Obituaries
Betty Jo Faust
Jan 8, 2021
Betty Jo Faust, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on January 8, 2021 with her children by her side. Betty, loved by many, was a wonderful woman that loved her family and friends. She was a great gardener, cook, and seamstress. She loved serving others while she was able. Her smiling face and laughter will be missed.
Betty...
Lowell Powell
Jan 8, 2021
Lowell Powell, 89, of Kingsport, died Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a brief illness.
A memorial service for Lowell Powell will be held at Mafair United Methodist Church, 1409 E. Center Street, Kingsport, TN 37664 on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Visitation will follow the service.
Due to Covid-19,...
Glorida "Arlene" Salyer
Jan 7, 2021
Glorida “Arlene” Salyer, 68, of Kingsport, Tennessee passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 17, 1952 in Kingsport, TN and resided in and around the area all of her life. She graduated from Church Hill High School in 1970. Arlene was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt,...
Mamie Flanary Riddle
Jan 7, 2021
Mamie Flanary Riddle, 101, of Kingsport, TN left her earthly body to be in the presence of God, January 7, 2021 after a brief battle with COVID-19. She was a wonderful wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Mamie was gracious, kind, pure of heart. She loved her family, friends, and church. She was an avid reader and loved crossword...
Joyce Faye Horne
Jan 6, 2021
Joyce Horne, 81, Johnson City, passed away peacefully at her home with her grandchildren by her side on Wednesday, January 6, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Sulphur Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, J.W. Horne; son, Jim Horne; infant daughter, Marsha Horne; parents, several brothers and sisters.
Joyce is survived by two grandchildren, Tammy Sexton,...
Jo Helen Carr
Jan 5, 2021
Jo Helen Fleenor Carr, 80, of Fall Branch, TN, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, January 5, 2021, surrounded by her family and husband of 57 years. Jo Helen was born in Fall Branch where she had resided her entire life. She was a graduate of University of Tennessee, where she received her degree in nursing and retired from...
Floyd R. Beaver
Jan 5, 2021
Floyd R. Beaver, 74, died Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton, due to Covid-19.
Floyd’s wishes were to be cremated and no services were to be conducted.
Lois Salyers
Jan 5, 2021
Lois Salyers, 85, of Kingsport, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center, after an extended illness. Born in Scott County, Virginia, she had resided in Kingsport most of her life. Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all that knew her. She had retired from Tri-Cities...
Janie Faye Stidham Duncan McCloud
Jan 4, 2021
Janie Faye Stidham Duncan McCloud, 87, of Kingsport, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, January 2, 2021. She was born on July 4, 1933 in Norton, VA, at her home to Wiley Monroe Stidham and Julia Stidham. Janie was one of four children. She was of the Holiness faith, though she had been unable to attend services for many...
Betty Wanda Shipley
Jan 4, 2021
Betty Wanda Shipley, 78, Kingsport, died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She had resided in Kingsport for most of her life. Betty was a pianist and organist for many years at Fall Branch Methodist Church. Betty, along with her brother, Charlie (Tom) Shipley, owned and managed Landscape Unlimited in Kingsport.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and...
Sharon Lane
Jan 4, 2021
Sharon Lane, 71, Blountville, died on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born in Kingsport, she had resided in Sullivan County for her entire life. Sharon was a devout Christian. She was a Veteran of the U.S. Army Sharon was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all who knew her.
She was...
J. Fred Hite
Jan 3, 2021
J. Fred Hite, of Kingsport, passed away January 3, 2021.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Bethesda Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Millard Johnson officiating.
Robert Edward Tentler, Sr.
Jan 1, 2021
Robert Edward “Bob” Tentler, Sr., 85, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he had resided in Kingsport since 1974. He graduated from De LaSalle High School in Chicago and was a 1957 graduate of Lewis University where he played basketball on scholarship. Bob served in both the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army...
Wilbur Martin Barfield
Dec 31, 2020
Wilbur Martin ‘Marty’ Barfield, 61, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Ballad Health Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee. Born December 9, 1959 in Orlando, Florida he was the son of Shirley Tripp Barfield and the late Curtis Edward Barfield.
In 1989, Marty moved to South Carolina to join Willamette Industries as part of the startup of a Greenfield...
Wallace "Wally" Henry Moles
Dec 30, 2020
Wallace “Wally” Henry Moles of Maryville, TN passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at age 68. Born in Knoxville, TN to Roy Moles and Elsie Simpson, Wally was a 1971 graduate of Carter High School. Wally worked for Sea Rays Boats for many years. Later he received his HVAC license and worked for PTAC of Knoxville until he retired.
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Belle C. Morelock
Dec 30, 2020
Belle C. Morelock, 96, of Kingsport, died at Westmoreland Health and Rehabilitation Center in Knoxville, TN on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born in Scott County, VA, she had resided in Kingsport since 1940. She retired from the Kingsport Police Department where she worked as a patrol mother and as a meter maid for several years. Her family was her primary...
Elizabeth "Libby" Ann (Sandidge) Overbay
Dec 28, 2020
Elizabeth “Libby” Ann (Sandidge) Overbay, 70, passed peacefully at home on Monday, December 28, 2020. She retired from Eastman after over 30 years of service, where she was an operator. Libby loved her family and friends. She was always ready to listen and gave her honest opinion. Libby was always thinking of others and helping them however she could. She...
Larry Allen Johnston
Dec 28, 2020
Larry A. Johnston “Mr. Larry”, 71, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2020. Born on June 29, 1949 in Kingsport, TN, he was preceded in death by his parents William C. and Clara H. Johnston. Larry was a graduate of Lynn View High School class of 1967. He was a member of Holy Mountain Baptist...
June R. Hite
Dec 27, 2020
June R. Hite, 91, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was a member of Colonial Heights Presbyterian Church. June graduated from Holston Institute and had retired from Miller’s Department Store.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Hite; parents, Lee and Ollie Roller;...
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