stella Crussell, Paul was of the Baptist faith and proudly served in the U.S. Air Force. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
In...
Crockett Q. Taylor
Oct 7, 2022
Crockett Taylor, 81 of Kingsport, passed away on October 7, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on September 6, 1941, in Clinchport, VA. He graduated from Gate City High School and Virginia Tech, served his country in the U.S. Army and retired from IBM after 35 years of dedicated service. Crockett was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport...
Brent Burke
Oct 5, 2022
Brent Edwin Burke, 48, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord suddenly on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 following a brief illness. Brent was born in Kingsport. He graduated from University High and attended ETSU. Brent was an avid sports fan and pop culture art enthusiast. Brent is leaving behind his beloved Puggles and cats. He loved his friends and family...
Myrtle Ann Moore
Oct 4, 2022
Myrtle Moore, 88 of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch and was a member of Lovelace Baptist Church.
Myrtle was preceded in death by her husbands, Homer Ryans and J. D. Moore; son, Mike Moore; parents; several brothers and sisters; two grandchildren, Chad Ryans...
Anthony Smith
Oct 4, 2022
Anthony Smith, 69, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, he had lived in this area all his life. A graduate of Ketron High School, he went on to receive his Associate’s in Mechanics from Northeast State. He worked at Anderson Ford for many years and then...
Alton A. D. McLain
Oct 4, 2022
Alton “A. D.” McLain, 82 of Kingsport, was called home Tuesday morning, October 4, 2022. He was born in Hawkins County and resided in Kingsport since his childhood. Alton was a graduate of Sullivan High School class of 1960, where he played football. He was an avid golfer and loved to fish. Alton was an electrician retiring from Holliston Mills. ...
Gary Blevins
Oct 3, 2022
Gary Blevins, 68, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2022. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him, and was an extremely devoted man of faith. Gary was a very avid fisherman and loved to take his son with him every chance he could. He enjoyed time spent with...