Obituaries
Charlie Hensley
Feb 11, 2021
Charlie Hensley, 64, of Kingsport, died Thursday morning, February 11, 2021, at his home after a brief illness. Born in Roan County, he had resided in Kingsport most of his life. Charlie was owner/operator of Holston Paving and Sealing Company for over 40 years. He was a very devoted father and grandfather. Charlie attended Arcadia United Methodist Church. He had...
R. Jack Grantham
Feb 8, 2021
R. Jack Grantham, 99, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021. Born in Mattoon, Illinois he had resided in Kingsport since 1986. Jack was a member of Johnson City Alliance Church. He received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University in 1942 and his PhD in Organic Chemistry from Duke University in 1951. Jack...
Donald L. Hilton
Feb 7, 2021
Donald L. Hilton, highly accomplished artist and educator, passed away February 7, 2021 at his home in Colonial Heights. He was born in Austin Springs and attended East Tennessee State University. He held B.S. and M.A. Degrees with additional graduate studies. He served in the United States Navy aboard aircraft carriers during the Korean Conflict. Hilton taught school at Sullivan...
Ruby Juanita Sams
Feb 7, 2021
Ruby Juanita Sams went to sleep in Jesus on Sunday, February 7, 2021. She was born April 8, 1930 in Buck Mountain, Tennessee to the late Thomas Harvey, Sr. and Mina Helen Franklin Stafford. She battled Covid-19 in September, 2020 and had a brief struggle with congestive heart failure over the last several months.
After taking care of her husband...
Lillie Mae Fink
Feb 4, 2021
Lillie Mae Fink passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born in Washington County, TN, she resided in Blountville for 34 years until moving to Eastern Star in 1994. Mae worked at Raytheon Manufacturing and later was a homemaker dedicated to her children and family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, R. Dale...
Marvin Winegar
Feb 1, 2021
Marvin Winegar, 77 of the Yuma Community was born on February 17, 1943 and passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on February 1, 2021 after a 14-year battle with Multiple Myeloma. Marvin will be remembered for being a loving husband, dad, papaw, and brother. He was well known for his ability to fix most anything he was presented with. ...
Freida Alexander
Feb 1, 2021
After the blessing of a long life, Freida “Gran” Alexander, age 93, went to be with her Lord on February 1, 2021. Those fortunate enough to know Freida know that she loved her family, loved children, loved to cook, and hated being late. She taught kindergarten at Colonial Heights Baptist Church and taught children’s Sunday school at her beloved church,...
Prezzle O'Brien Quillen
Jan 31, 2021
Prezzle O’Brien Quillen, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 31, 2021, after an extended illness. Prezzle was born in Kingsport to parents, Floyd Quillen and Dana Renfro Quillen, on August 16, 1937. He was a graduate of Lynn View High School and was proud to have served his country as a member of the United States Air...
Susan Matthews Pond
Jan 30, 2021
Our beloved mother, Susan Matthews Pond, joined our dearly missed father, David Martin Pond, on January 30, 2021, embarking on the greatest adventure of their lives. We are so grateful for every minute we had with them both.
Mom was born on October 18, 1943 outside of Bishopville, SC on a farm owned by her parents, Virginia and Dan Matthews,...
Mildred Louise Brumley-Bruner
Jan 30, 2021
Mildred Louise Brumley-Bruner passed into New Life; (1 Corinthians 22 & 1 Corinthians 35-50) on January 30, 2021, meeting her Savior Jesus Christ and her loved ones gone before her.
She was born in Washington County, Tennessee on May 9, 1935 to James Clifford and Susie Kathleen Brumley. Mildred was the middle child of nine children. Ruby, Jack, Eula,...
Billy Harold Bowen
Jan 29, 2021
Billy “Bill” Harold Bowen, 59, of Kingsport, died on Friday, January 29, 2021 after an extended stay at Orchard View Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center in Kingsport. Born in Kingsport, he spent most of his life there except for his years of service in the United States Air Force. After his military service, he continued his professional work at JP Stevens...
James David Middleton
Jan 29, 2021
“Poppa Dave” -
James David “Dave” Middleton, 72, a lifelong resident of Kingsport, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born September 18, 1948 to the late John D. and Imogene Middleton. Dave was a member of the Class of 1966 from Sullivan West High School. He was a graduate of E.T.S.U. with a BS degree in Accounting and...
Chet E. Thornburg
Jan 27, 2021
Chet E. Thornburg, of Afton, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, gardening, playing cards, and arguing over the Bible.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Thornburg; parents, Edgar and Virgie Thornburg; and siblings, Charlie, Charlotte, Reba, Isabelle, Lelbert, “Big Sissy” Teresa, and Fonda.
Chet is survived by his children, Troy and Julie...
Helen E. Collins
Jan 26, 2021
Helen E. Collins, 96, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, with her family surrounding her.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Clarence M. Collins; five sisters; and two brothers.
Helen was blessed with three children, Barbara Byers and husband Harold, William Suel Collins and wife Monnie, and Robert Z. Collins; several grandchildren;...
Nita Jean Adams
Jan 26, 2021
Nita Jean Adams, 91, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was born on February 2, 1929 in Bristol, TN. She graduated from Kings College with a degree in Biology. Jean was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church where she was a Deacon Community Volunteer. She was a local business owner of the Jean Machine for 10 years,...
Pearl Goldie Ryan
Jan 26, 2021
Pearl Goldie Ryan, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2021 at Holston Valley Medical Center with loved ones by her side.
Pearl was born in Jonesville, VA on November 8, 1930 to the late Herbert Bernard Sybert and Roxie Lee Sybert Bradshaw. She graduated from East Stone Gap High School in 1949 and went...
Judith (Judy) Gail Spencer
Jan 25, 2021
Judith (Judy) Gail Townsend Spencer passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 in Kingsport TN. Born on February 7, 1939 to James Fletcher Townsend and Betty Ann McCammon Townsend in Wabaseka, AR, Judy was the youngest of three children. She grew up and went to school in Pine Bluff, AR and was married on June 10, 1959 to Joe William...
Helen Martin
Jan 25, 2021
Helen Martin, 94, of Blountville, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she retired from ASCS in Blountville, where she had worked for many years. Helen had been a member of Adams Chapel United Methodist Church since the age of 12. She enjoyed her exercise...
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