Obituaries
Gary Messer
Jan 26, 2025
Gary Messer, 68, of Kingsport, went home to his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 26, 2025.
He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Elsie and Bearl Ketron; two sisters, Vicki Carico and husband Mike and Malenia Truelove; one brother, Matthew Ketron and wife Lisa; daughter, Heather Fullen; son, Justin Messer; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three nieces; one nephew; and...
Paul "Frog" Sammons
Jan 24, 2025
Paul Arvel “Frog” Sammons of Gray, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home. Paul was born on February 26, 1943 to the late David and Ida Mae Campbell Sammons.
Paul loved to work on old cars, go to car shows and garage sales. He retired from Baxter Pharmaceuticals.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 51...
David Keith Kerney
Jan 23, 2025
David Keith Kerney, 71, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2025, surrounded by his wife and daughters, at his home. David was a Christian and an active member of Orebank Missionary Baptist Church for 51 years, where he served as a deacon. A loving husband, father and Pap, David was a big UT fan, loved to watch...
Charlene Clark
Jan 22, 2025
Charlene Clark, 89, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, late Wednesday evening. Born and raised in the Vermont community of Bloomingdale, she was a lifelong member of Vermont United Methodist Church. Charlene graduated from Lynn View High School, class of 1953. The greatest joy in her life was taking care of those that she loved. In her...
Joyce B. "Joy" Slemp
Jan 22, 2025
Joyce B. Slemp, 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 22, 2025. She was born and raised in Dickenson County, VA, but quickly moved to Kingsport where she grew up. Joyce graduated from Ketron High School in 1966. Following her graduation, she immediately began her career in banking and spent time with several local...
Ted Tipton
Jan 19, 2025
Ted M. Tipton, 79, went to meet the LORD January 19, 2025, after a long illness at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a 1965 graduate of Lynn View High School. Ted retired from Holston Defense after 32 years of employment to enjoy time with his family, play cards with his friends, and attempt to improve his golf game. Ted...
Andrew Gordon "Andy" Isner
Jan 19, 2025
Andrew G. “Andy” Isner, 56, born in Kingsport, TN on July 19, 1968, passed away on January 19, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Kingsley United Methodist Church. Andy loved the Lord and had a generous heart for others who were less fortunate. He loved sports, especially UT football & basketball and West VA basketball, where his...
Gerald Edward Monk Sr.
Jan 19, 2025
Gerald Edward Monk Sr., 78, Kingsport, TN went to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Born in McDowell County, WV, he later moved to Honaker, VA for a short period of time before moving to Kingsport where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a brick and block mason, working inside Eastman and building many structures...
Wayne Thomas Nelson
Jan 19, 2025
Wayne Thomas Nelson, 75, Blountville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025. Wayne was born on January 4, 1950, to the late Hedrick Thomas and Ada Camper Nelson. After graduating Class of 1968 from Blountville High School, he attended classes at ETSU. He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1970, fighting proudly in Vietnam alongside his comrades. Wayne held active-duty status...
Mildred Hite
Jan 19, 2025
Millie Hite, age 81, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Millie was born and raised in Fall Branch. She traveled and lived in various places around the world before coming home to Tennessee. Millie graduated from Fall Branch High School and East Tennessee State University with a bachelor’s degree in education.
Millie was preceded in death...
Claude J. Farmer
Jan 18, 2025
Claude J. Farmer, 92, Kingsport, TN was called home on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was born in Wise, VA and had resided in Kingsport since his youth. Claude was an employee of Holston Valley Medical Center where he was a surgery tech retiring after 44 years of service. Claude was a member of First Community Methodist Church.
He was preceded...
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston
Jan 18, 2025
Dorothy Jean (Dotty) Turner Royston, age 97, died January 18th, 2025. Dotty was born at Kings Mountain Memorial Hospital in Bristol, VA. on January 17, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Isabel Donaldson Turner and William Henry Turner, Jr. She was the widow of Paul Leonard Royston, Sr.
A longtime resident of Bristol, TN., she was a member of...
David Larry Copas
Jan 18, 2025
David Larry Copas, age 82, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 surrounded by his family. Larry was born on July 26, 1942 to the late James and Elizabeth Copas.
Larry attended Sullivan High School. He loved farming, boating and fishing. He was a member of Beech Creek Baptist Church.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, James and Elizabeth Copas;...
Brenda Jennings Parker
Jan 17, 2025
Brenda Jennings Parker, age 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on January 17, 2025. Brenda was born and raised in Kingsport and graduated from Lynn View High School.
She met the love of her life, Curtis Lowell, while at Lynn View and they were married for 45 years before he passed in January of...
Lurley Mae Cox
Jan 17, 2025
Lurley Mae Cox, age 94, of Fall Branch, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 17, 2025. Born in Sullivan County, she lived most of her life in Fall Branch. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church for 57 years. Lurley graduated from Sullivan High School in 1951. She worked at Eastman Chemical Company for 15...
Charles E. Hubbard
Jan 17, 2025
Charles E. Hubbard, age 80, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born on March 15, 1944 to the late Harvey and AnnaLee Hubbard, Charles spent his entire life in Kingsport. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1968 – 1970.
Charles was an electrician by trade. He was a...
Helen Marie Wade
Jan 16, 2025
Helen Marie Balthis Wade, age 77, of Blountville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A “Firecracker,” she was born on July 4, 1947, in Bristol, Virginia. Helen graduated from John Battle High School in1965. She was a very strong and independent woman who loved the Lord, her family, and always held her...
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Klug
Jan 16, 2025
Sandra Lee (née Hager) Klug, 80, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025. Sandy was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she first met her husband, James Herbert Klug (“Jim”), while both attending Milwaukee Lutheran High School. The two graduated together and furthered their education at both the University of Wisconsin (undergraduate study) and the University of...
Virginia Louann "Ann" Hunt Baines
Jan 15, 2025
Ann H. Baines, 65, of Jonesborough passed away at her home, Wednesday, January 15, 2025 following an extended period of poor health. Ann was born in Rock Island, IL and lived in this area most of her life.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband and parents.
She is survived by several cousins.
A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, January...
Jennifer Jo Doyle Kiser
Jan 14, 2025
Jennifer Jo Doyle Kiser, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and cherished friend, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on January 14, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on December 1, 1970, in Bristol, TN, she brought joy and warmth to everyone who was fortunate enough to know her.
She attended Sullivan Central High School in Blountville, TN and...
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