Obituaries
Joseph H. Whilden
Sep 21, 2021
Joe Whilden, 89, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War. Joe then graduated from Georgia State with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. He retired from Sears Organizations after 35 years of service. At his retirement, he was director of transportation for the company at...
Roy Pennington
Sep 20, 2021
“It’s been a good ride” Roy Pennington, 76, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord Monday, September 20, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Newport, Arkansas on August 19, 1945, son of the late Roy Pennington, Sr. and Mary Louise Hodge Pennington, he has resided in this area since 1989, moving from Memphis. He married Rhonda...
Brenda R. Kilgore
Sep 20, 2021
Brenda Ratliff Kilgore left this earth after 77 years, and received her angel wings at 4:30 p.m. on September 20, 2021, after an extended illness. She fought as much as she could, but now is in the loving arms of Jesus and no longer has any pain or suffering. She has joined her parents, Percy and Leona Ratliff on the...
Daniel Seth Byrd
Sep 19, 2021
Daniel Seth Byrd, 36, of Bluff City, TN, born July 25, 1985 passed away on September 19, 2021. He was a loving father, son and brother and will be missed greatly by his children and family. Seth is preceded in death by his daughter Gracie Skylar Byrd; father Jeffrey Lee Byrd; paternal grandfather Billy Lee Byrd, maternal grandfather Ray Carr...
George E. Bruner
Sep 19, 2021
George E. Bruner was born March 17, 1938, to the late Hobert and Ruth Bruner. He went to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 19, 2021, after a brief illness. George loved his family and loved spending time with them. He was a very special father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. George attended Upper Room Fellowship Church. He was a good...
James William Page
Sep 18, 2021
James William Page, of Ormond Beach, Florida, passed peacefully on September 18, 2021 at 1:07am, in his home, surrounded by his family as were his wishes. He was born on December 23, 1945, in Kingsport, Tennessee, to Hazel Marie Nichols Page and James Conner Page. James was an educator for 43 years teaching in Kentucky and Tennessee, eventually retiring from...
Harold Williams
Sep 17, 2021
Harold Williams, 58, went to be with the Lord following a lengthy illness, on September 17, 2021. Born and raised in Kingsport, he had lived here all his life. He worked in sales and supply chain for the grocery industry and was the former owner of Indian Springs Deli. The secret to his success was his love of people. Harold...
William Wayne Smith
Sep 17, 2021
November 29, 1949 – September 17, 2021
William Wayne Smith was born November 29, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. His parents were Chief Master Sergeant William Whistler Smith and, wife, Helen Juanita Smith originally of Del Rio, Texas. His father was a career Non-Commissioned officer in the United States Air Force. His grandfather also served in the military and...
James Herman Simonton, Jr.
Sep 16, 2021
James Herman Simonton, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Herman Simonton, Sr. and Millie Hale Kirksey; and sister, Conchita Vaughn.
James is survived by his daughter, Michelle Simonton; four sons, James Simonton, Arthur Simonton, Marcus Simonton and wife Tiffany and James Oakley Midkiff; a host of...
Richard Lee Starnes
Sep 16, 2021
Richard Lee Starnes, 63, of Kingsport died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Rick was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. He spent a period of time serving in the United States Army, stationed in Panama. Following his service, Rick returned to Kingsport to pursue a degree from ETSU in Business Administration before beginning a career as an...
Romzie Assid
Sep 15, 2021
Romzie Assid, 74, Kingsport, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. He was born in June, 1947 in Lebanon, son of Sam and Faheama Assid. He immigrated in 1949 to the US and lived his entire life in Kingsport. Romzie attended Kingsport City schools and graduated from ETSU with a degree in Business Administration. He went to work for Liberty National...
Col (Ret) W. Bruce Wilder
Sep 15, 2021
Services for Col. (Ret.) W. Bruce Wilder, a 28-year veteran of the United States Army, a retired Lutheran Pastor, and a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School, who passed away September 15, 2021, will be held at the following locations:
Friday, March 11, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. – service will full Military Honors and interment of ashes, at Mountain Home National...
Perry Fink
Sep 15, 2021
Perry Fink, 53, passed away at his home from Covid-19, on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was born in Kingsport and lived in this area his entire life. Perry was a heavy equipment operator and worked at American Environmental.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle and Helen Fink. Left to cherish his memories is his friend and...
Kimberly Dawn Hickman McGuire
Sep 15, 2021
Kimberly Dawn Hickman McGuire, 63, passed away in the early morning hours of September 15, 2021, in Hendersonville, NC, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mack and Flo Ella Hickman, and Stuart and Ruby Freeman, and several other family members.
Kimberly graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 1976 and attended ETSU. At age 55,...
Gaye Rogers
Sep 15, 2021
Gaye Rogers, 74, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her home. Born in Elizabethton, TN she had resided in Kingsport for the past 45 years. Gaye was a member of Homeland Baptist Church. She had retired from Indian Path Medical Center where she had worked 32 years as a registered nurse.
Gaye...
Rick Judge
Sep 14, 2021
Rick Judge, 60, of Kingsport, received his miracle in Heaven Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Born in Winchester, TN, Rick lived in Kingsport for the last 21 years. He was employed as a machinist at Worley at Eastman. Rick was a member of Harvest Community Church and was past president and member of The Christian Motorcyclists Association, Rays of the Son...
Kathy P. Neal
Sep 14, 2021
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Kathy Hartsock Neal, 68, of Blountville, TN went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after six months of extended illness. She was born April 4, 1953 in Kingsport, TN and...
Rose Mae Wright
Sep 12, 2021
Rose Mae Wright, 52, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born in Kingsport, she resided in Kingsport most of her life. Rose enjoyed spending her time with her grandkids.
She was preceded in death by her dad, John Musser, Sr.; grandparents; and nephew, Roger Wright, Jr.
Rose is survived...
Billy Joe Caywood
Sep 11, 2021
Billy Joe Caywood, Jr., 55, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, September 11, 2021, after an extended illness.
Billy was born on October 12, 1966 in Kingsport, TN to Shelia and Billy Joe Caywood, Sr. He graduated from Dobyns Bennett High School in 1984. He worked for Holston Valley Hospital until he was diagnosed with cancer in 1991.
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Gary L. Fletcher
Sep 11, 2021
Gary Fletcher, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021. Born in Lee County, he has lived in this area most of his life. A graduate of Lynn View High School, he proudly served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He retired from Palace Vending after many years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and...
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