Obituaries
Larry "Lonzo" Glenn Jones
Jul 10, 2022
You might have known him as Lonzo, or Uncle Larry, or Big Daddy. To my fur-brothers Buddy, Spooky, Gizmo, Max, and I, he'll always be Daddy. He passed away peacefully and finally free of pain early Sunday morning.
A life-long Kingsport resident, he was the retired owner of Facelift Painting and couldn't drive down a street without pointing out houses...
Carolyn Phillips Kingdon
Jul 7, 2022
Carolyn Phillips Kingdon passed peacefully in Cumming, GA July 7, 2022, at Northside Hospital Forsyth following a brief illness at the age of 94. Carolyn was a resident of Belmont Village Senior Living in Suwanee, GA and formally of Baysmont/Asbury Senior Living of Kingsport and a Kingsport, TN resident for 72 years. Carolyn was born in Greensboro, NC,received her education there and attended Women’s College (now University of North Carolina at Greensboro). She moved to Kingsport, TN to work for Tennessee Eastman Company for...
Donald "Barth" Brooker
Jul 6, 2022
Donald “Barth” Brooker passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at Church Hill Nursing Home following a period of declining health. Born in New York City on April 8, 1932, a son of the late F. Donald and Kathryn Bartholomey Brooker, he has resided in this area as a resident of The Blake, having moved from Asheville, NC. He graduated from...
Kimberly Dawn Tignor Croy
Jul 6, 2022
Kimberly Dawn Kerns Tignor Croy, 48, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Born in Rogersville, she has lived most of her life in this area. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, and sister. She loved music and drawing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Maudie Kerns; and brother, James Allen Kerns.
Kimberly is...
Dorothy Lee "Dot" Stapleton
Jul 4, 2022
Dorothy Lee Stapleton, 96, formerly of Kingsport, passed away on July 4, 2022. She was born October 10, 1925, in Concord, NC. She was educated in the city schools of Concord and graduated from the University of North Carolina in Greensboro, NC with a BSSA degree. After graduation, she was employed at Tennessee Eastman Company for several years.
In...
Troy H. Parham, III
Jul 4, 2022
Troy H Parham III, 78, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2022. He was born on April 8, 1944 in Kingsport, TN to the late Troy and Virginia Hawk Parham. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Mars Hill University in North Carolina with a BS in Math. Troy started his business...
Shirley McCray
Jul 3, 2022
Shirley McCray, 75, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022 in the comfort of her home. Born in Blackwater, Virginia on October 5, 1946, a daughter of the late Jim and Pearl Speers, she resided in this area her entire life.
Shirley graduated from Sullivan West High School. She worked many years taking care of her...
William Charles Cole (W.C.)
Jul 3, 2022
William Charles Cole (W.C.), 87, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 3, 2022 after a lengthy illness.
He had never met a stranger and was known by many as the candy man. He loved the Lord and was a member of Sunnyside Baptist Church.
William was preceded in death by his wife...
Linda Bernell Crussell
Jul 2, 2022
Linda Bernell Crussell of Jonesborough TN, went to her heavenly home on Saturday July 2, 2022, after an extended illness. Born February 17, 1942, in Kingsport TN, she grew up in the Highland area and worked at White Floral on Center Street for almost 50 years. She enjoyed singing in a gospel quartet, loved to work, and loved spending time...
Vicky Lee Taylor
Jul 2, 2022
Vicky Lee Taylor, 71, of Fall Branch, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her residence with her family by her side. She was a loving daughter and sister.
Vicky was preceded in death by her father, Lee Alex Taylor.
She is survived by her mother, Faun Taylor, of the home; sister, Cheryl Taylor, of the home; and Suzanne...
Frederick "Dale" Busler
Jul 1, 2022
Frederick “Dale” Busler, 74, of Kingsport, TN, gained his wings on Friday, July 1, 2022. A lifelong resident of Lynn Garden, he worked as a mechanic for many years. Dale loved life and everyone he came into contact with.
He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick Busler; mother, Lena Larkins Busler; and two brothers, Danny and Don...
Brenda Sue Ferguson
Jun 28, 2022
Brenda Sue Ferguson went home to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at age 75. She was high school sweethearts with Bob Ferguson, who she was married to for 57 years. Brenda was a faithful pastor’s wife for 52 years. She was a Christian school teacher for over 20 years.
She is survived by her loving husband,...
Barbara Littrell
Jun 26, 2022
Barbara Littrell, 57, of Kingsport, passed away June 26, 2022. She was loved by her family and will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Franklin Lane and Monnie Lou Lane; sister, Kathy Bradley; and grandson, Michael Wayne Littrell III.
Barbara is survived by her daughters, Brittnie Louann Condry (John Horne) and Tammy Peace; sons,...
Bobby Joe Carroll
Jun 25, 2022
Bobby Carroll, 86, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
Our Dad - Dad was always a very friendly person, had a hand wave for everyone he passed by and would like to share a story of old. He loved fast cars (Mustangs) and taking a cruise on his Harley. He always had time to help out...
Patricia "Patty" Williams
Jun 25, 2022
…If your gift is teaching devote yourself to teaching. Romans 12:7
Patricia Deel Williams (Patty) 71, of Kingsport, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at NHC Healthcare Kingsport as the result of pancreatic cancer. Patty was born August 9, 1950 in Abingdon, VA. Her family moved to Kingsport from Wise County Virginia in 1952 to establish a family business.
Patty...
James David Archer
Jun 25, 2022
James David Archer, 83, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, surrounded by family at Holston Valley Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born July 22, 1938, in Hawkins County.
A loving husband, dad and papaw, James enjoyed spending time with his family, working in the yard and watching westerns. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for 43...
James E. Harman Sr.
Jun 24, 2022
James E. Harman, Sr., 81, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2022. Born in Hurley, VA, on December 11, 1940, he graduated from Grundy High School in 1959 and attended Carson Newman and The University of Richmond. He married Modesta Perez on December 9, 1962, in San Sebastian Puerto Rico. Jim was a veteran...
Joy Bierbaum
Jun 23, 2022
Early Thursday morning, June 23, 2022, Joy Gladys Meyers Bierbaum passed away at the age of 96 after being challenged by dementia for several years. She was a resident of Bridgeport Senior Living, in Altamonte Springs, Fl. Joy was born on December 9, 1925, at Deaconess Hospital in Milwaukee, WI to Edwin F. Meyers and Gladys S. Meyers.
Joy...
Anthony (Tony) Glavan
Jun 23, 2022
Anthony (Tony) Glavan died on June 23 at his residence in Kingsport in the company of his family after a presumed catastrophic stroke. He was 91. He is survived by his daughter, Joni Sago (Brett) and two grandchildren, Anna and Mark, of Kingsport, Tennessee. He is also survived by a hilarious sister Marilyn Smith of Biwabik, MN, and numerous nieces...
Johnnie Bill Gregg
Jun 22, 2022
Johnnie Bill Gregg, 70, of Gregg Hollow, passed away unexpectedly on June 22, 2022 at his residence. He was a loving, kind man who had many friends, especially the staff at the Gray Pharmacy.
Johnnie is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence Gregg, Sr. and Jessie May (Ryans) Gregg; his brothers, Verlin, Marshall, Frankie, Lawrence Jr. “Junie”, and two...
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