Obituaries
Edna Grace Lane
May 18, 2025
Edna Grace Lane went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at the age of 93. Edna lived more than seventy years on her beloved farm outside Sullivan Gardens. She faithfully attended Poplar Grove Baptist Church and was a member of her community, helping many friends and family in various ways. She was a wonderful cook and...
Maude E. Light Dolen
May 17, 2025
There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works as God did from his. Let us labor therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. Hebrews 4:9-11
Maude went to be with her Lord on May 17,...
Mary Anna McCrary Lady
May 16, 2025
Mary Anna McCrary Lady, age 79, of the Double Springs Community in Fall Branch, Tennessee passed away Friday, May 16, 2025 at Greystone Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Mary was born in Greeneville, Tennessee and resided her entire life in the Fall Branch area. She was a graduate of the Fall Branch High School class of 1964. She was an employee of...
Billy Joe King, Jr.
May 14, 2025
Billy Joe King, Jr., of Kingsport, Tennessee, beloved partner, son, brother, and friend, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of 51, after a long and difficult battle with pneumonia that went on for six months. He was strong and survived multiple setbacks which had taken a toll on his lungs and became too...
Debra Horne
May 14, 2025
Debra Bear Horne, age 68, of Dungannon, VA gained her angel wings May 14, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Debra was born to the late JC and Georgia (Marshall) Bear on December 8, 1956 in Kingsport. She was a 1974 graduate of Sullivan High School and earned an Associate Degree in Computer Science from Northeast State in 1993. She...
Bobby Gene Wallen
May 13, 2025
Bob Wallen, 83, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County and raised in Hawkins County, where he graduated from Church Hill High School and played football.
Bob retired from Eastman in 1999 and remained active in various service organizations throughout his retirement. He was...
Marsha Cox
May 13, 2025
Marsha Taylor Cox, 76, of Kingsport, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at her residence. Born in Kingsport, Marsha lived in this area her entire life. She graduated from Church Hill High School and retired from Eastman Chemical. Marsha taught Sunday School and loved working in the nursery. She loved her family more than anything, especially her grandchildren.
Marsha was...
William Boyd Barnett
May 13, 2025
William Boyd Barnett, 73, of Rogersville, passed away on March 13, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Rogersville following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s. A Morristown native, William was born on March 1, 1952, and was a graduate of Morristown West. From 16 to 19 years old he was a boxer who competed in Golden Glove Boxing tournaments in Knoxville. He...
Bobby E. Thompson
May 12, 2025
Bobby E. Thompson, 85, passed away at Ballad Health. He was a Baptist and had retired from Ingles. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mitchell and Martha Thompson; his wife, Mildred Thompson and two brothers, Jerry and Tommy Thompson.
Mr. Thompson is survived by his sister, Judy Vicars of Kingsport;...
Susan Brooks
May 11, 2025
February 26, 1965-May 11, 2025
Susan Brooks, devoted wife, mother, little sister, and doting grandmother finished her work here on earth and is now resting peacefully with The Lord.
Susan spent most of her life working hard, while putting everyone she loved first. You knew Susan meant business with her infectious grin; but when she smiled, she did this through her eyes...
Jean Hicks Fulkerson
May 10, 2025
Jean Hicks Fulkerson, age 92, of the Arcadia community, gained her eternal reward in the arms of Jesus on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Jean was born on September 26, 1932 to the late John T. and Georgianna Hicks. She graduated from Blountville High School.
She was employed for many years by Kingsport Upholstery and as a manager of Stanley Home Products....
Rex A. Stapleton
May 8, 2025
Rex A. Stapleton, 72, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, May 8, 2025 at his residence, following a brief illness. Born in Hawkins County on May 17, 1952, a son of the late Charlie and Bessie Stapleton. Rex resided in Kingsport for the last 50 years and worked as a supervisor at General Shale for 34 years....
Peggy Ann (Williams) Skeens
May 7, 2025
Peggy Ann (Williams) Skeens went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. She was the daughter of Jessie Barnes and Lula Mae Doran Barnes. Peggy worked many years as a seamstress. She was a funny, kind, God loving lady that loved everyone; was loved by everyone and she touched many lives.
She...
Stanley Fish
May 5, 2025
Stanley Fish, 90, of Kingsport, passed away Monday morning, May 5, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center following a period of declining health. Stanley was born in Kingsport where he had lived his entire life. He was a graduate of Sullivan High School, class of ’51. Stanley was a U.S. Army Veteran and had also served in the Army Reserves....
CHARLES JASPER RUTLEDGE
May 3, 2025
Charles Jasper Rutledge, age 83, of Blountville, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on May 3, 2025. A lifelong resident of Blountville, Charles was born to the late Thomas J. and Bessie Rutledge.
He was a proud graduate of Holston High School, Class of 1959, and went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. After his service,...
Rita Louise Thompson
May 3, 2025
Rita Louise Thompson, 90, went to be with Jesus on May 3, 2025. Born in Carter County, TN, she was the daughter of Horace and Jane McNeill Harrison and had lived in this area all her life. Rita was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband, George “Ed”...
Phyllis A. Cox Harris
May 3, 2025
Phyllis A. Cox Harris, age 87, of Kingsport, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Princeton Assisted Living after a period of declining health. Phyllis was born in Kingsport on July 28, 1937 to the late Haskel and Reva Chase Cox; She was one of seven siblings.
She was a 1955 graduate of Holston...
Robert Carl Hodge
May 3, 2025
Robert Carl Hodge, age 88, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Born in Kingsport, he lived in this area all of his life.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army. An avid car enthusiast, he was a member of the Kingsport Antique Rod Club and the Bad Boys Car Club in Florida.
Robert was preceded...
Lola Mae Estepp
May 3, 2025
Lola Mae Hensley Estepp, age 92, of Fall Branch, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 3, 2025. Born and raised in Limestone, TN, she attended Washington College.
The joy of her life was taking care of her family, friends and neighbors. Every Sunday at noon, the family gathers around her table. The tradition continued by her...
Estelle M. Fleenor
May 2, 2025
Estelle M. Fleenor, age 76, of Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025 at Signature Healthcare of Rogersville. Estelle was born in Chicago, IL on June 8, 1948. She was known by many as “Cricket”, due to her petite stature.
Estelle was a social butterfly while she was able. She greatly enjoyed going on walks in her community and...
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