Obituaries

Elizabeth Almond Travis

Elizabeth Almond Travis

Apr 25, 2022

Elizabeth Ellett Almond “Betty” Travis, 86, passed away on April 25, 2022, after a short but courageous battle with a rare cancer. Betty was born in Dallas, Texas and moved to Atlanta, Georgia during the middle of World War II.  She graduated from the first graduating class of The Westminster Schools in Atlanta, where she was Secretary – Treasurer of...

Sherry Cole

Sherry Cole

Apr 24, 2022

Jessie Allen, 7 and Sherry Cole, 59 both of Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2022.  Jessie attended Fall Branch Elementary School where he was in the 1st grade. He loved and was so proud of his school. He loved the outdoors and loved going to work with his Papaw at M & M Farm...

Sheena Nikki Collins

Sheena Nikki Collins

Apr 24, 2022

Sheena Nicole “Nikki” Collins, 35, of Blairs Gap Community, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Born in Kingsport on September 10, 1986, a daughter of Junior Collins and Diane Bays, she has resided in this area her entire life. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted daughter, mother, sister, and wife who loved helping her friends,...

Jessie Allen

Jessie Allen

Apr 24, 2022

Jessie Allen, 7 and Sherry Cole, 59 both of Limestone, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 24, 2022.  Jessie attended Fall Branch Elementary School where he was in the 1st grade. He loved and was so proud of his school. He loved the outdoors and loved going to work with his Papaw at M & M Farm...

Vernon Wilson Goodlett

Vernon Wilson Goodlett

Apr 23, 2022

Wilson Goodlett, 87, of Kingsport passed away at his home, Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was born in Travelers Rest, SC on May 16, 1934, the son of Claude and Mildred Goodlett, Sr.

He attended Wofford College where he majored in chemistry and math. Wilson was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Blue Key and was a Distinguished Military...

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Donald

Barbara "Bobbie" Jean Donald

Apr 23, 2022

Barbara “Bobbie” Jean Donald, 84, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at her home. Born on December 4, 1937 to Chester B. and Georgia Eugenia Daniel Dykes, Barbara resided her entire life in Kingsport. She graduated from Dobyns Bennet High School and attended Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing (affiliated with Furman University) in 1959 where...

Nancy  Oxley Warren

Nancy Oxley Warren

Apr 21, 2022

June 28,1933-April 21, 2022

Nancy Oxley Warren, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went peacefully home to be with her beloved Jesus at Johnson City Medical Center on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was born in Athens, West Virginia, and graduated from Sullivan High School in Tennessee. She was a homemaker who took care of her husband and three daughters with joy...

Ella Frances Faulk Lane

Ella Frances Faulk Lane

Apr 20, 2022

Ella Frances Faulk Lane, 90, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. Ella was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Hugh W. Lane, Jr.; her parents, George Reuben and Mattie Bell Myers Faulk; and special daughter-in-law, Pam Lane.

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Mildred Painter

Mildred Painter

Apr 20, 2022

Mildred Porter Painter, 98, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was an avid gardener and wonderful cook. Mildred graduated from Dungannon High School. She worked many years at Eastman before becoming a wife and mother. Mildred loved playing basketball and...

Dorothy "Dot" Walter Rutherford

Dorothy "Dot" Walter Rutherford

Apr 20, 2022

Dorothy Walter Rutherford, 94, passed away in Lenoir City, TN, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  She was born in Kingsport, TN, on July 22, 1927.  Dorothy graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1945 and married Bill Rutherford, her high school sweetheart, August 26, 1946.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Bill Rutherford; and parents,...

Joe Groseclose

Joe Groseclose

Apr 15, 2022

Joe Groseclose, 69, of Bristol, Tennessee died Friday night, April 15, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center after complications from a stroke. Born in Johnson City, raised in Kingsport, he had resided in Bristol since 1992.  Joe graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School and attended Emory & Henry College.  He was owner/operator of Groseclose Antiques in Kingsport, with his wife. ...

Herbert Beach

Herbert Beach

Apr 14, 2022

Herbert Beach, 79, of Lovelace Community, joined his recently departed wife, Shirley Beach, in the presence of the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022. He owned his own business until he retired, was a Shriner and an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Shirley Beach; parents, Loland “Roscoe” and Ella Beach; and...

Jane Frances Joseph

Jane Frances Joseph

Apr 14, 2022

Jane F. Joseph, 75, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a selfless, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Jane enjoyed Bible studies, gardening, her morning walks with neighbors, genealogy and spending quality time with her precious grandchildren. She devoted her life to her family and...

Theona Cable Moorehouse

Theona Cable Moorehouse

Apr 13, 2022

Theona Cable Moorehouse, 83, passed away Wed, April 13, 2022. She was affectionately known as “Gran” to her nieces, nephews and next generations who adored her; she and Cris spent countless hours with them celebrating milestones, making grand adventures and being an integral part of their lives.  After their mother’s death in 1971, Theona became a mentor to her three...

Betty A.  McConnell

Betty A. McConnell

Apr 11, 2022

Betty McConnell, 85, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2022, and is now celebrating in her new glorified body. As the smallest of 11 children, Betty certainly compensated with an oversized heart. She had a genuine and compassionate nature and a true servant’s heart. Betty was a caregiver to many and a safe harbor...

Mary Brown Dalton

Mary Brown Dalton

Apr 11, 2022

I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. -Romans 8:18

The world is a much sadder place with the passage of Mary Brown Dalton, 71, of Kingsport, who peacefully joined her beloved David in the arms of God in her eternal home on Monday,...

Graham Leroy "Lee" Fisher

Graham Leroy "Lee" Fisher

Apr 11, 2022

Graham Leroy “Lee” Fisher passed away peacefully after spending the day with his daughters by his side on April 11, 2022.

 

Lee was born August 29, 1946 to Powell Graham Fisher and Annie Laurie Sumner Fisher in Kingsport, Tennessee. Lee grew up attending First Christian Church in Kingsport, TN and continued his affiliation  with the Christian Church throughout his...

Kay Cox Speck

Kay Cox Speck

Apr 11, 2022

Wanda Kay Cox Speck, 76, of Morristown, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on April 11, 2022 at Regency Retirement Village in Morristown after a lengthy illness. She lived the majority of her life in Kingsport and was a graduate of Holston High School. Kay dedicated her life to the Lord at an early age and was...

Ruby S. Kiser

Ruby S. Kiser

Apr 7, 2022

Ruby S. Kiser passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the age of 99. She was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Rawle J. Kiser; her parents, Hugh Taylor and Margie Boyd Sword; brothers, Roy Ellis Sword and Hugh Taylor Sword, Jr.; sister, Zetta Wayne Deel; and nephews, Lynn Ellis Sword and Scott Deel.

Ruby is...

Clifton  E. Franklin

Clifton E. Franklin

Apr 5, 2022

Clifton Franklin, 77, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at his home. Born in Kingsport, he had retired from the construction business. Clifton loved the outdoors.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Georgia Franklin; sons, Cliff Franklin and wife Nancy, James Franklin and wife Sharon, Steven Franklin and wife Jessica; seven grandchildren, Chass, Brooke, Lily, Brandi,...