Obituaries
Fred Neeley
Oct 3, 2025
Fred Clinton Neeley, 86, was embraced in the arms of Jesus on October 3rd, 2025.
If you knew him, you loved him. He always had a smile and knew exactly what to say to make you laugh until you cry. He had such a bright spirit and lended a helping hand any chance he got. He longed to go home to...
Beulah "Bea" Martin
Sep 23, 2025
Beulah “Bea” Martin passed away on Tuesday September 23, 2025 at The Waters of Kingsport. Born in West Virginia, Bea was truly a 'Coal Miner's Daughter'. After her mother's death, Bea (only 11 years old) assumed the position of caregiver for eight of eighteen siblings. Bea went on to live a happy life with her husband and three children. She...
Renee Minton
Sep 29, 2025
Renee Minton, 57, Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday evening, September 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Renee was a graduate of East TN State University and had spent the majority of her life as a tax accountant and insurance agent. She was a loving wife, mother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Lynn Nathan Gammon
Oct 1, 2025
Lynn Nathan Gammon, age 43, went to be with the Lord on October 1, 2025, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN, unexpectedly. Born to Tim and Judy Sweet Gammon on December 3, 1981. Lynn graduated from Sullivan Central High School in 2003 and was the 3rd generation of Gammon Construction Company.
Mr. Gammon was preceded in death by his mother, Judy...
Steven Burton Hovis
Oct 3, 2025
Steven Burton Hovis, 55, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. Steve was born in West Palm Beach, and graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School, Troy University and the New England Technical Institute. In high school, Steve excelled in football and was a member of the school band. Steve was a kind and caring soul, a great...
Orlin Reynolds
Oct 3, 2025
Orlin Reynolds, Sr. of Kingsport, passed away at the age of 80, on Friday October 3, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, following a brief illness. Born in Jonesborough, TN on March 19, 1945, he was the son of the late Sydney Reynolds, Sr. and Gladys Reynolds. Orlin has resided in this area most of his life and...
Larry Allen Banks
Sep 29, 2025
Larry Allen Banks, 70, of Blountville TN, went to be with the Lord September 29, 2025 at the University of Tennessee Hospital.
He was born on December 28, 1954 in Lynch Kentucky to the late Astor and Mary Banks. Larry was a loving husband, father, brother and uncle.
Larry was a devoted child of God and was a faithful member of Sunnyside...
Minerva Jean Overbay
Sep 27, 2025
Jean Overbay, 88, of Rogersville, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025 at Life Care Center of Greeneville.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings Overbay; daughter, Jornia Shoemaker; mother, Velma Phipps; and grandchildren, Tabitha Arnold and Travis Arnold.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Minni (Charles); son, Shannon Arnold (Debra); grandchildren, Christy Shoemaker (Darrell), Tonda Lynn Reaves (Mark), Chad Debien...
Clyde "Worley" Taylor
Sep 25, 2025
Clyde "Worley" Taylor, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025. Worley was born on July 10, 1937, in Church Hill where he spent his entire life surrounded by family, friends, and a community that loved him deeply. Known for his kind heart and quiet strength, he lived a long and meaningful life, bringing joy and comfort...
Larry Lee Dolen
Sep 24, 2025
Larry Lee Dolen of Kingsport passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on December 9, 1940 in Kingsport, Larry graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School and earned a degree in business at Steed College. Larry married the love of his life Jackie, in 1960 and they celebrated 65 years of marriage this year....
Otis DeBord
Sep 22, 2025
Otis DeBord, 84, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Hancock County and raised in Kingsport where he graduated from Sullivan High School in 1960. Following his graduation, Otis served a short stint in the Army and returned to Kingsport where he married the love of his life...
Judy Nelson
Sep 22, 2025
Judy Nelson, 80, of Gray, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 22, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Judy loved her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her God.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Nelson; parents, Gentry and Sylvia Hodges; and brother, Robert Gentry Hodges.
Judy is survived by her sons, Ricky Nelson (Amy)...
Stephen Russo
Sep 21, 2025
Stephen Edward Russo, 74, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side. Born in the Bronx, New York, Stephen later lived in Pennsylvania before settling in Kingsport for the past six years.
A devoted husband, father, and brother, Stephen worked hard and fought even harder to give his family a good life. He also had a lifelong...
Daniel A. Nowack
Sep 21, 2025
Daniel A. Nowack, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on October 27, 1950, to Bill and Marion Nowack, Danny grew up in Liverpool, New York, as the middle child of three. He attended Liverpool High School, where he was a proud member of both the football and swim teams.
In 1968, shortly after...
Mildred "Toots" Zamarripa
Sep 18, 2025
Mildred “Toots” Zamarripa, 89, of Chuckey, went to rest with the Lord, Thursday evening, September 18, 2025, at her home. Mildred was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Greene County most of her life. Mildred had been a caregiver for many during her life. She loved to attend church when she was able to do so.
Mildred was preceded...
Phyllis Frazier Phillips
Sep 18, 2025
Phyllis Frazier Phillips, of Kingsport, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday morning, September 18, 2025 at Holston Valley Medical Center, following a short illness. Born in Nickelsville, VA, but grew up in Hiltons, VA, a daughter of the late Garney N. Frazier and Ruth Frazier and Joe Leonard. Phyllis was a graduate of Gate City High School and...
Margaret "Margo" Gallagher
Sep 16, 2025
Margaret Louise (“Margo”) Taylor Gallagher of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, shortly after returning from a trip to Rome, Venice, Zadar, Split, Kotor, Mt. Etna, Capri, Corsica, and Florence with her daughter, Mary Taylor, and son-in-law, Chris. An avid traveler, Margo loved sailing the Aegean Sea through the Greek Isles in 2023 with Chris and...
Barbara Jean Ralph
Sep 16, 2025
Barbara Jean Ralph, 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday afternoon, September 16, 2025, at her residence. She was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia in 1937, the daughter of Garland and Martha Ellison Wilson. Barbara was a devoted Christian; a member of the Church of Emmaus and had been a schoolteacher for 30 years. Her...
Lillian Mcgaha Reece
Sep 14, 2025
Lillian Reece, 90, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord early Sunday morning, September 14th, surrounded by her family and friends. Lillian was born in Kingsport and had lived here her entire life. Retired from Sullivan County Health after 60 years employment. Lillian was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde...
Jackie Ray Kilday
Sep 11, 2025
Jackie Ray Kilday, 83, of Kingsport, passed away at his home on Friday, September 11, 2025. He was born in Kingsport and was a graduate of Sullivan High School Class of 1960. Jackie was employed at Eastman for 45 years and then continued his career as the manager of Stone View Apartment Complex until his retirement, continuing then as a...
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