Obituaries
Suella "Sue" Robinette Pope
Jan 13, 2022
Sue R. Pope, 91, Kingsport, was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness. She was born in Hawkins County on April 2, 1930, and graduated from Baileyton High School and Whitney Business College in Kingsport. She married Vergil in 1950 and became...
Jack Dixon Blanton
Jan 13, 2022
Jack Dixon Blanton, 82, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife Susan on Thursday, January 13, 2022.
Born in 1939, Jack spent his career at Eastman where he was the Supervisor of Orders and Planning. An avid Tennessee Volunteer fan, Jack attended numerous football and basketball games with friends, family, and especially with his son, Jackson....
Mary Ann Jordan Stout
Jan 13, 2022
Mary Ann Jordan Stout died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, January 13, 2022 after a short illness. Mary Ann was a native Texan and spent her childhood in George West, TX. She attended Southwest Texas State University and the University of Tennessee. She met her future husband, Dorman Stout, on a blind date and they were married...
Paul Wayne Shelton
Jan 12, 2022
Paul Wayne Shelton, 77, joined his beloved mother, Willie Mowell Shelton, and grandparents, Dorsie and Lillian Mowell, in their heavenly home on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Unfortunately, Alzheimer’s took Paul from his friends and family long before his body succumbed to time and the ravages of the disease.
He was born in Kingsport on June 10, 1944. Paul was raised...
Dorothy Thompson
Jan 12, 2022
Dorothy Thompson, 91 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Indian Path Medical Center.
Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Sarah Thompson, son, David Thompson and wife Patsy; four grandchildren, John, Mathew, Mark and Emily Thompson; great-granddaughter, Mishti Thompson and two special nephews, Daniel and Philip Myers.
Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday,...
Miranda Long Johnson
Jan 12, 2022
Miranda Long Johnson, 40 of Kingsport, unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Kingsport on December 12, 1981, a daughter of Connie Long and the late Chuck W. Long, she has resided in this area her entire life.
Miranda graduated from Sullivan South High School in 2000 and...
Wayne M. Smith
Jan 10, 2022
Wayne Morris Smith, 83 of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 10, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Wayne was a lifelong resident of Kingsport, having graduated from Ketron High School. He then attended and graduated from Tennessee Tech University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He had worked at Kingsport Press, Holliston Mills, and at...
Lucy Anne Sullivan
Jan 9, 2022
On the 9th of January, 2022, Lucy Anne McClintock Sullivan passed away. She was 92 years old. Lucy was the proud mother of 6 children, 10 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. Born May 11, 1929 in Mooresville, MO, Lucy was the daughter of Warren and Hazel (McMillen) McClintock. She was raised in Mooresville and went to school there thru...
Wanda Susie Jones
Jan 8, 2022
Wanda “Susie” Jones, 78 of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, peacefully in the comfort of her home. Born in Kingsport on January 14, 1943, a daughter of the late Harry and Edna Hensley, she resided in this area her entire life.
Susie married Gene Jones on February 12, 1960 in Gate City, VA. She attended Mill Creek Baptist...
Harry Irvin "Tank" Patterson, Jr.
Jan 7, 2022
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. Harry Irvin “Tank” Patterson, Jr., 66,...
"Don" James Donald Morrell Jr.
Jan 7, 2022
“Don” James Donald Morrell Jr., age 68, of Fall Branch TN, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday January 7th, 2022. He was born in Kingsport, TN on November 11th 1953. Don graduated from Central High School in 1971.
He married the love of his life, Teresa Lynne Guy Morrell, on August 12th, 1980. Their family grew...
Gary Allen Selby, Sr.
Jan 5, 2022
Kingsport - Gary Allen Selby, Sr., age 55, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Gary lived most of his life in Kingsport. He attended Sullivan South High School then began a career in sales, although many believed his calling was to be a stand-up comedian. He later made his father proud by following in his...
Joyce "Nikki" Fields
Jan 5, 2022
Joyce “Nikki” Fields, 38, of Kingsport, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, following a brief illness. Born in Johnson City, TN, on August 7, 1983, a daughter of the late Troy Fields and Debra Laws Roark of Johnson City, she lived in Johnson City and Elizabethton before moving to Kingsport 2 and ½ years ago. She will...
Kermit Howard Morrison
Jan 5, 2022
Kermit H. Morrison, 78, of Gray, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born on July 5, 1943, in Hawkins County to the late Lacy E. and Selma Morrison.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Calvin Brown, Henrietta Harrison, and Ronald...
Parker Alan Hill
Jan 5, 2022
Parker Alan Hill, 76, of Kingsport, died Wednesday morning, January 5, 2022, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Born in Dixon, Illinois, he had resided in Kingsport for the last 26 years. Parker served in Military Intelligence in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a prominent businessman and entrepreneur in his community. Parker...
Nina Bernice Sexton
Jan 5, 2022
Nina Bernice Sexton, 84, of Kingsport, TN, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Orchard View Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 28, 1937, to the late Naff Hicks and Margaret Harr Hicks.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis W. Sexton; sister, Alpha Mitchell; and brother, Lester Hicks.
Nina is survived by her children, Patsy Carroll (Ronald),...
Bob Manning
Jan 3, 2022
Bobbie B. Manning, Jr., age 83 of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022 at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC following a period of declining health. Born in Charlotte, NC on June 6, 1938, a son of the late Bobbie and Senna Manning, he had resided in Fall Branch since 2003, moving from Bluff City and Blountville. He...
Kristi Nicole Ferguson
Jan 3, 2022
Kristi Nicole Ferguson, 27 of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 3, 2022, after a period of declining health.
She loved her family and most importantly her children, Preston and Naomi. She was a bright light in this world and her memory will surely carry on.
Kristi was preceded in death by her father, Brian Ferguson...
David Ring
Jan 1, 2022
David Ring, 84, of Kingsport, died Saturday night, January 1, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following an extended period of poor health. He was born in Pound, VA, and lived in Kingsport since early childhood. David graduated from Sullivan High School, class of 57, where he played football. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of...
James Emmette Thompson
Dec 31, 2021
James E. Thompson, 81, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Ballad Health after a brief illness. He worked for Kingsport Foundry for 38 years. James was a member of Morrison City Christian Church. He was a devoted, loving husband of 61 years to his wife Marjorie, as well as a devoted and loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...
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