Obituaries
Otis McGhee
Jan 25, 2021
Otis McGhee, 89, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport. Otis was a member of First Apostolic Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McGhee; parents, Bill and Nancy McGhee; four sisters; and two brothers.
Otis is survived...
Judith "Judy" Ward Wallace
Jan 24, 2021
Judith “Judy” Ward Wallace, 75, Kingsport, was called home Sunday, January 24, 2021 following a period of declining health. Judy was born in Scott County and had lived in Kingsport her entire life. She attended Sullivan High School and was a beautician having worked at Cut and Curl.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Rueben and Mildred...
Leland Wayne Barker
Jan 23, 2021
Leland Wayne Barker of Kingsport, Tennessee, loving husband, father, grandfather, engineer, and Dad Joke King, passed away peacefully on January 23 from complications of congestive heart failure. He was 81.
Wayne was intellectually curious and accomplished: After working as a pipefitter for Tennessee Eastman Company from 1960-66, he received a B.S. in Engineering Physics with High Honors from University of...
Bill van der Gracht
Jan 22, 2021
Bill van der Gracht passed away on January 22, 2021 at the age of 92. He retained his sense of humor and his gentle (and often sly) smile to the end. Bill is survived by his wonderful wife, Celeste, whom he met while working as a geophysical engineer in Brazil. He was a proud and loving father to Paulina (deceased)...
Brandon Lee Brooks
Jan 21, 2021
Brandon Brooks, 43, of Kingsport, TN, passed away unexpectedly January 21st, 2021. He always enjoyed making a deal and was constantly trading cars. Brandon also had an appreciation for motorcycles, listening to music, and spending time with his friends. One of Brandon’s favorite childhood memories was being a part of the Boy Scouts with his father serving as the troop...
Douglas "Doug" McArthur Salyer
Jan 21, 2021
Douglas “Doug” McArthur Salyer, 75, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021. He was born in Scott County, Virginia on February 23, 1945. Doug resided in Kingsport, where he retired from Eastman after 37 years. He was a loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and proud Papaw. Doug was always on the go and always available...
Elizabeth J. Jones
Jan 19, 2021
Elizabeth J. Jones, 90, of Kingsport went to meet her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Elizabeth was a member of Summersville Baptist Church. She enjoyed being a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many.
She was preceded in death by her husband of...
Witt Irion Langstaff
Jan 18, 2021
Witt Irion Langstaff, Sr, loving son, brother, husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully Monday, January 18th, 2021 at Asbury Place in Kingsport, TN. Witt lived a long and full life and was greatly loved by many.
Witt was born May 14, 1927, to George and Katherine Langstaff in Paducah, Kentucky. He attended Tilghman High School where he was valedictorian...
Elisha "Lige" Herron, Jr.
Jan 18, 2021
Elisha “Lige” Herron, Jr., 83, of Kingsport, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Life Care Center of Gray. Born June 5, 1937 in Gate City, he had lived in this area all of his life. He worked at Rental Uniform for many years and then A & L Industries where he retired following several years of service. He...
Betty Cassell Daugherty
Jan 18, 2021
Betty Cassell Daugherty, 87, of Kingsport, passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center on Monday, January 18, 2021. She was born on March 16, 1933, in Russell County, Virginia, to the late Clint and Mary Cassell. Betty was a member of Ketron Memorial United Methodist Church. She worked at McCroy’s in Bristol, Virginia, as well as Waterman’s Produce before becoming...
Thomas Victor Palmer
Jan 17, 2021
Thomas Victor Palmer, 68, of Kingsport, died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at The Courtyards Senior Living in Johnson City after an extended illness. Thomas was born on September 10, 1952 in Tampa, Florida. He graduated with a degree in biology from Evangel College in Springfield, MO and received his Master’s in Computer Science from East Tennessee State University. Thomas...
Norma C. Smith
Jan 17, 2021
Norma C. Smith, 80, went to be with the Lord January 17, 2021. She spent more than 30 years working with children as an early childhood educator and was retired form Kingsport City Schools. She was a member of Nottingham United Methodist Church where she faithfully served the Lord with her many talents. She will be missed more than words...
Johnny Myers
Jan 17, 2021
Johnny Myers, 71, of Kingsport, died Sunday night, January 17, 2021 at Baysmont House after a long courageous fight with multiple myeloma. He graduated from Dobyns-Bennett, attended East Tennessee State University, and was in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Walter Myers and Blanche Fields Myers; brother, Chuck Myers; father-in-law, Clayton Daugherty;...
Bradley "Rocky" Killen, Sr.
Jan 17, 2021
Bradley “Rocky” Killen Sr. passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the age of 69 at home with his family in Sulphur Springs, TN. His passing was due to an unexpected illness that rapidly took over his health.
Bradley worked at Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport for 46 years and retired in 2016. He was a Happy Valley High...
Sarah Elizabeth Vaughn
Jan 16, 2021
Sarah Elizabeth Vaughn, 87, of Church Hill, TN, went to be with the Lord on January 16, 2021. She spent the majority of her life in the Gate City Community before moving to Church Hill in 2000. Sarah was a talented needle point and crochet hobbiest. She loved doing crafts and working with her hands.
She was preceded in death...
Michael Castle
Jan 16, 2021
Mike Castle, 56, of Kingsport, died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at his home after an extended illness. Born in Kingsport, where he had lived most of his life, Mike was a graduate of Sullivan North High School. He had worked in the grocery business since high school. Mike had worked for Food City for many years and most recently at...
Robert L (Bob) Eaton
Jan 16, 2021
Robert (Bob) L. Eaton, 73, Kingsport, TN, passed away January 16, 2021 at his residence after an extended illness. After graduating from Sullivan High School, Bob attended the University of Tennessee before joining the Air Force and serving in the Vietnam War.
During his professional career he worked at Mason Dixon and as an investment broker. Bob was a lifelong...
Louise Thurman Goins
Jan 14, 2021
Louise Thurman Goins, 89, of Kingsport, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. She was born February 1, 1931, in Rogersville, to the late Pearl and Monta Thurman. Louise was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church since April 22, 1956. Louise helped Walmart for many years in the men and boys department, and then in the floral department when the...
Dora Eleanor Taylor
Jan 14, 2021
Dora Eleanor Taylor, 72, of Blountville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021. Born in Bristol on Jan. 17, 1948, daughter to the late Carlie and Dora Willis, where she lived most of her life. She worked for several years at United Intermountain Telephone Company as an operator. She was a member of Fellowship Freewill Baptist Church.
Eleanor will be remembered...
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