Obituaries
Barbara Jean Cregger Walker
Jun 7, 2021
Barbara Jean Cregger Walker, 82, Pleasant Grove Community, went to be with the Lord Monday morning, June 7, 2021. Barbara was a resident of Pleasant Grove Community for most of her life. She worked in administration for a number of years with the Greene Valley Development Center, various banks and for Warriors Path State Park until her retirement. Barbara was...
Ted L. Painter
Jun 7, 2021
Ted L. Painter, 91, of Fall Branch, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the area. Ted was retired from Mason-Dixon tank line. Ted was a lifelong farmer and loved raising horses.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Georgia Moody Painter; and brother, Bob Painter.
Ted is survived...
Doris Anderson Sawyer
Jun 6, 2021
Doris Anderson Sawyer, 87, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021. Doris was a homemaker and member of the East Kingsport Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses since its inception. Born in Hancock County, TN, on June 27, 1933, a daughter of the late Jeff and Effie Dean Justice, she was a lifelong resident of the Kingsport area. Her hope...
Norma Baines
Jun 5, 2021
Norma “Midge” Baines, age 83, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Saturday, June 5, 2021 following an extended illness. Born in Sullivan County, TN on September 9, 1937, a daughter of the late Woodrow and Nola Alvis Murray, she had resided in this area her entire life. Midge married M.H. Baines in 1956...
Jennifer Elaine Harris
Jun 4, 2021
Jennifer Elaine Hurst Harris, age 48, born August 12, 1972, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021, at her home in Kingsport surrounded by her loving family following a two and half year battle with breast cancer.
She graduated from Morristown Hamblen High School West in 1990. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from East Tennessee State...
Steven E. Grubb
Jun 4, 2021
Steven E. “Steve” Grubb, age 57, of Kingsport, Tennessee, met his maker in the Heavens on Friday, June 4, 2021.
Born in Kingsport on February 5, 1964, a son of Carol Slemp Grubb of Kingsport and the late Charles W. Grubb, he resided in this area his entire life. Steve graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School in 1982. He had...
Missy Ruth (Shelton) Belote
Jun 3, 2021
Missy Ruth (Shelton) Belote made her grand entrance onto Heaven’s stage as the Father welcomed his daughter home on Thursday, June 3, 2021, after 44 amazing years as a friend, a beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother, and a witness to Christ.
Her voice echoed around the world, praising her Lord in song, sharing her faith in sermon, and showcasing...
Harold Gene Jeffrey
Jun 3, 2021
Harold Gene Jeffrey died June 03, 2021 at his home in Piney Flats TN. He was born May 12, 1947 in Acme, West Virginia to Chester V. and Louise S. Jeffrey. He was the youngest of eight siblings.
Preceding him in death were his sister, Joann Carpenter of Cleveland, OH; his brothers Chester V. Jeffrey of Fort Ashby, W. VA,...
Stanley Leon Sherfey
Jun 2, 2021
Stanley Leon Sherfey, 69, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born November 26, 1951, to the late Earl and Bertie Sherfey. Stanley was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing good ole gospel music, building cabinets, and...
Jack L. Ailshie
Jun 2, 2021
Jack L. Ailshie, 83, of Kingsport passed away peacefully on June 2, 2021 at Asbury Place. Born on August 4, 1937 in Knoxville, TN, he was a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University. Jack had a career at Eastman Chemical in sales for 34 years before retiring. In retirement, Jack enjoyed traveling with his wife, Mickey, attending UT football games with...
Ruby Alice (Haun) McAvoy
Jun 2, 2021
“I am at peace, my soul is at rest. There is no need for tears, for with your love I was so blessed, for all those many years.” –Author Unknown
Ruby Alice (Haun) McAvoy, 76, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021. She was born to the late J.C. and Hiley (Vaughn) Haun on November 12, 1944 in Kingsport,...
Ruby Hood Horton
Jun 1, 2021
Ruby Hood Horton, 86, Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a 1953 graduate of Sullivan High School. Ruby was a member of Depew’s Chapel United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Horton: parents, John and...
Kevin Huddle Ladd
May 31, 2021
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O Lord, will keep me safe. Psalm 4:8
I know the Lord is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me. Psalm 16:8
Kevin Huddle Ladd, 49, of Kingsport, unexpectedly entered into the arms of Jesus on Monday, May 31, 2021. Born in...
Jacob Thomas Durham
May 29, 2021
Jacob Thomas Durham, age 20, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, he has lived in this area all of his life. He was a graduate of Sullivan South High School. Jacob enjoyed playing basketball, hiking, listening to music, playing video games and hanging out with his friends. He attended Apostolic Church of the Lord Jesus...
Roby G. Gardner, Jr.
May 29, 2021
Roby G. Gardner, Jr., 79, of Johnson City, passed away at home on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born February 9, 1942 in Mount Airy, North Carolina.
After graduating from Carroll County High School in Hillsville, Virginia, Roby pursued undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduate studies at East Tennessee State University. He...
Harold Richard Light
May 29, 2021
Harold Light, age 99, of the Rock Springs community, Kingsport, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Harold was retired from the MEAD Corp. and was a member of First Baptist Church of Fall Branch.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Light; daughter, Nancy Seckman; parents, Toy and Lena Light; and eight siblings.
Harold is survived by...
Vivian Wright
May 27, 2021
Vivian Wright, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 27, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and was a born again Christian. Vivian had retired from the Kingsport Press. Following her retirement, she loved working with children at the First Presbyterian Church Daycare.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Wright;...
Bill Desatta
May 26, 2021
Bill Desatta, 78, of Kingsport, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Born in Michigan, he then was raised in Newnan, GA. He has lived in this area most of his life. Bill graduated from Georgia Tech with his masters in Chemistry. He then went to work at Eastman where he was later drafted into the U.S. Army, where he...
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