Obituaries
David Greggory Black, Jr.
Nov 12, 2021
David Greggory Black, Jr., age 60, of Kingsport died Friday morning, November 12, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Johnson City, Tennessee, he was raised in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1979. Gregg attended ETSU and received his pilot’s license from Tri-Cities Airport. He raced and built motorcycles. Gregg loved...
Tony Curtis Jennings
Nov 12, 2021
Tony Jennings, 58, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021 after an extended illness.
Tony is preceded in death by his grandparents, Marjie Gullie, Mary and Charlie Crawford, Joe and Grace Loudy; father, Jason Jennings; and brother, Timmy D. Jennings. He is survived by Tammy Moore, the love of his life; mother, Nellie Arnold and Billy Hill; son, Tony...
Paul Ray Shade
Nov 11, 2021
Paul Shade, age 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 after a brief illness.
Mr. Shade was preceded in death by his daughter, Paula Shade. He is survived by his wife, Marie Shade; daughters, Joni Hubell and Julie Shade; son, Jon Dykes; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1:00...
Robin Belinda Skelton
Nov 11, 2021
Robin Skelton, 63, of Kingsport entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Thursday, November 11, 2021.
Robin was the definition of a people person. She had a generous heart that cared for everyone she knew. She was an exceptional daughter and friend, but above all, her primary purpose in life was the role of mother, to the love of her...
Peggy A. Trent Sanders
Nov 11, 2021
Peggy A. Trent Sanders, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at the Village at Allandale. She was born January 19, 1938 in Hancock County, TN. Peggy accepted the Lord at a young age and was baptized at Stoney Gap Baptist Church. She had been a Christian all her life and was very knowledgeable of the bible. Peggy was...
Sandra Shirl Castle
Nov 10, 2021
Sandra Shirl Castle, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, November 10, 2021, at her home with her loving husband by her side. She was born October 28, 1950, in Dante, VA, to the late Dan H Amyx and Ruby Junelle Amyx. Sandra worked at Holston Valley for years as a PT tech and a patient assistant at Madison...
Roy Minga Webb
Nov 9, 2021
Roy Minga Webb, 90, of the Harmony Community in Jonesborough, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at home, surrounded by family. He was born in Bluff City, TN, to the late Roy Thurman and Dimple Minga Webb, and he was married for 54 years to the late Wanda Lane Webb, who died in July, 2021. Roy graduated from...
Clarence D. Hurley
Nov 7, 2021
Clarence Hurley, age 89, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 7, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Born in Imboden, VA, he resided in Kingsport after his service in the Korean War, then retired from Eastman Chemical. He served his church and SNHS community until his death.
He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lillian...
Rosella Dingus Bowen
Nov 6, 2021
Rosella Dingus Bowen, age 100, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Waters of Bristol on Saturday, November 6, 2021 following a period of declining health. Born in Wise County, Virginia, on June 17, 1921, a daughter of the late Dewey and Stella Fritz Dingus, she resided in this area her entire life. She married Andrew Bowen...
Augie Johnson
Nov 5, 2021
Augie Johnson, (Donald), 57, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at his home. Born on March 30, 1964, son of Don and Brenda Johnson, Augie lived his entire life in Kingsport and was a top notch mechanic.
Augie was a kind, generous, and humble man, who would do anything for anybody. His work ethic was unmatched. He loved...
Joanna Bishop
Nov 5, 2021
Joanna Marie Bishop, 18, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 5, 2021 at her residence.
Born in Elizabethton, Tennessee on November 27, 2002, daughter of Jimmy Bishop and Debra Rector Mullins-Bishop, she resided in Johnson City. She graduated from Daniel Boone High School in 2020 and attended East Tennessee State University where she participated in Buctainment and...
Wanda Kay Penley
Nov 2, 2021
Wanda Kay Penley, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus Tuesday afternoon, November 2, 2021. Born in Coeburn, VA, she had resided here for the past three years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Jackie C. Penley.
Wanda is survived by her brother, Gary Lane and wife Vickie; her children, Tammy Mosley, Billy Ward, Tina Thompson, Belinda...
Jay Taylor
Oct 31, 2021
Jay Taylor, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his home. Born in Washington County, TN, he had resided most of his life in Kingsport. Jay had retired from Sprint following 40 years of service. He was a member of Gravelly Baptist Church. Jay was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He...
Mary Elizabeth Reed
Oct 31, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Pierson Reed, 87 of Kingsport, died Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her residence in Kingsport. She was born 1933 in Liverpool, England, moved to America and came to Tennessee as a newlywed in 1954, raising a family, working, and owning several businesses even becoming a US citizen. It was a life well lived.
Mary is preceded in...
Patrick G. McDonald
Oct 29, 2021
Patrick Gerald McDonald, 37, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord and his earthly father, Frank on Friday, October 29, 2021. Born in West Palm Beach, FL, on January 19, 1984, a son of Kathy and the late Frank Papp, he resided in this area for the last 15 years. Patrick attended Kingsport First Assembly of God. He...
Bonny Beth Breeding
Oct 29, 2021
Bonny Beth Bernshausen Breeding, 59, of Kingsport, died Friday morning, October 29, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Okinawa, Japan, she grew up in Elizabethton where she graduated from Elizabethton High School in 1980. Bonny graduated from Columbus College of Columbus, Georgia to become a registered nurse. She worked as a registered...
Janet Louise Ketron
Oct 29, 2021
Janet Ketron, 78, went peacefully to her Heavenly home surrounded by her family on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Janet was born on July 30, 1943 in Greene County, Tennessee, but later moved to Kingsport where she resided most of her life. She went to Ketron High School and worked for East TN Transportation. She loved the Lord with all of...
Juanita Bridwell
Oct 29, 2021
Juanita Rose Bridwell, 96, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2021, after years of declining health. Juanita always had a smile on her face. She was a loving woman and shared her kindness with everyone she knew.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a long time active member of Bethel...
Marla Ann Shelton
Oct 29, 2021
Marla Ann Baker Shelton, 78, Kingsport, passed from this life on October 29, 2021, and soared into Heaven with a band of angels.
Marla was born on June 15, 1943, and was raised in Gate City, Virginia. She graduated from Gate City High School, Virginia Intermont College and Whitney Business School. She worked for several years in the insurance department of...
John Fleenor
Oct 28, 2021
John Fleenor, 51, Kingsport, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. John was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was employed by Model City Roofing. He attended Sullivan North High School. John was a lover of music. He was a perfectionist of his craft which included carpentry work, structural work, plumbing and mechanical work. John...
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