Obituaries
Shelby Jean McClure
Jun 22, 2021
Shelby Jean McClure, 84, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Orchard View.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Will Junior McClure; two sons, William and Walter; parents, Dewey and Bessie Doran; three sisters; and one brother.
Shelby is survived by her son, Danny and wife Lora Ann McClure; one grandson, Josh (Candace) McClure; three granddaughters,...
Will Robinette
Jun 21, 2021
William (Will) Joseph Robinette, Jr., 47, of Kingsport, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021. He was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett and owner/operator of Fuller Paving. Will was an active member of Tabernacle Baptist where he taught Sunday School and drove the bus route. He loved being a coach and mentor to young people, even when they had games on Sunday,...
Carolyn Louise Smith
Jun 21, 2021
Serving the Lord in music was her passion.
Carolyn Louise Smith, 72, of Kingsport, passed away in the comfort of her home on Monday, June 21, 2021, following a period of declining health. Born in Kingsport on November 3, 1948, a daughter of the late C. Nelson and Mescal Buckingham Smith, she had resided in this area all of her...
Beatrice Gwendolyn Roller
Jun 20, 2021
Gwen Roller, 85, went out with a bang Sunday, June 20, 2021. Born in Columbus, GA, Gwen was an army “brat” and spent her younger years moving to various cities across the south. Being highly intelligent, Gwen graduated from high school a year early and began college while not quite 17. She always said she was not mature at that...
Dory Wilks
Jun 20, 2021
Dory Wilks, 56, of Blountville died Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. Born in Hardeman County, TX he had resided in Kingsport and Blountville for the last 13 years. While in Texas he worked on oil rigs and in Tennessee he worked in landscaping. Dory loved fishing and enjoyed making things with his...
William (Bill) H. Martin
Jun 20, 2021
William (Bill) H. Martin, 90, passed away at home suddenly early Sunday morning, June 20, 2021. He was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Korean war and retired from Holston Defense after over 30 years of employment. Bill was a member of West Ridge Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder at one time. He was an avid bowler...
Dois Faye (Combs) Ball
Jun 20, 2021
Dois Faye (Combs) Ball, Lexington, SC, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born June 16, 1934 in Sixteen, KY, to the late Orphard Clinton and Susanna Combs.
She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Charles H. Ball; daughter, Charlene Ball; brothers, Claude Combs, Lowell Combs (Clelia), and Ralph Combs (Linda).
Mrs. Ball was a member...
Shirley Wood Taylor
Jun 20, 2021
Shirley W. Taylor, 87, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at home after a brief illness. Born in Kingsport, where she had resided all of her life, Shirley was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She had worked as a secretary at Tennessee Eastman and retired from the Kingsport City School System after 25 years of...
Glenna B Bowen
Jun 18, 2021
Glenna B. Bowen, 81, of Kingsport, passed away June 18, 2021 at her home in Colonial Heights. She was born in Gaffney, S.C. on October 23, 1939. Glenna attended High School in Spartanburg, S.C. and after graduation she continued her education by attending Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C., where she earned her degree in Chemistry. She moved to Kingsport to...
Mary Sue Rigsby
Jun 17, 2021
Mary Sue Rigsby, 84, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a long illness. Born in Big Stone Gap,VA, on June 22, 1936, a daughter of the late Sherman and Jennell Kilbourne Coomer, she has resided in Lee County, VA, until moving to Kingsport. Mary graduated from Mountain Empire Community College and Master’s...
Cary Stephen Carter
Jun 16, 2021
Cary Carter, 45, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his father, Stephen Cary Carter.
Cary is survived by his mother, Diane Hagey and Marvin of Kingsport; step-brother and sister; Mike Hagey and Karen Carrick; step-mother, Candye Carter; half-sister, Stephanie Hammond; half-brother, Josh Carter; three stepbrothers and sisters, Johnny, Angel, Christanie, and Stephen; and adopted...
Lily May Kimbler
Jun 16, 2021
Lily Kimbler, 82, of Kingsport, TN passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 after an extended illness. Lily was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed working in her flower garden and tending to her home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell Sr. and Della Roof, and brother, Russell (Junior) Roof.
Lily is survived by...
Willadean Ward
Jun 15, 2021
Willadean Ward, 87 passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at her residence with her husband of 66 years at her side.
She was born and raised in Hawkins County but resided in Bowmantown of Washington County her adult life. Willadean and her husband were dairy farmers.
Willadean retired from ITT in Gray, TN, and was a member of Bowmantown...
Wanda Barr Strickler
Jun 15, 2021
Wanda Barr Strickler, 90, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior after a period of declining health on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She grew up and lived her life at the foothills of Bays Mountain. Wanda was a devoted member and servant of God at Depews Chapel United Methodist Church. She loved to sing the old...
Wilma Nadine "Bailey" Prater
Jun 14, 2021
Wilma Nadine “Bailey” Prater, 90, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, June 14, 2021, at Greystone Healthcare. Born in Baileyton, TN, on August 22, 1930, a daughter of the late Charles J. Bailey and Ethel Ball Bailey, she has resided in this area most of her life. She was a homemaker and had been employed with...
Margaret Elvinia Bishop
Jun 14, 2021
Margaret Bishop, 85, of Kingsport, TN, went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was a selfless and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Margaret was the glue that held it all together. She has surely found her place in heavens eternal choir. Margaret will be missed dearly, but her legacy will live on.
She...
Pastor Andy Sensabaugh
Jun 13, 2021
Pastor Andy Sensabaugh, born August 29, 1946, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, surrounded by his family. Andy was a Veteran of the United States Navy and proudly served his country. Andy pastored Freedom Baptist Church and was a pillar of the community and to the people. His love and compassion was to share the gospel to the lost...
Paula Jones McGlothlin
Jun 13, 2021
Paula Jo Jones McGlothlin, 53, of Kingsport, died Sunday June 13, 2021, at home. Born in Kingsport, where she resided most of her life, she was a 1985 graduate of Sullivan North High School and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from ETSU. Paula had worked as a teacher in the Sullivan County School System for several years. She...
Dorothy "Dot" Wallace
Jun 11, 2021
Dorothy “Dot” Wallace, age 87, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Kingsport, went to be with her LORD on her birthday, June 11, 2021. Dot was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School. She served joyfully and humbly as a faithful Pastor’s wife to her husband, Vic for 68 years, having taught Sunday School, Bible School and serving in several other...
Bennett Jesse Blizzard
Jun 9, 2021
Bennett Jesse Blizzard, 74, previously of Elkhorn City, KY, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He spent his life working as a coal miner, but he enjoyed many hobbies. Bennie loved hunting rabbits, showing horses, fishing, and the occasional boxing match. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. Those who knew him will...
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