Obituaries
Jean White
Jul 4, 2025
Jean White, 88, of Fall Branch, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 4, 2025. Born in Kingsport, Tennessee, she had resided most of her life in Fall Branch. Jean had graduated from Fall Branch High School, class of 1955. She had retired as the school secretary at Fall Branch School following 25 years of service. Jean...
Naomi Sluss Murry
Jul 3, 2025
Naomi Sluss Murry, 93, of Johnson City, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on November 3, 1931, in Jenkinjones, West Virginia, Naomi was a proud native of the Mountain State and carried that pride with her throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Naomi was...
Martha B. Davis
Jul 2, 2025
Martha Frances Bolt Davis, 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on July 2, 2025. She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband Ron Davis for over 55 years and a cherished mother, grandmother, daughter, daughter-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, co-worker and friend to many whose lives she touched. Martha was born in Charlotte, NC on Dec. 4, 1947.
She was...
Roger Cox
Jul 2, 2025
Roger Clark Cox, 69, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 2nd, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Roger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and uncle whose life was marked by hard work, deep faith, and a servant’s heart.
He was born on August 4th, 1955 in Kingsport, Tennessee where he resided all of his life. Roger worked as...
Martha Short
Jul 1, 2025
“And God will wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there will be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying or fear, neither will there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away.” Revelations 21:4
Martha Anne Short was born to James and Alma Law in 1941, in the town of Fort Lauderdale by the Sea, Florida....
Dorothy "Dot" Henry
Jul 1, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Light Henry, 102, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning July 1, 2025. Born in Kingsport, she was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Dot married Rev. James C. Henry in 1940 and she lived the life of a minister’s wife moving to many different locations from Big Stone Gap, VA, to Chattanooga, TN. She...
George L. Gray Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
George Gray, 65, of Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord, Monday, June 30, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in the Harmony community, he lived there his entire life. George worked for over 30 years at Kingsport Press/Arcata Graphics and in his spare time he loved farming where he could often be found on a...
Charles Brooks
Jun 29, 2025
Charles “Charley” Edward Brooks III, also affectionately known by family and friends as “Brooksie,” 81 of Kingsport, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side.
Born on January 22, 1944, in Kingsport, Charley was the son of the late Charles Edward Brooks Jr. and the late Jane Greer Brooks. He spent his formative...
David Larry Gilliam
Jun 29, 2025
David Larry Gilliam, 82, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 29, 2025. As a lifelong resident of the area, Larry attended Lynn View High School, earned his Bachelor’s degree from Carson-Newman College, and later received a Master’s in Environmental Health from East Tennessee State University. He dedicated 37 years of service to the State of Tennessee before retiring....
Ralph Tipton
Jun 27, 2025
Ralph Tipton, 89, of Kingsport, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at Orchard View. He was born on June 7, 1936, in Scott County, Virginia to the late Howard and Gladys (Ketron) Tipton.
Ralph was a gardener and landscaper by trade. He took pride in his gardening and landscaping skills. Ralph liked everyone. He never met a stranger. He was...
Richard Light
Jun 26, 2025
Richard Light, 71, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Richard was a dedicated Christian and was a member of Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Pat Light; two sons, Chad and wife Denni, Kevin; three grandchildren,...
Keytin Tyler Cook (Reece)
Jun 25, 2025
Keytin Tyler Cook, 16, of Sullivan Gardens, was tragically taken from us on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, while enjoying a day with his friends. Keytin was born and raised in Kingsport. He was getting ready to start his Junior year at West Ridge High School, where he played football and aspired to be a welder. Keytin had a very unique...
Joyce London Putney
Jun 25, 2025
Joyce London Putney, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at The Blake in Kingsport, Tennessee. She was born in Asheville, North Carolina, but lived in Tennessee, Florida and finally moved back to Tennessee. Joyce spent many hours on the road in her RV, seeing the country and making friends. She made loving and lasting...
Kathryn Cantley Raynolds
Jun 24, 2025
Kathryn (Kate) Cantley Raynolds, age 67, of Kingsport, TN, passed away on June 24, 2025 after a period of declining health. Kate’s parents, James Bookout Cantley Sr. and Vivian Ellis Cantley, had roots in the Deep South and intended to raise a proper Southern lady. To please them, she consented to being presented to polite society at a formal coming-out...
Linda Kay Conkin
Jun 24, 2025
Linda Conkin, 85, of Kingsport, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, after a period of declining health. Linda was born, raised and lived in this area her entire life. Her passion was her family and supporting music education.
Linda was a living testament to God's love, embodying a true servant's heart. She selflessly dedicated her time and talents to her church,...
Ellis Carl Roberson
Jun 23, 2025
Ellis Carl Roberson, 75, of Kingsport, went on to be with the Lord on Monday, June 23, 2025 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Ellis was born July 7, 1949 in Harlan, KY. He started working at a young age on a farm – bushhogging and working with hay and tobacco, then worked for Eastman and went on to...
Harriet Patricia Chapman
Jun 22, 2025
Harriet Patricia Chapman, 81, of Kingsport, passed away peacefully late Sunday evening, June 22, 2025. Born and raised in this area, she attended Sullivan High School and married the love of her life, John Wayne Chapman and started her family. Harriet loved to can vegetables and make jellies and jams. She also enjoyed crocheting and was active in her church,...
Brenda Sue Price Harrison
Jun 20, 2025
Brenda S. Price Harrison, age 76, of Bristol, Tennessee, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Brenda was born and raised in Castlewood, Virginia. She made a career at Ball Brothers Furniture Company and later worked for Bobby F. Griffin Incorporated. In December of 1976, she married the love of her life, Greg. Together they...
June McCroskey Dykes
Jun 18, 2025
June McCroskey Dykes went to sleep in Jesus on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Oakmont at Gordon Park in Bristol, Virginia. She was born June 21, 1931, in Washington County, Virginia, to Ernest McCroskey and Nellie Griffith McCroskey. In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lee Dykes; sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Eddie...
Ronald "Ron" Persinger
Jun 18, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Persinger, 77, of Kingsport, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, June 18, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Ron was born and raised in Kingsport and he attended Sullivan West. He had a lifetime career at Eastman Chemical Company and retired in 2003. Outside of his time at Eastman, Ron loved spending time woodworking and working on...
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