Obituaries
Mennis Lee Morelock
Nov 17, 2022
Lee Morelock, 83, of Kingsport, passed peacefully at Holston Manor on Thursday, November 17, 2022, after a long battle with Alzeimer’s disease and complications due to Covid. He will be greatly missed by his family which he loved very much. He especially loved spending time with his great-grandson Wyatt. He also enjoyed traveling and made numerous bus trips around the...
Harold W. Childress
Nov 17, 2022
Harold W. Childress (86) of Kingsport died at home surrounded by his family on November 17, 2022. He was born on his family’s farm in Sullivan Gardens and excelled at raising dairy cattle. He received a B.S. in agriculture from the University of Tennessee and a M.S. from the University of Kentucky. As a student he won the individual high...
Ernie Hobbs
Nov 17, 2022
Ernie Hobbs, 83, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Born in Scott County, he has lived in Kingsport all of his life. He proudly served in the U.S. Army and retired after 30 plus years of service from Eastman Kodak. Ernie had a passion for antique classic cars, both building them from the ground up and traveling across...
Craig Willis
Nov 16, 2022
Craig Willis, 65, of Kingsport, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was a loving father and brother. Craig graduated from Lynn View High School. He was employed at Eastman for 40+ years. Craig was a friend to many and will be greatly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard...
Michael David Haun
Nov 15, 2022
Michael David Haun, 60, of Kingsport passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Mike worked in the glass industry for over 40 years and was most recently employed at Techni-Glass in Surgoinsville.
Mike was born and raised in Loudon, Tennessee, where he served as a volunteer firefighter. He was a loving husband, father of...
Steve Haase
Nov 15, 2022
Steve Haase, 71, of Jonesborough, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Steve was born in Duluth, Minnesota in 1951. He attended Proctor High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Carleton College, master’s degree from Brown University, and PhD from Indiana University. Steve continued his education with post-doctorate study in geochemistry at Yale University.
Steve started his professional career at...
Michael Dwain Noel
Nov 12, 2022
Michael Dwain Noel, 70, of Fall Branch, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 at U.T. Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Norton, VA on July 26, 1952, a son of the late Orbin and Kate Sluss Noel, he has resided in this area most of his life, living in Kingsport before moving to Fall Branch two years ago....
J. Dempsey Light
Nov 11, 2022
J. Dempsey Light, 95, of Fall Branch, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022, at Holston Manor. Dempsey was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He was a member of Pine Grove Freewill Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon for many years. Dempsey retired from TN Eastman....
Duke Carico
Nov 11, 2022
Duke Carico went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Duke retired from Tennessee Eastman. He was a member of Christ Fellowship Church. Duke loved music, kayaking, motorcycles, camping, and computer technology, especially his internet group, Tech & Coffee. He played bass...
Michael Wayne Watson
Nov 10, 2022
Michael Wayne Watson, 56, of Kingsport, was called home Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following a lengthy illness. Mike was born in Washington County and was a 1984 graduate of Sullivan South High School. He then attended Memphis State University. Mike was a master carpenter in commercial and home builders. He was a member of Colonial...
Scarlett J. Jones Kidd
Nov 9, 2022
Scarlett J. Jones Kidd, 71, of Kingsport, passed Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport, she lived here most of her life. Scarlett was a journeyman electrician and a graduate of Sullivan West High School. She was a fan of the UT Vols and NASCAR.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom...
Robert Derry
Nov 5, 2022
Robert Derry, 78, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at his residence.
Born in Roda, Virginia, he lived in Kingsport for most of his life. Robert was employed at Armour Food Company where he was a butcher retiring in 1991.
Robert was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Dorothy Bella Baker;...
Helen M. Pennington
Nov 3, 2022
Helen Pennington, 81 of Kingsport passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County, she has lived in this area all her life. Helen regularly attended Mt. Nebo Baptist Church until her health prevented her. She worked for many years at Ramada Inn.
Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Pennington;...
Donald C. "Duck" Pierson
Nov 3, 2022
Donald Cecil “Duck” Pierson, 72 of Kingsport, died Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Scott County Virginia, he has resided in Kingsport most of his life. Donald had worked at Asbury Place in the kitchen. He was a Baptist and enjoyed watching the University of Tennessee football and westerns. Donald loved...
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...
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