Obituaries
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...
Barbara J. Clark
Oct 28, 2021
Barbara Jobe Clark, 73, of Kingsport, died peacefully in her sleep, Thursday morning, October 27, at her home. She was born in Kingsport where she had lived her entire life. Barbara was an employee of AFG until retiring.
Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Lola Bell Jobe, husband, Eugene Clark, son, Randy Clark and brother, Kenneth...
Irene M. Bernard
Oct 27, 2021
Irene M. Bernard, 95, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Born in Hawkins County, she had resided in Kingsport since 1950. She gave her heart to the Lord as a young girl under her father’s ministry. Irene had been a member of Orebank Missionary Baptist Church since 1959. She was a VBS director, nursery worker, WMU, a wonderful...
Emogene McCracken
Oct 27, 2021
Emogene McCracken, 83, of Mt. Carmel, TN, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday afternoon, October 27, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Scott County, VA, and had lived in Mt. Carmel since her childhood. Emogene was a graduate of Church Hill High School, class of 1956. She was an employee of Kingsport Press, retiring in...
Tommy Lee Hulse
Oct 24, 2021
Tommy Hulse completed his life on earth Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his home. Tommy was a good man. His list of accomplishments are many. His collection of close friends is enormous. His love for his God, family, and country was solid. Tommy was Mason and a member of the Jericho Shrine.
He grew up in the Gibson Town area of...
Bobby "Junior" F. Montgomery
Oct 24, 2021
KINGSPORT - Bobby “Junior” F. Montgomery, 61, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday morning (October 24, 2021) in his home. He was born on February 4th, 1960, son of the late Bob and Lucille Montgomery. He was an amazing and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Montgomery; his daughters, Ashley...
Linda Quillinan
Oct 21, 2021
Lynn Quillinan, 75, of the Fall Branch Community, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, after a brief illness. Lynn had three passions in life; she loved the Lord, her family and animals. She had a loving heart and always put others before herself.
Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Lydia Ackworth;...
Juanita Q. Light
Oct 20, 2021
Johnnie “Juanita” Quillen Light, age 98, of the Lone Star Community, passed away at her home with her children by her side, on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.
She was born in Jearoldstown, Greene County, TN, to the late John A. and Cora Simpson Quillen and was married for 54 years to the late Allie Clarence Light, who died in 1996. Juanita...
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