Obituaries

Frederick E. Johnson

Frederick E. Johnson

Jul 28, 2021

Fred E. Johnson, 73, died peacefully after a long illness on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.  Fred was a resident of Big Stone Gap, VA for 65 years and most recently resided in Kingsport.  He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed reading and his 52 years in scouting.  His 13 years as director of Camp Davy Crockett were his most cherished.  He...

Carolyn E. Lindsey

Carolyn E. Lindsey

Jul 27, 2021

Carolyn E. Lindsey, 73, of Kingsport, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport where she resided most of her life, she retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1997 after 30 years of service.  After retirement she became a real estate agent. Carolyn was a lifelong member of Mafair United Methodist Church.

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George Harrison

George Harrison

Jul 27, 2021

George “G.N.” Harrison, 84, of Gray, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at his home. He was a charter member of Gray Free Will Baptist Church, where he had served as a deacon and trustee. George had retired from ABF Freight.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Henrietta Harrison; granddaughter, Avery T. Harrison; parents, Emory and Thelma...

Angela N. "Angie" Westmoreland

Angela N. "Angie" Westmoreland

Jul 26, 2021

Angela N. “Angie” Westmoreland, 44, born, September 27, 1976, departed this life on Monday, July 26, 2021 after a lengthy illness. 

She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, and her half-brother, David Williams.

Angie is survived by her children, Derrick, Sarah, Ashley, Hannah and Hutch; fur-child, Bella; 6 grandchildren; brothers, Jamie Williams...

Donald W. Rutledge

Donald W. Rutledge

Jul 26, 2021

 

Donald W. Rutledge, 88, of Kingsport, died Monday, July 26, 2021 at Asbury Rehabilitation after an extended illness.  Don was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He attended Kingsport City Schools and after high school, joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the Korean conflict at Misawa Airbase in Japan.  Don worked for United Intermountain Telephone Company for 30...

Eva Johnson

Eva Johnson

Jul 26, 2021

Kingsport – Eva Chambers  Johnson, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021. Eva grew up in the Unaka mountains of western North Carolina near Murphy.  She was born August 5, 1923, the 8th child of Sam and Molly Chambers.  She proudly served her country as a technical operator at the Oak Ridge nuclear facility during the Second World...

Lonnie G. Horne

Lonnie G. Horne

Jul 25, 2021

Lonnie G. Horne, 85 of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Preston Place Suites, with his family by his side.

Lonnie was born in Blountville on May 6, 1936, the son of the late O.S. and Mary Arnold Horne.  He has resided in this area his entire life, and graduated from Blountville High...

John K. Pridemore II

John K. Pridemore II

Jul 23, 2021

Beloved husband, father, and granddad, John K. Pridemore II, 72 of Kingsport, TN, passed on Friday, July 23rd at Holston Valley Medical Center after a sudden heart attack. John was born in Harlan, KY, and was raised in Kingsport, TN. After attending Ketron High School, he served in the US Army as a military policeman stationed in Germany. Discharged from...

Sheila Gwen Farmer

Sheila Gwen Farmer

Jul 23, 2021

Sheila Gwen Farmer, age 62, of Kingsport, born April 6, 1959, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021. 

Sheila was a loving mother, grandmother and the heart of her family.  She gave all of herself to all of us and made sure we knew what to do to see her again.

She was preceded in death by...

John L. McBee

John L. McBee

Jul 22, 2021

John L. McBee, 95, died peacefully in Kingsport, TN from cancer on Thursday, July 22, 2021. He was born on April 5, 1926 in Strawberry Plains, TN. He attended high school there.

Mr. McBee volunteered for the U.S. Navy in April, 1944 and was in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He was honorably discharged in June, 1946. He...

Ann Moore

Ann Moore

Jul 21, 2021

"A loving, caring and devoted wife, mother and mamaw"

 Ann Moore, 74 of Limestone went home to be with the Lord, unexpectedly Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center.   Ann was born in Pulaski, VA on April 10, 1947, a daughter of the late George and Dora Lawson.  She resided in this area most of her life.  She...

Melissa Diane Browder

Melissa Diane Browder

Jul 20, 2021

Melissa was born on April 12, 1970 in Kingsport to Gordon and Ruth Blevins Browder. She passed from this life on July 20, 2021.  She was a loved mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend.

Melissa was preceded in death by her beloved mother, both sets of grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived...

Sue Dorton

Sue Dorton

Jul 19, 2021

Sue Dorton, 65, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Park Hills, Missouri, she had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. She had practiced as an L.P.N. in the area for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Beulah Major;...

Goldie Williams Harris

Goldie Williams Harris

Jul 17, 2021

Goldie Williams Harris, 93, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, July 17, 2021 with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harris; parents, Squire Williams and Alice Williams; brothers, Claude, Curtis, Carl and Hagan Williams; and sisters, Edna Vaughn and Georgia Fleming.

Goldie is survived by her son, Ronald Harris (Sandy);...

Kelli Easter Ford

Kelli Easter Ford

Jul 16, 2021

Kelli Easter Ford, age 51, of Greeneville, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Open Arms Care in Greeneville following a period of declining health. 

Born in Kingsport, Tennessee on April 30, 1970, daughter of the late David and Wilma Ford, she has resided in this area her entire life. 

Kelli was a member of...

Ricky Allen Harris

Ricky Allen Harris

Jul 16, 2021

Ricky Harris of Gray, passed away Friday July 16th, 2021 at his mother's residence.

He was preceded in death by his father, Don Harris and grandson, Alexander.

He is survived by his mother, Shirley Harris, two daughters, Nikki Belcher and husband Michael, Kristen Jordan and husband Robbie , brother,  Eric Harris and wife Shelia, three sisters, Pam Greer and husband...

Janet Bradshaw

Janet Bradshaw

Jul 13, 2021

Janet A. Bradshaw, 86, of Kingsport, TN, flew away to be in the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, after striving with many extended health issues. Born in Mabe, VA, Janet moved to Kingsport as a young girl. She grew up to be a devoted wife and mother. Perhaps the role she cherished the most was that of...

Paul Richard Walker

Paul Richard Walker

Jul 13, 2021

Paul R. Walker, 68, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. Born in Pennsylvania, he has lived between Ohio and Tennessee the last several years. He was a construction superintendent for many years.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul L. Walker; mother of his children, Kay Ilene Walker; wife, Kathy Irene Walker; two...

Susan Gordon Regur

Susan Gordon Regur

Jul 6, 2021

Susan Gordon Regur was born August 5, 1959 and entered Eternal Rest on July 6, 2021 at Holston Medical in Kingsport, Tennessee. Susan was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Gordon of Richmond, Virginia and her sister, Mary Ann Lawson, originally from Jefferson City, Tennessee.

She is survived by her husband of six years, James Regur, and her daughter...