Obituaries

Margie Garnett Mullins

Margie Garnett Mullins

Mar 9, 2025

Margie passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025. Margie was a humble servant of God and held her faith close to her heart. She was a caregiver of her loved ones for the majority of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Myrtle (Ketron) Wood; and her siblings, Frances (Frank) Wood, Cledith Ramsey, Ernest Wood,...

Betty Clevenger Dunham

Betty Clevenger Dunham

Mar 9, 2025

Betty Clevenger Dunham, 88, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following a brief illness. She was born in Benham, KY where she resided until coming to Kingsport in the early 50’s. Betty was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She worked at the Little Store and later...

Trudy Yvonne Lee

Trudy Yvonne Lee

Mar 9, 2025

Trudy Yvonne Lee, 68, of Church Hill, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025. Trudy was born on September 9, 1956 in Puerto Rico.

She is survived by her son, Joshua Lee and granddaughter, Kailynn Lee.

Pat & Lynn McCoig

Pat & Lynn McCoig

Mar 8, 2025

Pat McCoig, 71, journeyed to heaven on her birthday, Saturday, March 8, 2025 and joining her, on March 11, 2025, her beloved husband, Lynn McCoig.

A Celebration of Lives service for Pat and Lynn will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church with Pastor Don Hanshew officiating.

The family will receive friends...

Patricia Jean McCoig

Patricia Jean McCoig

Mar 8, 2025

Pat McCoig, 71, of Kingsport, journeyed to heaven on her birthday, Saturday, March 8, 2025, after a sudden physical and neurological decline. Born in 1954 to the late William and Josephine Price, Pat lived a life full of service to others. After graduating from Dobyns-Bennett, she eventually began her career at the former Courtesy Chevrolet, working there for over 20...

Charles Wayne Cox

Charles Wayne Cox

Mar 7, 2025

Charles Wayne Cox, age 83, of Kingsport, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 7, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Nola Smith Cox; sister, Veda Crawford; and brothers, Fred and Donald Cox.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Sharon Land (Glenn “Eddie”), Shannon D. Cox (Shannon L.); sisters, Elizabeth...

Opal Thomas Gott

Opal Thomas Gott

Mar 6, 2025

Opal Thomas Gott, age 96, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away March 6, 2025. She had been living with her daughter, Patti Bush, and son-in-law, Andy Bush, in Sevierville, TN for the past eight years.

Opal was born February 15, 1929 in Dryden, VA to Ross and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Thomas. She attended Lincoln Memorial University and graduated from East Tennessee State...

Mark Lee Armstrong

Mark Lee Armstrong

Mar 4, 2025

Mark Lee Armstrong, 68, of Kingsport, TN passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Mark always sought out opportunities to share lifelong lessons with those around him. He enjoyed his career in construction over the years, starting with new builds with Armstrong Construction and later on his career working in renovations. In his youth Mark enjoyed water skiing, snow skiing,...

Patricia Gardner

Patricia Gardner

Mar 4, 2025

Patricia Gardner, 84, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tennessee, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Patricia was born in the Republic of Panama on May 27, 1940, the daughter of Geoffrey Weeks, Sr. and Margarita Marie Gonzales Weeks. Patricia was a homemaker and seamstress and worked in this profession several...

Karen Melissa Goglick

Karen Melissa Goglick

Mar 4, 2025

Karen Melissa (Mosher) Goglick, 78, of Kingsport, TN, died March 4, 2025. Born August 8, 1946, at Goddard Memorial Hospital in Brockton, MA, to Morrill and Ellen Anita (Robinson) Mosher, Karen graduated from Rockland High School and Holy Ghost Hospital School of Nursing (LPN). She married John Robert Goglick and together they had a son, John Andrew Goglick.

She is survived...

Charles William "Billy" Cross

Charles William "Billy" Cross

Mar 2, 2025

Charles W. “Billy” Cross, 72, of Kingsport, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Charlie was a Veteran of the US Army having served during the Vietnam Era. He was a member of the American Legion Posts 3/265 and a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America. 

Charlie was preceded in death by...

Laura Bussey

Laura Bussey

Mar 1, 2025

Laura Winifred Bussey, 80, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the home of her daughter, Karla Cook, in Anderson, SC. She was the widow of Ronald Bussey.

Born in South Haven, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mildred Shaw Tenhopen. She attended Olivet College. Laura was a retired office manager of YMCA Camp...

Phillip "Phil" Ronald Lemmons

Phillip "Phil" Ronald Lemmons

Mar 1, 2025

Mr. Phillip Ronald Lemmons, age 77, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, left his earthly family on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Born in Sullivan County on June 9, 1947, Phil graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School and E.T.S.U. with a bachelor’s degree in social welfare. 

Phil retired from the State of Tennessee Board of Probation and Parole after 36 years...

Joseph Alfaro

Joseph Alfaro

Feb 28, 2025

Joseph “Grandpa JoeJoe” Alfaro passed away at Holston Valley hospital after a brief illness. He was the proud and loving son of José de Jesus Alfaro and Irene DeGeorge Alfaro. Joseph was a native to Detroit but relocated to Tennessee to be with family after his retirement as a supervisor for the Detroit Water Department. He briefly attended Ohio State...

Diane Soltess Ball

Diane Soltess Ball

Feb 28, 2025

Diane Soltess Ball, 77, of Kingsport, departed this life into the arms of Jesus on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Johnson City Medical Center, surrounded by her family holding her hands. She was born May 16, 1947 in Benham, KY and was a graduate of Cumberland High School and University of Kentucky.

Diane worked as a Register Dietitian (RD) for Indian...

Kenneth D. Keith

Kenneth D. Keith

Feb 28, 2025

Kenneth D. Keith, 95, Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025. D was born in Bluff City on November 11, 1929; he was one of four siblings. He was a graduate of Holston High School, Class of 1947. D joined the Air Force after high school, where he was stationed in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After his...

Carolyn Morley

Carolyn Morley

Feb 28, 2025

Carolyn Morley, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 28, 2025, at her home. Born in Unicoi County, she was a 1970 graduate of Sullivan Central High School, 1987 honors graduate of East Tennessee State University with her bachelor’s degree and Tusculum with her master’s degree. Carolyn had taught special education in the Kingsport City...

Dean Adams

Dean Adams

Feb 27, 2025

Dean Adams, 78, of Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Dean was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He was a loving father, grandfather, and brother.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Worley and Lola Adams.

Dean is survived by his daughter, Lisa Lykins and husband Lee; grandsons, Luke Lykins and wife Victoria, and Lindon Lykins; six sisters, Georgia...

Norman Dykes

Norman Dykes

Feb 27, 2025

Norman Dykes, 85, of Unicoi, went to be with the Lord to be with his family, due to heart failure. Norman was born in Greene County and resided in Unicoi for the past 20 years. Norman was a brick mason, and he loved to play the guitar and play Chet Atkins music. He attended University Parkway Church.

Norman was preceded in...

Paul David Wood

Paul David Wood

Feb 27, 2025

Our beloved Paul David Wood, 70, entered Heaven on February 27, 2025; passing away at home surrounded by his family after a life richly lived in service and kindness.

David was born in Sullivan County, TN on September 8, 1954, to parents Doris Sandidge Wood and Paul Junior Wood. After graduating from Lynn View High School in 1972, he began work...