Obituaries
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,...
Mark Anthony Wells
Aug 15, 2022
Mark Anthony Wells, 50, of Kingsport, TN, passed away suddenly on August 15, 2022. He was the embodiment of a true people person. Mark had a talent for making people laugh and happiness followed him everywhere. Having grown up in Virginia, Mark and his wife moved to Kingsport in 1996. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother,...
Lucille B. Cody
Aug 15, 2022
Lucille Brown Cody, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at Holston Valley Medical Center on August 15, 2022, with her loving family by her side. Born in Washington County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Ella Lovell Brown. Lucille was a longstanding member of the First Baptist Church of Fall Branch....
Mary E. Hughes
Aug 15, 2022
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 KJV
Mary Elizabeth Hughes, 77, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 15, 2022 at her residence following a period of declining health.
Born in Sullivan...
Orbin Wade Wampler, Jr.
Aug 13, 2022
Orbin Wade Wampler, Jr., 68, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in El Paso, TX, the eldest child of the late Orbin Wampler, Sr., and Mary J. Wampler. Wade was a born again Christian and a member of First Baptist Church. He was a loving son, husband, brother, and son-in-law to the...
Billy D. Ford
Aug 13, 2022
Billy D. Ford, 85, of Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. at Double Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.
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