Obituaries
Thomas "Tommy" Lee Williams
Dec 30, 2023
Thomas Lee Williams (Tommy), 80, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2023 following a period of declining health. Tommy was born in Louisville, KY on January 6, 1943. He was raised in Campbellsville, KY where he married his wife of 61 years, Nancy Peters Williams in December of 1962. Together, they relocated to Great Falls, Montana...
Ina Pearl Hatfield
Dec 29, 2023
Ina Pearl Hatfield, of Blountville, passed away peacefully Friday December 29, 2023 at her home. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and mamawie.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hanscle Hatfield; grandson, Franklin Hamby; and son in law, Earl Sammons.
She is survived by her six children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be...
Peggy Annette Ramey
Dec 26, 2023
Peggy Annette Ashworth Ramey passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was born November 26, 1947. Peggy was a wonderful wife, loving mom and dear friend. She loved her family and friends. She loved the beach and lighthouses. Her smile could light up a room.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Nancy Jane Nelms Garrett
Dec 26, 2023
Nancy Jane Nelms Garrett, 83, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after a period of declining health. Nancy was born in Kingsport on June 29, 1940, to Hugh Edward Nelms and Frankie Jane Pendleton. Her father was the owner of Baylor Nelms Furniture, a family business since the early days of Kingsport. Her mother was from Dungannon,...
Donna Jean (Culbertson) Necessary
Dec 26, 2023
Donna Necessary, 82, of Blountville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, after an extended illness.
Donna was born on September 11, 1941, in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. She was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, Class of 1959, a chosen member of the National Honor Society, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Blountville for over...
Anita Louise Dievert
Dec 24, 2023
Anita Louise Dievert, 75, of Kingsport, formerly of Connecticut, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 24, 2023.
Anita is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Ronald Dievert, along with numerous other family members.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date in Connecticut.
The family would like to extend special thanks to...
Clarence Grills
Dec 23, 2023
Clarence Lee Grills, 79, of Kingsport went to his heavenly home on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He was born and raised in Kingsport and retired from Eastman Chemical Company. Clarence loved the Lord, farming, NASCAR racing and Street Rods. He especially loved to farm with his son Brandon and cousin Tom Hite. Clarence was loved by many, and his legacy...
Lana Gayle Castle
Dec 23, 2023
Lana Gayle Castle, 54, of Kingsport, unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The daughter of Jim and Brenda Castle, Lana was born on January 31, 1969, in Kingsport, TN, where she remained a resident throughout her life. Lana worked diligently as a custodian for many years until her health prevented her from continuing to do so. As a...
Wilma Jean Dawson
Dec 23, 2023
Wilma Jean (Barnes) Dawson, passed away, Saturday, December 23, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was born on December 28, 1928. Jean was a lifelong resident of Fall Branch; a member of the Fall Branch United Methodist Church for approximately 90 years; a dedicated volunteer for several civic and church organizations in her community; and a great mother,...
Richard H. Blair
Dec 23, 2023
Richard H. Blair, a resident for over 50 years of the Colonial Heights Community of Kingsport, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 23, 2023.
Richard was born and lived his early years in Atlanta, GA and graduated from Murphy High School, where he was President of the Student Body, quarterback, captain, and MVP of the War Eagles 1952 Georgia High School...
J.C. Mann
Dec 23, 2023
J.C. Mann, 82, of Kingsport, died Saturday night, December 23, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Sullivan County, he had resided there his entire life. He retired from Holston Defense Corp. in 1998 after over 25 years of service. He was a Baptist. J.C. loved to ride his motorcycle, going to the Senior Citizens...
Alice White Payne
Dec 22, 2023
February 23, 1944 – December 22, 2023
Alice White Payne of Kingsport, passed away on December 22, 2023 at NHC Kingsport. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Alice was a very active member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, including serving on the vestry. She was a member of The Daughters of the King and P.E.O. Alice...
Kenneth "Wayne" McAmis
Dec 19, 2023
Kenneth Wayne McAmis, age 80, passed away December 19, 2023 at his home in Carrollton, Georgia following an extended battle with numerous health issues. Born August 24, 1943 in Kingsport, Tennessee, Wayne was the son of the late Roy and Iva Hensley McAmis.
Wayne graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1965 and shortly after joined...
Geneva Ann Woods
Dec 19, 2023
Geneva Ann Woods, 90, of Blountville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Born in Sullivan County, TN, to the late Robert Ray McClain and Ella Viola McMurray McClain, she had resided in this area her entire life. Having lived on a farm, Geneva enjoyed the simple pleasures in life, but always enjoyed spending time with...
Jean Faries
Dec 19, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of Jean Louise Rehm Faries announce her passing peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at the age of 98.
Jean was born in Galion, OH in 1925 to Ed and Martha Rehm. While attending Ohio Wesleyan, she met the love of her life, Charles H. Faries. They would marry in 1946....
Bobby E. Kirk
Dec 18, 2023
Bobby E. Kirk, 79, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully in his home on December 18, 2023. Born and raised in Bloomingdale, he moved to Maryland in 1966 where he began his career with Tree Services for Montgomery County Maryland. After retiring in 1996, he moved back to Tennessee with his wife Linda, where he lived out the remainder of...
Elizabeth "Liz" Austin
Dec 18, 2023
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Austin, 70, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Liz was a longtime Kingsport native and retired from Eastman Chemical Lab. She loved spending time with family, especially her great-grandchildren and was a wonderful caregiver to family on both sides. Liz was an animal person...
Thomas Cross, Jr.
Dec 18, 2023
November 8, 1934 – December 18, 2023
Thomas Miller Cross Jr. (Tommy), of Blountville, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 18, 2023. Tommy was born November 8, 1934, in Kingsport, Tennessee to T.M. Cross Sr. and Eleanor Caledonia Hall Cross.
Tommy retired from Supervision with Kingsport Press-Quebecor World after many years of service. With exception...
Sharon Moody
Dec 18, 2023
Sharon Kay (Hobbs) Moody, 72, of Kingsport died peacefully in her home on Monday, December 18, 2023, after battling Lewy body dementia. Sharon was born in Kingsport to the late James B. Hobbs Jr. and Maggie P. Hobbs. She was a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for more than 30 years before retiring in 2013. Sharon spoke...
Mary Kate Kaywood
Dec 17, 2023
Mary Kate Kaywood, 75, Kingsport, passed away early Sunday morning, December 17, 2023, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Hilton, she grew up in Dungannon, moved to Yuma for a brief period and settled in Kingsport for the remainder of her life. Her favorite thing was going to Restoration Church. Mary was very artistic and loved to quilt, and...
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