Obituaries
Kate Grills
Sep 17, 2022
Ina Kate Fink Grills, 95, of Eastern Star Community, received her wings Saturday afternoon at her home, following an extended period of poor health. She was born in Gray and had lived here her entire life. Kate was the oldest living member of Eastern Star Freewill Baptist Church.
Kate was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence S. “Wimpy” Grills,...
Henrietta Begley Hixson
Sep 16, 2022
Henrietta Begley Hixson, age 85 of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022, at Preston Place II of Alzheimer’s disease. She was a joy to all that knew her always wearing a smile on her face and having a song in her heart. Henrietta was a kind and gentle person devoting her time to those in need. She...
Anita Parker Ferrell
Sep 15, 2022
Anita Parker Ferrell, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 15, 2022, at her home. She was born in Kingsport and was a 1956 graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, where she was a flag swinger for the band. Anita was a member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Emma Parker;...
Margarette Lacrease "Pat" Lee Harrison
Sep 15, 2022
Margarette Lacrease “Pat” Lee Harrison was born in Newnan, Georgia to Mrs. Alma Davis and Mr. Loren Loy Slaton. She was raised from her very early years by her Aunt Vinnie Mae (Slaton) and Uncle John Robert Melson in Newnan, Ga. She passed away peacefully at Belmont Village in Nashville, TN on September 15, 2022. She graduated from Newnan High...
Dannie Paul Dingus
Sep 13, 2022
Dannie Paul Dingus, Kingsport, 67, went over the rainbow bridge on September 13, 2022. Born in Kingsport, TN, Dannie worked as an RN for many years at Holston Valley Medical Center, The VA Medical Center in the ICU and in management and was most recently the director of Providence Clinic in Kingsport. He was known for his love of Arabian...
Donald Louis Doran
Sep 13, 2022
Donald Louis Doran, 87, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2022. Donnie, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, attended high school at Holston Institute, received an Associates Degree from Hiwassee College, and a Bachelor’s Degree from East Tennessee State University. He was a longtime member and deacon at Fordtown Baptist Church and retired from Eastman...
Chia Pi Lin
Sep 12, 2022
Chia Pi Lin, 74, passed away September 12th, 2022 in Blountville, Tennessee.
Chia Pi suffered from Parkinson’s for many years and her family wants to thank the staff at Christian Care in Blountville for providing care to her in the last couple of years.
She is survived by three children, five siblings and seven grandchildren. Chia Pi was born...
Elsie Whitaker
Sep 12, 2022
Elsie Whitaker, 78, of Jonesborough, went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 12, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and attended Cornerstone Fellowship Church. Elsie was a wife, mother, mamaw, nanny, and a friend to many.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Roy Whitaker, Sr.; three daughters, Carrie Sykes and husband Wayne, Tina...
John Ray Buchanan
Sep 12, 2022
April 4, 1923 - September 12, 2022Mr. John Ray Buchanan of Kingsport passed away on September 12, 2022. He died surrounded by family at the home he helped build 60 years ago. Born April 7, 1923, in Glen Ayre, NC, John was one of ten children. From a young age, John worked horses to plow the fields. Perhaps it was...
Charles Lessley Newland
Sep 9, 2022
Charles Lessley Newland, son of the late Lessley and Theo Blanch Gaines Newland, died September 9, 2022 at home, the home in which he was born and lived his entire life. Charles married JoAnn Perry in 1969. They had the joy of four daughters.
He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of twelve and became a member of...
Tamara L. "Mimi" Day
Sep 9, 2022
A Teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, & touches a heart.
Tamara L. “Mimi” Day, 70, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Friday, September 9, 2022 with her family by her side. Born in Bristol, Tennessee on September 23, 1951, a daughter of the late Mack and June Hamilton, she has resided in this area her entire life....
Virginia Joann Steadman
Sep 8, 2022
Virginia Joann Steadman, 86, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 8, 2022 in the comfort of her home following a period of declining health.
Born in Kingsport on January 16, 1936, a daughter of the late Tom and Annabel Faust, she has resided in this area her entire life. She graduated from Blountville...
Judith Anne (Hubbard) Rutledge
Sep 8, 2022
Judy passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Orchard View Nursing Facility in Kingsport, Tennessee after suffering a massive stroke. She was born December 3, 1943 in Thomasville, North Carolina to Raymond and Elma Hubbard. The family moved to Kingsport where Judy attended the Kingsport City Schools and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. She attended ETSU and was employed by...
Judity Ann (Hubbard) Rutledge
Sep 8, 2022
Judy passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Orchard View Nursing Facility in Kingsport, Tennessee after suffering a massive stroke. She was born December 3, 1943 in Thomasville, North Carolina to Raymond and Elma Hubbard. The family moved to Kingsport where Judy attended the Kingsport City Schools and graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. She attended ETSU and was employed by...
Debra Louise Shelton
Sep 8, 2022
Debra Louise Shelton, 72, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 8, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother who will be missed greatly. She attended Draughn’s Business College where she took bookkeeping and accounting classes. Debra held several positions after college including receptionist and bookkeeping positions. She retired after...
Bobbie Howard Webster
Sep 8, 2022
Bobbie Howard Webster, 89, of Mooresburg, passed away Thursday morning, September 8, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Bobbie was born and raised in Surgoinsville, TN, where he spent countless hours as a boy playing near the Holston River and watching the trains go by on the Southern RR. Bobbie proudly served in the U.S. Army...
Wilma Jean Beaman Dykes Akers
Sep 7, 2022
Wilma Jean Beaman Dykes Akers, 83, of Gate City, VA was called home to be with her Lord on September 7, 2022. Jean was born on August 17, 1939 to the late Charles R. Beaman & Leona V. Dillon Beaman.
Jean was a woman of the Baptist faith. She treasured time spent with her family and friends; she...
Kyle Reese Chase
Sep 6, 2022
10/19/1942 – 09/06/2022
Kyle Chase, 79, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was an avid coon hunter all his life. He was saved 40 years ago and spent the rest of his life as a child of God, until he was called home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Naomi Chase; brother, Donnie L....
Rev. Buddy Eugene Edwards
Sep 5, 2022
Rev. Buddy Eugene Edwards, 78, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with Jesus on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Dante, VA, on January 29, 1944, the son of Albert D. Edwards and Cora E. Edwards. He married Lavona Ruff on July 19, 1969, in Lebanon, VA. He was a Reverend...
Thomas Ray Benton
Sep 3, 2022
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness…”
Thomas R. Benton, 90, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday morning, September 3, 2022. He was born in Clinchco, VA, on March 10, 1932. Tommy was the third son of...
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