Obituaries
John Donley "Don" McCracken
Jun 18, 2025
John Donley “Don” McCracken went to be with the Lord on June 18, 2025.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Donna Brock and her husband Bob, Kim Blankenship and her husband Robert; three grandchildren, Christina Bevins and her husband Brad, Candra Lane and Atlee Warren; two great-grandchildren, Reece and Raigan Lane; brother, Tommy McCracken and his wife Helen;...
Barbara Ellen Lipscomb
Jun 17, 2025
Barbara Ellen Lipscomb, age 98, passed away Tuesday 6/17/25 in Kingsport, peacefully and of natural causes. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jefferson (Tommy), in 2002.
Survivors include devoted and loving son Alan, also of Kingsport, Tennessee, estranged daughter Sara and husband Dale Kelly of Cummings, Georgia, distant granddaughter, Whitney Street and great grandchildren Michael and Tinsley Street...
Kermit Bolton
Jun 17, 2025
Kermit Bolton, 94, of Mt. Carmel, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home. Born in Greene County, he had resided in Kingsport for most of his life. Kermit had retired from AFG Glass Plant. He was an avid outdoorsman.
Kermit was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Light Bolton; grandson, Lee Johnson; parents, Sam and Audra Bolton;...
Dane Faulkner
Jun 16, 2025
As written in the scriptures, see that love and peace endure in your life; love one another. Take care of each other. Do no harm physically or verbally. Read and live the Bible teachings.
Dane Faulkner, age 79, of Fall Branch, TN. went to be with the Lord June 16, 2025 following a recent period of declining health. Born on June...
Mae C. Jones
Jun 15, 2025
Mae C. Jones, 79, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord late Sunday evening, June 15, 2025. Mae was born in Sullivan County and grew up in the Bays Mountain – Reservoir Road area. She was a member of Gospel Mission Church. Mae enjoyed doing crafts and selling Avon products.
Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie “Sam”...
Martha Elizabeth Mitchell McCray
Jun 13, 2025
Martha Elizabeth Mitchell McCray, age 85, peacefully passed away in her sleep on June 13, 2025, at Karesh Long Term Care in Camden, South Carolina.
Martha was born on July 10, 1939, in Fall Branch, Tennessee, to the late J.D. and Irene Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 65 years, Vernon McCray, and her sister,...
Shawne Marie Hickman
Jun 13, 2025
Shawne Marie Hickman, 62, of Colonial Heights, passed away peacefully at her home, with her family at her side on June 13, 2025. She courageously fought a hard 3-year battle with cancer, but she is now at peace in the arms of her Lord and Savior.
Shawne was born in Ilion, NY on September 13, 1962 to Faye and the late...
Maude Bowen Sproles
Jun 13, 2025
Maude Bowen Sproles, 103, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, just weeks after celebrating her 103rd birthday. Born on May 29, 1922, in Duffield, VA, Maude was the sixth of ten children born to the late Echol and Alice Bowen.
A gifted student, Maude graduated as valedictorian of Fairview High School at the age of 16. She...
Freddie Thomas Hamilton
Jun 12, 2025
Freddie “Hoobie” Thomas Hamilton, 96, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025. Born in Kingsport, he has lived in this area all of his life. “Hoobie” retired after many years of service from Eastman Kodak. He was an active member of Fordtown Baptist Church. “Hoobie” was mechanically inclined, who could fix just about anything. A...
Charlie "Chas" Dean
Jun 12, 2025
Charlie “Chas” Dean of Kingsport, passed away at his home on June 12, 2025. Born in Lee County, Virginia, he was the son of Albert and Abbie Coomer Dean and had resided in Southwest Virginia most of his life. Charlie worked hard for 40 years as a coal miner.
Mr. Dean was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, one...
Sandra Gail "Sandy" Woods
Jun 11, 2025
Sandra Gail “Sandy” Woods, 71, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly, Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport on July 18, 1953, a daughter of the late Elvin “Red” and Shirley Frye Coffey, she has resided in Kingsport her entire life. Sandy was a member of Depew’s Chapel Methodist Church and...
George W. Cradic
Jun 9, 2025
George W. Cradic, Jr., 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his wife and daughters who loved and adored him.
Born on January 3, 1938, in Appalachia, VA, to Maurine Hill Cradic and George William Cradic, Sr., George's life was marked by dedication, love, and service.
George graduated from...
Eugenie "Jenny" Margarete DiPietro
Jun 9, 2025
Eugenie "Jenny" Margarete DiPietro, age 88 of Kingsport. TN passed away peacefully on Monday, June 9, 2025. She was surrounded by her son, Joe and his family.
Jenny was born an only child to Friedrich and Luise Rippel in Nuernberg, Germany on October 15, 1936. She met and married a U.S. Army soldier and became a "military" wife. She was an...
John Atlee Greene
Jun 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of John Atlee Greene's passing on June 8, 2025. John, a beloved figure in our community, was 78 years old and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Born on October 13, 1946, in Kingsport, TN, he spent his life making lasting memories with his family and friends.
John...
Harold W. Pierce
Jun 8, 2025
Harold Pierce, 90, lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away, Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Entombment services will be conducted on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at East Lawn Memorial Park, with family member Mark Fleenor officiating.
Joseph Warren Barringer
Jun 7, 2025
Joseph Warren Barringer, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and proud American, passed away peacefully on June 7th, 2025. Born on October 25th, 1936, at Fort Sanders Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, Joseph lived a life marked by love, service, and dedication to his family and country.
Joseph was the cherished husband of Delilah Barringer, his unwavering partner in life. He was the devoted...
Sandra Kay Sproles
Jun 7, 2025
Sandra Kay Sproles passed away June 7, 2025, with the love of her life, Bob “Bud” Fickle, by her side. Sandy was born and raised in Washington County, VA, a graduate of John Battle High School and Northeast State Community College. She worked as a legal administrator for various law firms and for Eastman Chemical Company. Sandy had a brilliant...
Loretta Elaine Coffman
Jun 6, 2025
Loretta Elaine Bishop Coffman, age 68, of Kingsport, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. She was born in Kingsport on February 13, 1957 to the late John and Margaret Adkins Bishop; she was one of four siblings. Loretta graduated from Sullivan High School and went on to work for Eastman Chemical Company until her...
John Ross
Jun 5, 2025
June 7th, 1940 – June 5th, 2025
John was Born in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on June 7th, 1940. He married the love of his life, Elaine Sartain Ross, on June 16th, 1962. He died surrounded by his wife, children, and brother in Knoxville, Tennessee on June 5th, 2025. John loved God, Jesus, and his family. He had been blessed many times...
Nita Ann Dixon
Jun 4, 2025
Nita Ann Dixon, 79, of Church Hill, TN, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025. Born and raised in Mount Carmel, she attended Church Hill High School and later married Bobby Lee Dixon.Family was Nita’s pride and joy, and she was always there to take care of those who needed help. Nita was the primary caregiver for her mother and...
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