Obituaries
Gerald William Weber
Mar 3, 2021
Gerald William Weber Sr., 79, of Kingsport, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. A graduate of the University of Miami, Gerald retired from TVA at John Sevier Power Pant after 35 plus years.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Donna Senecal Weber; sons, Gerald William Weber Jr. and wife Angela and Corey Allen Weber and...
Tammy Munsey
Mar 3, 2021
Tammy Munsey, 47, of Kingsport, died Wednesday morning, March 3, 2021, at Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, she graduated from Volunteer High School in Church Hill in 1991. She had worked as a CNA in the area for many years and for Dr. Belagode most recently. Tammy was Apostolic. She enjoyed collecting dolls,...
Summer Housewright Woods
Mar 2, 2021
Summer Housewright Woods, 44, Church Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a graduate of Volunteer High School and had resided most of her life in Church Hill.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Delphi Housewright, and Lester Clark.
Summer is survived by 3...
Ira Emmitt Hubbard
Mar 1, 2021
Ira Hubbard, 78, of Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2021. Ira was an active member of West Colonial Hills Baptist Church for 42 years of his life. He was very involved with their sound committee where he served for more than 30 years. After graduating from high school, Ira served in the U.S....
Elizabeth Q. Steadman
Mar 1, 2021
Elizabeth Q. Steadman, 89, of Sullivan Gardens community, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 1, 2021.
She was born on September 14, 1931 in Hawkins County and moved to Kingsport at a young age to live with her aunt and uncle, the late Amy Hyder Wiggins and Charles F. Wiggins. Later, Elizabeth met her husband, Jack W....
Guthrie Earl Farrar
Feb 28, 2021
He was a patriotic American
Guthrie Earl Farrar, age 91, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born in Birmingham, AL on March 17, 1929, a son of the late John Guthrie and Montzora Adair Farrar, he had resided in this area since...
Guthrie Earl Farrar
Feb 28, 2021
A Patriotic American
Guthrie Earl Farrar, age 91, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at his residence following a period of declining health. Born in Birmingham, AL on March 17, 1929, a son of the late John Guthrie and Montzora Adair Farrar, he had resided in this area since 1954. He graduated...
Lowell Eugene Thompson
Feb 24, 2021
March 6, 1938 – February 24, 2021
IN LOVING MEMORY
Lowell Eugene Thompson was called home on February 24, 2021 at the age of 82. Lowell was born in Kingsport, TN on March 6, 1938 to Charles Howard Thompson and Laura Jane Litton.
Lowell was a 1956 graduate of Ketron High School and as he would say “one night of...
Zalia Atlee Crussell
Feb 23, 2021
Zalia Atlee Chase Crussell, 86 of Kingsport, passed away February 23, 2021. She was born February 21, 1935, a daughter of the late R.C. “Doc” and Bessie Chase. Zalia was a member of Rock Springs United Methodist Church. She will be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
In addition to her parents, she...
Virginia (Jennie) Dickson
Feb 23, 2021
Virginia Hornsby (Jennie) Dickson died February 23, 2021 after a lengthy battle with vascular dementia at Preston Place II in Kingsport, TN. She was born in Wilmington, NC on October 15, 1942 to Charles W. Hornsby Sr. and Collis Hodge Hornsby just before they returned to Columbia, SC. There she attended public schools graduating from Columbia High School before...
Katherine "Katie" Solomon Argabrite
Feb 22, 2021
Katherine “Katie” Solomon Argabrite, 34, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on the morning of February 22, 2021. Katie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and cousin, and her premature loss leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of her family and friends. Her legacy of love, generosity and kindness will be forever cherished by her loved ones.
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Arlena Lee Free
Feb 21, 2021
Proverbs 31:28
“Her children, grandchildren, & great-grandchildren rise up and call her blessed”
Arlena Lee Free, our Beautiful Angel, laid down her earthly body on February 21st for her great homecoming on Heavens Fair Shore. She was a light to all who knew her and found good in every soul.
Arlena spent her entire life devoted to her...
Gary Ray Calhoun
Feb 21, 2021
Gary Ray “Boxcar” Calhoun, 58, Mt. Zion Rd., Church Hill, went to be with the Lord at 9:51 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at his home. Gary was born in Kingsport where he had lived until moving to Church Hill in 1986. Gary was a graduate of Sullivan North High School, class of 1981 where he played football. He...
Lois W. White
Feb 21, 2021
Lois W. White, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021
Born in Greene County, Tennessee, on February 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Willie E. White and Martha Archer White.
Lois was a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church.
She and her husband were co-owners of White’s Fashions, Fort Henry Mall, Antiques and Gift Shop...

Jim Burem
Feb 21, 2021
James F. Burem (Jim), 76, passed away on February 21, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Jim was a lifelong resident and businessman in Kingsport. Jim served in Vietnam and received several military honors, including the Bronze Star. He and the good Lord are watching over us during this time.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. and...
Edna Crawford
Feb 20, 2021
Early morning on Saturday, February 20, 2021, God reached down and took home his daughter, Edna Goodman Crawford. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a tuberculosis survivor, losing one lung in 1965. Edna went on to live a full life, working and retiring from Parks Belk.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clarence...
Orbin Taylor
Feb 20, 2021
Orbin Taylor, 89, of Kingsport TN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Bell County Kentucky to Henry and Louanna Taylor, Orbin was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School and East Tennessee State University. He was an active member and Deacon at First Baptist Church in Kingsport. Orbin was a lifetime owner and...
Elsie Lorene Starrette
Feb 20, 2021
Elsie Lorene Troutman Starrette, more affectionately known as Mammaw, completed her earthly journey to join her husband of 60 years Clyde Edgar Starrette in heaven on Saturday, February 20th. She was born March 7, 1926, the eighth child of eleven children to Francis Edgar and Ossis Louella Cline Troutman in Troutman, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Gary Michael Kilgore
Feb 18, 2021
“In the wind, this is joy and true love.”
Michael Kilgore, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2021, after an extended illness. Michael was a world class husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend. His honesty, genuineness and care for others will be a lasting legacy. Michael never met a stranger and his love...