Obituaries
Ted Tipton
Jan 19, 2025
Ted M. Tipton, 79, went to meet the LORD January 19, 2025, after a long illness at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a 1965 graduate of Lynn View High School. Ted retired from Holston Defense after 32 years of employment to enjoy time with his family, play cards with his friends, and attempt to improve his golf game. Ted...
Andrew Gordon "Andy" Isner
Jan 19, 2025
Andrew G. “Andy” Isner, 56, born in Kingsport, TN on July 19, 1968, passed away on January 19, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church. Andy loved the Lord and had a generous heart for others who were less fortunate. He loved sports, especially UT football & basketball and West VA basketball, where his...
Gerald Edward Monk Sr.
Jan 19, 2025
Gerald Edward Monk Sr., 78, Kingsport, TN went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in McDowell County, WV, he later moved to Honaker, VA for a short period of time before moving to Kingsport where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a brick and block mason, working inside Eastman and building many structures...
Wayne Thomas Nelson
Jan 19, 2025
Wayne Thomas Nelson, 75, Blountville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. Wayne was born on January 4, 1950, to the late Hedrick Thomas and Ada Camper Nelson. After graduating Class of 1968 from Blountville High School, he attended classes at ETSU. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970, fighting proudly in Vietnam alongside his comrades. Wayne held active-duty status...
Mildred Hite
Jan 19, 2025
Millie Hite, age 81, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Millie was born and raised in Fall Branch. She traveled and lived in various places around the world before coming home to Tennessee. Millie graduated from Fall Branch High School and East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Millie was preceded in death...
Claude J. Farmer
Jan 18, 2025
Claude J. Farmer, 92, Kingsport, TN was called home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born in Wise, VA and had resided in Kingsport since his youth. Claude was an employee of Holston Valley Medical Center where he was a surgery tech retiring after 44 years of service. Claude was a member of First Community Methodist Church.
He was preceded...
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston
Jan 18, 2025
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston, age 97, died January 18th, 2025. Dotty was born at Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital in Bristol, VA. on January 17, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Isabel Donaldson Turner and William Henry Turner, Jr. She was the widow of Paul Leonard Royston, Sr.
A longtime resident of Bristol, TN., she was a member of...
David Larry Copas
Jan 18, 2025
David Larry Copas, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 surrounded by his family. Larry was born on July 26, 1942 to the late James and Elizabeth Copas.
Larry attended Sullivan High School. He loved farming, boating and fishing. He was a member of Beech Creek Baptist Church.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Copas;...
Brenda Jennings Parker
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Jennings Parker, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2025. Brenda was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Lynn View High School.
She met the love of her life, Curtis Lowell, while at Lynn View and they were married for 45 years before he passed in January of...
Lurley Mae Cox
Jan 17, 2025
Lurley Mae Cox, age 94, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she lived most of her life in Fall Branch. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church for 57 years. Lurley graduated from Sullivan High School in 1951. She worked at Eastman Chemical Company for 15...
Charles E. Hubbard
Jan 17, 2025
Charles E. Hubbard, age 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on March 15, 1944 to the late Harvey and AnnaLee Hubbard, Charles spent his entire life in Kingsport. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1968 – 1970.
Charles was an electrician by trade. He was a...
Helen Marie Wade
Jan 16, 2025
Helen Marie Balthis Wade, age 77, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A “Firecracker,” she was born on July 4, 1947, in Bristol, Virginia. Helen graduated from John Battle High School in1965. She was a very strong and independent woman who loved the Lord, her family, and always held her...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Klug
Jan 16, 2025
Sandra Lee (née Hager) Klug, 80, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. Sandy was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she first met her husband, James Herbert Klug (“Jim”), while both attending Milwaukee Lutheran High School. The two graduated together and furthered their education at both the University of Wisconsin (undergraduate study) and the University of...
Virginia Louann "Ann" Hunt Baines
Jan 15, 2025
Ann H. Baines, 65, of Jonesborough passed away at her home, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 following an extended period of poor health. Ann was born in Rock Island, IL and lived in this area most of her life.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
She is survived by several cousins.
A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, January...
Jennifer Jo Doyle Kiser
Jan 14, 2025
Jennifer Jo Doyle Kiser, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 14, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on December 1, 1970, in Bristol, TN, she brought joy and warmth to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
She attended Sullivan Central High School in Blountville, TN and...
Vickie Yarbrough
Jan 13, 2025
Vickie Jane Bowen Yarbrough passed away suddenly in her home January 13, 2025.
Vickie was preceded in death by her infant son, Robert Malcolm Yarbrough; and her parents, Haywood and Alberta Bowen.
Vickie was a band and Beta Club member graduating from Ketron High School in 1965. She graduated from ETSU in 1969 with a BS and later added a master’s degree...
Pauline Harper
Jan 13, 2025
Pauline Harper, 85, of Hiltons, VA went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 13, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she had resided in Hiltons, VA for over 40 years. Pauline was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Pauline was preceded in death by two sons, Jeff Woods and Danny Short; sister, Betty Dean; two brothers, Bill & J....
Anna Dollar
Jan 12, 2025
Anna Mildred Dollar, born on August 11, 1934, in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90 in Church Hill, Tennessee. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, known for her warmth and caring spirit.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Venoha and Mary Webb; husband, Duval A. Dollar; and sons, Jonathan David Dollar...
Jane Owens Rigsby Clark
Jan 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jane Owens Rigsby Clark who left this world on Sunday, January 12, 2025, after a brief illness.
Jane was known for her unwavering kindness, compassion and generosity. She was the absolute best mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wonderful friend. She was always there for us, no matter what offering support, wisdom and love in...
Latrica "Trish" Ann Beverly Kendrick
Jan 10, 2025
Latrica “Trish” Ann Beverly Kendrick, age 87, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Trish was born on March 29, 1937 in Wise, VA to the late, William Dewey Beverly and Lillie (Scott) Beverly. Preceded in death by parents, brothers James Beverly, Kenneth Beverly and sisters, Chollie Absher, Aldeane Stanley and Janet Beverly.
She is survived by her husband...
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