Obituaries
Dr. B. Wayne Lanthorn
Aug 30, 2022
Bruce Wayne Lanthorn, Jr., was born August 2, 1945, and died on August 30, 2022, at his home and embraced by his family.
Wayne was raised in Helena, Montana, and he cherished memories of hunting ducks and geese with his father and brothers. He loved his mother’s wit and tenacity, true to her Irish heritage—and he inherited these traits. ...
Lynn Crowe
Aug 30, 2022
Lynn Crowe, 80, of Blountville, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Lynn was a lifelong resident of Blountville and graduated from Blountville High School class of 1960. He retired from Smith Mechanical following over 30 years of service. Lynn was an active member of Wheeler United Methodist Church where he served...
Doris Fish
Aug 29, 2022
Doris Fish, 75, of Johnson City, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Doris was a loving wife, mother, sister and aunt. She was the youngest of 14 children. Doris loved flower gardening and watching the birds. She will be missed greatly by her family and all who knew her.
Doris is survived by...
Norman Eugene Compton
Aug 28, 2022
Norman Eugene Compton of Harmony community, only son of Ralph and Ethel Hensley Compton, born on June 17, 1948, in Kingsport Tennessee, passed away at Mountain Home, VA, Sunday morning, August 28, 2022. He retired from Eastman Chemical Company after 35 years as a pipe fitter from apprenticeship to senior management. Norman established Pipeworks in 1992 and operated through...
Bonnie Kay Boochard
Aug 27, 2022
Bonnie Kay Boochard passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, August 27, 2022, after suffering from a lengthy illness. Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, great grandmother who always put her family first.
Bonnie was born in Greenville, MI, and raised in Lakeview, MI, where she graduated from high school in 1966. She was a great artistic talent and...
Estelita Keller
Aug 26, 2022
Estelita Keller, 83, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was a dedicated Diabetes Association member, receiving the Jimmy Eller Volunteer Award for unselfish service to the diabetic population of the community. Estelita was a charter member of Higher Ground Baptist Church. She was an avid homemaker and had many hobbies including gardening, painting...
Susan "Susie" Seiler
Aug 25, 2022
Susie Seiler, 74, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport, with Dr. William M. Shelton officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Church Circle, Kingsport,...
Lora B. Morelock
Aug 25, 2022
Lora Belle Morelock, 91, of Kingsport, TN, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Hawkins County, TN, to David and Bonnie Crawford and lived in Sullivan County most of her life. Lora retired from Phillips Electronics in 1994. Lora loved to cook, work in her flowers, and was an avid animal...
Ruth Clark
Aug 22, 2022
Ruth Clark, 81, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 22, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Born in Zearing, IL on September 15,1940, a daughter of the late Tom and Blanche Minnick, she had resided in this area for the last two and a half years, moving from Hattiesburg,...
Brenda Jean Lord
Aug 22, 2022
Brenda Jean Ellis Lord, 76, passed away August 22, 2022. Born in Kingsport on October 25, 1945, a daughter of the late Walter M. and Florence Phillips Ellis, she had resided in this area her entire life. Brenda was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Willard Ramey
Aug 21, 2022
Willard Ramey, 83, of Kingsport, passed away August 21, 2022, following a period of declining health. Born and raised in Hawkins County, he has lived in Sullivan County most of his life. He worked as a carpenter for many years. He loved flea markets, antique cars, and working in the garden. Willard attended Way of Life Baptist Church, for many...
Margaret Jane Depew
Aug 19, 2022
Margaret "Sasi" Depew, 69, went to her forever home with the Lord, Friday, August 19th, 2022. She was born February 12, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida. Later moved to Kingsport, graduated from Dobyns-Bennett, Virginia Intermont, and The University of Tennessee. In 1964, her family moved to Pineola Ave., where she met the love of her life, Stan Depew. She was 11...
Patricia "Trish" Lynn Franklin Graham
Aug 19, 2022
Patricia (Trish) Lynn Franklin Graham, 69, of Kingsport, died at Holston Valley Medical Center on Friday, August 19, 2022.
Born in Sevierville, TN, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Patricia had worked as a CNA for many years. She was a member of Glenwood Community Church in Hiltons, VA for over 30 years. Patricia enjoyed spending time...
George W. Epps
Aug 18, 2022
George W. Epps, 92, of Kingsport, TN, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 18, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was a faithful man who loved reading his Bible, fishing, spending time with his family and telling stories. George was a Marine Corp veteran, and a member of the American Legion Color Guard,...
Betty Lou Bates
Aug 18, 2022
September 2, 1938 - August 18, 2022
Betty Lou Bates, 83, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at the home on Thursday, August 18, 2022, after a brief illness. She resided in Kingsport her entire life and graduated from Ketron High School in 1956. Betty Lou had several interests and loved her cats. She enjoyed cooking and baking and was an...
Ann Bingham
Aug 18, 2022
Ann Bingham, 93, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, August 18, 2022 at Wexford House after an extended illness. Born in Bristol, TN, she had resided in Kingsport since she was a young child. Ann graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and ETSU. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart Bob Bingham on September 15, 1950. Her greatest...
Ihsan "Sandra" Mire
Aug 18, 2022
Ihsan “Sandra” Mire passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, August 18, 2022, in Knoxville, TN surrounded by her family.
A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and devoted friend, Ihsan epitomized the values of unconditional love and generosity to everyone she met.
Ihsan was born January 5, 1935 in Ain Zhalta, Lebanon. She was the first of...
Mary E. Ailshie
Aug 17, 2022
Mary Edith Ailshie (Mickey), 80, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2022, at Asbury Place, Kingsport. Born in Charlotte, NC on March 29, 1942, she was the daughter of Robert David Hoyle and Margaret Terril Hoyle. Mickey grew up in Chester, SC where she graduated from Chester High School and received an associate’s degree from Winthrop University. After college she...
Robert Ted Hoover
Aug 17, 2022
Robert Ted Hoover, 88, of Kingsport, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at home following several months of declining health. He was surrounded by family.
Ted was born on January 24, 1934, in Sullivan County and grew up in Kingsport.
He was the son of the late Claude Sr. and Laura Carroll Hoover and was also preceded...
Verlin Cardinal Morelock
Aug 16, 2022
Verlin Cardinal Morelock, 78, of Jonesborough, passed away August 16, 2022. A son of the late Emerson and Blanch Dickerson Morelock, Verlin loved the Lord. His kindness and wisdom will live on with us. Verlin was a friend to all. His work here on Earth is over but left memories that we shall never forget.
In addition to his parents,...
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