Obituaries
Ruth Crane
Jan 29, 2022
Ruth (Vicars) Crane passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born on November 29, 1929 in the Pactolus community of Kingsport. She graduated from Blountville High School in 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, and daughter Deborah Jo as well as her sister, Betty. Left to celebrate her life and continue her legacy of love...
Charles L. Addison
Jan 28, 2022
Charles Addison, 80, of Fall Branch, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife of 30 years, Pamela Addison; children, Vicki Griffith (Rick) of Kingsport, Belinda Collins of Fall Branch, Chuck Addison (Mollie) of Kingsport, Lisa Fields (Mark) of Kingsport, Mary Sue Davis (Dewey) of Knoxville, Michelle Woodard (Keith) of Kingsport; nine...
Hazel Marie Gilliam
Jan 28, 2022
Hazel Marie Gilliam, affectionately known as Mamaw Fuzz, drew her last breath on Friday, January 28, 2022. Hazel was born in Lee County, Virginia to Mack and Nellie McCann.
Hazel battled sickness for several years. No matter how sick she was, she was always strong and determined. When most would have been broken, she remained steadfast. Through her example,...
Donna Charlett Hite
Jan 28, 2022
Donna Charlett Hite, 91 of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2022 after a short illness.
Donna was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist church since she came to Tennessee in 1949. She was an avid reader, preferring western novels. In her young married life she was athletic playing softball locally, bowling on a...
Stefin Riggins
Jan 28, 2022
Stefin Riggins, 52, of Kingsport, died Friday afternoon at his parent’s home due to a cardic arrest. Stefin was born in Kingsport and graduated from Dobyn’s Bennett High School, class of 87, where he loved soccer and band. He loved his family, Dobyn’s Bennett, UT and Tennessee Titans. Stefin retired from Southwest Airlines.
He is survived by his former wife,...
Melvin Cox
Jan 26, 2022
Melvin Howard Cox, 67, of Jonesborough, TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was born in Kingsport, TN, on March 14, 1954 and graduated from Central High School, Class of 1973.
On April 20, 1974, Melvin married the love of his life, Tina Lynn Coffman. Almost 48 years now, their love...
Patsy Neeley
Jan 24, 2022
Patsy E. Neeley, age 85, of Gray, TN, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022 at The Blake at Kingsport. Born in Kingsport on September 29, 1936, a daughter of the late Earl D. and Ruth I. Jones, she had resided in this area her entire life. She graduated from Church Hill High School. Patsy...
Sam Shelton
Jan 24, 2022
Samuel “Sam” Michael Shelton, 47, of Blountville, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022. Sam was born at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, HI, on February 5, 1974 to Owen M. Shelton and Nina L. Shelton. He was a graduate of Sullivan Central High School. Sam was self-employed and took great pride in...
Joanne Kidd Daugherty
Jan 23, 2022
Joanne Kidd Daugherty, 90, Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2022, following a brief illness. Joanne was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was a dental assistant until retiring. Joanne was a member of Mt. View United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by...
Michael Scott Addington
Jan 22, 2022
Michael Scott Addington, 60, died unexpectedly January 22, 2022 at home in Nashville, TN. He was born January 8, 1962 in Kingsport, TN, the son of Darryl S. Addington and Linda (Leach) Addington. Scott (Michael) graduated high school from Charlotte Latin in Charlotte, NC and received a BS Degree in Horticulture from the University of Tennessee.
In addition to his...
Howard Lee Sanders
Jan 21, 2022
“Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories. Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know we will meet again.”
Howard Lee Sanders, age 94, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away on January 20, 2022. Born in Kingsport, he was the son of Frank H. Sanders and Anna Lee Cleek Sanders and spent the majority...
Sylvia M Hughes
Jan 21, 2022
Great grandma and former Army wife, Sylvia Hughes’ zest for life did not come to an end with her death. Sylvia passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 after a life filled with family, friends, faith, and adventure. She made the world a better place and each family member carries on a spark from her in their heart. She was...
Arlene Olterman
Jan 20, 2022
Arlene Bolton Olterman (formerly of Kingsport, TN), a beloved wife, mother, Nana, and teacher passed away at her home in Acworth, GA, the afternoon of January 20, 2022.
Arlene was the daughter of John W. “Bill” Bolton and Tressie Bolton and was born and raised in Kingsport, TN. She attended Lynn View High School and graduated in the class of...
Lona Ruth Fields
Jan 19, 2022
To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord – 2 Corinthians 5:8
Lona Ruth Fields, “Granny", lifelong resident of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 19th, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center at the age of 75 after an extended illness. A faithful member of Gravelly Baptist Church, she loved the...
Sue Frazier
Jan 18, 2022
Sue Frazier, 101, Rogersville, formerly of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She was a long time waitress at the Moose Lodge here in Kingsport.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred N. Frazier; son, Ted Lee Frazier; grandson, Travis Frazier; granddaughter, Tara Frazier; and 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Sue is survived by 3 sons,...
Dorothy J. Simpson
Jan 17, 2022
Dorothy J. Simpson died Monday, January 17, 2022 in Texas following a period of declining health. A graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Dorothy worked for a short time at Tennessee Eastman Company. Dorothy had resided in Kingsport until moving to Texas where she resided until her death.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 25,...
Thomas Eugene Chambliss
Jan 15, 2022
Tom Chambliss, 59, Blountville, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home. Tom was a retired US Air Force Veteran. He was formerly employed with Line Power Company in Bristol, VA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Rodney Chambliss, and sister, Carol Chambliss. Tom is survived by his wife, Judy Chambliss; daughters, Misty Trent and Emily...
John Fuller Dykes, Sr.
Jan 14, 2022
John Fuller Dykes, Sr., 60, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. He worked construction all his life as a drywall installer until his health required him to retire. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He will be dearly missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Kay Dykes. John is survived by his...
Barbara K Shelley
Jan 14, 2022
Barbara K. Shelley, 52, of Kingsport went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport on January 14, 1970, a daughter of the late William and Nellie Hicks, she has resided in this area her entire life. She married Frank Shelley in 1996. Barbara attended Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church....
Dorothy Bennett Newsome
Jan 14, 2022
Dorothy Bennett Newsome, 92, of Kingsport, died peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022 at NHC Cool Springs, Franklin, TN, surrounded by her family. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she had resided in Kingsport since she was 5 years old. Dorothy was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and Marion College where she received her Associates Degree in Business. Dorothy was a...
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