Obituaries
Michael Sproles
Aug 14, 2021
“TAKING IT EASY”
Michael Scott Sproles, age 66, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Bristol, TN on April 13, 1955, son of the late James Hol and Kathleen Blevins Sproles, he resided in this area most of his life.
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Marvin Clark
Aug 11, 2021
Marvin Clark, 79, went to be with the Lord on August 11, 2021. Born in Hawkins Co., he has lived in the East Tennessee area most of his life and was saved as a young child. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. Marvin was skilled in plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. He and his wife, Margaret, owned and operated...
Victor Henderson
Aug 10, 2021
Victor Edward Henderson, 61, of Kingsport, died unexpectedly at his residence Tuesday, August 10, 2021, following a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, he was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and received his B.S degree from University of Tennessee and law degree from Emory University. He practiced law in Atlanta until returning to Kingsport to care for his mother....
Ina Barnes
Aug 10, 2021
Reba Barnes, 85, of Fall Branch passed away on Tuesday, August 10th 2021. Reba was often heard saying she and Kay were blessed to be childhood sweethearts who got to grow up with their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren sharing adventures whether in the van going to the mountains or gathering at their home where it was always entertaining...
James L. Fields
Aug 9, 2021
James “Lynn” Leonard Fields, 69, Kingsport, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. He was retired from Holliston Mills, where he was known as Roho.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father, Paul and wife Jackie Fields, and mother, Wilidyne Morelock and husband Jay; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Carl and Mary Light; brother, Joey Scott Fields; brother-in-law, Will McClure;...
Ezra Williams
Aug 9, 2021
Ezra Holmes Williams, 98, of Kingsport died on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center.
Born July 15, 1923, in Danville, VA, he was the son of William Henry Williams and Lucy Gillette Williams. He was educated in Danville Public Schools, graduating from George Washington High School in 1942. He attended VPI and graduated in...
Clara Elizabeth "Libby" Brooks
Aug 9, 2021
Clara Elizabeth “Libby” Brooks, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Monday, August 9, 2021, at her home following an extended illness. Libby was born in Norton, VA, and had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of 1955. Libby was of the Baptist faith. She loved...
Peggy West
Aug 9, 2021
“Welcome Home”
Peggy West, 85, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 9, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Elizabethton, TN, on December 20, 1935, a daughter of the late Dan and Sula Cornett. She has resided in this area for the last 38 years. She graduated from Elizabethton High School...
Thelma S. Williams
Aug 5, 2021
Thelma S. Williams, age 79, of Kingsport, TN, passed away at home on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Thelma has been a member of the Kingsport community all of her life. As a graduate of Sullivan High School, she went on to dedicate 31 years of her life as a secretary at Sullivan South High School. She enjoyed getting to know...
Peggy M. Sherfey
Aug 5, 2021
Peggy Marie Sherfey, 79, passed away on August 5, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Keokuk, IA. Peggy was born on August 14, 1941 in Hannibal, MO to Harvey Ray and Mary Margaret Brandon.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ray Sherfey; two daughters, Betty Lou Holland and Renia Rosenbaum; maternal &...
Charles Robert (Bob) Rubley
Aug 5, 2021
Charles Robert (Bob) Rubley, 73, Gray, fought the good fight and kept the faith and has entered into his enteral rest on August 5, 2021. The greatest joys of Bob’s life were first, his relationship with his Lord and Savior Jesus of Nazareth, and his family, whom he loved very much. While in service to his Lord, he traveled to...
Larry Shipley
Aug 2, 2021
Larry Shipley began his eternal life in his heavenly home on Monday morning, August 2, 2021. He loved East TN and spent his earthly life in Kingsport, TN. He felt honored to be a US Army Veteran and proudly served his country in Vietnam in 1969 -70. Larry married Donna Cox and later they adopted a son, Brandon. After retiring...
Michael E. Donihe
Aug 2, 2021
Michael E. “Mike” Donihe, 65 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Monday, August 2, 2021 at his residence.
Mike was born in Wilmington, DE on September 16, 1955, the son of the late Garnie and Madge Donihe. He has resided in this area his entire life.
Mike was owner/operator of Donihe Construction Co. He will be remembered...
Nygil Cusson
Aug 1, 2021
Nygil Cusson, 18, of Kingsport, died Sunday, August 1, 2021, after injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Nygil was a 2020 graduate of Sullivan South High School. He had worked for O’Reilly’s Auto Parts and McDonald’s in Gray, and was working at LPI in Elizabethton. Nygil was an avid outdoorsman and an expert mechanic. He loved adventure. Nygil had the...
Cathey Bays
Aug 1, 2021
Cathey Bays, 62, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Cathey was a creative soul with a generous heart. She loved animals, Elvis, and being the center of attention. She especially enjoyed art and spending time outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ransom and Bobbie Bishop; brothers, Lynn Bishop, Larry Bishop, and Denney Bishop;...
Doris Way
Aug 1, 2021
Doris Way, 81, Mt. Carmel, following a brief illness, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones who went before her on Sunday, August 1, 2021. Doris was born in Scott County, VA and lived in Hawkins County most of her life. Doris retired from Gold Star Fitness where she was an assistant manager. She enjoyed working out...
Major Ronald E. Mertens, Retired
Aug 1, 2021
Ronald was welcomed home with these words.
"Well done thou good and faithful servant" – Matthew 25:21
Major Ronald E. Mertens, Retired, 84, of Kingsport, went home to live eternal life with his Lord and Savior, on Sunday, August 1, 2021, following a period of declining health.
Ronald was born in Evansville, IN on March 19, 1937, a son of the late...
Dr. William C. "Dub" Lady
Jul 30, 2021
Dr. William C. “Dub” Lady, 97, of Kingsport, received his heavenly wings on Friday morning, July 30, 2021, at The Blake. Born in Fall Branch on February 28, 1924, a son of the late Arch and Mary Pierce Lady, he moved to Kingsport at the age of two. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1943, served as class president,...
Lenny Dean
Jul 30, 2021
Lenny Dean, 58, of Kingsport, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021. Lenny graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and attended UT in Knoxville. He was a very talented young man. Lenny was an avid tennis player, artist, and photographer. Unfortunately while at UT he was injured in an accident that resulted in a TBI that changed the course of his life....
Catherine Mary Eads
Jul 30, 2021
Catherine Mary Eads peacefully met Jesus surrounded by her family on Friday, July 30, 2021.
She was born and raised in the Midway community of Scott County. She then met and married her loving husband, Ronald Eads, of 24 years, who passed in 1997. She always said in those 24 years she received all the love anyone could ever have...
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